Appointed Officials
Doug Bruce
The Township Manager of Bethlehem Township is an appointed position authorized by the First Class Township Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Township Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Township, responsible for the supervision of all activities and all Township Departments. He is also responsible for the preparation and administration of the Township's annual budget.
Municipal Authority
Five year term expiring at noon on the day of reorganizational meeting
David Thomsen (Chairman) - 1/4/27
Ronald Gori (Vice Chairman) - 1/7/30
Paul Hosking (Secretary/Treasurer) - 1/4/27
Robert Szakos (Assistant Treasurer) - 1/2/29
Allen Billiard, III - 1/4/27
Steve Hunsberger (Managing Agent)
Larry Dietrich (Engineer) - Appointed by Municipal Authority
Mike Deschler (Legal Council) - Appointed by Municipal Authority
Planning Commission
Four year term expiring December 31st of designated year
Leslie Walker (Chairperson) - 2028
James Daley (Vice Chairperson) - 2027
Anna Thomas - 2026
David Wong - 2026
Don Wright - 2028
Harold Levy - 2025
Peter H. Chase - 2025
Civil Service Commission
Six year term expiring December 31st of designated year
Luke Verdes - 2029
Timothy Brady - 2025
George Boksan - 2030
Michael LaPorta (Alternate) - 2025
Recreation Commission
Five year term expiring December 31st of designated year
Steven Greco (Chairperson) - 2026
Christopher Wyant (Vice Chairperson) - 2027
Chris Brown - 2029
Fred Mann - 2025
Lucia Leao - 2025
David Johnson - 2028
VACANCY
Zoning Hearing Board
Five year term expiring December 31st of designated year
Paul Weiss (Chairperson) – 2025
Rodman J. Law (Vice Chairperson) – 2026
Dennis Koehler – 2029
Richard Pelizzoni – 2028
Zachary R. Chromiak – 2027
Environmental Advisory Council
Term expiring at noon on the day of reorganizational meeting
Eric M. Rich, Chairperson – 2027
Brian Hillard – 2028
Tina Bartley – 2028
Luke Verdes - 2028
Colleen Lidon - 2027
Michael Dewey – 2026
John K. Gallagher – 2026
Jaydon Antoine – College Associate Council Member - 2026
Vacancy – Neighboring Representative
Bethlehem Area Public Library Advisory Board
Three year term expiring December 31st of designated year
Peggy Salvatore – 2027
Carolyn Harper – 2026
Alison Diefenderfer – Alternate - 2026
Vacancy Board - Appointed Annually and Serves as Chairman
Frank B. Pologruto - 2025
Fire Relations Committee
John J. Merhottein - Commissioner
John K. Gallagher - Commissioner
Angela Kelly - Township Fire Marshal
Brett Buskirk - Nancy Run Fire Co., Chief
CJ Kuronya - Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Co., Chief
Township Treasurer
Two year term expiring at noon on the day of reorganizational meeting
John P. Petro - 2026
