Board of Supervisors

e-mail: supervisors@smiddleton.com

Board of Supervisors Liaison Appointments

The Board of Supervisors consists of five members elected to serve a 6 year term. The Supervisors are assisted by an appointed Township Manager who is responsible for carrying out township policies and administrative duties. The Manager is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and operates under the direction of the Board. The Supervisors of South Middleton Township are also assisted by the Township Solicitor, staff members and various advisory authorities, boards and commissions.

The Board of Supervisors' Township meetings are open to the public and are held at 6:00 pm on the second and last Thursdays of each month. All Board of Supervisors' meetings are held at the Municipal Building, 520 Park Drive, Boiling Springs. A prepared agenda is provided, and citizen input is encouraged to voice opinions and/or concerns. Meetings are subject to change and should be verified by contacting the Township office.

Supervisor Tom Faley is a native Pennsylvanian who graduated from Harrisburg High School. He attended Dickinson College until he received a congressional appointment to the United States Military Academy. He received a Bachelor's Degree from West Point and a Master's Degree (Psychology) from the University of Miami. His work experience includes 30 years of military service and 14 years teaching numerous Psychology courses for Harrisburg Area Community College. He also has taught Psychology for Duquesne University (Hbg. Campus) for 8 years. He is a Vietnam veteran decorated for valor on the battlefield on four occasions. His awards for military service include the Silver Star, two Legions of Merit, four Bronze Stars and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He is an active community volunteer who also serves on the Township Parks and Recreation Board. Tom and his wife, Susan, have three daughters and six grandchildren. Tom has been a Supervisor for 11 years and strongly desires to listen to resident input on Township issues. His home number is 249-4101.

Jim Baker has been attending Township Meetings since 1981. He served as a township auditor before he was elected Supervisor. He has served as a supervisor for approximately 15 years. His work experience includes 28 years of military service and 20 years of teaching. He was awarded numerous military honors, among then the Distinguished Flying Cross for action in Vietnam where he flew approximately 200 combat missions. Jim graduated from Boiling Springs High School and received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Shippensburg University. He also attended U. of Alaska, U of California, U. of Wisconsin and Our Lady of the Lake in San Antonio, Texas. Jim lives on Liberty Court with his wife Tina who teaches at Boiling Springs High School. He has 3 grown children who live in Camp Hill, Boiling Springs and Philadelphia. Jim states "My strongest desire is to save some of the open space in the township. We must act now to preserve the quality of life of the township. Tomorrow will be too late."

Bryan Gembusia is a 1989 graduate of East Pennsboro High School. Bryan worked for USAir for 4 years in order to earn college expenses. He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, graduating with a degree in Aeronautical Science in 1996. Bryan has a Commercial Pilot’s license with Instrument and Multi-engine ratings. He is the Aircraft Owner’s and Pilot’s Association (AOPA) Airport Support Network Representative for the Carlisle Airport. Bryan is employed by MI Windows and Doors. He has extensive experience in the computer networking field and has attained Microsoft, Cisco, and A+ certifications. Bryan and his wife, Monica, have been married since May of 1998.

Ron Reeder has been a resident of South Middleton for nearly 25 years. As of April 2007 Ron has been an active and involved supervisor for 6 years. He is a graduate of Shippensburg University with a BS in business, over 33 years experience in the telecommunications industry and a 2000 graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College with an electrical occupations diploma. One major goal as a supervisor continues to be the balance of both residential and commercial growth with the desire to retain the rural setting that has attracted so many to this township. Community involvement is a major part of Ron’s life as he is committed to the well-being of all residents. To communicate directly with Ron please feel free to call him at 514-0455 or via email at rlreeder@epix.net. With any message a name, address and telephone number is needed to be able to respond promptly. As a resident your opinion is valued, and Ron wants to hear from you.

Rick Reighard is a native of Johnstown, PA and has been a resident of Cumberland County since 1984 and of South Middleton Township since 1994. Both his son’s and daughter’s families live in the Boiling Springs area as do Rick and his wife. These strong family ties to the area, his interest in local history, an interest in maintaining the rural environment along with controlled development and a desire to contribute to the community led to his interest in the Planning Commission and his appointment in 2004. He has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. Rick has extensive management experience with IBM, Morrison-Knudsen Corp as well as 2 local companies in the areas of logistics and warehousing, manufacturing, and building design and retrofitting. He retired early and now operates a one-person cabinetmaking business.