Jeffrey A. Sprinkle

Chief Philanthropy Officer

As Chief Philanthropy Officer, Jeff leads the Association's efforts to engage the community in our charitable mission. Prior to this role, Jeff served as the Executive Center Director for the Hill Y in Westminster, where he increased membership and community financial support.

Jeff came to the Y after a highly successful career in the private sector. He had 33 years of progressive leadership experience with Penguin Random House, Inc. beginning as a customer service management trainee until his last position there as the Vice President of Distribution and Administration. In addition to his management duties at Penguin Random House, Jeff chaired their United Way campaign, served as company spokesperson to local community and media, and was Penguin Random House Community Ambassador for business and charitable endeavors.

Jeff has fostered many collaborative working relationships with businesses and community volunteer organizations within Carroll County and the State of Maryland, including Carroll Community College, Carroll County Department of Economic Development and Carroll Hospital Center, where in 2002, he was chair of the hospital's annual golf classic fundraiser.

Jeff has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Mt. Saint Mary's College. He has lived in Carroll County his entire life where he lives with his wife, Diane. He has a son, two daughters and 5 grandchildren.