Foundation Staff Directory
Rev. Perkin F. Simpson began his ministry with American Baptist Foundation in February of 2008 and oversees the management of the Foundation's planned giving operations and investments, supervises accounting, auditing and reporting procedures. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where he majored in Communication Sciences. He received a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2003 and has over 13 years of investment experience working with firms such as UBS, Prudential Financial and The Hartford Insurance Company. Perkin has held numerous financial and insurance related designations, including a Series 7, 66 (65&63), Property and Casualty, and Life & Health producers licenses. He has received numerous awards throughout his professional career. Effective October 15, 2011, Perkin was appointed Executive Director of the Foundation. Please feel free to contact Perkin at (610) 768-2281.
Linda has been working with the Foundation since January of 2008 and oversees the training and development of our regions, partners and donors. She attended Alderson Broaddus College and has over 20 years experience in financial planning and investments. Linda holds licenses in both securities 6 and 63 and Pa. health, life and annuities. A lifelong American Baptist she enjoys combining her knowledge of finance and charitable estate planning to furthur the work of ministry and mission. Linda is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Northeastern Pa.,the National Society of Certified Senior Advisors and the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Philadelphia.She earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, CAP® designation from the American College, Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Please feel free to contact Linda at 610-768-2225.
Pat joined the Foundation in 2005, first as the Chief Accountant and then moved into the role of Business Manager in January of 2009. She manages the accounting and audit operations, and handles general service-related items for our donors and clients. She has over 30 years of investment experience working with proprietary trading firms in listed options and derivatives. Please feel free to contact Pat at (610) 768-2037.
Mary-Jo Bernhard started with the Foundation in September 2009 and currently serves as the Operations Specialist. Mary-Jo came to American Baptist Foundation with a Series 7 registration and over 20 years of experience in the brokerage and sales related operations. Mary-Jo has a diverse background and has worked with companies of various sizes, from large corporations to small start-up portfolio management companies. Please feel free to contact Mary-Jo at (610) 768-2254.
Dr. John B. Jacobs is founder of the American Baptist Foundation, having answerered the call to create it in 1985. A certified public accountant and formerly on the mathematics faculty at the University of Oregon, Dr. Jacobs earned a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in math. He was well positioned, therefore, to grow the Foundation to a significant level of financial strength, establishing its effectiveness in garnering planned giving support. Today, Dr. Jacbos serves as technical consultant to the Foundation's leadership, having retired in September 2008.
