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Percy Pitzer

Co-Founder / Board President

Percy Pitzer

Co-Founder / Board President

Email: ppitzer@pfefscholarships.org

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Anthony Haynes

Executive Director

Anthony Haynes

Executive Director

Email: ahaynes@pfefscholarships.org

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Marsha Pitzer

Program Administrator

Marsha Pitzer

Program Administrator

Email: mpitzer@pfefscholarships.org

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Mary Williams

Administrative Assistant

Mary Williams

Administrative Assistant

Email: MWilliams@pfefscholarships.org

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Fuel Education, End Recidivism

The foundation’s ability to change lives is only limited by the resources we can deploy. Your support directly funds scholarships and guidance for children of the incarcerated and returning citizens—turning second chances into thriving futures.

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PERCY PITZER

Co-Founder & board president

Percy H. Pitzer is the Founder and President of the Pitzer Family Education Foundation (PFEF), an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of intergenerational incarceration through education.

After serving in the military during the Vietnam War, Pitzer began his career in corrections, eventually rising to the position of warden at the United States Penitentiary in Beaumont, Texas. Throughout his career, he witnessed firsthand how incarceration affected families, particularly children, and became passionate about addressing the issue.

Following his retirement, Pitzer founded Creative Corrections, a company that audits prisons to improve their operations. He later established PFEF, originally known as the Creative Corrections Education Foundation, in 2012. The foundation provides scholarships and financial aid to children of incarcerated individuals, helping them pursue higher education and vocational training.

Pitzer and his wife, Sununt, have personally donated over $2.5 million to support the foundation’s mission. The organization has assisted 200 young adults with scholarships and helped 725 parolees enroll in trade courses to gain employment skills.


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anthony haynes

Executive Director

Anthony Haynes is the Executive Director of the Pitzer Family Education Foundation (PFEF), formerly known as the Creative Corrections Education Foundation. With over 21 years of experience in federal corrections, Haynes has dedicated his career to supporting education and rehabilitation for individuals affected by incarceration.

Before joining PFEF, Haynes served as a warden at multiple federal prisons, where he witnessed the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals and their families. His leadership at PFEF focuses on providing scholarships and vocational training to children of incarcerated parents, helping them break the cycle of incarceration through education.

Haynes has also been instrumental in fundraising efforts, including securing over $250,000 in donations from prisoners themselves to support scholarships for their kids. His work has helped nearly 725 individuals on parole, gain access to educational opportunities and job training programs.

His commitment to rehabilitation extends beyond education, as he actively works with businesses to create employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals. 

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Marsha Pitzer

Program administrator

Marsha Pitzer is the Program Administrator for the Pitzer Family Education Foundation (PFEF). She plays a vital role in overseeing educational programs and scholarship initiatives aimed at supporting individuals affected by incarceration.

Pitzer has been actively involved in vocational training programs, particularly through partnerships with organizations like the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Construction Training Center in Nederland, Texas. Her work has helped over 725 parolees gain valuable skills in trades such as carpentry and scaffolding, providing them with opportunities for stable employment and a fresh start.

She has also been recognized for her contributions to PFEF, where she has worked to maintain essential documents and files related to educational programs. Her dedication to rehabilitation and education has made a significant impact on the lives of many individuals seeking to rebuild their futures.

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MARY WILLIAMS

Administrative Assistant

Mary Williams is the Administrative Assistant for the Pitzer Family Education Foundation (PFEF), playing a key role in ensuring the smooth daily operations of the foundation. She works closely with Program Administrator Marsha Pitzer, assisting in the management and maintenance of essential documents and files related to PFEF’s programs and initiatives.

Mary also oversees foundation meeting schedules, coordinates receptionist responsibilities, handles dictation duties, and manages report filing along with other vital clerical tasks. Her organizational skills and attention to detail contribute to the foundation’s mission of supporting educational opportunities for individuals affected by incarceration.

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