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League of Women Voters of Chester County
Voters Guide–Municipal Primary
May 19, 2015
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STATE LEVEL JUDGES
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Vote for 3; Term 10 years
Democratic
David Wecht—Pittsburgh, PA Indiana Township
Education: 1984, Yale University, B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa;
1987 Yale Law School, J.D.
Occupation: Judge, Pennsylvania Superior Court (elected January 2011)
Qualifications: Judge, Allegheny Common Pleas (2003-2011) Family
Division Administrator; Allegheny Register of Wills (1998-2003); Vice
Chair, Pennsylvania Democratic Party (1998-2001); “Highly
Recommended,” Pennsylvania Bar Association
Christine Donohue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co.
Education: 1974, East Stroudsburg University, B.A.; 1980, Duquesne
University School of Law, J.D.
Occupation: Superior Court Judge
Qualifications: 27 years practicing law; Superior Court Judge, 2008-present;
Highly recommended, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Served Pennsylvania
Court of Judicial Discipline, Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania,
Lawyer Disciplinary Board of Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Pennsylvania
Board of Law Examiners.
Kevin M. Dougherty, Newtown, Philadelphia, PA
Education: 1985, Temple University, B.A.;1987, Antioch School of Law,
J.D.
Occupation: Administrative Judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common
Pleas Trial Division
Qualifications: Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia (6 years); Partner,
Marino & Dougherty LLP (6 years); Judge, Philadelphia Court of Common
Please (13 years); Administrative Judge, Philadelphia Court of Common
Pleas Family Division (9 years).
.
John Henry Foradora, Brockway, PA Jefferson Co.
Education: 1988,Juniata College, B.A. History/Political Science; 1991,
University of Notre Dame Law School J.D.
Occupation: President Judge of Jefferson Court of Common Pleas
Qualifications: 1991-1992, Law Clerk; 1992-2002, General Practice; 19922002, Trial Attorney; 1992-2002, Municipal Solicitor; 2002-present,
President Judge, Officer in the State Conference of trial Judges elected by all
Judges in PA.
Anne E. Lazarus, Philadelphia, PA-Philadelphia Borough
Education: 1972, SUNY Stony Brook, B.A.; 1976, Temple University,
Beasley Law School of Law, J.D.; 1986, Temple University, Beasley School
of Law, LLM
Occupation: Superior Court Judge
Qualifications: Pennsylvania Judge; Trial-19 years; Superior Court-5 years;
Highest Recommendation, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar Associations.
2—year expertise in Judicial Ethics.
Dwayne D. Woodruff, Pittsburgh, PA-McCandless
Education: 1979, University of Louisville, B.S. Finance; 1988, Duquesne
University School of Law, J.D.
Occupation: Judge, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
Qualifications: Pennsylvania Judicial Leader for 10 years—Co-Chair,
Allegheny County Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice; Member
Pennsylvania Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice; Member
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges; Vice Chair, Juvenile
Court Procedural Rules Committee; Chair, Pittsburgh SAFE (Shared
Accountability for Education) Workgroup; Member, Juvenile Court Judges’
Commission; Co-Chair, National Campaign to Stop Violence.
Republican
Correale Stevens, Conyngham, PA-Dorrance Twp.
Education: 1968, Penn State, B.A. Political Science; 1972, Dickinson School
of Law, J.D. (Law Review)
Occupation: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice
Qualifications: Member, Pennsylvania House of Representatives; Luzerne
County District Attorney; Trial Judge on Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne
County; Superior Court Judge, 15 years (President Judge 2 ½ years),
Supreme Court Justice 2013 until current year.
Anne Covey, New Hope, PA—Upper Makefield
Education: 1984, Widener University School of Law, J.D.; 1981, University
of Delaware, B.A.
Occupation: Judge of the Commonwealth Court
Qualifications: Judge of the Commonwealth Court, 3 years; Board Member,
Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board (first woman to serve on the board), 9
years; Attorney in private practice, 27 years.
Rebecca Warren, Danville, PA—Valley Township
Education: 1991, Dickinson School of Law, J.D.; 1988, Bloomsburg
University, B.S.
Occupation: Montour County District Attorney
Qualifications: 24 years as an attorney-both civil and criminal prosecution
experience; 7+ years, District Attorney/Assistant District Attorney
Mike George, Gettysburg, PA—Cumberland Township
Education: 1981, Washington & Jefferson, B.A.; 1985, Dickinson School of
Law, J.D.
Occupation: President Judge, 51st Judicial District Court of Common Pleas
(Adams County)
Qualifications: 10 years general practice; 6 years District Attorney; 15+
years as trial judge; Recognized by the PA Conference of State Trial Judges
for significant contribution to the legal system.
Cheryl Allen, Allison Park, Hampton Township
No response
Judy Olson, Wexford, PA—Franklin Park
Education: 1979, St. Francis University, B.A. Magna Cum Laude; 1982,
Duquesne University School of Law, J.D. (Class Rank-2/91)
Occupation: Judge, Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Qualifications: Judge of Superior Court, 5 years; Judge of Court of Common
Pleas of Allegheny County, 1 year; Practicing Attorney, 26 years; Highly
Recommended by Pennsylvania Bar Association .
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
Vote for 1; Term 10 years
Democratic
Alice Beck Dubow, Philadelphia, PA—Philadelphia
Education: University of Pennsylvania, B.S.1981; University of
Pennsylvania School of Law, J.D. 1984
Occupation: Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Qualifications: Trial Court Judge, 8 years; Lawyer, 2 years
Robert Colville, Pittsburgh, PA—Ross Township
Education: 1989, PSU, B.S; 1992, Duquesne, J.D.
Occupation: Judge
Qualifications: Only Candidate Highly Recommended by PA Bar; Endorsed
by PA AFL-CIO; 16th year Trial Judge; 3 years Statewide Court of Judicial
Discipline; 7 years President/Officer PA State Trial Judges; 4 years Ethics
Committee; 7 years Juvenile Court Rules Committee; PA Supreme Court
Law Clerk; Lawyer.
Republican
Emil Giordano, Bethlehem, PA—Hanover Township
Education: 1982 Moravian College, B.A.; 1985 Villanova University School
of Law, J.D.
Occupation: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County
Qualifications: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, 2003-present
JUDGE OF THE COMMONWEALTH COURT
Democratic
Todd Eagen, Dunmore, PA—Dunmore Township
Education: 1996, Dickinson School of Law, J.D.; 1990, Point Park
University B.A.
Occupation: Attorney
Qualifications: 1996-1997, Law Clerk, Federal Judge William J. Nealon;
1997-2004, Associate Attorney, Robert D. Miriani, P.C.; 2004 to present,
Partner, Lightman, Welby & Stoltenberg, LLC, represent Pennsylvania State
Troopers Association and Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers
Association and various other unions.
Michael Wojcik, Pittsburgh, PA—Fox Chapel Borough
Education: 1986, Juniata College; 1989, Pitt Law School, cum laude
Occupation: Senior Counsel, Clark Hill PLC
Qualifications: Municipal practice; Member, University of Pittsburgh Law
Review, Vols. 49 and 50; Solicitorships: Allegheny County Controller
(2000-2003); Allegheny County Airport Authority ( 2012-present); Bar
Ratings: “Recommended” (PBA); “Highly Recommended” (ACBA).
Republican
Paul Lalley, Pittsburgh, PA—Upper St. Clair Twp.
EDUCATION: 1993; B.A. University of Pennsylvania; 1996 Dickinson
School of Law of the PA State University, J.D.
OCCUPATION: Senior Associate Attorney-Campbell Durrant Beatty
Palombo & Miller, P.C. Pittsburgh, PA
QUALIFICATIONS: District Attorney, 8 years; awarded for leadership by
PA Bar Association—Recommended rating; Allegheny County Bar
Association—Highly Recommended Rating.
