DCA Board
| Name | Title | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Tana Emery | President | M & T Bank |
| Jim Griffith | Vice President | Create-A-Palooza |
| Karen Griffith | Secretary | Create-A-Palooza |
| Ben Bostic | Treasurer | Boyer Ritter |
| Anna Bucher | Board Member | Orrstown Bank |
| Mary Carlton | Board Member | C-LUV Thrift |
| Aliya Constant | Board Member | Comfort Suites |
| Michael Cross | Board Member | St. John’s Episcopal Church |
| Ross Gardner | Board Member | Creative Building Concepts |
| Joel Hicks | Board Member | Borough Council |
| Pam Jones | Board Member | 1st National Bank |
| Debbie Keyser | Board Member | Carlisle Resident |
| Alyssa Loney | Board Member | Ibis Appraisal Services |
| Jennifer Love | Board Member | Dickinson College |
| Tracie Martin | Board Member | UPMC |
| Melissa McGowan | Board Member | F & M Trust |
| Judith Mohr | Board Member | Carlisle Resident |
| Aliya Constant | Board Member | Comfort Suites |
| Chad Kimmel | Board Member | Grand Illusion Hard Cider Bar |
| Devin Flickinger | Board Member | Hook & Flask Still Works |
| Mark Farrell | Board Member | Hook & Flask Still Works |
| Mary Williams | Board Member | Mary William’s Photography |
Liaisons
| Name | Title | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Yearick | Board Liaison | Redevelopment Authority |
| Pat Craig | Board Liaison | Pat Craig Studios |
| Jay Abom | Board Liaison | Abom & Kutulakis |
| Crystal Kerns | Board Liaison | Carlisle Theatre |
| Susan Armstrong | Board Liaison | Borough Manager, Carlisle Borough |
| Michelle Crowley | Board Liaison | Carlisle Chamber of Commerce |
| Randy Williams | Board Liaison | US Army War College |
| Rick Olson | Board Liaison | VFW |
| Robin Burtner | Board Liaison | SBDC |
| Jenna Kinsler | Board Liaison | Carlisle School District |
| Stacey Corman | Board Liaison | Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau |
Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Glenn White | Executive Director |
| Virginia Mauk | Business Development Specialist |
DCA Monthly Meeting Schedule
Board Meetings
The DCA Board meets the 2nd Friday of every month at 8 am in the lower level of the Borough Building located at 53 West South Street. Meetings last about 1 ½ hours. Reminder emails and agenda are emailed to members one week prior to meetings. Meetings are open to the public. Meetings are currently via zoom.
Promotions Committee Meetings
The Promotions Committee meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 8:30 am via zoom. They plan all of the DCA events and look at ways to promote downtown to residents and visitors.
Design Committee Meetings
The Design Committee meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 8:30 am via zoom. Committee members focus on beautification of the downtown such as planters, cleanliness, banners, flags and holiday lights.
Economic Vitality Committee Meetings
The Economic Vitality Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. via zoom. This group focuses on bringing new businesses to the downtown district, oversees the DCA façade grant program and sponsors the Downtown Carlisle Property Showcase event highlighting available spaces in downtown.
Organizational Committee Meetings
The Organizational Committee meets the last Friday of every month at 8:30 am via zoom. This committee consists of DCA Executive Board and a few key liaisons.
Ice Art Fest Committee Meetings
The Ice Art Fest Committee meets the 3rd Thursday and will be scheduled by the event chair via zoom. The event takes place in February but year round planning is essential.
Christmas Parade
The Santa Comes to Town/Christmas Parade Committee Meetings are scheduled by the committee chairs. Meetings start several months prior to the event.
Volunteers are always welcome to serve on committees and on the Board of Directors. If you would like more information on either, contact the DCA at 717-245-2648 or by email at glenn@lovecarlisle.com.