Our Leadership
The Pittsburgh Experiment is a Christian non-denominational effort, which is led by a group of dedicated volunteers. These individuals form a Board of Trustees and are charged with working with the Executive Director to set goals, establish priorities and implement initiatives and programs.
Executive Director - Chris Buda - See Bio
Board of Trustees
Jason Smith
Jason and his family live in New Rochelle, New York. Jason is a Consultant with The FOCUS Group, serving Kingdom building nonprofits with consulting resources on fundraising. Jason’s wife Kristin is a Special Education teacher and is gifted working with the deaf population. Jason and family attend The Life Church (New York campus) and serves in a variety of volunteer roles there. Jason also volunteers as a mentor with the New Rochelle Courts in the Opportunity Youth Part where he mentors a 21 year old who is working through a criminal conviction. Jason loves to connect people he admires to each other for their mutual benefit.
Ryan Williams
Ryan is President of Williams Accounting, Inc. which is an accounting firm in the south hills specializing in tax return preparation. He graduated from the University of Mount Union with a degree in Accounting. Ryan is a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park where he has served in various roles over the years. He has served on the Childcare Board at Christ United Methodist church in roles ranging from Finance Chair to President, and also served in consultant roles for other boards. Ryan and his wife live in the south hills and have two children. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys being with his family and serving the community.
JASON LISTAK
Jason is an aftermarket Engineering Manager for a bulk material original equipment manufacturer Heyl & Patterson Equipment located in Southpointe. He attends church at East End Assembly of God in Bloomfield. He enjoys most of his free time with his wife, daughter, and two sons. Jason helped start and currently facilitates the Southpointe PX group.
BRETT HAMMON
Brett is a freelance videographer in Pittsburgh. He went to West Virginia University where he volunteered as Young Life leader at a local high school. After graduating from WVU in 2007 with an English degree, he went on staff with Young Life for 5 years and worked in NC, SC and Pittsburgh. After leaving staff in 2012, he a moved to Los Angeles where he discovered his love for film. Brett moved back to Pittsburgh in 2018, lives in Carnegie and is part of the Thursday afternoon Oxford Market lunch group downtown.
Trustees Emeritus
The following former trustees have been recognized with the honorary title Trustee Emeritus for their selfless dedication to the mission of the Experiment over many years: Jay Roy*, Jerry Richey, Dave Dunlap*, Tom Petro, Chris Martin, Barry Balliet, Joe Hines, Fred Miller, and Liz Tafel-Hurley.
Directors Emeritus
The following former Executive Directors have been recognized with the honorary title Director Emeritus for their selfless dedication to the mission of the Experiment over many years: Paul Everett*, Carter Birely*, and Don James*.
Experimenters Emeritus
The following Experimenters have been recognized with the honorary title Experimenter Emeritus for their selfless dedication to the mission of the Experiment over many years: Maggie Everett, Connie Miner*, Donna Johnston, Judy Good Sherwood, and Ed Wilson*.