COUNTY LEVEL JUDGES
JUDGE OF COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
VOTE FOR 1; TERM 10YEARS
DEMOCRAT
JOHN CARNES
CROSSFILED
DAN MAISANO
ALLISON BELL ROYER
JULIA MALLOY-GOOD
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
VOTE FOR 2; TERM 4 YEARS
DEMOCRAT
KATHI COZZONE
BILL SCOTT
REPUBLICAN
TERENCE FARRELL
MICHELLE H KICHLINE
:Education: Conestoga High School, Berwyn
University of Pennsylvania BA Political Science
Temple University JD
Current Occupation: County Commissioner
Qualifications for Office: Tredyffrin Township Zoning Hearing Baord, Chair
Tredyffrin Township Supervisor, Chair
DRPA Commissioner
DVRPC Chester County Representative
TMACC Board Member
GVFTMA Board Member
West Chester BID Board Member
Fellow, Temple University School of Public
Policy
ROW OFFICES
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
VOTE FOR 1; TERM 4 YEARS
DEMOCRAT
TOM PURL
Education: Jurist Doctorate –Widener University
Bachelors in Business Administration, University of Maryland
Associates Degree-Georgia Military Academy
Current Occupation: Practicing Attorney
Qualifications for Office: Trial Attorney – 26 years
Federal Court Certified
20 year Army Veteran
Drill Sgt. – 3 years
Meritorious Service 2 Army Commendations
REPUBLICAN
THOMAS P HOGAN
Education: Dartmouth College; University of Virginia School of Law
Current Occupation: Chester County District Attorney
Qualifications for Office: Former Federal and Local Prosecutor
Former Partner in Private Firm
Led Chester County to the Forefront of
Prosecutor’s Offices across PA
SHERIFF
VOTE FOR ONE; TERM 4 YEARS
DEMOCRAT
JAMES BELL
Education: BA Degree FBI National Academy 113
Current Occupation: Substitute Teacher with Chester Co Intermediate Unit
Qualifications for Office: 37 years of law enforcement experience
Active in the community
Long-time resident of West Chester Area
Numerous leadership positions
FBI National Academy
US Air Force Veteran
REPUBLICAN
CAROLYN BUNNY WELSH
Education: Upper Darby High School
Temple – School of Criminal Justice
National Sheriffs Institute
Current Occupation: Sheriff of Chester County
Qualifications for Office: I have had the honor of serving the citizens of
Chester County for fifteen years. Under my
leadership the Sheriffs Office is highly regarded
and has received numerous awards.
PROTHONOTARY
VOTE FOR ONE; TERM 4 YEARS
DEMOCRAT
TISHA MAE BROWN
REPUBLICAN
MATT HOLLIDAY
REGISTER OF WILLS
VOTE FOR 1; TERM 4 YEARS
DEMOCRAT
LANI F. FRANK
REPUBLICAN
TERRI CLARK
Education: Attended University of Maryland
Current Occupation: Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans Court
Qualifications for Office: Cureent Register of Wills’ Clerk of Orphans Court
with four years experience
West Chester Area School Board Director for
12 years
RECORDER OF DEEDS
VOTE FOR ONE; TERM 4 YEARS
DEMOCRAT
HANS VAN MOL
REPUBLICAN
RICK LOUGHERY
MAGISTERIAL DISTRIC JUDGES
VOTE FOR ONE; TERM 6 YEARS
DISTRICT 15-1-02
Republican
Thomas Tartaglio
Education: West Chester University, BS Criminal Justice 1994
Minor concentration in Sociology
Delaware Co. Municipal Police Academy 1995
Minor Judiciary Certification by Administration
Office of Pennsylvania Courts
2008
Current Occupation: Magisterial District Court Judge 15-1-02
Qualifications for Office:* Life long resident of Magisterial District
* 12 year of Chester County law enforcement
experience and 6 years of judicial as a
current district judge.
*Thoroughly knowledgeable with the
responsibility of the court’s role as it
pertains to the service and protection of the
community.
DISTRICT 15-1-03
Crossfiled
Gregory V Hines Sr
Education: Coatesville HS; West Chester University; US Army Reserves
Current Occupation: Magisterial District Judge
Qualifications for Office: I am the current Sitting Judge
DISTRICT 15-1-04
Democrat
Jon Long
Education: Temple University Beasley School of Law
West Chester University
Current Occupation: Assistant District Attorney
Qualifications for Office: Assistant District Attorney
University area Neighborhood Task Force
West Chester Comprehensive Plan Task Force
Crossfiled
Marian Thayer Vito
Education: Villanova University School of Law, JD 1987
Pitzer College, BA Philosophy 1082
Current Occupation: Attorney
Qualifications for Office: Fall, 2014 Attended PA Court system’s month
long course in Harrisburg that prepares Magisterial
District Judges for office; Former Prosecutor, Trial
Division, Chester Co. DA’s office; National
Center on Prosecution and Child Abuse; National
College of District Attorneys
DISTRICT 15-1-05
Democrat
Jacquelyn Carter
Crossfiled
Charles Ricky Campbell
Education: Coatesville Senior High School 1998
University of Houston 2002
Current Occupation Law Enforcement Pa. State Constable
Qualifications for Office Certified by Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Grover E Koon
Education: Cheyney University, BA in Public Administration;
West Chester University MS in Criminal Justice
Current Occupation: Magisterial District Judge for 11 years
disposed of over 66,000 cases and performed
over 400 weddings
Qualifications for Office; Served 15 years as Valley Township Supervisor;
10 years on the Valley Township Planning
Committee and served as the Township
Emergency Coordinator. Served 8 years on
the Chester County Park and Recreation Board
DISTRICT 15-2-07
Crossfiled
Lori Novak Donatelli
Education: Downingtown High School, 1978; Franklin & Marshall
College, 1982; Villanova University School of Law, cum laude
1985; member Villanova Law Review
Current Occupation: Magisterial District Judge, 15-2-07
Qualifications for Office: Licensed Pennsylvania attorney; sitting
Magisterial District Judge 15-2-07; President
Magisterial District Judges Association of
Chester County and its past Vice President
and Secretary
DISTRICT 15-4-02
Crossfiled
Jeffrey J Valocchi
Education: St. Joseph Parochial School 1966
Malvern Prep 1970
University of Notre Dame 1974
St. Louis University and University of Pennsylvania
Law School 1978
Current Occupation: Magisterial District Judge 15-4-02 2009
Attorney 1978
Qualifications for Office: With the expanded District (Caln, E. Brandywine,
Downingtown, East Caln) the Court is current and
running smoothly and efficiently with clean audits
35 years legal experience. deep and life-long
involvement in the Community. Prior Chair of
Downingtown Main Street and Brandywine
YMCA. Past Citizen of the Year.
DISTRICT 15-4-04
Crossfiled
Nicole Morley
Matthew Seavey
Education: 1996 West Chester University BS
Minor Judiciary Education Board Certificate
Current Occupation: Magisterial District Judge
Qualifications for Office: Magisterial district Judge 51/2 years
Endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police
Lodge #11
Occupational Advisor Committee for Technical
College High School
Eagle Scout Board of Review
Active supporter of the Grange in West Grove
and Kennett Square
School Districts #3
Avon Grove School Director
Region 1
Vote for 1: Term 4 years
Republican
CHARLES F. BEATTY II
Cross filed
DAVE GIACOMINI
Region ll
Vote for 2: Term 4 years
Cross filed
JEFF BILLIG
Education: B.S. Penn State University, Business Logistics
Current Occupation: V.P. & General Manager, Delavau Food Partners
Qualifications for Office: Senior Business Leader with 25 yrs.
Experience, Managed global businesses w/millions
in revenue, Past President of Delaware Chapt. Of
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3 children
In the district, Passion for local area and its long
term progress and achievement.
TRACY LISI
Education: B.S. Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology & Psych.
M.S. Speech-Language Pathology, M.S. Health Admin.
Current Occupation: Clinical Operations Lead
Qualifications for Office: Desire to contribute and improve the
community. Believe in quality education – want
to improve and preserve quality of school district.
Share time and talents, bring my experience to the
process .Collaborate with and represent community.
Region lll
Vote for 2: Term 4 years
Cross filed
HERMAN W. ENGEL
Education: BS Secondary Social Studies, Penn State
BS History, Penn State
MS Curriculum & Instruction, Penn State
Current Occupation: Public School Teacher – 24 years, Kennett
Consolidated School District, 7th Grade Social Studies
Qualifications for Office: Board Member since 2011. Served as
Finance Chair, Facilities Chair. Currently serve as
Curriculum Chair.
BONNIE WOLFF
Education: M.Ed. Seattle University, Curriculum &Instruction
B.A. Russell Sage College; Psychology/Special Ed/
Elementary Ed.
