Our Leadership
Weston Gehman
Weston Gehman
Weston Gehman
Founder of Stairs2Chairs, Weston Gehman was born with a disability called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Weston has been determined to bring positive change to individuals just like him based on his first-hand experience of living with a disability. This understanding separates him from most organizational founders. He recognized the need
Founder of Stairs2Chairs, Weston Gehman was born with a disability called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Weston has been determined to bring positive change to individuals just like him based on his first-hand experience of living with a disability. This understanding separates him from most organizational founders. He recognized the need for an organization like Stairs2Chairs as a young child, as he was unable to enter certain facilities due to a lack of handicap accessible accommodations. Since graduating from Columbia Southern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Weston has built the connections necessary to operate a successful organization.
Tyler Vaupel
Weston Gehman
Weston Gehman
Serving as a director, Tyler Vaupel has experience working as a grant writer for the Borough of Steelton in Pennsylvania. Since graduating from Temple University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Tyler has worked within his hometown community in order to secure much-needed funding for local projects. His extensive exper
Serving as a director, Tyler Vaupel has experience working as a grant writer for the Borough of Steelton in Pennsylvania. Since graduating from Temple University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Tyler has worked within his hometown community in order to secure much-needed funding for local projects. His extensive experience with grant writing and program management provides Stairs2Chairs with a great asset in order to secure the monetary funds necessary to accomplish our mission.
Jon Lee
Reilly Johnson
Reilly Johnson
Serving as a director, Jon Lee has nearly a decade of experience as both a manager as well as a direct support professional working and advocating for individuals with special needs. Since graduating from Messiah College with a Bachelor‘s Degree in Psychology, Jon has used his education to give back to people in need. He served as a Behav
Serving as a director, Jon Lee has nearly a decade of experience as both a manager as well as a direct support professional working and advocating for individuals with special needs. Since graduating from Messiah College with a Bachelor‘s Degree in Psychology, Jon has used his education to give back to people in need. He served as a Behavior Technician Supervisor at The Vista School developing plans for students with disabilities to achieve their educational endeavors. Jon is currently working as a Client Services Manager at Bayada Home Health Care, ensuring their clientele receives adequate care.
Reilly Johnson
Reilly Johnson
Reilly Johnson
Serving as a director, Reilly Johnson was also born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Reilly and Weston grew up together and were forced to overcome similar obstacles. Therefore, he shares the same passion for advocating for disability rights. Reilly has always had an entrepreneurial mindset and has used his knowledge in business to start his
Serving as a director, Reilly Johnson was also born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Reilly and Weston grew up together and were forced to overcome similar obstacles. Therefore, he shares the same passion for advocating for disability rights. Reilly has always had an entrepreneurial mindset and has used his knowledge in business to start his own company, FandomWire. The experience that Reilly has gained throughout running a successful organization (and through his own personal life) translates directly to the needs of Stairs2Chairs.