Carl R. Knoch, Chairman

Carl joined the Authority in 1998 and assumed the position of chairman in 2000. In addition to being a long-time user of the Heritage Rail Trail and the Maryland NCR Trail, Carl has served on the Transition Committee and has provided invaluable assistance to the Rail Trail Authority and the York County Parks Department in the development of user surveys and economic impact analysis. Carl is the president of Interactive Marketing Solutions, Inc. He resides in New Freedom, PA. where he is active in the Shrewsbury Township Planning Commission.

    Don Gogniat, 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. He is current Director of International Programs for the Commonwealth College of Penn State and an 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 on the Rail Trail / Greenway Future Planning Committee of the Authority. Don resides in York, PA.

    Glenn R. Eyster, Jr., Treasurer

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 Seven Valleys, PA. Glenn serves the Authority as treasurer and chairman of the Administrative Committee. He resides in Seven Valleys, PA.

    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 primarily as chairman of the Owners and Operators Committee. He has brought to the Authority a tremendous amount of railroad knowledge. Even with his extensive community involvement that includes chairman of the Red Lion Municipal Authority, fire fighter, and trustee of 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. He currently serves on the York Hanover Trolley Line Trail Committee and the Consultant Selection Committee. Rob has served as a Penn Township police officer for 23 years, and with his family he is an active member of the Hanover Cyclers Bicycle Club. He is also a member of the International Police Mountain Bike Association. He resides in Hanover, PA.

    Heidi Hormel

Heidi was appointed to the Authority in May 2007. As a long-time resident of Hanover Borough, Heidi 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.

    Mack Johnson

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.

    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.

    Jonathan Pinkerton

Jonathan was appointed to the Authority in April 2004. He is the Program Director for the Lancaster-York Heritage Region. Jonathan previously served as a Long-Range Planner for the York County Planning Commission, where he worked on the county’s Open Space Plan and demonstrated a commitment to greenways and trails. He resides in Spring Garden Township.