by Peter Panepento
You can find lists of the boards of directors of most of Erie’s authorities, trade groups, and nonprofit organizations online.
VisitErie, however, doesn’t list its board online.
Chris Pennsy, who oversees communications for the tourism agency, said that will change soon.
But, in the meantime, here’s a list of who is on board.
Chairwoman — Char Mashyna (Arts Council of Erie)
Vice-Chairman — David Poor, (AAA of Erie County)
Treasurer - John Evans (Evans Advisory Services)
Secretary - Bruce Whitehair (Erie County Convention Center Authority/Edinboro University)
Board Member - Voting
Betsy Bort - National City Bank
Mary Bula - Young Erie Professionals/ The Growth Partnership
Michael Kauffeld - Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
Bruce Kern, Jr. - C.A. Curtze Company
Richard Knight - Presque Isle Downs Casino & Racetrack
Mark Kuhar - Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall & Sennett Law Firm
Anne O’Neill-Klemensic - Gannon University
Marty Pituch - C B & C Innovations
Jim Riley - Citadel Broadcasting Company
Brenda Sandberg - Erie Downtown Partnership
Kerry Schwab Sr. - Schwab Hospitality Group
Nick Scott Jr. - Scott Enterprises
Brian Streeter - Penn State Behrend
Maryann Yochim - National Fuel
Non Voting
Jim Dible - Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership
Kyle Faust - Erie County Council
Harry Leslie - Presque Isle State Park, DCNR
Bob Spaulding - Erie County, County Executive’s Office
Kim Green - City of Erie, Mayor’s Office
Frank Stefano - Erie Co. Assoc. of Township Supervisors
Robert Mazza (emeritus) - Mazza Vineyards
Paul Nelson (emeritus) - Waldameer Park & Water World
After more than six years working as a journalist in Erie, I'm now the web editor for the Chronicle of Philanthropy in Washington, D.C., and the publisher of GlobalErie.com. I still maintain close ties to Erie - a community that I care about deeply. I hope this Web site can help inspire a better future for Erie.
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