Occupation: Homemaker/Volunteer
Qualifications for Office: I have almost 12 years experience on the
Avon Grove Board. I am or have been a member of the
Curriculum, Policy, Personnel and Facilities committees.
Coatesville School Director
Region l
Vote for 2: Term 4 years
Democrat
BASHERA R. GROVE
JAMES HILLS
Republican
DIANE BROWNFIELD
Region ll
Vote for 2: Term 4 years
Cross filed
DEAN A. SNYDER
Education: BS Business Administration, VA Tech, 1979
Current Occupation: Managing Director, Automated Financial
Systems, Inc.
Qualifications for Office: Current School Board President,
Managing Director responsible for Multi-Million
dollar accounts, Parent of 3 Coatesville School District
graduates.
Democrat
CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR
Cross filed
ANN M. WUERTZ
Region lll
Vote for 1: Term 4 years
Cross filed
MICHELLE S. MAFFEI
TOM SIEDENBUEHL
Region III
Unexpired 2 year Term
Vote for 1: Term 2 years
Cross filed
TOM SIEDENBUEHL
GREG WYNN
Downingtown School Director
Region 1
Vote for 1:Term 4 years
Cross filed
JACKIE FENN
Region 3
Vote for 1: Term 4 years
Cross filed
CARL K. CROFT
Region 5
Vote for 1: Term 4 years
Cross filed
COLLEEN CRANNEY
Education: BS Villanova University-General Sciences
MS St. Josephs University-Secondary Mathematics Ed.
Current Occupation: Part-time Environmental Educator at Paradise
Farm Camps and Brandywine Valley Association
Qualifications for Office: I am finishing up my first term as School
Board Director in Downingtown and look forward to
Serving for another 4 year term.
Region 7
Vote for 1: Term 4 years
Cross filed
JANE S. BERTONE
Education: BA State University of NY
Current Occupation:
Qualifications for Office: I am currently finishing my second term as
a School Board Director for the Downingtown Area.
School District. We have been able to have a 0% tax
increase for three years. It is important we continue to
strive for a strong education and also be
fiscally responsible.
Region 9
Vote for 1: Term 4 years
Cross filed
JAIME M. MEHLER
Great Valley School Director
Region 1
Vote for 1: Term 4 years
Cross filed
ELLEN BEHRLE
Region II
Vote for 2: Term 4 years
Cross filed
JENNIFER L. ARMSTRONG
STEPHANIE GUNDERSON
Education: Rhinebeck High School, ( NY Public), Harvard College,
University of Pennsylvania (Nursing)
Current Occupation: Stay-at-home mom of 4, RN (oncology)
Qualifications for Office: Strong believer in public education, running
for re-election, hardworking, thoughtful, balanced.
Region III
Vote for 2: Term 4 years
Republican
PHILLIP FORET
Cross filed
FAYE PEEL
Education: BA Mt Holyoke College; MA Villanova University
Current Occupation: Latin tutor/Retired teacher
Qualifications for Office: PA Board-certified teacher with extensive
experience in both public and private sectors;
Parent of GVSD-educated child
Long-time Willistown property-owner, looking
out for our investments
Republican
MARY REGINA RAVENFIELD
Kennett Area School Director
Region A
Vote for 2: Term 4 years
Republican
DOMINIC PERGO, JR.
Region B
Vote for 2: Term 4 years
Cross filed
RUDY ALFONSO
JOSEPH L. MEOLA
Education: BS Boston University, MS Boston University
Current Occupation: Director – Strategic Accounts, Siemens
Healthcare Diagnostics
Qualifications for Office: Current School Board Director – KCSD,
Former President – Kennett Area Park & Recreation
Outstanding Achievement Award – Siemans Healthcare
Diagnostics.
Region C
Vote for 1: Term 4 years
Cross filed
MICHAEL FINNEGAN
Octarara Area School Director
Region 1
Vote for 3: Term 4 years
Cross filed
BRIAN NORRIS
(Chester County)
STEPHEN SPOTO
(Chester County)
Region 2
Vote for 1: Term 4 years
Cross filed
LISA BOWMAN
(Chester County)
Oxford Area School Director
At Large
Vote for 2: Term 4 years
Democrat
DONNA ARROWOOD
Education: Oxford Area High School, AA: Goldey Beacom
Current Occupation: Retired
Qualifications for Office: Directors, serving my second years as President.
Life long resident. Worked 30 years for the Oxford Area
School District mainly in the Business Office. I believe
in public education.
Democrat
BECKY FETTEROLF
Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Pennsylvania State University
Current Occupation: Acquisitions editor, International Literacy Association
Qualifications for Office: 13 years working at ILA; Job responsibilities
require that I follow trends and best practices
in education; Member of ILA, National Council
of Teachers of English, and International Society
of Technology in Education
Cross filed
ROBERT TENGA
Region 1
Vote for 1: Term 4 years
Cross filed
HOWARD S. ROBINSON
Education: Oxford Area High School, attended Lincoln University,
BS East Tennessee State University
Masters Equivalency: West Chester University
Current Occupation: Farmer – beef cow/calf operation, Retired
Teacher,Chester Delaware Co. Farm Bureau Membership
Chair
Qualification for Office: 31 years as Oxford School District teacher,
47 years as taxpayer in Oxford. 7 ½ years Oxford School
District Director
Region II
Vote for 1: Term 4 years
Cross filed
GARY EDWARD OLSEN
Education: BA, Immaculata College
Current Occupation: Drywall contractor
Qualifications for Office: Current School Board Director since 2011..
Two boys in the Oxford schools who will be graduating
In 2019. Was the only “Nay” vote for Keystone Core.
Helped hire a new Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Director of Special Ed and High School Principal
Region III
Vote for 1: Term 4 years
Democrat
DONNA ARROWOOD see information at AT LARGE
JOSEPH E. TIGHE
Owen J. Roberts School Director
At Large
Vote for 5: Term 4 years
Cross filed
CLIFFORD DEFOOR
DOUGLAS HUGHES
Education: Downingtown Sr. High School; BSN –Indiana University of PA
MBA – Alverna University;
Current Occupation: Vice President – Paoli Hospital
Qualifications for Office: 5 years of experience as a sitting School Board
member; over 10 years leadership experience as
leader in a Non Profit Hospital system.
LISA HUZZARD
Education: BS State University of New York, Accounting
MS Penn State University, Business Administration –
Human Resource Development
Current Occupation: Business owner and Financial Manager for
Stowe Oil Inc. and Super Diesel Inc.
Qualifications for Office: Vast business Financial experience. Parent
of a junior and senior high school students within OJR
WILLIAM LACOFF
Education: Villanova University
Current Occupation: Retired
Qualifications for Office: Education leader since 1995. Current
President of Owen J.Roberts School Board. Current President of
Pennsylvania School Board Association. Member of Federal
Relations Network of National School Board Association, advocateIng for schools. I am committed to the success of students.
HEATHER MCCREARY
PAMELA CLOUSER WOLFE
Education: Masters Equivalency: Education – Penn State
BA: French – Albright College
High School: Pottstown
Current Occupation: Retired educator.
Qualifications for Office: Current school director; involved with OJR
For 47 years, Skills to work collaboratively to bring
district’s visions to fruition. Experience as educator,
parent, taxpayer, volunteer.
Phoenixville School Director
Vote for 5: Term 4 years
Cross filed
J.KENNETH BUTERA
Education: BA from the University of Washington Seattle; JD from
Villanova University School of Law
Current Occupation: Attorney at Butera Beausang Cohen and Brennan
in King of Prussia
Qualifications for Office: I have served on the Phoenixville Area
School Board since 2011. The District has
demonstrated meaningful improvement in
virtually every category during that time.
