Jon was raised in Hellam Township in a house overlooking Kreutz Creek Valley and as a young teen, Jon would often be seen walking in Kreutz Creek between the town of Hallam and the Susquehanna River. Jon has a passion for the outdoors which began with those long hikes by the creek and continued with a degree in Environmental Science focusing in herpetology, ornithology, and environmental management
Jon has over 35 years of non-profit experience including; operations, fiscal management, fundraising, corporate relations, staff, and board recruitment, and program development. Jon currently serves as the Director of Funding for Lancaster Clean Water Partners and as a liaison to the Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County. Previous work roles include work in the higher education sector, at the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences, Temple University College of Engineering, and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Jon also served 26 years with the YMCA in many roles, from Program Director to Vice President of Development.
Jon lives with his wife of 31 years, Jennifer, and along with their two Bassett hounds, Phoebe and Maddie, enjoy walks in the woods and evening sunsets over Kreutz Creek Valley. They have two sons, Andrew and DJ.
