DCA Board
| Name | Title | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Tana Emery | President | M & T Bank |
| Nicholas Ade | Vice President | Central PA Youth Ballet |
| Jim Griffith | Vice President | DXC Technology |
| Karen Griffith | Secretary | Create-A-Palooza |
| Ben Bostic | Treasurer | Boyer and Ritter |
| Anna Bucher | Board Member | Orrstown Bank |
| 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 Looney | Board Member | Ibis Appraisal Services |
| Jennifer Love | Board Member | Dickinson College |
| Traci Martin | Board Member | UPMC |
| Melissa McGowan | Board Member | F & M trust |
| Judith Mohr | Board Member | Carlisle Resident |
| Ross Morris | Board Member | Cafe Bruges |
| Marjorie Romano | Board Member | Marjorie’s Gems |
| Kristin Tuckey | Board Member | the greatest gift |
| Ryan Twigg | Board Member | Helena’s Chocolate Cafe |
| 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 |
| Randy Williams | Board Liaison | 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 |
| Gina Lemon | Programs & Administrative Coordinator |
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.
Promotions Committee Meetings
The Promotions Committee meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 9:00 am at Market Cross Pub located at 113 North Hanover Street. They plan all of the DCA events and specials.
Design Committee Meetings
The Design Committee meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 8:30 am at Helena’s Café located at 36 West High Street. Committee members focus on beautification of the downtown such as planters, cleanliness, banners, flags and holiday lights.
Business Development Committee Meetings
The Business Develpment Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 Noon at N. Hanover Grill located at 37 North Hanover Street. 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 9:00 am in the DCA office located in the lower level of the Borough Building. 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 of every month at 8:30 am at Market Cross Pub located at 113 North Hanover Street. 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 Gina Lemon, Program Coordinator at 717-245-2648 or by email at gina@lovecarlisle.com.