Staff and Board

Staff


Jeremy Bloeser, Executive Director

814.580.8990 Ext. 101
jeremy@eriecountylandbank.org

Jeremy was born and raised in Erie, PA where he attended St. Mary’s Elementary and Villa Maria Academy. Jeremy continued his education by earning degrees at Allegheny College and Mercyhurst University and pursued his doctoral degree through Gannon University. Jeremy has had experience working in government at the Erie County Department of Health and multiple nonprofits spanning over 30 years. Jeremy most recently was the Executive Director at the Bayfront East Side Taskforce where he substantially grew funding and program offerings over the past decade plus. When not working, he spends his free time with his wife Carrie and their three children, Olivia, Emily, and Miles; volunteering as a school board member; and working as an active real estate agent.

Rachel Jessup, Executive Office Manager

814.580.8990 Ext. 103
rachel@eriecountylandbank.org

Prior to joining the ECLB team, Rachel was the Administrative Assistant for Human Resources at Gannon University. She has worked in area schools and small businesses and as a Licensed Massage Therapist, and has been a volunteer at the Erie Area Rabbit Society and Rescue (EARS) along with her children for over a decade. An Erie native, Rachel has a keen interest in local history, and has been known to lead ghost story walks downtown.

Board of Directors

Brian McGrath

Appointed by Kathy Fatica, reappointed by Terry M. Scutella - District 1 | Term expiration: December 31, 2026

Brian served 24 years as a Millcreek Township Supervisor, retiring at the end of 2017. He also served over 10 years on the Executive Board of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, six of those years as an officer. A strong proponent of the Erie Area Council of Governments, Brian lead the organization on multiple occasions.

Scott Harris

Appointed by André Horton - District 2 | Term expiration: December 31, 2025

Susannah Faulkner

Appointed by Rock Copeland - District 3 | Term expiration: December 31, 2029

An advocate, artist, and community leader, Susannah is currently serving as the Executive Director of Erie Arts and Culture, with her previous role being Director of Development at the SSJ Neighborhood Network. Her career and studies have taken her from Erie to New York, Colorado, England, Ireland, and California, with a return in the fall of 2020. Susannah received a BA in Politics from Ithaca College and an MPA from the London School of Economics. In 2023, she became the first woman appointed to Erie City Council and championed three pieces of legislation in the one-year term. 

 

Sandy Morrow

Appointed by Jim Winarski - District 4 | Term expiration: December 31, 2028

 

Jack Lee

Appointed by Dr. Kyle Foust, reappointed by Brian Shank & Chris Drexel - District 5 | Term expiration: December 31, 2029

A Summit Township Supervisor since 2014, Jack was previously a union roofer since 1981 and the Business Manager of the Roofers Union Local 210, and served on the roofer’s Executive Board for 19 years. Jack and his wife Denise have traveled the country working for Nascar Race Teams, and are both very active in charity projects locally and nationally. When he’s not hunting, fishing, or riding his Harley, Jack and Denise reside in Summit Township, where he was born and raised.

David Mitchell

Appointed by Scott Rastetter - District 6 | Term expiration: December 31, 2023

The current Controller of the City of Corry, Dave started his career as the Mayor of Corry for one term (1982-1986). He went on to be an Erie County Councilman for 14 years, during which time he served as President of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania. He then served Governor Corbett as the Director of the Governor's Office in Northwest Pennsylvania, encompassing 15 counties. He was elected for his second term as Mayor of Corry in 2017. He served on the Pennsylvania Local Government Committee and the Governor's Advisory Committee for Library Development for 30 years, having been appointed by five different Governors and serving under seven.

 

James Cardman

Appointed by Carol Loll, reappointed by Ellen Schauerman - District 7 | Term expiration: December 31, 2025

Jim served as the Planning and Zoning Administrator at Fairview Township since May of 1989. A graduate of Edinboro University in Geography and Environmental Science, Jim's past work has been with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Erie County Planning, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and Springfield Township.

 

Suzanne Weber

Appointed by Brenton Davis | Term expiration: December 31, 2026

Sue served for 12 years as a Millcreek Township Supervisor, 8 years as Erie County Controller, and was one of the founding members and leaders of the Erie Area Council of Governments. She served on the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority for several years, appointed by Governors Ridge and Schweiker. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and Gannon University's Leadership Erie program, Sue is the former co-owner of Erie Sport Stores, Inc. with her husband, and has worked for the State and Federal Court Systems. A practicing REALTOR licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 39 years, Sue is also a substitute teacher in city and county public schools, as well as Diocese of Erie Parochial Schools. 

Timofey Bogdanets

Appointed by Brenton Davis  | Term expiration: December 31, 2027