Meet the Board of Downtown Hershey Association

A diverse group of business leaders and citizens committed to shaping the future of our vibrant community.

Meet Downtown Hershey Association Members

Downtown Hershey Association is a non-profit with board members representing the business community as well as local citizens. The board is supported by an Executive Director who oversees day to day operations of the activities of the organization.

Members are elected to a three year term

2023 Executive Committee Members:

  • President - Scott Stein, Esq.
  • Vice-President - Rick Zmuda
  • Secretary - Lisa Maloy
  • Treasurer - Jessica Demopoulos
  • Executive Director - Michelle Emerick

Board Members:

  • Timothy Leh, The Hershey Company
  • Jim George, Penn State Health
  • Jennifer Renz, Derry Township School Board
  • Sandy Cappelli, Mohler Senior Center
  • Ken Gall, The Hershey Trust
  • Chris Brown, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts
  • Mike Kinney, Milton Hershey School
  • Lisa Maloy, Hershey History Center
  • Ann Messner, The Hershey Partnership
  • Mike Pries, Dauphin County Commissioner
  • Susan Hetrick, M. S. Hershey Foundation
  • Chuck Emerick, Member at Large
  • John May, Member at Large
  • Phil Friedrich, Member at Large
  • Pam Whitenack, Member at Large

Our Market Manager, Tracy Brown, is responsible for coordinating our annual Market on Chocolate.


We acknowledge the countless hours donated by our amazing group of volunteers. Without them, Downtown Hershey Association activities would not be possible.