ERIC DAUGHERTY
Education: BS Lehigh University, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude
MBA Wharton School of Finance, Palmer Scholar,
Top 5%. CPA, CFPE(R), CASL- current or former
Current Occupation: Senior Vice-President – Business Planning and
Analysis, Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA
Qualifications for Office: Finance Executive, Non-Profit Boards of
Directors, Financial Literacy Advocate and Volunteer,
Schuylkill Township Resident 1998-Present
Parent of 3 PASD students/graduates
MIKE ELLIS
Education: BA Penn State
Current Occupation: Self-employed handyman and web designer
Qualifications for Office: 12 year volunteer at PAHS, PAMS, KYAL,
PAPA, PACIO, PMYC
IRFAN KHAN
Democrat
LISA LONGO
Cross filed
KEVIN PATTINSON
PAUL R SLANINKA
Education: BS Villanova, Education – Math
MA Villanova, Counseling
62 Credits past MA
Current Occupation: Retired after 36 years T/E School district
Qualifications for Office: 8th year as current School Board Director
DAVID ZIEV
Spring Ford School District
Vote for 1; Term 4 years
Region 3
Crossfiled
MARK DEHNERT
CHRISTINA MELTON
Tredyffrin/Easttown School Director
Vote for 2: Term 4 years
Region I
Republican
GEORGE E. ANDERSON
Cross filed
NEAL COLLIGAN
ROBERTA M. HOTINSKI
Education: BS Environmental Geology, Southern Methodist University
PHD Geosciences, Pennslyvania State University
Current Occupation: Project Manager, Southern Ocean Carbon and
Climate Observations and modeling project SOCCOM
Princeton University
Qualifications for Office: 20 years experience in science and
higher education; 10+ years experience in
communications; Project Manager for a
$3.5 million/yr research initiative
TODD KANTORCZYK
Education: BA, Cornell University; JD, UCLA School of Law
Current Occupation: Partner – Manko,Gold,Katcher & Fox LLP, an
Environmental and Energy Law Practice
Qualifications for Office: Resident of Tredyffrin for over 10 years
Tredyffrin Environmental Advisory Council.
Region II
MICHELE BURGER
Education: BS in Business Administration, Shippensburg University
Current Occupation: Stay at home Mom
Qualifications for Office: Past Valley Forge Elementary PTO President who
remains active in District activities; Saved
taxpayers over $14,000 by blocking demolition
of District tennis courts; Raised over $24,000
for classroom technology; Tredyffrin resident
for 17 years with 1 child at Conestoga HS and
2 CHS graduates
KRISTINE GRAHAM
Education: BS, Towson State University, Education
M.Ed., Bowie University
Current Occupation: Retired PA teacher
Reading Consultant Green Valley Academy
Tutorial Service
Qualifications for Office: Career Educator, President of TE School
Board ( 2015), Chair Education Committee ( 2013-2014)
Board Legislative Liaison (2011-2012), Chaired
Superintendent Search (2014), Chaired District
Negotiation team ( 2012)
EDWARD C. SWEENEY
Education: University of Chicago Law School; LaSalle University;
St. Joe’s Prep
Current Occupation: Attorney/Shareholder, Wusinich and Brogan, PC
Qualification for Office: Fifteen years of volunteer service on
T/E Boards, in local Republican leadership, and at Saint Isaac
Jogues. I will fight hard for academic quality, restrained
taxes,T/E homeowners and parents like us.
Democrat
ALAN YOCKEY
Education: BS, Virginia Tech – Mathematics
Current Occupation: Retired IT consultant.
Region III
Cross filed
KATE MURPHY
Democrat
FRANCIS REARDON
Education: BS in Education-Temple University 1972
Current Occupation: Retired Builder, Developer, Carpenter
Qualifications for Office; Served two years in the US Army Infantry;
Raised a family of six children with my wife
Nancy; Reside in Easttown Township for over
34 years and children attended Conestoga HS;
Retired after 30 years successful years as owner of
a home building business
Twin Valley School Director
Region II
Vote for 1; Term 4 years
Crossfiled:
CHRISTINE OSBORN
Region III
Vote for 2. Term 4 years
Republican
JAMES J. BREE
Crossfiled
APRIL W. TREGO
Unionville Chadds Ford School Director
Region A
Vote for 1: Term of 4 years
Cross filed
VICTOR E. DUPUIS
Region B
Cross filed
BOB SAGE
Region C
Vote for 3: Term of 4 years
Cross filed
BEVERLY BROOKES
(Chester County)
Education: Connecticut College, New London; Paralegal Degree
Widner.
Current Occupation: Retired
Qualifications for Office: Attended school board meetings since 1980
Served on a State Commission appointed by three
different Governors. Jury Commission of Chester
County and a proven leader in every organization I have
joined.
CAROLYN DANIELS
(Delaware County)
KATHLEEN M. DO
(Chester County)
Education: BA State University of NY
Current Occupation: Executive Director, Kennett After-School
Association
Qualification for Office: Government and higher education policy
writer and communications specialist. Author of report
on the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Significant experience with education issues.
GREG LINDER
(Delaware County)
JOHN MURPHY
(Chester County)
Education: BS civil engineer USMA West Point; MBA University of Del
Current Occupation: Marketing Manager –Corporation Service Co;
Qualifications for Office: Professional engineer; coach Unionville Rec Ass.
Hillendale PTO; Kennett Area YMCA; Past Board
member of Ministry of Caring Guild
LORRAINE RAMUNNO
(Chester County)
West Chester Area School Board Director
Region 1
Vote for 2: Term of 4 years
Republican
DEBRA MACCARELLA
Education: M.Ed. Penn State University, BS, ( Social Work)
West Chester University, A.S. (Community Service)
Penn State University
Current Occupation: Deputy Director of the County of Chester
Human Services
Qualifications for Office: Participated in the 2009 and 2011 budget
Task Forces with the District; Strong
management background with significant
human resources experience; Extensive
oversight responsibility including direct
responsibility for $14 million dollar
child care budget.
Cross filed
VINCE PAUL
KATE SHAW
SUE TIERNAN
Education: BA Miami University, Ohio
MA West Chester University
Graduate work, certificates from WCU, PSU,
Immaculata University.
Current Occupation: Retired educator, Active Community
Volunteer.
Qualifications for Office: Completing fourth year on WCASD
School Board. ( Vice President, Chair Education
Committee; Member Pupil Services Committee;
Board Member of CCIU Board.)
Region 2
Vote for 2: Term of 4 years
Cross filed
SAMANTHA BLOOM
Education: BA Grinnell College, Psychology
Current Occupation: Director of Advancement Services, Episcopal
Academy. A fund-raising, managerial position.
Qualifications for Office 15 year resident of West Whiteland
Township. Parent of 2 children in district.
Republican
KAREN J. HERRMANN
Cross filed
MATTHEW MORLEY
Education: Juris Doctor, Temple University , James E. Beasley School
of Law; BA Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy
Michigan State University;
Current Occupation: Managing Partner, Kilgore, Lawson & Morley
Qualifications for Office: Strong supporter and product of robust public
schools; Expert in pensions and employee
benefit plans; Attorney and small business owner
Father
Republican
CHRISTOPHER TABAKIN
Education: BS Special Education, Minor in Psychology
MS Nonprofit Management
Current Occupation: Nonprofit Director
Qualifications for Office: Nonprofit director with background in special
education. My work focuses on increasing
opportunities for people with disabilities.
I have been recognized for professional
leadership by PA Council for Exceptional Children
Teacher Education division and Main Line
Chamber of Commerce
Region 3
Vote for 1: Term of 4 years
Cross filed
GARY J. BEVILACQUA
(Chester County)
Education: BS Villanova University, Mechanical Engineering and
mathematics, minor in Business Administration
Masters Certificate George Washington University,
Project Management
Current Occupation: IT Project Manager, Vanguard Group
Qualifications for Office: Current WCASD board member
2014 Committees – Education, Pupil Services
2015 Committees – Property & Finance, Personnel,
Legislative
MATTHEW ILLICH
(Chester County)
Education: MS Criminal Justice; St. Joseph’s University, Phila.
BS West Chester University, West Chester
Delaware County Municipal Police Academy
Current Occupation: Delaware County domestic Abuse Project- Police
trained liasion; Widener University –Adjunct Professor
Delaware County Community College, ExtonAdjunct Professor
Qualification for Office: Serve on the Board of the Delaware County
Enforcement Memorial Foundation; Served on
various committees at Widener University.
