Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Thursday announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors-- Jennifer Fetter, Doreen Harr, April Kopas, Patti Olenick and Jerome Shabazz.

“All five of our newest Board members bring a combination of experience, expertise and energy to the table. We are very fortunate to have them by our side as we continue to advance our mission to empower Pennsylvanians to keep our communities clean and beautiful.  Their guidance and leadership will enhance our efforts across the state,” said Jim Bonner, Board of Directors Chair for Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.

Jennifer Fetter has served as the Watershed Youth Development Extension Educator at Penn State Extension, Dauphin County since 2010. In this role, Jennifer works extensively with volunteers, educational programs and watershed restoration initiatives. Prior to this role, she was the Capital Area Volunteer Program Coordinator for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.

Doreen Harr has served as the Director of DEP’s Bureau of Investigations since December 2011. In this role, she directs and manages the statewide investigative agency of the Department of Environmental Protection. Prior to this role, she was a Special Investigator II at the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Charitable Organizations, Division of Investigations from 2000-2011.

April Kopas is the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland since May 2009 and is responsible for countywide redevelopment and revitalization efforts through a variety of state, local, and federal programs. She is also the Executive Director of the Westmoreland County Land Bank; a complementary countywide initiative to deter blight and return properties to a productive status in an effort to stabilize neighborhoods. Prior to that, April was the Business Development Director for Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation.

Patti Olenick currently serves as the Sustainability Manager at Weis Markets in Sunbury, PA. Prior to this role, she was a Solid Waste Program Specialist for the Department of Environmental Protection, a position she held for twenty years.

Jerome Shabazz is the founder and Executive Director of JASTECH (Juveniles Active in Science and Technology) Development Services, Inc., a not-for-profit organization developed in 1998, to promote environmental justice, encourage sustainable community development and promote public health in urban communities. Prior to working in the nonprofit sector, Mr. Shabazz worked for 25 years in Water and Gas utilities.

All terms are from the 2018 through 2021, with the exception of Patti Olenick, who will fulfill the term left by Sean McMenamin, McMenamin Family ShopRite. Patti’s term will end in September 2018.

Two long-standing board members, Joe Giglio and Mark Von Lunen, have been elected by the Board to Trustee Emeritus status.

The slate of board members for 2018 are: Officers:  Chair - Jim Bonner, Executive Director, Audubon Society of Western PA; Vice-Chair - Dave McCorkle, President Emeritus, PA Food Merchants Association; Secretary - Barb Baker, Recycling Manager, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority; Treasurer -  Phoebe Coles, Partner, Community Marketing Concepts.

Directors: Ken Anderson, Senior Director of Product Program, Girl Scouts of Eastern PA; Steve Elkin, Regional Pro/Rental Manager, The Home Depot; Jennifer Fetter, Watershed/ Youth Development Extension Educator, Penn State Extension Dauphin County; Rod Fye, Enforcement Officer, Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority; Doreen Harr, Office of Chief Counsel, Bureau Director for the Bureau of Investigations; David Hess, Director of Policy and Communications, Crisci Associates; April Kopas, Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland; John McGoran, Manager of Municipal Services, Republic Services; Patti Olenick, Sustainability Manager, Weis Markets; Jerome Shabazz, Founder and Executive Director of JASTECH (Juveniles Active in Science and Technology) Development Services, Inc.; Mary Webber, Community Volunteer; Jerry Zona, Director, Lawrence-Mercer Counties Recycling Department.

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful website. Click Here to become a member.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from KPB, Like them on Facebook, Follow on Twitter, Discover them on Pinterest and visit their YouTube Channel.

Also visit the Illegal Dump Free PA website for more ideas on how to clean up communities and keep them clean and KPB’s Electronics Waste website.

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Westmoreland Land Bank Director Joins Keep PA Beautiful Board

[Posted: Jan. 4, 2018]

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