Hello—and welcome.
We’re your Reading Pride Board of Directors. Our job is to provide leadership, stewardship, and vision for the organization while ensuring that our mission, values, and programs continue to serve the LGBTQ+ community with integrity and care. As a fully volunteer board, we work collaboratively to guide strategy, oversee operations, support our volunteers, and strengthen community partnerships. We are passionate about visibility, inclusion, and connection, and we’re honored to serve alongside the many volunteers and supporters who make Reading Pride possible.
Sean Flannery (he/him)
Board President
Bio coming soon!
Richard Todd Wagner (he/him)
Vice-President
Richard Todd Wagner has been involved with Reading Pride Celebration since its very first Pride event. He previously served as Vice President for several years and later stepped into the role of President when Ben Renkus stepped down. Richard is one of the creators of the Miss Reading Pride Celebration and has organized numerous pop-up and visibility events, including a memorial for the Pulse Nightclub tragedy and a victory rally on the Penn Street Bridge following the legalization of marriage equality. He holds an associate degree in paralegal studies and has served for several years as a commissioner with the Reading Human Relations Commission. Professionally, Richard has worked in the logistics industry for over seven years, a role he values and enjoys. He currently serves as Vice President of Reading Pride Celebration and uses his experience to support the organization’s mission and community impact.
Guy M. Ryno (he/him)
Secretary/Treasurer
Guy Ryno was born and raised in New Jersey and made several moves before ultimately settling in Berks County. He became involved with Reading Pride after previously supporting Berks Pride Fest as both a vendor and sponsor and through founding an LGBTQ+ affinity group at his former employer. Guy has been actively involved with Reading Pride for approximately three years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management with a specialization in human resources from Southern New Hampshire University. A lifelong learner, he values continuous improvement and brings an agile mindset to his work. Outside of his professional and volunteer commitments, Guy enjoys reading, playing video games, and spending time with animals—especially his cats.
Keeb Cruz (he/him)
Board Member
Bio coming soon!
Janice Fetrow-Stewart (she/her)
Board Member
Bio coming soon!
Henry Pruski (he/him)
Board Member
Henry Pruski is originally from Buffalo, New York, and relocated to Pennsylvania in 1972. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1968 and Master of Divinity in 1972 in Detroit, and later completed a Master of Arts degree from Alvernia College (now Alvernia University) in 2005. Henry was a member of the organizing committee of Reading Pride Celebration and served as Treasurer from 2009 to 2022. He continues to serve as a dedicated member of the Board of Directors. Since 2009, Henry has been an integral part of All Souls Ecumenical Catholic Communion Church and has provided spiritual leadership as pastor since 2015, serving the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Professionally, he has been employed with Co-County Wellness Services since 2011, where he provides case management services to individuals living with HIV and delivers education and prevention programming in Berks and Schuylkill Counties.
Ben Renkus (he/him)
Board Member
Benedict “Ben” M. Renkus was born, raised, and has lived and worked in Reading and Berks County for most of his life. He is President Emeritus, a former Vice President, and a current member of the Reading Pride Celebration Board of Directors, having served the organization since 2006. Ben was also a founding board member and Vice President of the LGBT Center of Greater Reading, where he served from 2016 to 2019. He has been a member of All Souls Ecumenical Catholic Communion (ECC) Church since 2009 and remains actively involved in its leadership. Ben currently serves on the church’s Board of Directors as Assistant Treasurer, Lay Minister, and a voting member of the House of Laity within the denomination.
Kara J. Seawell (she/her)
Board Member
Kara Seawell is a community-minded events professional who believes deeply in the power of bringing people together to foster connection, visibility, and joy. Through her work at the Reading Public Museum, she has helped bring meaningful, community-focused events to life, with an emphasis on ensuring every guest feels welcomed and valued. Kara is passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ visibility, inclusion, and community building through her involvement with Reading Pride Celebration. For her, Pride is about celebrating authenticity, creating safe and affirming spaces, and showing up for one another—values she strives to reflect both personally and professionally. In her personal time, Kara volunteers with numerous organizations throughout Berks and Lancaster Counties, supporting causes that strengthen her community and uplift others.