CHESTER COUNTY BOROS AND CITY
ATGLEN
MAYOR
UNEXP. TERM
VOTE FOR 1; TERM 2 YEARS
Democrat
Brian Wenzka
COATESVILLE
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 1; TERM 4 YEARS
1ST WARD
Republican
Ed Simpson
UNEXP TERM 1ST WARD
VOTE FOR 1;TERM 2 YEARS
Democrat
Carmen Green
Independent
Bill Shaw
Education: BA Penn State; MA Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Current Occupation: Executive Director
Qualifications for Office: Volunteer for city community development
and law enforcement committees;
President and Treasurer of the Western Chester
County Chamber of Commerce
Board member of the Chester County Workforce
Investment Bank
3rd WARD
Democrat
Villa Hunt
5th Ward
Republican
Linda Lavender Norris
DOWNINGTOWN EAST WARD
,MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 2; TERM4 YEARS.
Democrat
Phil Dague
Alex Rakoff
DOWNINGTOWN WEST WARD
VOTE FOR 1; TERM 4 YEARS
Democrat
Erica M Deuso
Education: Bachelors of Science, Drexel University,
Biological Sciences 2003; MBA, Pharmaceutical Mgmt;
Drexel University, 2012
Current Occupation: Loan Deployment Coordinator for Strategic Business
Improvement at Johnson & Johnson
Qualifications for Office: Manage improvement projects for 1300 people
in 168 countries; Nationally recognized speaker
on Problem solving and efficiency
4 th most influencial Drexel Alumni, under 40,
Drexel 2014 40 and 40 Award
Jeffrey Thomas
Education: Bachelor of Science, West Chester University in
Environmental Health;
Current Occupation: Environmental Inspector with over 12 years of
employment in Environmental Industry
Qualifications for Office: Downingtown Main Street Association
Board Member; Downingtown Parks and
Recreation Committee Member;
Co-Creator of the Student Designed Artistic
Bike Rack Project; Downingtown Town
Watch Member
ELVERSON
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 3; TERM 4 YEARS
Republican
Shirley D Crehan
Doug Hoskins
Jack Stewart
HONEYBROOK
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 3; TERM 4 YEARS
Democrat
Charles R Zirkel
Republican
Kevin P Gore
Matthew V Halvorsen
Jeanne Jenzano
Education: BA Social Work, Kutztown University of Pa 1984
Current Occupation: medical social worker with Affilia Home Health
Qualifications for Office: Honey Brook Borough Council Woman 8/11
to present; Park and Recreation Chair 8/11
to present; Police Committee Chair 8/11-12/13
Organize park summer concert series 2010
to present.
James M Mimm III
Marc Richard
Jessica Whichard
Education: BS in Computer Information Systems from American University
in Washington, DC Kogod School of Business
Current Occupation: Engineer in IT Change Management
Qualifications for Office; Currently on Honey Brook Borough’ Ordinance
Committee; served on the Solicitor Search
Committee. Regularly attends Borough Council
meetings with frequent participation. Board
member of the Waynebrook Village HOA,
serving as Treasurer
UNEXP TERM VOTE FOR 1; TERM 2 YEARS
Republican
Christopher J Ott
Jessica Whichard see above
KENNETT SQUARE
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 3; TERM 4 YEARS
Democrat
Doug Doerfler
Education: BA University of Pittsburgh; currently St. Joseph’s University f
for MS; SPHR-Senior Professional in Human Resources
Current Occupation: Corporate Manager-Professional Development
Genesis Healthcare
Qualifications for Office: Kennett Square Planning Commisssion; Historic
Kennett Square Economic Development Committee
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors; Chester County Workforce
Investment Board
MALVERN
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 4; TERM 4 YEARS
Democrat
Christopher Mongeau
Republican
Jim Becker
Education: BS Finance from St. Joseph’s University
Current Occupation: Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway
Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors
Qualifications for Office: Majority Inspector of Elections for the
Borough of Malvern, is the extent of any
current public service.
Catherine O Raymond
Carrol E Sinquett
Zeyn Burhan Uzman
Education: BSE (CE) University of Michigan 1982
MSE (CE) University of Michigan 1983
Current Occupation: Structural Engineer-self employed
Adjunct Prof. – Villanova University
COO Momintum Dynamics, Malvern,Pa
Qualifications for Office: Former Malvern Borough Council Person
Current Chair Malvern Historic Commission
Held office 2008-2012 on Council
MODENA
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 4; TERM 4 YEARS
Republican
Clayton R Ayers Jr
Thomas Chalfacre
OXFORD
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 3: TERM 4 YEARS
Democrat
Susan Lombardi
Republican
Chauncey Boyd
Education: OASD Graduate; 2 years Extend Ed (college)
Current Occupation: Owner small fleet of refrigerated trucks hauling
Dietz &Watson to Florida
Qualifications for Office: Lifelong resident Oxford Area
Home owner 38 years Oxford Boro
8 years School Board; President 7 years
Successful Business owner 40 years
Kathy L Quillen
Education: Indian River High School Frankford, Del; Delaware
Technical Georgetown, Delaware
Current Occupation: Stay at home mom
Qualifications for Office: Currently serving on Borough Planning
Commission and Borough Revitalization Plan
Task Force
John P. Thompson
Education: West Chester Christian School, High School Diploma
US Navy Engine A School
Current Occupation: Oliver Mechanical – HVAC Service
Tech/Field Supervisor
Qualifications for Office: Present Borough Councilman
Planning Commission Vice Chair
Jesse Yancoskie
Education: Clearwater Christian College-BS Business Administration
Current Occupation: Business Analyst
Qualifications for Office: Project management and student body president
experience
PARKESBURG
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 3: TERM 4 YEARS
Republican
Lyle E. Gillespie Jr
PHOENIXVILLE
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 4 YEARS
EAST WARD
Democrat
Richard Garces
Republican
Robert Bolton
MIDDLE WARD
Democrat
Jennifer Mayo
Republican
Michael A Cianci
NORTH WARD
Democrat
Edwin Soto
Republican
Christopher Bauers
Education: BA Political Science/Eonomics, Temple University
Certificate, Business Logistics Management – Penn State
Current Occupation: Manager, Supplier Management Haas Group
International Inc
Qualifications for Office: Elected to Phoenixville Borough Council for
a four year term beginning January 2012.
Serve as Chair of Infrastructure Comm. Serve
as member of finance, Policy and Parks and
Recreations Committees. Serve as Council
liaison on the Phoenixville Planning Comm.
WEST WARD
Democrat
James C Kovaleski
Republican
Eric Smith
Education: BA Communications Studies, West Chester University
Current Occupation: Legislative Aide, State Rep. Dan Truitt
Qualifications for Office: Former Daily Local News reporter; Covered
about 15 municipalities and Boards in Chester
County. I know what good municipal
management is and I want to bring that knowledge
to Phoenixville.
SOUTH COATESVILLE
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 3; TERM 4 YEARS
Democrat
Renee Cary
Education: Proficient Computer/Web/Knowledge/Cloud/network
performance/set-up. Knowledge of Quickbooks, Web Setup;
College
Current Occupation: Borough Councilwoman; CASD Parent/Child
Advocate; Member NAACP Task Force/CASD;
Member of Coatesville & Vicinity Ministers
Alliance;
Qualifications for Office: Vice President of S. Coatesville Recycle Authority
Hard Worker for all my Citizens
Freely share inter-municipal
Leader as well as will follow
Know workings of Government
William R Henson
Republican
Joseph W. Frisco
Education: BA Immaculata University
Current Occupation: IT buyer for SAP America
Qualifications for Office: I was an elected official for four years before
taking two years off. Recognize needs of the community, look to see
improvements and develop new business opportunities
Amy Olin
SOUTH COVENTRY
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1; TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Tim Blevins
SPRING CITY
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 3; TERM 4 YEARS
Democrat
James J Burns
Education: BA Psychology Rutgers University
Current Occupation: Software Developer
Qualifications for Office : 6 years Borough Councilor; 5 years of
SC Planning Committee
Republican
Michael Battelle
Donald H Shaner Jr
Education: BS Biology, Millerville University 1982
Current Occupation : Quality Assurance Professional
Mass Spectroscopist
Qualification for Office: Elected to Spring City Borough Council in 2011
and currently serving as Vice President of Council
Eugene Sweeney
Education: A.G.S. Montgomery County Community College
B.S. Kutztown University
M.Ed Kutztown University
Current Occupation: School Teacher
Qualifications for Office: 4 years experience as Councilman
2 years experience as Chairman of Parks
Rec committee
1.5 years experience as Chairman of Police Comm.
