Meet the Board

The Perry County Economic Development Authority is managed by a diverse board of invested and experienced Perry Countians.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair of the Board
Martha ‘Marti’ Roberts

Working at IBS Development, Marti specializes in the rehabilitation of large commercial properties. Marti focuses on properties facing environmental issues, remediating problems and repurposing buildings into modern commercial space while maintaining the historical significance and character of the structure. She continues to support Perry County agriculture as a co‐owner of Perry County Land & Cattle Co. Farm, with over 1,500 acres in Pennsylvania. Using her experience, Marti supports approaches to strengthening an economy while preserving the integrity of the landscape.

Vice President
Richard G. Pluta

As the owner of a small independent beer distributor in Newport for the past 15 years, Richard understands business in the region. Richard supports the Perry County EDA because he feels that many organizations focus on specific areas of interest, but economic development is the only one with effects that can be felt across the entire community. Richard believes that by raising the tide of our community, all of our ships rise.

Treasurer
Patti L. McLaughlin

As a PCEDA board member, Patti believes there are many opportunities for businesses to relocate operations to Perry County with the proximity to highways connecting the major East Coast markets. Patti believes it is imperative that Perry County maintain control over the future growth and maintain the farmland in Perry County in order to provide more jobs to residents.

Secretary
Dee Anderson

Dee owns Anderson Commercial Real Estate and development. Her firm is located in Perry County and focuses specifically on commercial real estate. She has thirty years of experience in representing commercial tenants and owners across the state in the acquisition and development of commercial real estate. Dee, her husband, and son moved to Perry County in 2007. They enjoy the quiet but yet convenient life that Perry County has to offer. She hopes to bring additional attention to the opportunities in Perry County and looks forward to helping contribute to the economic growth that Perry County has to offer many new businesses.

Assistant Treasurer/Secretary
Russell N. Hoover

Russell has been an advocate for economic development groups for more than 35 years. Through his involvement with the Perry County Bicentennial Committee and the Literacy Council, plus family living in the county for more than 40 years, joining the Perry County Economic Development Authority was a natural transition. Russell is a strong supporter of success in Perry County.

At Large Board Member
R. Franklin “Frank” Campbell

As a former business owner and Pennsylvania State University graduate, Frank understands the importance of developing family-sustaining jobs in order to encourage the development of services, all while maintaining rural heritage. Perry County Economic Development Authority aligns with his desired goal of improving Perry County in a meaningful and organized way.

Board Member
Duane Hertzler

Duane runs a 600-head, organic dairy operation in Loysville that started in 1978 as a 60-cow dairy farm. He and his wife were named Master Farmers in 2000. He has served on the boards for York Farm Credit, Ag Choice Farm Credit Bank and the Perry County Farmland Preservation Board. He currently serves on the National Grazing Land Conservation Board, on the Pennsylvania GLC board and on the PA Animal Health and Diagnostic Commission. He is also a mentor to young dairymen.

Board Member
Lindsay Hutchinson

Pending

Board Member
David Misner

David is an external affairs manager for the state’s largest investor-owned water utility. A marketing and communications professional with experience working in a variety of fields from banking and international commerce, to government, higher education, and healthcare, David is committed to supporting economic initiatives and growth that promote the continued well-being of our local communities. He also currently serves on the board of the Capital Region Greenbelt Association and writes for a regional Spanish-language newspaper. A Pennsylvania native, he has lived in Marysville since early 2018.

Board Member
Scott Dunkleberger

Scott worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 35 years in the field of economic development. After completing graduate school at Shippensburg University, Scott joined the PA Department of Commerce in 1985. During his career, he held several positions including Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Financing Authority, Deputy Secretary for Business Financing, and Executive Deputy Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development. Scott lives in Carroll Township with his wife Joan.

Board Member
Ed Barben

Prior to retirement, Ed spent 35 years in consumer and commercial banking throughout central Pennsylvania. Ed is a firm believer in business growth and development, and how that business growth and development working in conjunction with the agricultural community can be beneficial economically for region. Ed and his wife moved to Perry County in 2013; they live on a small farm in Buffalo Township. Ed is also currently serving on the Board for United Way of the Capital Region and is a member of the Perry County Rotary Club.

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