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Aliyah is serving as Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority of Montgomery County. She boasts a career spanning over a decade across both public and private sectors. Aliyah’s professional journey began in political campaigns before transitioning to the private sector, working as a financial advisor and later for a real estate startup in Conshohocken. Aliyah transitioned to government work steering significant regional and international initiatives within the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. This tenure underscored her deep comprehension of multifaceted projects and unwavering commitment to advancing the Commonwealth’s interests. Her time at the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) showcased her prowess in managing LIHTC, PHARE, Health for Housing initiatives and a Minority Development Fund. Aliyah’s expertise spans adeptly managing grants, loans, and tax credits, establishing her as a vital conduit between businesses, municipalities, and legislative bodies, all while fostering impactful collaborations.

Mr. Keller currently serves as manager for the Borough of Pottstown. Prior to his time with the Borough, Mr. Keller spent over a decade the private sector as a landscape architect and planning consultant for numerous municipalities in the Philadelphia area. He authored several mixed-use zoning ordinances aimed at reviving aging industrial parks in Limerick Township, King of Prussia and Lower Providence Township. He applies his extensive background in land use planning and landscape architecture while guiding the Borough's ad-hoc zoning committee to zoning and development incentives attractive to investment and redevelopment. In addition to the KEEP project, Mr. Keller is actively involved with rewriting several ordinances including the downtown zoning ordinance to encourage mixed-use, as well as the Keim Street overlay district to evaluate zoning options that encourage business serving uses for underutilized parcels in the Borough's Heavy Manufacturing District.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
In the Spring of 1997 Stephen began his educational career as a substitute teacher in the Reading school district. He was contracted in August of 1997 and worked in Reading High School for three years. In the fall of 2000, Stephen secured a Special Education position at Governor Mifflin High School, where he also taught at the middle school level. Teaching learning support, emotional support, and pioneering in regular education co-teaching, he honed his skills as an educator.

EDUCATION:
Stephen graduated from Reading Area Community College with an Associate's degree, and then immediately moved on to Millersville University as a Special Education Major and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Education Degree. He continued his studies at Penn State University where he attained a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, and completed his Principal certification program. Stephen continued his graduate work at St. Joseph's University, earning his Letter of Eligibility for the Superintendency.

In 2003 Stephen became the Associate Principal at Governor Mifflin High School , and soon moved on to Hamburg Area High School as the Assistant, and then Acting Principal. In August 2005, he became Principal of Pottstown High School. During his tenure there, math and reading scores rose significantly, the graduation rate rose from 75% to 89%, and the restorative practices concept was used to shape a positive school culture. Some would say that the highlight of his time at PHS is when he dressed up in a blue tux and performed in a 'gangnum style' dance!

In 2013, Stephen accepted a new position as the Director of Human Resources, moving to the Pottstown School District Administration Building. His focus became to recruit and hire the best employees for all departments, while also supporting students in a variety of ways, including: policy management, student and professional discipline, and personnel/human resources management. In 2016, he was appointed Acting Superintendent and later was unanimously approved by the board of directors at Superintendent. He is currently serving as the President of PAED, Pottstown Area Economic Development, and President of PLUS, Pennsylvania League of Urban Schools, and sits on two not-for-profit boards. Stephen is a staunch advocate for Fair Funding and black and brown students throughout the Commonwealth.

John holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania and obtained his M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance from Drexel University, where he was awarded Beta Gamma Sigma honors. Prior to joining Industrial Investments, Inc. in 2012, John gained several years of real estate experience with Jackson Cross Partners and Jones Lang LaSalle. John's responsibilities at Industrial Investments include marketing, leasing, property management, acquisitions, dispositions, and assisting with other financial aspects of the company. He enjoys fishing, cycling, and other outdoor activities with his friends and family.