UNEXP TERM
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 2 YEARS
Republican
Norman J Castor Jr
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Certificate (with Distinction) from the Stanford University
School of Medicine in Child Nutrition
Current Occupation: QA Engineer with Gateway Ticketing in
Gilbertsville, Pa
Qualifications for Office: Previously served on Borough Council 2009-10
Served on the Spring City Sewer and Police
committee’s while serving as Councilor
Vice Chairman on the Spring City Planning Comm
Member – Spring City American Legion
Successful background in business and finance
WEST CHESTER
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 4 YEARS
2nd WARD
Democrat
Diane LeBold
Education: BA Bucknell University
MA San Francisco State University
Current Occupation: Freelance writer, marketing communications
Qualifications for Office: Borough Council 2000-2004:
Vice President 2002-2004
Planning Commission 2004-2007
West Chester Regional Planning Comm 2006-07
th
4 WARD
Democrat
Sue Bayne
Educaton: University of Delaware 1980 Associates in Plant Science
Evening/work related courses in Marketing, Business Mgt.
Current Occupation: Cerner Health Services, Cerner Corporation
Contingent Workforce Analyst
Qualifications for Office: Held the seat for 2 terms: 2004-2011. Was
President of Council for 12 yr Term.
Member of and President of WC Council of
Governments.
Jordan C Norley
6th WARD
Democrat
Jim Jones
Education: BS Math, MA and PhD History – University of Delaware
Current Occupation: History Professor at West Chester University
Qualifications for Office: Served on Borough Council 2008-2011, plus
two decades of volunteering on Planning
Commission, Library Board, Zoning Hearing
Board and more. Plus awards from the Mayor
NAACP and Human Relations Council
Stephen A Shinn
WEST GROVE
MEMBER OF COUNCIL
VOTE FOR 4; TERM 4 YEARS
Republican
Clyde R Jacobs
Education: Salesianum High School- 1963; U of D
Current Occupation: Retired
Qualifications for Office: 2 terms as Republican Committeeman for
West Grove Boro. Seeking third consecutive term
as West Grove Boro Councilman; Many years
experience in management as well as owner
operator of 3 businesses; 25 year resident of Boro
Mark Johnson
Brinis Miller
Michael Ranieri
CALN
COMMISSIONERS
VOTE FOR 2; TERM 4 YEARS
Democrat
Mary E Coyne
Education: RN Degree
Current Occupation: retired RN
Qualification for Office: Have been a 28 year resident of Caln Township.
I’m active in community activities and would
like to contribute my skills to the continued
growth and improvement of this Township
Lorraine M Tindaro
Education: BS Rosemont College Business Administration/Organizational
Development; AS Peirce College- Business Administration;
Certificate – Advertising Design/Graphic Artist Univ of the Arts
Current Occupation: Telecommunication Maintenance Administrator
Verizon; Caln Township Supervisor
Qualifications for Office: Greater Downingtown Business & Professional
Womens Club – Vice President; Chesco Labor
Council – Secretary; Chesco Democrats
Executive Comm, Zone Leader, Caln Chair
Committeewoman
Republican
Jennifer Breton
Education: BA Political Science, West Chester University
JD Widener School of Law
Current Occupation: Attorney
Qualifications for Office: Professional experience and expertise in the
following areas: Negotiation; Management;
Communication; Financial Oversight; Legal
Analysis
George Chambers
BIRMINGHAM
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Michael T Shiring
CHARLESTOWN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 2l TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Charles Phillips
Frank Piliero
EAST BRADFORD
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Vince Pompo
Education : BA Penn State University
JD American University
Current Occupation: Attorney, Partner & Chairman of Municipal Law
Department, Lamb McErlane, PC West Chester, Pa
Qualifications for Office: Chairman Open Space Review Board
East Bradford Supervisor for 13 years
Many years of municipal experience representing
municipalities and municipal authorities
EAST BRANDYWINE
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Democrat
Dennis Mulhern
Republican
Sandy Moser
Website: www.sandymoser.com
Current Occupation: retired
Qualifications for Office: Have served on Planning Commission, Ordinance
Task Force, Municipal Authority and trail
planning and parks committees. recognized
county wide leader in open space preservation.
Kyle Scribner
Jason R Winters
EAST CALN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR ONE: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Joel F Swisher
EAST COVENTRY
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 2: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Anthony F Duffy
Marie A Geho
Michael Albert Moyer
Education Penn State University, BA Political Science
Current Occupation: Insurance & Retail Management
Qualifications for Office: I pushed to get East Coventry its first bond rating,
A1 and retire the sewer loan early, saving the township $68,000. I promised
to be a fiscal watchdog,,and I have fulfilled that pledge. Endorsed
Republican candidate.
EAST FALLOWFIELD
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1; TERM 6 YEARS
Democrat
Siti Crook
Education: Iowa State University, Ames IA/ University of Wales UK
Current Occupation: Owner-EcoBuilt Efficient Buildings- construction of
low energy demand buildings. Built 1st energy
efficient housing development in PA in 1985
Qualifications for Office: An entrepreneur, business owner & experienced
team leader, positive work ethic. strives to unify
groups & cultivate individual strengths for
fairness & benefit to all.
Republican
Carol B Kulp
EAST GOSHEN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
E. Martin Shane
EAST MARLBORO
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Richard Hicks
Education: Unionville High School Graduate; Certified Building and Codes
Officer; Certified Zoning Officer; Certified Master Planner
Current Occupation: Kennett Township Building Official/Deputy Zoning
Officer
Qualifications for Office: 50 years resident; President Po-Mar-Lin Fire Co.
48 years Active Member; 20 years Building,
Zoning an Codes Inspector; 12 years Township
Supervisor; Past President of the Chester Co.
Association of Township Officials
Christine Kimmel
Education: BS in Business Administration- University of Delaware
JD Villanova University School of Law
Current Occupation Partner in Buckley, Brion, McGuire LLB Law Firm
Qualifications for Office: Charge of Township Planning Commission and
Member for 12 years; Business, Zoning and Land
Use Attorney for 19 years; Member Unionville
Regional Planning Commission, Longwood
Township Consortium, Unionville Regional
Park Commission
EAST NANTMEAL
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1; TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Edward P Loomis Jr
Education: Owen J Roberts High School Graduate; Graduate ATC-Exton
Current Occupation: Greenskeeper
Qualifications for Office: Former member Township Planning Commission
Former Road Crew worker
Life long Township resident – 61 years
Former successful local businessman
US Marine Corps Vet- Vietnam Era
Alison Mallamo
Education: BA Johns Hopkins University; MS Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute; Research published in national scientific journals
Current Occupation: Self-employed income tax preparer,
Owner, Glenmoore Tax Service
Qualifications for Office: ENT Tax Collector and Representative to the
Chester County Tax Collection Committee
Member, ENT Gas Pipeline Committee; Member
ENT Conservation Committee 2003- 2005;
Treasurer East Nantmeal History Society
EAST NOTTINGHAM
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 2: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
John Coldiron
Joseph Heruhy
Shelley McLeod
Education: Oxford Area High School 1999;
Saint Joseph’s University Bachelors 2003
Current Occupation: Sr. Communications and Marketing Professional
for the Delaware State Education Association
Qualifications for Office: Born and raised in Oxford Area;
Local Community non profit volunteer
2008 graduate of the Anne Arstine Excellence
Public Service
Gene Turns
EAST PIKELAND
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Democrat
Ronald M Graham
Education: BS Thomas Edison State College;
MLA University of Pennsylvania
JD Widener University of Law
Current Occupation: Lawyer
Qualifications for Office: Chairman of Board of Supervisors, 6 years
Retired Colonel; Master Army Aviator
EAST VINCENT
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Mark Dunphy
EAST WHITELAND
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Democrat
Joe Corrigan
Republican
Sue Drummond
Education: MBA- Wharton School, U of P
MA – Immaculata University
BA – Syracuse University
Current Occupation: Retired from pharmaceutical industry.
Currently with SCA Financial, part time.
