One of the key components of the Communities That Care process is that it is community specific. As such, the board of directors who oversee the operation of the CTC process are local citizens who are representative of the community. By involving a broad base of community members in the decision-making and implementation process, we are hoping to ensure community buy-in and future success of our efforts.
Following the CTC model, our Board of Directors is made up of formal leaders (elected and appointed officials as well as business and civic leaders) and informal leaders (movers and shakers who are well-known in the community). By reaching out and involving a variety of sectors in the community, we are confident that our Board will be able to effect the changes in our community needed to ensure that all our young people reach their full potential.
The members of our Board of Directors and their affiliations are listed below:
- Janice Anderson, Attorney/Parent
- Robert Cassel, South Hanover Twp. Supervisor
- Angela Durantine, CTC Program Director (non-voting member)
- Michael Geyer, Londonderry Twp. Supervisor
- Dr. Robert Gildea, Lower Dauphin School District Superintendent
- Justin Hanula, Lower Dauphin High School Principal
- Ashley Jilek, Student Representative (non-voting member)
- Robert Kazinski, Pastor, Trinity United Methodist Church
- Natalie Kratzer, Businesswoman (Thrivent Financial)
- Patricia Krow, Businesswoman (Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home)
- Trish Moody, Lower Dauphin School District Home & School Visitor
- Rebecca Oller, East Hanover Township Supervisor
- Kathy Peffer, past CTC Program Director
- Mia Pegher, Student Representative (non-voting member)
- Don Poole, Businessman (Mid-Penn Bank)
- Bob Rogers, Community Business Leader (Retired)
- Jamie Saenz, School Resource Officer
- Michelle Shuler, Lower Dauphin School District Business Manager
- Gail Snyder, Parent/Community Health
- Sgt. Eugene Spencer, Hummelstown Police Department
- Jaime Wetzel, Community Business Leader/Parent
- Kelly Williamson, Businesswoman (GW Signs)
The role of the Board of Directors is to oversee the implementation of the Communities That Care operating system within the Lower Dauphin community. Board members are also expected to open doors to community resources and information, engage other key community leaders, supervise grant funds, and supervise committees and activities.
At its November 2024 annual meeting, the board elected an Executive Committee to oversee the CTC effort. The officers are:
- Kathy Peffer, Chairwoman
- Trisha Moody, Vice Chairman
- Jaime Wetzel, Secretary
- Michelle Shuler, Treasurer
- Dr. Robert Gildea, School District Representative
- Angela Durantine, CTC Program Director (non-voting member)