Carl R. Knoch, Chairman
Carl joined the Authority in 1998 and became its chairman in 2000. In addition to being a long-time user of the Heritage Rail Trail and the Maryland NCR Trail, Carl served on the York County Parks Department's Transition Committee for the Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Carl has provided invaluable assistance to the Rail Trail Authority and the York County Parks Department in the development of user surveys and economic impact analyses. As Manager of Trail Development for the Northeast Regional Office of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Carl makes numerous presentations across the country on a variety of trail-related topics. He resides in New Freedom, PA.
Don Gogniat, 1st Vice-Chairman
Don joined the Authority in 2001 having followed the development of the Heritage Rail Trail from the Maryland line to York. Don served for many years as Campus Executive Officer for the Pennsylvania State University, York campus; Director of International Programs for the Commonwealth College of Penn State; and instructor at the Penn State Mt. Alto Campus. A long-time user of the Heritage Rail Trail and supporter of trails throughout the state, Don also serves as chairman of the Rail Trail Authority's Planning Committtee. Don resides in York, PA.
Mack Johnson, 2nd Vice-Chairman
Mack joined the Authority in May 2002. He served as a non-voting representative for the County of York, until his appointment in April 2003 as a voting member of the Rail Trail Authority. Mack brings to the Authority approximately 30 years of experience in management in both the public and private sectors, and he is an avid proponent of rails-to-trails.
Dennis Flickinger, Treasurer
Dennis joined the Planning Committee of the Authority in 2004 and became a voting member of the Authority effective May 2009. He is President/CEO of First Capital Federal Credit Union of York, PA. He brings to the Authority his avid interests in hiking and bicycling, as well as his professional experiences in the field of finance and accounting.
Ed Hughes, Secretary
As owner of the Whistle Stop Bike Shop in New Freedom, PA, Ed has seen the Heritage Rail Trail County Park develop from its inception in the early 1990's. He began serving as secretary of the Authority in 1994, and has served on such committees as the Planning Committee, Owners and Operators Committee, Hanover Junction Restoration Committee, and Heritage Committee. In addition to being an avid bicyclist, Ed has a keen interest in railroads.
Henry Herrman
Henry has been with the Authority since its beginning in 1990, serving in the past as chairman of the Owners and Operators Committee and more currently as a member of the Hanover Trolley Trail's Trail Operations Committee. Henry brings to the Authority a tremendous amount of local railroad knowledge. Despite extensive community involvement with the Red Lion Historical Society, the local volunteer fire company, and St. Paul UM Church, Henry still finds time for his favorite pastime: riding the rails by motor car. Henry resides in Red Lion, PA.
Dwight Robison, Jr.
Rob was appointed to the Authority in January of 2002 and has served on numerous committees in the past such as the study committee for the Gettysburg to Hanover Trail Feasibility Study. He currently serves on the Hanover Trolley Trail's Trail Operations Committee. Rob retired after 27 years as a Penn Township police officer. In addition to making sure his two young grandsons are introduced to the family hobby of bicycling, Rob dedicates several hours a week working at the local bicycle shop. He resides in Hanover, PA.
Heidi Hormel
Heidi was appointed to the Authority in May 2007, where she serves as a member of the Planning Committee. As a long-time resident of Hanover Borough, Heidi also serves on Borough Council where she chairs the borough's Traffic/Planning Committee. Heidi's community service as a member of the advisory boards for the Hanover YWCA and Hanover Community Players demonstrates her commitment to agencies and projects that aim to benefit the qualify of life of Hanover and York County residents. Heidi is self-employed with H.J. Hormel Writing & Editorial Services of Hanover.
Pamela Gay
Pam was appointed to the Authority in April 2004 to serve as a representative to the York County Board of Commissioners. She is a legal nurse consultant with Susquehanna Valley Medical-Legal Consulting. Her extensive experience in the health/medical field combine with an avid interest in local politics and community issues to provide the expertise required of this liaison position.
Glenn R. Eyster, Jr.
Glenn, an avid supporter of the York County Parks Department and rail trail development projects, joined the Authority in 2001. Glenn is the owner of Eysters Machine & Wire Products in Shrewsbury, PA and Eyster's Storage in North Codorus Township, York, PA. Glenn serves the Authority as treasurer and chairman of the Administrative Committee. In March 2008, Glenn and his wife, Wanda, were presented with the Pennsylvania Receation & Park Society's Volunteerism Award in recognition of their long-standing volunteer service to the Rail Trail Authority and York County Parks Department. Glenn resides in Springfield Township, York, PA.