Owner, Legacy Tales, personal historian
Qualifications for Office: East Whiteland Planning Commission –10 years
Zoning Hearing Board – 1 year 2014
Comprehensive Plan Task Force – currently
UNEXP TERM
VOTE FOR 1 TERM 2 YEARS
Republican
Richard Orlow
EASTTOWN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 2: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Jim Oram
Education: BA Political Science and Economics
Washington & Lee University
Current Occupation: CEO, Forge Business Solutions
Qualifications for Office: Leadership as Company Commander,
101st Airborne Division, Vietnam
Executive IBM, 32 years
Founded and run successful consulting business
Served as Easttown Supervisor for 5 1/5 years
President, Board of Directors, Turning Points
for Children
Member, Board of Directors, Public Health
Corporation Management
UNEXP TERM
VOTE FOR 2: TERM TWO YEARS
Republican
Betsy Fadem
Education: Lafayette College BA in Economics
Current Occupation: Homemaker
Qualifications for Office: Easttown Township Supervisor
T/E School Board Member for 12 years
Treasurer of Area Residents Caring & Helping
Vice Chair of Foundation for Learning in T/E
Served on Easttown Citizen’s Advisory Committee
Former project manager in Financial Services
Industry
ELK
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Raymond Ramberger
Estace Walters
Education: Oxford Area High School Graduate
2 years at West Chester University
Current Occupation: Aqua America Maint. Foreman
Qualifications for Office: 12 years Township Supervisor
4 years Oxford Sewer Authority
10 years Road Master Elk Township
10 years Vice Chair for Elk Twp Supervisors
FRANKLIN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 2: 6 YEAR TERM
Republican
John Auerbach
Donna Dea
Education: Bachelor of Science from St. Joseph University
Current Occupation: Retired from Astra Zenaca Pharmaceutical Co.
Current Regulatory Consultant
Qualifications for Office: Resident of Franklin Twp for over 16 years
Based on work experience, has an understanding
of how gov’t regulations can add complexity and
cost to taxpayers. Proven leader with a focus
on efficient gov’t, low taxes and transparency.
HIGHLAND
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Richard D Abbott
Education: Princeton University AB, 1970
Villanova University School of Law JD 1973
Current Occupation: Farming
Qualifications for Office: Township Supervisor for 30 years running for
re-election.
Thomas G Fredd
HONEYBROOK
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Travis Stacey
KENNETT
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Democrat
Whitney Hoffman
Republican
Ted Moxon
Education: BS Earth Science, Penn State University;
Post Baccalaureate Certificate-Geographic Information Systems
Penn State; Graduate Studies in Government and
Planning/Geography, West Chester University
Current Occupation: Owner, Lynnburn Communications, Inc
Qualifications for Office: Business owner/manager for 25 years with
numerous employees and millions in revenue.
Formerly an Environmental Planner, Chester
County Planning Commission; Former member
American Institute of Certified Planners;
Republican Committeeman and member Kennett
Township Communications Committee.
LONDON BRITAIN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Glenn Frederick
LONDDON GROVE
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Raymond Schoen
LONDONDERRY
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Louis F Simone
LOWER OXFORD
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
W Ronald Kepler
Education: Oxford Area High School
Current Occupation: Farmer- part time Twp employee
Qualifications: Lifetime resident of Lower Oxford
Have been a Supervisor for 32 years
Lower Oxford Road Master for 35 years
NEW LONDON
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Dale Lauver
NEWLIN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
William Kelsall
NEW GARDEN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 2; TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Christine Witherspoon
Education: Colorado State University; University of Delaware;
Fleisher Art Institute
Current Occupation: Owner- Manager-Consultant
Qualifications for Office: Resident of Chester County for 27 years
16 years in New Garden Township
Own-manage all aspects of large estate
management, asset management and distributions
and solid accounting. Background working
closely with local Bank and Financial Institutions
Entrepeneur who sees the possibility of bringing
people and opportunity together. Open Space
preservation.
NORTH COVENTRY
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 2: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
E.Spencer Claypoole
Education: Master of Social Work degree from National Catholic School
of Social Work, Washington DC.
Current Occupation: Retired PA licensed Social Worker. Had been
employed for over 32 years with the Dept. of Public
Welfare and Dept. of Military Affairs; served as
Department Head
Qualifications for Office: 2013 OJR Leadership Award from the
Education Foundation.
President of the Pottstown Area Council of
Government – 7 townships/1 boro
Member of North Coventry Twp Supervisors
for 6 years; Township Historical Comm-22 years
Township Open Space – 15 years
Harvey F Greenwalt Jr
PENN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 2: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Radar O’Connell
Education: Attended York College
Current Occupation: Supervisor of Facilities
Qualifications for Office; Worked in local government for 36+ years in
Public Works. Worked in preparing budget, over
saw contracts. Past President of West Grove
Fire Company
Jay R Ennis
Education: Class of 1970 Henderson High School, West Chester Pa
Current Occupation: General Contractor
Qualifications for Office: I am presently on the Planning Commission for
Penn Township, Chester Co. and would like to
move up.
PENNSBURY
SUPERVISOR
Republican
Aaron Mcintyre
POCOPSON
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Elaine Dimonte
UNEXP TERM
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 4 YEARS
Republican
Barney Leonard
Education: BA New York University , Dept of Film and Television
Germantown Academy, Elementary, Middle, High School
Current Occupation: Retired Media Producer, Supervisor Pocopson Twp
Qualifications for Office: 2 years on Planning Commission
8 years on Comprehensive Plan Task Force
1 year Supervisor, Chair of Board
SADSBURY
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1; TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Tom Greenfield
John D McCorkle Jr
Anthony Schuibbeo
SCHUYKILL
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Fred Parry
Education: College Graduate
Current Occupation: Owner Parry’s Project Management (PPM)
Qualifications for Office: Smart/ Capable: Intelligent/ Creative/ Calm/
Cautious. Respectful of constituents’ needs.
Chairman of Board 4 years; President of the
Library Board of Trustees and President of
of Foundation Board. Phoenixville School
District Board for 12 years. Retired US Marine.
SOUTH COVENTRY
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
THORNBURY
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
John Rendemonti
TREDYFFRIN
SUPERVISOR AT LARGE
VOTE FOR 2: TERM 4 YEARS
Democrat
Elva Bankins
Louis Horvath
Education: Master’s Degree from Temple University in Community Health
Current Occupation: Director of Graduate Health Administration Program
at Saint Joseph’s University and Adjunct Faculty
Qualifications for Office: 30 year career in health administration, focused
on patient outcomes, financial, personnel and
facility management. Provides presentations
on Caring for your Elderly Parents.
Republican
Trip Lukens
Education: BA History Wheaton College; MBA Finance Villanova Univ.
Current Occupation: Real Estate Appraiser
Qualifications for Office: Tredyffin Township Planning Commission
Member and Past Chairman; Small Business
Owner
Sean Moir
Education: BS in Computer Science from Penn State University, with
Mathematics Minor
Current Occupation: owner of historical mapping company, Western
Heritage Mapping, which develops historic and
animated maps for websites, museums and
school curriculum.
Qualifications for Office: Park and Recreation Board Chair 2005-15
Patriots Path Task Force Chair 2015
Environmental Advisory Council 2004-2005
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1 DISTRICT
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 4 YEARS
Republican
Paul W. Olsen
3rd DISTRICT
Democrat
Yolanda Van de Krol
Education: BA Hamilton College, Clinton, NY; MA University of Delaware
Winterthur Program in Early American Culture
Current Occupation: Business Banker for over 20 years, currently at
Customers Bank, Phoenixville
Qualifications for Office:Past President, Tredyffrin Township Library Board
Banking experience means I can analyze budgets to
ensure that expenses are in line and revenues
used most appropriately
Museum expertise means I can put the issues in
context so that the voters understand the background
of the issues.
Republican
Heather Boyd Greenberg
UPPER OXFORD
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Timothy J Hancock
Howard Rayburn
Education: Penn State Bachelor of Science Dairy and Animal Science
Current Occupation: Self employed Farmer
Qualifications for Office: Grew up in Upper Oxford, a lifetime resident
in the Oxford area; 2013 Graduate of DuPont
American Soybean Associate Young Leaders
Program. Served as Chester/Delaware Farm
Bureau Board.
