Reber stepping down at Boys & Girls Club

After 19 years, Mandy Reber, left, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington County, is stepping down from her role on December 31, 2024. 

Reber began her service with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington County in 2005, when she accepted the position of executive director. Through Mandy’s transformational leadership the organization has grown from operating one after school site, serving 35 per day, to providing before and after school care for more than 900 youth across three locations in Huntington County. 

“Mandy has been the driving force behind the Club’s growth and success. It has been a privilege to serve with Mandy for nearly 15 years,” said Brittanie Scheiber, vice president, board of directors Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington County.

During her tenure, Mandy has successfully overseen two multi-million-dollar capital campaigns, including the most recent addition of a 16,000 square-foot Career Prep Center at the Parkview Boys & Girls Club. She is recognized as a leader amongst her peers in the state and has received numerous awards for her leadership including being named 2016 executive director by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 

Reber’s resignation comes as she is taking on a full-time role in her family’s businesses. Mandy and her husband, Cory Reber, are owners of local businesses Reber’s Repair Complete Auto Care shops and Lillsun Manufacturing Company. The Rebers have recently expanded their business portfolio to include real estate investing.

Stepping into the position of CEO will be Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington County director of operations, Ashley Allen. With over 21 years of service with the organization, she has served in numerous roles including 10 years as director of operations and three years as program director.

Under Allen’s leadership the organization has received numerous state, regional and national awards including their first national award in 2010. During her tenure as program director, the organization received the highest recognition given by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Honor Award for Best Club Experience. Ashley’s most recent feat was the successful opening of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington County, Andrews site.

“Ashley has been part of every step of the Boys & Girls Club of Huntington County’s growth the past 22 years, beginning as the part time front desk staff as a freshman in college, and moving up taking on several roles throughout the years, excelling beyond expectations in each of her previous roles,” said Reber. “Passing the torch onto Ashley is such an honor and privilege, all the Club’s success over my tenure has been in partnership with Ashley’s assistance.