Michael H.W. Pries
Chairman, 2006 - 2011
Serves as a representative on the General Authority, Industrial & Commercial Development Authority, and the Tax Collection Association.
"I have always had a strong desire to serve the community that I have called home for over 35 years. There is no other place in the United States quite like Hershey - we have the world famous Hershey's chocolate company, a nationally renowned amusement park, world class Medical Center, professional hockey team, a stadium that hosts events for up to 30,000 people, the Milton Hershey School and Hershey Trust company - all within the borders of our township. It is a great honor to be able to represent the people of Derry Township!"
Mike grew up in Hershey and is a graduate of Hershey High. He attended Penn State University and received a B.S. in Administration of Justice. He is currently the Director of Safety and Security for Dauphin County. He is married to Angela and has two sons, Carter and Will.
Kelly C. Fedeli
Secretary, 2008 - 2013
Serves as a representative on the Police Pension Advisory Board, the Board of Library Directors, and the General Authority.
"I was always motivated by public service and have devoted my career to this."
Kelly is from Western Pennsylvania and moved to Hershey 13 years ago, where her husband Shane was living, when she accepted a position with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She holds the position of Director of Public Relations.
Kelly received a Bachelor of Arts in Policital Science from Juniata College and continued her education at Penn State Harrisburg where she received a Masters in Public Administration.
She and her husband appreciate the Hershey community and enjoy living here. Kelly is open-minded and willing to listen to consider various points of view on township issues. She will do her very best to help Derry Township to further evolve into a first class community.
E. Christopher Abruzzo
Vice-Chairman, 2008 - 2013
Serves as a representative on the Municipal Authority, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and as the Emergency Services Liaison.
"I believe strongly in the principles of good governance and service to others."
The high standards of the Derry Township School District attracted Chris, father of three to Derry Township in 1999. Chris and his wife Andrea have two sons Christopher and Michael and a daugher, Ally.
Chris is the Chief Deputy Attorney General and supervisor of the Attorney General's Drug Strike Force for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. He grew up in Rosemont, Pennsylvania, in the Philadelphia suburbs, and received his bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's University and studied law at Widener University School of Law where he obtained his degree in 1992.
Chris wants to preserve the unique history and charm of the community while progressing in the 21st century. He said that as a township supervisor, he will not base his decisions solely on his perceptions, but will seek advice of others to make informed decisions in the best interests of the township.