Executive Board of Directors

With a master’s degree in business administration, Judy is responsible for the operations of Lancaster Craftsmen Builders, a company she jointly owns with her husband, Mark. An avid supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Judy served on the Greater Maryland Chapter’s Board of Directors for six years and chaired its “Dancing Stars” annual fundraiser. She recently served on the Board of Directors of The Weinberg Center for the Arts. Caring for her father, who suffered from dementia, has given Judy a personal understanding of what it means to be a family caregiver.

J.D. Shuman, CFRE, joins the SOAR board with over 20 years of experience in older adult services. His past 16 years in the industry have been with Asbury, a non-profit system of older adult services including residential, assisted, and skilled nursing communities, along with pharmacy and therapy services, located in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Tennessee. His role as Foundation President and CEO involves oversight of a $60 million foundation with $10-$12 million in annual gift revenue impacting Asbury residents and associates. In addition to his role on the SOAR board, he currently serves on the Mental Health Association Development and Marketing Committee. He has his Bachelor’s in Business Administration and is currently at work on his MBA from Mount St. Mary’s. He lives in Frederick and has two children Eve (20) and Isaiah (16). His passions include hiking, athletics, reading, and traveling.

Andrew currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Asbury Communities, Inc.  Andrew is responsible for overseeing the finance and accounting functions of the Asbury not-for-profit system and affiliated entities. With more than three decades of experience in finance, he has held senior financial and accounting positions within the healthcare, accounting, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, insurance, and technology industries over the course of his career. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Boston College, his MBA in International Business and Finance from The George Washington University, and he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Rebecca is a ninth generation Fredericktonian. She has her MBA from Frostburg State University and spent her career predominately in finance & accounting. Most recently, she was the Program Manager for the VITA free tax program at United Way of Frederick County. This program offers free tax preparation for low income clients. In 2020, Rebecca was given United Way’s BRAVO award for service to the VITA program. She also has been involved in the financial ministry at her church for many years. Rebecca has been the caregiver/POA for a severely brain-injured family member for almost 30 years, in addition to losing grandparents to Alzheimer’s & dementia. These experiences have inspired her to help those that cannot speak for themselves.

Angela, a native of Florida, is a Music and Media Specialist at Calvary Weekday School in Frederick, and though she works with little ones, she hopes to help Frederick County’s seniors any way she can by serving on the SOAR board. She has served as the Director of Education at her church, and on many committees. She is a member of the Women’s Giving Circle and is currently on the Program Committee. She also enjoys volunteering for Rotary events with her husband Mark and being on FCC’s Aspire Scholarship committee. Angela has 4 children and 1 grandchild. She enjoys spending time with family, reading, and traveling.

Susan Holz Butt moved to Frederick when she was 8 years old and has had a home here most of her life. She and her husband Mark are fortunate to be part of four generations of family living in this area and have long been committed to providing support for the most fragile members of our community. While they were raising their family, Susan advocated for public education through PTA leadership roles and they volunteered as foster parents for the Frederick County Department of Social Services. Together they established a fund at The Community Foundation of Frederick County where they enjoy collaborating in the support of outstanding non-profit organizations who serve our neighbors. Joining the Board of SOAR was a logical extension of Susan’s continued desire to help provide a safety net for those who can’t meet their basic needs or access necessary services on their own.

Shawn H. Graff has dedicated more than 30 years to serving the Frederick County community in a variety of professional roles. For the past 18 years, she has specialized as a Medicare Specialist, helping individuals age 65 and older navigate the complexities of Medicare and healthcare coverage. Through her work, she has developed a deep understanding of the daily challenges faced by older adults and their families, as well as the gaps in available community resources.

Shawn's passion for serving others extends beyond her career. As the primary caregiver for both of her aging parents during their illnesses, she experienced firsthand the emotional and practical demands of caregiving while also raising her two sons. Together with her boys, she coached youth mountain biking and volunteered to deliver Meals on Wheels, instilling in them the importance of giving back to the community.

An active member of the Rotary Club of Frederick, Shawn continues to support initiatives that strengthen and enrich the community through volunteer service. Outside of work and volunteering, she enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle through fitness, hiking, reading, listening to podcasts, and traveling.

Driven by compassion, service, and a commitment to improving the lives of older adults, Shawn remains a dedicated advocate for seniors and their families while making a lasting positive impact throughout the Frederick County community.

Mary Rolle, Register of Wills for Frederick County

Mary has worked and served in Frederick County for many years. Early in her career, she worked in the criminal justice field. She was a professor at Frederick Community College from 1998 until her retirement in 2022.

Mary was elected to the Orphans' Court (Probate Court) in 2019, where she served as Chief Judge. Following her service on the Orphans' Court, she was elected Register of Wills in 2022. As Register of Wills, she has focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring that the final wishes of each decedent are carried out.

Mary holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Psychology. She is the Vice President of the Maryland Register of Wills Association and a member of the National College of Probate Judges.

Mary lives in Thurmont and enjoys spending time with her three children and four grandchildren. She also volunteers with the local animal shelter, fostering bottle-fed baby kittens.

Andy Carpel is the owner of Carpel Video, a local business specializing in digitizing home movies, photographs, slides, and other cherished media to modern digital formats and flash drives.

He has served on the boards of several community organizations and has held leadership roles as Chairman of the Community Foundation of Frederick County, President of Beth Sholom Congregation, and President of The Rotary Club of Frederick. In addition, Andy has been an active board member of The Boys & Girls Club, the Frederick Arts Council, and the 72 Hour Film Festival.

Andy and his family have called Frederick home for many years, where they raised five children. He is also the proud grandfather of 14 (mostly nice) grandchildren. Andy lives in Frederick with his charming wife, Shurron.