A Gift of Smiles’ board of directors consists of local leaders with a wide range of experience who share our mission. They are comprised of individuals from the dental, medical, legal, financial, legislative and advocacy sectors of our community.
Many of our board members have experienced firsthand both the challenges and the triumphs associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their personal stake in A Gift Of Smiles mission provides our volunteers and staff with wisdom, inspiration, and guidance.
DWIGHT ASHBY, DDS
Founder/PresidentDr. Ashby has been practicing as a pediatric dentist in the Harrisburg area for over thirty seven years. Born and raised in Indiana, he graduated from Purdue University. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the Indiana University School of Dentistry and continued his specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
His specialty training in handicapped dentistry allows him to perform comprehensive dental treatment for A Gift Of Smiles patients which he provides free of charge through the foundation. When not treating patients, Dr. Ashby enjoys mountain biking, skiing, woodworking and hanging out with his four grown sons and his wife, Janet.
JANET ASHBY, MSN, CRNP
SecretaryJanet’s commitment to special needs children and their families can be traced back to her early career as a NICU nurse in her native Indiana and continues today as a nurse practitioner for The Women’s Healthcare Group, York, PA. She obtained her BS in Nursing from Purdue University and her MSN, CRNP from the University of Maryland.
Janet has been chairman of the annual A Gift Of Smiles fundraising gala since the first gala in 2015. With her dedication to the foundation and fund raising skills, Janet and her committee have raised over $495,000, providing funding for the dental treatment of our patients. She and Dwight share their love of travel, biking, skiing and being the parents of four sons.
CHARLES HENRY, CPA
TreasurerAs a certified public accountant, Chuck has been working in the
accounting and tax fields for over 35 years and is currently employed at Gift CPAs as an accounting manager. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and is an officer for the Knights of Columbus Saint Joseph Council 12788. His accounting expertise has been invaluable to A Gift Of Smiles.
A Pittsburgh native (and avid Steelers and Penguins fan), Chuck received a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Accounting from Clarion University. When his children were younger, Chuck held several sports coaching positions and also served on several boards helping promote sports in Mechanicsburg and the surrounding area. In his spare time Chuck enjoys playing golf and volleyball with his friends. Chuck and his wife Doreen have lived in Mechanicsburg for over 25 years and have two adult children.
MICHAEL JARMAN ,ESQ.
Mr. Jarman spent the vast majority of his thirty five year professional career as a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania business, tax and securities lawyer with the firm of McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC. Mike received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and his law degree from Duke University School of Law.
In 2002, Mike joined with a group of parents and founded a program that became known as The Vista School, specializing in the education and behavioral health care of children with autism spectrum disorder.The Vista School opened its doors in 2002 to four students and now is a fully subsidized program for 115 students located in Hershey, PA.
He retired from private practice in 2014 and later took a position as Chief Strategic Officer and General Counsel of The Vista Foundation, from which he retired in July of 2018. Mike is currently pursuing a Masters of Systematic Theology degree at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD.
Daniel J. Smith, DMD
Dr. Smith was born and raised in western Lehigh Valley near Allentown, Pennsylvania. He graduated with honors from Kutztown University with a B.S. in Biology and received a Doctorate in Dental Medicine degree from Temple University with high honors in 2010. Dr. Smith then received a commission of Captain in the U.S. Air Force where he completed a residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the military?s only level 1 trauma center; San Antonio Military Medical Center. Dr. Smith finished his military commitment as an attending at Walter Reed Military Medical Center, Bethesda MD, with the rank of Major. He has been distinguished in his service and received the Meritorious Service Medal in 2018. Dr. Smith continued to serve his country as a member of the Dover Air Force Base reserve unit until 2020. Dr. Smith is a diplomate of the Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and belongs to a number of organizations: American Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons, Pennsylvania Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Mid-Atlantic Society of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association and the Pennsylvania Dental Association.
Dr. Smith has devoted his professional career to all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice with special interests in the treatment of facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, dental implants and complicated dental extractions. As a current instructor for Advanced Cardiac Life Support he stays current with all modern and advanced techniques in caring for his patients.
Dr. Smith’s hobbies include soccer, cars/automotive racing, golf, and hanging out around a campfire. He is a devout Christian and has been married to his wife Hannah since 2010. They have 5 wonderful nieces and nephews to keep them busy.
JANE DAVIS,DDS
Dr. Davis was born and raised in the area. She graduated from Cumberland Valley High School and then received her B.S. degree in Medical Technology from West Virginia University. In order to save for dental school, she moved back home and worked as a medical technologist in the hematology laboratory of Polyclinic Hospital. A Mountaineer at heart, she returned to WVU and obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After dental school, she furthered her education and training through completion of a General Practice Residency (GPR) at West Virginia University Hospital. She taught GPR dental residents at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC during the time her husband served as an army medical officer at DeWitt Army Hospital in Ft. Belvoir, VA.
They ultimately returned to the central PA area to raise their children and be closer to family. Dr. Davis practiced general dentistry in the local area and was a dental consultant for Delta Dental of PA for many years. Prior to her retirement, she returned to teaching as an adjunct professor in the dental hygiene program at Harrisburg Area Community College. In addition to being an avid quilter, she and her husband Richard enjoy spoiling their three grandchildren and being WVU sports fans through the good years and bad.
It has been a privilege to witness the transformation of A Gift Of Smiles. Dr. Ashby’s dream has become a reality for our community through his perseverance and the generosity and dedication of those who share his vision.