Team

Diana Vaughan is the President & CEO of City Mission. Diana became the President/CEO of City Mission on March 1, 2024, after serving as Washington County Commissioner for nearly 30 years. As a Commissioner, Irey Vaughan was known for her leadership in economic development, human services, and humanitarian efforts. During her tenure, she supervised over 1500 Washington County employees within twenty-eight departments and a budget of $253,000,000. Diana also provided oversight to a 275 -bed nursing facility and the Washington County Jail. Diana attended West Virginia Business College, Fairmont State, and California University. She has served on numerous Boards and received countless awards including the Washington County Athena Award, the American Legion Medal of Honor, and the Spirit of Southpointe Award. In 2023 the Athena Young Professional Leadership Award was renamed to the Diana Irey Vaughan Young Professional Award. Driven by her Christian faith, Diana has been a devoted supporter of City Mission for many years and personally raised over $180,0000 for the mission since 2016 through her long-distance charity runs. Upon accepting this new role, Irey Vaughan stated that she was “humbled and honored to be chosen for the role that will provide care for neighbors in need and transform lives.”

Michael Namie currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Washington City Mission, where he brings more than 32 years of distinguished financial leadership experience, in the public sector. Michael is responsible for overseeing the Mission’s financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility, maintaining transparency, and upholding the organization’s financial integrity. Before joining the Washington City Mission in June 2024, Michael had a successful tenure as the County Controller for Washington County, Pennsylvania, where he spent 20 years overseeing the financial management of the county’s budget. In his current role, Michael works closely with the Mission’s executive team and board of directors to formulate and implement long-term financial strategies aimed at supporting the organization’s sustainability and growth. His focus is on maximizing resources, improving financial processes, and ensuring the financial health of the Mission while fostering a culture of financial integrity and donor trust. Michael is a graduate of Washington & Jefferson College and a lifelong resident of Washington, Pennsylvania. He is married and a proud father of two children.

Jim Johnston currently serves as the Director of Development at Washington City Mission, where he brings decades of executive leadership experience and a proven track record of building strategic partnerships, advancing organizational growth, and leading mission-driven initiatives. Jim is responsible for overseeing fundraising, donor relations, community engagement, corporate partnerships, and development strategies that support the Mission's work of providing hope, healing, and life-changing services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Prior to joining Washington City Mission, Jim held leadership positions with Caterpillar Inc., L3Harris Technologies and Bradley Corporation , where he led teams and initiatives focused on operations, safety, organizational development, quality, and continuous improvement. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his servant leadership approach, commitment to team development, and ability to foster strong relationships that drive organizational success and sustainable growth. In his current role, Jim works closely with donors, churches, businesses, foundations, volunteers, and community leaders to strengthen support for the Mission and expand its impact throughout the region. His focus is on developing meaningful partnerships, stewarding resources effectively, and ensuring the sustainability of programs that transform lives. A lifelong resident of Washington County, Pennsylvania, Jim has deep roots in the community and a strong appreciation for the individuals and organizations that work together to serve others. Guided by his faith and commitment to family, he believes that strong relationships are the foundation of effective leadership and vibrant communities. Jim resides in Houston, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Chrissa, of 32 years. Together they have two adult children, Montana and TJ.