Challenge Board
Phillip (PJ) Yudt resides in the Poconos with his daughter Savannah Yudt who will be attending Bloomsburg University this fall. PJ has worked for Keystone Independent Management for 35 years. Keystone manages several nonprofit blind associations in and around the Philadelphia area as well as in Western Pennsylvania and employs approximately 600 people. Keystone manufactures digging and striking tools, operate a mailroom for the Department of Defense and provide Total Property Management for the welcome centers and rest areas in Western PA. They also provide snow removal, lawn services and custodial contracts for government agencies across the Commonwealth. In addition to these services, Keystone also manufactures 1ply toilet tissue for all the correctional facilities in PA and safety helmets for the Navy.
As the Senior Vice President of Operation and Facilities at Keystone, PJ has worked with many State and Federal procurement officers through our State Use Program under Uniquesource Products and Services. On the Federal side, he has worked with the Abilityone program through National Industries for the Blind and SourceAmerica.
PJ is looking forward to serving as the President of the Board for Challenge Workforce Solutions and bringing his expertise to support Challenge’s effort in providing financial and mission sustainability for many years.
PJ Yudt - Chair
Ashley is a strategic leader with 15+ years of experience in business operations, human resources, and organizational growth. She is the Associate Vice President for Human Resources at Keuka College, overseeing recruitment, employee engagement, and HR strategy.
She also serves as President of Aspire Cannabis Dispensary in Ithaca, NY, managing operations, compliance, and vendor partnerships while supporting Challenge Industries through the dispensary’s nonprofit model.
Ashley has held leadership roles in business operations and workforce solutions, driving efficiency, revenue growth, and strategic improvements. She specializes in employee relations, fostering positive workplace cultures and developing policies that support both employees and organizational success. She also teaches Human Resources Management as an adjunct instructor at Keuka College.
She holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Management from Keuka College and certifications in leadership and project management. Ashley lives in the Finger Lakes with her fiancé and their four children.