About Us

Cortney Marengo:

Cortney Marengo is a seasoned program management and community engagement professional with over 15 years of experience, 13 of which have been spent working with municipalities in Montgomery County, PA. She has a strong background in creating and managing programs and events, having worked with organizations such as Albrecht Events, Skippack Township, and Towamencin Township. Her experience extends to her role as a Board Member at the Skippack Historical Society, where she participated in and oversaw the restoration of the Indenhofen Farmstead and managed the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant.

Currently residing in Collegeville, PA, with her husband and four children, Cortney is the Director of Community Outreach at Laurel House, a comprehensive domestic violence agency in Montgomery County. In this role, she supervises key programs such as the Community Education Prevention Program, Medical Advocacy Program, and the Domestic Abuse Response Team.

Cortney is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in Criminal Justice, holds an Event Management Certificate from Temple University, and a Master of Public Administration with a certificate in Nonprofit Management at Villanova University, where she also completed the Villanova Leadership Program. She is an active member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and serves as Secretary for the Skippack Elementary Home and School.

With a passion for historic preservation, Cortney is dedicated to restoring historic properties and connecting community members with history and culture.

Sam Engle:

Sam Engle leads commercial functions at Synectic Medical Product Development. Including building customer partnerships, providing innovative solutions, and driving future growth in producing the highest-quality, life enhancing medical devices in the world. He partners with contract manufacturing service companies to assist the design, development and manufacturing of finished medical device products. Sam brings more than 20 years of customer-facing experience in medical device design, development & manufacturing space. He’s also the founder of EKE Solutions which focuses on the development of Aging in Place technologies.

Sam resides in Collegeville, PA, with his wife and two children. He serves as a board member of the Skippack Historical Society and the Skippack Township Parks and Recreation Board. He holds a degree from Rider University.

With a deep passion for local history, Sam is passionate about historic renovation and adaptive reuse. He is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing historical structures, ensuring that they continue to serve future generations while retaining their unique cultural significance.

Marissa Ciancio:

Marissa Ciancio is an accomplished financial services professional with a diverse background that blends compliance, operations, marketing, and consulting. In her current role, Marissa works with SEC-registered investment advisers, including private fund advisers, foreign advisers, and registered fund advisers to develop and manage comprehensive compliance programs. Her extensive experience includes conducting compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal control audits to safeguard her clients’ operations.

Marissa’s professional experience extends beyond finance into the remodeling industry, where she served as a key leader at Maxwell House Painting and Contracting. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards, and driving process improvements that enhanced productivity and profitability.

A native of southeastern Pennsylvania, Marissa’s lifelong connection to the region has fostered a deep appreciation for its rich history and cultural heritage. Growing up just minutes from Philadelphia, she frequently visited the area’s historical sites, which sparked her passion for preserving and celebrating local history. Today, as a resident of Skippack with her husband, Bryan, and their two children, Marissa’s commitment to Montgomery County’s history aligns closely with Jaybird’s mission to safeguard the area’s heritage.

Marissa holds a degree in finance from James Madison University. With over 20 years of experience, Marissa’s financial acumen, leadership and operational expertise equip her with the skills to bring both strategic oversight and practical solutions to Jaybird’s mission.

Bryan Maxwell:

Bryan is a seasoned entrepreneur and active community member with a proven track record of preserving the charm of residential properties. As the owner of Maxwell House Contracting which specializes in residential remodeling, Bryan has a wealth of experience in revitalizing homes of all ages. In addition to his contracting expertise, Bryan also owns Maxwell House Painting a residential painting business, which further contributes to the restoration and enhancementnof properties within the community.

With an extensive background in buying, selling, and renovating properties, Bryan has developed a keen eye for identifying residential properties that can be enhanced. His experience in how to transform run down properties into productive entities is valuable to the community. Living and working in the community with his wife and 2 children, Bryan is committed to fostering growth and preserving the character of the area. This dedication to both the past and the future aligns seamlessly with Jaybird Foundation’s mission of marrying historic properties with small businesses, ensuring these landmarks begin to thrive in today’s world.