Jim Bowman (2011) Council President

Jim has lived in Richlandtown for 25 years with his wife and three children, two of which are now married. He and his wife Bonnie are blessed with 4 grandchildren between the ages of 9 and 1 1/2 years old. He served on council for 10 years before taking over as council president in 2010. During the day, he works as the Sales Manager for the Precast Division of Rahn's Concrete. Jim was a member of council when Benner Hall was turned over to the borough and, as the first Head of Parks and Recreation, was an integral part of the group who revitalized Benner Hall and got it running as it is today. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, volunteering at Benner Hall, and has started making wine. Jim says, "I am the president of Borough Council this year so that means I don't have a committee. We have started the committee process this year and I am hoping to involve the whole council in the business of the borough. In past years we attended monthly meetings with little input throughout the month. I'm hoping this will bring more ideas and get more accomplished for the good of the borough."

John Wassmer (2011) Vice President, Head of Finance

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Floyd Bless (2013) Head of Public Works

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Thom Gross (2013) Head of Public Welfare

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Jocelyn Myers (2013) Head of Parks and Recreation

Jocelyn grew up in Springfield Township and moved to the Borough in 2007. She and her husband Michael, a volunteer with the Richlandtown Fire Company, have three young children: Harrison, Capella, and Charlotte. She holds an undergraduate degree in Music and Business from Mansfield University and a Master's degree in English from West Chester University. She is currently a freelance writer who works from home while caring for her children. Jocelyn became active with the Parks and Recreation Board in 2008, shortly after moving to the Borough. She built and runs the website for Benner Hall, has assisted with physical improvements to Benner Hall, and helps to plan many of the events that take place at the Hall. She has been heavily involved in the fund raising campaign to revitalize the outdoor recreation area at Benner Hall. Jocelyn says, "I'm committed to finding practical and affordable ways that we can restore and modernize the town, thereby protecting the property values of the homes, restoring community pride and spirit, giving our children safe and educational places to play, and providing quality recreational activities for residents of all ages and types."

Brian Doyle (2011)

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Bob Shinn was appointed to Borough Council, December 13, 2010, to finish out the term of departing councilman John Calder. Bob has been a resident, with his wife Trudy, since 1995. Bob and Trudy have two grown daughters and a son. They also have nine grandchildren, "to keep them young!" Bob enjoys fishing, hiking, walking his Chineese Shar Pei "Mr. Ming," and bicycling the rail-trails of Pennsylvania. Bob is running for election to Borough Council in 2011.