Governing Board Members

Our board of directors consists of dairy farmers appointed by local dairy cooperatives and independent milk handlers. The board members are responsible for ensuring that dairy promotion programs are efficient and cost-effective — making the best use of dairy farmers’ investment in the checkoff program.

Independent Board Member Application

We are now accepting applications for new 2025 Independent Board Members. Click the link below to view and fill out the application form for consideration.

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American Dairy Association North East (ADANE)

The following dairy farmers serve on American Dairy Association North East’s board of directors. Officers are Audrey Donahoe, president; Lolly Lesher 1st vice president; Kris Brock, 2nd vice chair; Dina Zug, treasurer; and Barbara Hanselman, secretary.

  • George Andrew, Newark NY
  • Jesslyn Balmer, Lititz PA
  • Bruce Bartley, Cogan Station PA
  • Jim Biddle, Williamsburg PA
  • Patty Bikowsky, Madison NY
  • Kristine Brock, Schaghticoke NY
  • Richard Byma, Sussex NJ
  • Louie Diamond, Masontown PA
  • Audrey Donahoe, Clayville NY
  • Ernie Gelsinger, Robesonia PA
  • Barbara Hanselman, Bloomville NY
  • Skip Hardie, Groton NY
  • Marilyn Hershey, Cochranville PA
  • Terry Ives, Bainbridge NY
  • Renee Norman Kenny, Enon Valley, PA
  • Michele Klein, Silver Spring NY
  • Tim Kurtz, Elverson PA
  • Lolly Lesher, Bernville PA
  • Elaine Noble, Gillett PA
  • Terri Phillips, Pattersonville NY
  • Julie Richardson, Fabius NY
  • Joan Smith, Sauquoit NY
  • Gary Truckenmiller, Watsontown PA
  • Eric Zuber, Bryon NY
  • Dina Zug, Mifflintown PA

Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program (PDPP)

The following dairy farmers serve on Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program’s board of directors. Officers are Lolly Lesher, chairman; Louie Diamond, 1st vice chair; Douglas Harbach, 2nd vice chair; Elaine Noble, treasurer; Laura Paxton, assistant treasurer; Marie Canon, secretary and Elizabeth Cashell, assistant secretary.

  • Bertha Ackerson, Marion Center PA
  • Patrick Andrews, Harrisburg, PA
  • Bruce Bartley, Cogan Station PA
  • Elizabeth Cashell, Towanda PA
  • Marie Canon, West Middlesex PA
  • Louie Diamond, Jr., Masontown PA
  • Zane Garber, Shippensburg PA
  • Doug Harbach, Loganton PA
  • Jennifer Heltzel, Martinsburg PA
  • Marilyn Hershey, Cochranville PA
  • Rita Kennedy, Valencia PA
  • Lolly Lesher, Bernville PA
  • Fred Lucks, Warren PA
  • Elaine Noble, Gillett PA
  • Dean Ocker, Chambersburg PA
  • Laura Paxton, Grove City PA
  • Jeff Raney, Adamsville PA
  • Rob Waddell, Townville PA
  • Dina Zug, Mifflintown, PA
  • James Biddle, Williamsburg, PA
  • Nick Mitchell, Cooperstown, PA