Our Staff

Regional Directors

Jack Bardol, MBA, CPA                 Donita Rudy, CTP                                Joel Steiker, MBA

Central SEWN Consultant             Northcentral SEWN Consultant           Eastern SEWN Consultant

Our Board

The Steel Valley Authority Board is made up of delegates from member municipalities and industry leaders who provide technical assistance to manufacturers. The board provides decision making, financial direction and fundraising for the Authority. 

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The Board hosts 4 meetings per year on the third Wednesday of February, May, September, and November. Due to COVID, the meetings have been moved to Zoom. If you would like to participate, contact the office at 412-342-0534.

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If you are interested in becoming a member of the SVA Board of Directors, please contact us at: 412-342-0534 (phone) or camihalko@steelvalley.org. 

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Current board members include:

Lori Schmidt, Chairperson

Tom Michlovic, Vice Chair

Chris Casavale, Treasurer

Amy Starrett, Secretary

Patrick Bendel

Charles Bennett

Rep. Austin Davis

Sabina Dietrick

Eric Ewell

Tyler Gellasch

Jay Hornack, Solicitor

Tom Maglicco

Lauren Palmquist

Rep. Nick Pisciottano

David Perla

Gina Velar

Robert Witherell

Board Members in Photo:

Solicitor Jay Hornack, Rob Witherell, Chairwoman Lori Schmidt, Amy Starrett, Colleen Wooten, Tom Michlovic, Eric Pferdekamper, Chris Casavale, Tom Maglicco, and Jeffrey Schaffer

BOARD MINUTES - 2021

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February 2021 Minutes

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May 2021 Minutes

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September 2021 Minutes

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November 2021 Minutes

BOARD MINUTES - 2020

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February 2020 Minutes

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May 2020 Minutes

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September 2020 Minutes

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November 2020 Minutes

BOARD MINUTES - 2019

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February 2019 Minutes

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May 2019 Minutes

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September 2019 Minutes

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November 2019 Minutes