Peggy Lee-Clark currently serves as the Executive Director for the Pottstown Area Industrial Development Corporation (PAID). She had been hired while President of LTW Management Consultants, LTD to fulfill the role of Interim Executive Director. Previously to joining PAID she held the position of Executive Director of Government Relations and Special Projects and was the Assistant to the President at Montgomery County Community College. She came to administration at the College from the faculty ranks. Ms. Lee-Clark was a full-time faculty member who taught a variety of courses in the disciplines of marketing and management. 
Prior to working in higher education, Ms. Lee-Clark had a successful 20-year career in the hospitality industry, working with such highly regarded establishments as the William Penn Inn, King of Prussia Holiday Inn, and Eagle Lodge, a conference and event management site in Lafayette Hill owned by Cigna Corporation. In addition, she oversaw training, development, and operations for 3 restaurants and opened a fourth for a restauranteur in Montgomery County.

She has served as a member and held a variety of board positions within organizations. Ms. Lee-Clark was a member of the Greater Valley Forge Hotel Association, Tri-County Area Chamber of Commerce, Pottstown Area Industrial Development, Inc., and the Mainline Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee. She was the Communities in Motion, GVFTMA's Foundation Board President. She was recently reappointed to the Tri-County Area Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Valley Forge Tourism Convention Board Marketing Committee. The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners appointed Ms. Lee-Clark to the MontcoWorks Workforce Development Board in 2017 & to the Montgomery County Commission of Women & Families in 2018.

Lee-Clark received a teaching excellence award in 1996 from Montgomery County Community College and was inducted into the College's Alumni Hall of Fame in 2007 for her many contributions to the College and the community. She was recognized in 2005 by Governor Rendell for the prevention of alcohol related incidents in Pennsylvania and in 2016, she was presented with the American Association of University Women Lansdale Chapter's Gateway to Equity Award. Recently, Lee-Clark was recognized by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018 celebrating the accomplishments of women in the Commonwealth during the Year of the Pennsylvania Woman.

Lee-Clark holds an associate's degree in Hospitality Management from Montgomery County Community College, a bachelor's degree in Organizational Management from Eastern University, and a master's certificate in Strategic Leadership for Women and a master's degree in Strategic Management from Rosemont College.
She resides in Upper Salford Township with her husband, Max Clark.

A Pottstown native, Mr. Ottaviano has been practicing law in the Pottstown area since 2005. His multidisciplinary practice includes business law, family law, general litigation, real estate law, municipal law, estate planning and estate administration. He represents a variety of different clients, including individuals from all walks of life and businesses from a wide range of industries, throughout Montgomery, Chester and Berks Counties. Mr. Ottaviano takes a personal, hands-on approach when dealing with his clients' legal matters. His versatility in the law is his clients' greatest resource.

Mr. Ottaviano earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he played football and threw javelin. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware. While in law school, Mr. Ottaviano served as Research Editor on The Delaware Journal of Corporate Law and completed a year-long internship with the Honorable Mary F. Walrath of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Mr. Ottaviano is an avid sports fan and a fitness enthusiast. He and his wife reside in Berks County with their two young children. As a family, they enjoy weekend road trips and vacationing every summer at Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York.

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A graduate of Temple University and Disney’s College Program, Lisa Karl has built a distinguished career in hospitality. She currently serves as the Vice President of Sales & Strategic Partnerships at Valley Forge Tourism, where she leads efforts in sports, conventions, and global tourism. With over 30 years of experience, she has provided strong sales leadership across southeastern and central Pennsylvania, including three new hotel property developments.

Beyond her professional career, Lisa is dedicated to giving back to her community. She serves on the West Pikeland Township Conservation Land Trust Board, working to protect the natural environment, and volunteers with Hope Springs Equestrian Therapy, helping children with special needs.

Lisa was born and raised in the Philadelphia suburbs and has a deep appreciation for the outdoors, enjoying activities such as biking, kayaking, and traveling to experience new cultures and adventures. She currently resides in Chester Springs with her husband, Fred, where they can often be found grilling, gardening, and spending time with their two beloved King Charles Cavaliers.

Lisa is honored to serve on the PAED Board, bringing her extensive background in hospitality to the role. She looks forward to collaborating with fellow board members and the local community to make Pottstown an even better place to live, work, play, and invest.

