Jeremy worked in government at the Erie County Department of Health and nonprofits spanning over 20 years. He began at BEST in 2011. When not working he spends his free time with his wife Carrie and three children: Olivia- 16, Emily- 14, and Miles- 12, coaching cross country and track, volunteering as a school board member, and as an active real estate agent.

John is currently the new Business Development Officer for Flagship Community Bank, a Division of Clarion County Community Bank serving the expanding Erie Market. He is in his tenth year working with the Erie Downtown Partnership and its Board of Directors as they work to revitalize downtown Erie. He is the proud father of two young adult children.

Colleen is a business and tax attorney at Knox Law with a passion for Erie, PA and equitable community progress.

Pastor Darrell K. Cook is the visionary Founder and Executive Director of The Empowered Life Community Development Corp. A revered spiritual leader, community strategist, and advocate for urban congregations, Pastor Cook brings over 15 years of experience to his role. Known for his dynamic approach to societal improvement and individual empowerment, his influence stretches far beyond the sanctuary. As a musician, author, and content creator, he is dedicated to inspiring people to lead their best lives through unwavering faith and steadfast commitment to community development.

Doreen Petri is a retired teacher who taught science classes at the high school and college levels for more than 40 years. She currently is the project director of Erie Farm to School managing 14 school gardens in Erie's Public Schools and related educational programming.

Krystal Robinson is the owner of Taste & See Fruit & Veggie Bar. She is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, a graduate of Clarion University (Communication Major), and has resided in Erie Pa since 2010. She has a high school aged daughter who attends Collegiate Academy. She loves to travel, laugh, read, scrapbook magazines. She loves to think outside of norms, sees no limitations, and can often be described as strategic, and bold.

Dave Tamulonis is the Events and Marketing Manager at Erie Downtown Partnership. He is a Board Member of Groundwork Erie, the Erie Neighborhood Growth Partnership, Perry Square Alliance, and CAFÉ (Celebrate Erie). He is an adjunct instructor at Youngstown State University and a rostered Teaching Artist with Erie Arts & Culture. His background in community development includes experience in community organizing, public art administration, tenant advocacy, and housing. He lived and worked in Youngstown, Ohio before moving to Erie, PA in 2019. He is an avid cyclist, musician, photographer, and volunteer.