Senior Leadership Team
Kevin Kissling
President and Chief Executive Officer
Since 2015, Kevin has had the overall responsibility for creating, planning, implementing, and integrating Eastern National’s strategic direction. Kevin leads a dedicated, talented, and high performing team who serve the visitors to America’s national parks and other public lands. Kevin’s more than 30 years of service at Eastern National have provided a broad range of experiences focused on leadership, operations, finances, and analytics. He is passionate about Eastern National’s mission to provide quality educational experiences, products, and services. Kevin is a board member of Whitemarsh Township’s Parks and Recreation Board, The Daily Gazette in Schenectady, New York, and the Public Lands Alliance. He is a graduate of Peirce College in Philadelphia. Kevin has performed volunteer work with Conshohocken Little League and Boy Scouts of America, along with a handful of local non-profit land stewardship organizations.
Megan Shelley
Chief Operating Officer
Megan first served with Eastern National beginning in 2004 as the unit manager at the Independence Visitor Center store. She subsequently joined SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, where she was vice president of merchandise. She returned to Eastern National in 2015 as director of retail, responsible for the strategic planning and operational aspects of retail management, purchasing and product development. Megan was promoted to chief operating officer in 2018, to standardize operations and create new resources to improve Eastern National’s core systems. With a background in education, Megan is passionate about training and development, merchandising, and educational retail. She is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and earned her Master of Science degree in Nonprofit Leadership from La Salle University.
Scott Grabus
Director of Information Technology
As Director of Information Technology, Scott drives the design, implementation, integration, and support of the company’s IT infrastructure and systems. He and his team are responsible for maintaining, improving, and securing IT services and company data. Scott has over 20 years of IT experience, including IT leadership. He is always looking to improve upon his existing knowledge and skillset and apply modern technologies to Eastern National’s IT suite. Scott holds an MBA from Arcadia University and received his BA in Computer Science from Gettysburg College. In his personal time, he loves to be outdoors, including coaching his three young children.
Meredith McClatchy
Director of Human Resources
Meredith has more than 20 years’ experience in HR leadership with expertise in all aspects of the employment life cycle. She has experience working in retail, healthcare and not-for profit markets and spent three years’ as an HR consultant and strategist. In 2016, she joined Eastern National as the director of human resources, supporting EN’s goal to create an environment that values and supports employee engagement, and promotes a high-performing workforce through the implementation of progressive HR programs that support EN’s mission. Meredith holds an MBA and received her BA in Political Science from Widener University. She is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management.
Jason Scarpello
Creative Director
Jason was publications manager for Eastern National from 1998 through 2007, guiding custom publishing and product development efforts for Eastern National’s park partners. He returned to Eastern National in 2015 as creative director, and currently oversees Eastern National’s publishing, marketing, e-commerce, and brand efforts. Jason is chair of the Justin Scarpello Memorial Golf Classic, which raises funds for children and families with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in the Philadelphia area. He is a board member of the Nepal Foundation, which supports infrastructure projects and educational programs in the developing country. Jason is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University.
Heidi Hunter
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Heidi has been with Eastern National for over 20 years, serving in accounting and financial management positions. As chief financial officer, she is responsible for all aspects of finance, accounting, payroll, budgeting, donations, insurance, and internal controls for the organization. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations and the Institute of Management Accountants. Heidi is a graduate of Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. She loves our national parks and believes in Eastern National’s mission.