For the past 18 years, Dave Kraybill has been the President of the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. Through an emphasis on strong strategic planning, Dave has been able to focus the Foundation on funding areas including: Educational Equity, Health Equity and Economic Equity. Dave’s primary responsibilities include working closely with the Board of Directors and its committees to ensure that the Foundation’s goals are being met. In addition, he leads a team of the Foundation’s professional staff, which actively engages with and provides grants to local non-profits and multiple regional collaboratives such as: TriCounty Community Network (TCN), TriCounty Health Council (TCHC), Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee (PARRC), Pottstown Area Industrial Development, Inc. (PAID), Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities, School Collaborative, Food Insecurity.

The Foundation provides data to the region and Pottstown, such as regular Community Health Needs Assessments, and the Urban Land Institute Study.

Pushing for systemic change, current advocacy efforts include a Fair School Funding initiative as well as Rail-Volution.

Dave is also an active member in many community organizations including the Pottstown Area Industrial Development, Inc. (PAID, Inc.) Board (2011-present); Montgomery County Community College Board of Trustees (2017-present); Philanthropy Network (2004-present); Grantmakers in Health (2004-present). Former member of the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2009-2015).

He holds a B.A. in Economics from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh; a Certificate in Fund Raising Management, The Fund Raising School at the Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University; and a Certificate from the Penn State Management Institute.

Dr. Rich McLaughlin started at Pottstown Hospital in 1999 as an attending Emergency Medicine physician, and, in 2005, he took on the role of Chairman and Medical Director of Emergency Medicine. In 2015, he became the Chief Medical Officer at Pottstown Hospital and promoted to Chief Medical Officer of both Pottstown and Phoenixville Hospitals in 2022. He was named Chief Executive Officer in 2024 of both Hospitals. Additionally, from 2007 to 2019, Dr. McLaughlin was President and CEO of Tri-County Emergency Physicians.

Dr. McLaughlin graduated cum laude from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, where he received his Doctor of Medicine, and he completed his Residency in Emergency Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He also holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. Dr. McLaughlin and his family have lived in Phoenixville for more than 25 years.

Eric Miller is a seasoned Commercial Loan Officer at Peoples Security Bank & Trust, bringing over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. Since beginning his career in 2011, Eric has developed a strong foundation in customer service and risk analysis, working closely with clients across diverse industries, including real estate development, logistics, agriculture, professional services, and manufacturing.

A graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, Eric earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Franklin & Marshall College.

Beyond his professional expertise, Eric enjoys spending his free time fishing, exploring new culinary creations in the kitchen, and traveling with his friends and family.

As a Pottstown Area Industrial Development, Inc. board member and CEO of The High Street Music Company (HSMC), Louis A. Rieger shares the vision to revitalize the community and enrich the lives of its constituents. Rieger continues to develop relationships with the school district, outreach organizations and local businesses to achieve this objective. Rieger studied Music Education/Jazz Studies at Rowan University. He possesses extensive knowledge of the music industry, ranging from performing in various venues from the east to west coast, producing and consulting artists, to years of educating and motivating others for almost two decades.

Located at 135 East High Street in Pottstown, PA, The High Street Music Company (HSMC) is staffed with a family of qualified and motivated instructors. The love for music education and young people inspires HSMC to convey the need for music in the curriculum of life. Rieger is also currently working on establishing a non-profit entity titled From the Streets to the Studio (FSTS). This non-profit will provide a resource for education in Multimedia and Audio Production to those students that otherwise would not be able to afford it.

The passion for change is apparent when speaking to Louis about goals for his arts business and the socioeconomic initiative in Pottstown. Rieger strongly desires to seek opportunities to guide young people, develop community outreach relationships and projects, and bring music into the lives of every Pottstown resident.

Rick comes to The Hill School from Northfield Mount Hermon, where he has served as the Chief Financial Officer from 2002 to 2017. Rick, an alumnus of The Taft School, earned his B.A. from St. Lawrence University and his M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University. Prior to his tenure at NMH, Rick worked at Indian Mountain School, Choate Rosemary Hall, and The Taft School. In his more than 14 years at NMH, he provided critical direction regarding all aspects of finance and accounting, facilities, human resources, real estate-related transactions, risk management, information technology, and dining and auxiliary services. Rick has three grown sons, Jonathan, Danny, and Sam. He and his wife, Marianne, reside on campus.
In addition to serving The Hill School as Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Rick contributes to the residential program.