UPPER UWCHLAN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Jamie W Goncharoff
Education: West Chester University, Political Science/Criminal Justice
Delaware Law School
Current Occupation: Attorney
Qualifications for Office: Lifetime of volunteer service to country,
community Marine Corps active and reserve
career. President of Chester County Bar
Association, Chairman East Caln Planning
Commission, Emergency Managenent
Coordinator; HOA President. WCU distinguished
Alumni Award and CCBA Public Service Award
UWCHLAN SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Milton Bozarth
Education: Drexel University, BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Post Graduate studies in engineering and management
Current Occupation: Currently Uwchlan Township Supervisor
Previously, Vice President, National Data Corporation
Qualifications for Office: Previous member of Uwchlan Township Planning
Commission. Many years of successful
leadership and service, in professional, municipal,
church and community organizations.
VALLEY
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 2: TERM 6 YEARS
Democrat
Patrice L Proctor
Republican
Arlen W Yoder
Education: Graduated Octoraro High School and Central Chester County
Vo-Tech
Current Occupation: Emergency Vehicle technician
Qualifications for Office: I have served as a township supervisor for 14
years and believe I have been effective in helping provide a high quality of
life to Valley residents. I am particularly proud of my imput in helping
Valley’s police department become the great department it is today with the
help of our staff and members of our force.
WALLACE
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Barbara D’Angelo
Education: BS Microbiology PSU
Current Occupation: Retired Fed. Employee: small business owner
(Dawg Day Afternoon )
Qualifications for Office: Township Supervisor of Wallace Township
WARWICK
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
William J Ream Jr
Education: High School
Current Occupation: Farm Manager Pew Estate
Qualifications for Office: 6 ½ years Warwick Township Supervisor
8 years Zoning Hearing Board
Eric Sydlosky
Education: High School
Current Occupation: Auto Body Repair Tech
Qualifications for Office: 6 years Supervisor
WEST BRADFORD
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Jack M Hines Jr
Education: High School Graduate; attended Millersville State College
Current Occupation: retired after 34 years as a municipal manager
Qualifications for Office: Worked in local government for 34 years.
Taught local government classes around the
Commonwealth for the Governors Center for
Local Government Services. Awarded the
Larry Boling Award for Innovation and
Excellence in Local Government by the
Chester County Chamber. Manager of the Year
Award by the Penna State Assoc of Township
Supervisors and also awarded the chairman’s
Leadership Award by the same organization.
WEST BRANDYWINE
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Democrat
George Shortridge
Republican
John W Cassels Jr
Education: BS Marine Science/Biology, East Stroudsburg State College
Graduate Certificate GIST, Penn State University
Current Occupation: Environmental Consultant
Qualifications for Office: Fourteen year volunteer on Township Planning
Commission, Open Space Review Board and
Municipal Authority. On the Comprehensive
Plan Update Committee, Traffic Impact Fee
Committee, Township Ordinance Committee
and Open Space Protection Priorities Plan Comm
UNEXP TERM
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 2 YEARS
Republican
Joseph Morris
WEST CALN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Democrat
John E Haines
Education: Coatesville High School Automotive Trade School
Current Occupation: Bus Driver, Printer
Qualifications for Office: Tax Collector – West Caln Township
Democratic Committeeman
Republican
Donald W Martz
WEST GOSHEN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 2: TERM 6 YEARS
Democrat
Chris Pielli
Education:
B.A. - Temple University
JD - Temple University Beasley School of Law
Current Occupation
Attorney - The Law Office of Christopher Pielli, L.L.C.
Non-Profit Program Coordinator – Chester County OIC Workforce
Reintegration Program
Qualifications for Office
Completed PMPEI Courses in Zoning and Community Planning
Area Non-Profit Program Coordinator for Homeless Veterans and
Disadvantaged Members of our Community
Barbara Kipp Stone
Republican
Robert B Little
Education: Harriton High School – Lower Merion
Villanova University
US Air Force – 4 years
Current Occupation: Retired
Qualifications for Office: Past Township – Supervisor; Republican Area
Chair, Republican Committeeman; Planning
Commission – 20 years; Emergency Management
Coordinator; Constable
Jeffrey Laudenslager
Education: Juniata College –BS Sociology; WCU – MS- Criminal Justice
Current Occupation: Asst. Director – Chester Co. Assessment Office IT
Qualifications for Office: 40 years proven leadership – Chester County
Govt.; Probation Officer, Court Supervisor,
Director of Real Estate Assessment/Tax Claim,
24 years with West Goshen Twp – Planning
Commission, Chair/member; Curbside
recycling, Comprehensive Plan; Volunteernumerous boards/organizations
Theodore Murphy
Hugh J Purnell Jr
Education: Widener University – BS, Business Administration
Graduate Work @ Widener in Economics
Current Occupation: CPA self-employed since 1979
Qualifications for Office: Extensive business and financial experience
Service to West Goshen for 3 terms as elected
Auditor, currently serving as Chairman
Prior Chairman of Chester County Industrial
Development Authority responsible for millions
in financing
Service on several non-profit Boards
UNEXP TERM
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 4 YEARS
Democrat
Geoff Wilkinson
Republican
Edward G Meakim
WEST NANTMEAL
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Frank V Daniel Jr
Education: Temple University, BA Mathematics; MBA Industrial
Management;
Current Occupation: Business Consultant, Daniel Consulting Group
Athletic Director, St Elizabeth Athletic Ministry
President, French Creek Village Homeowner Assoc.
Qualifications for Office: West Nantmeal Twp. Planning Commission,
Senior Management, 40 years, Information
Technology companies in software, consulting,
services, e.g. IBM, KPMG, SCT
WEST NOTTINGHAM
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Tiffany Bell
Education: University of Delaware – BS Agricultural Business Management
West Chester University – Executive MBA 1998
Current Occupation: Zoetis
Qualifications for Office: Current Township Supervisor
WEST PIKELAND
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Charles E Humphreys
Education: United States Naval Academy-BS Engineering
Drexel University MDA Finance
US Naval War College Advanced Course Defense Economics
Current Occupation: National Sales Engineer
Qualifications for Office: Multiple Township Special Committee Chair
25 years…..
Tom Tucker
Education: BS in Marketing from Penn State
Current Occupation: International Sales Leader – First Data
Qualifications for Office: Incumbent Township Supervisor
Current WP Supervisor, Finance Committee
Police contract Team, Park and Rec Board
and Township Park Committee
WEST SADSBURY
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
E. Barry Edwards
Education: Lehigh University – Civil Engineering
Current Occupation: Retired from Exelon Nuclear
Qualifications for Office: Township resident for 34 years; Planning Comm
member for 12 years, including 9 years as Chair;
Township Supervisor for 5 ½ years, 5 years as
Vice Chair and recently elected as Chariman
WEST VINCENT
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Kenneth Miller
Mike Schneider
Education: Great Valley High School, 1978l
Delaware County Community College
Current Occupation: Owner of Gwynedd Computer Center
Greener Existence and Garage Den
Qaulifications for Office: I have 28 years of business experience, strong
leadership skills, great time management, very
organized, financial background, work well
under pressure, and very innovative.
WEST WHITELAND
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Democrat
Shirley C Morris
Republican
Steven G. Soles
Education: BA, West Chester University
JD, Villanova University School of Law
Current Occupation: General Counsel, TFS Capital LLC
Qualifications for Office: Current Chair of the Board of Supervisors
for the past 6 years. Extensive municipal
services, budgeting and operational experience
WESTTOWN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERN 6 YEARS
Democrat
John R Embick
Education: JD George Washington University, Washington DC
BA Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa
Current Occupation: Attorney
Qualifications for Office: Extensive experience in environmental and land
use law; legal representation of municipalities
and private clients in environmental and zoning
issues; Planning Commission, Malvern Boro
and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney
Rating.
Republican
Carol Ride Wolf
WILLISTOWN
SUPERVISOR
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 6 YEARS
Republican
Neil H Davis
William Shoemaker
UNEXP TERM
VOTE FOR 1: TERM 4 YEARS
Republican
George J McHugh
Education: Graduate Marple Newtown High School
Pennsylvania State University
Current Occupation: Partner in a family owned local business
manufacturing specialty valves and devices for fire
sprinkler systems used in commercial buildings.
Qualifications for Office: Willistown Township Supervisor –Board VP
Park and Recreation Board member
Previous Director of Finance/Fund Raising for
Chester Valley Little League