Legacies That Inspire Scott and Gail Ruehr Rooted in Community: Giving for the Greater Good Gail Ruehr has been part of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society family for 27 years. As she and her husband, Scott, entered retirement, they reflected on what truly matters—and how they could give back. Drawing on memories of gardening with her father and volunteering with her mother, Gail felt inspired to support PHS through a meaningful gift that aligned with their values and supported a mission they believe in: creating greener, healthier, more connected communities across the Philadelphia region. Discover how Gail and Scott chose to give back and learn some ways that you too can support PHS. Read More Ken and Teresa Wood A Thread in the Fabric Ken Wood grew up locally, just outside of Norristown. He graduated from Villanova in 1983 and spent a few years in Boston and Pittsburgh working for the Treasury Department before returning to the Philadelphia area to spend the remainder of his career in commercial banking. He first became involved with PHS through an opportunity at Fleet Bank (now Bank of America) called Business On Board. The program’s goal was to prepare businesspeople to be productive board members and to facilitate introductions to arts and nonprofits seeking board candidates. Read More
