History of HPED
Haverford Partnership for Economic Development (“HPED”) began in 2005 in response to increasing concerns about deteriorating conditions in the older business districts in the Township. Inspired by a belief that our older business districts had great potential for revitalization, a Citizens Task Force for Commercial Revitalization was formed by the Haverford Township Civic Council. The goals of the Task Force were to initiate, direct, and implement strategies to revitalize all of the township business districts.
In May of 2006, following numerous meetings, surveys, studies and analyses, the Task Force published its Assessment Report that identifying six “Key Planning Challenges.”
- Create attractive, walk-able and interesting business districts.
- Attract the types of businesses consumers and residents requested.
- Create a business-friendly reputation for Haverford Township.
- Address significant parking issues in many of the township business districts.
- Revitalize vacant or underutilized storefronts.
- Create a marketable identity for the township’s business districts.
A series of additional meetings were held to capture and define community thoughts, visions, and ideas on how to improve our business districts. In 2007, the Task Force produced a Summary of Ideas from “Imagine the Possibilities” Community Listening Sessions and a Six-Point Economic Development Strategy designed to supplement the township’s land use plan.
In response to the efforts and initiatives of the Task Force, the Township Planning Commission hired Thomas Comitta Associates to formulate a land use plan for the two of the Township’s business districts – the Eagle Road and Haverford Road corridors. That land use plan was completed in 2008 – and the Haverford Township Board of Commissioners approved the “gateways” to the Eagle Road corridor as an Addendum to the Haverford Township Comprehensive Plan.
In 2009, we separated from the Haverford Township Civic Council to create the Haverford Partnership for Economic Development (HPED). HPED incorporated as a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation in 2010 and obtained federal 501©(3) nonprofit, tax exempt status in 2015.
Our Founding HPED Members are: Boyle Energy, Charles Gans Plumbing, Heating and A/C, Edward Jones Investments, Nolan Painting, Oakmont Pub, Orsini’s Collision Service and Wagner Real Estate.
In 2016, with support from Haverford Township, we hired former HPED board member Jeanne Angell, now our part-time Executive Director. Our part-time Project Coordinator is Mariesa Hinchey.
HPED Staff Members
jeanne simon angell, executive director
A former HPED board member, Jeanne has been employed part-time by HPED since 2016. She grew up near Buffalo, NY but has lived in Haverford Township for the past 29 years, raising three boys with her husband Sam. She has a BA from Earlham College and a Masters in Social Service Management from Bryn Mawr College. Jeanne has been very active in the civic life of Haverford Township. She was on the board of the Llanerch Civic Association for 18 years, serving as president for seven years. She was co-chair of the Llanerch Crossing Park Committee, and served on the leadership team for the Task Force for Business Revitalization. Jeanne is co-founder and coordinator of the Haverford Tree Tenders program. She has served on the Haverford Township Civic Council board for the past ten years and is editor of their Informed Citizen's Network Newsletter.
Mariesa Hinchey, project coordinator
Mariesa works part-time, assisting with office management, greening projects, event coordination, and marketing. She manages our membership program and coordinates the Local Ventures Club.
She has a Bachelor's degree in English from Gettysburg College as well as a Master's degree in Applied Educational Psychology from Northeastern University and a background in student affairs in higher education. She lives in Manoa with her husband, two young girls, and three pets.
HELENE RACHKO, greening Coordinator
Helene has been a resident of Havertown for the past 25 years, and is an avid gardener. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Chestnut Hill College, and a professional background in customer service in corporate settings. She has also been an active volunteer with The Blast after-prom party at HHS.
john ondik, board president
john ondik, board president
john ondik, board president
John is owner of The Ondik Group, a management consulting firm, where he works with large and small businesses and government on a variety of strategy and process improvement efforts. He teaches courses for entrepreneurs and small business owners at the Wharton School. He holds an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management from The Wharton
John is owner of The Ondik Group, a management consulting firm, where he works with large and small businesses and government on a variety of strategy and process improvement efforts. He teaches courses for entrepreneurs and small business owners at the Wharton School. He holds an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a BS in Business Administration from Villanova University. He lives in Llanerch with his wife Liz, where he raised three children
brian niles, vice-president
john ondik, board president
john ondik, board president
Brian is the owner and roastmaster at House cup Coffee Roasters in Havertown. Prior to launching House Cup, Brian spent his career in education as a college administrator, adjunct professor and a marketing consultant to nonprofit organizations. He is also the co-founder and board member of TargetX, an educational technology company he st
Brian is the owner and roastmaster at House cup Coffee Roasters in Havertown. Prior to launching House Cup, Brian spent his career in education as a college administrator, adjunct professor and a marketing consultant to nonprofit organizations. He is also the co-founder and board member of TargetX, an educational technology company he started in 1998 employing more than 100 people with offices in Conshohocken and Oakland, CA. Brian holds a Masters in Education from the University of Pennsylvania and lives with his wife, Adrienne, son Xavier and daughter Sarah in Havertown.
christine faris, secretary
christine faris, secretary
christine faris, secretary
Christine has been a resident of Haverford Township for 38 years and is the retired Director of the Haverford Township Free Library. In addition, she has served on the Board of the Haverford Township Civic Council for six years and Secretary for four, and is a member of the Finance Committee. Raised in Darby, she lived in Springfield and
Christine has been a resident of Haverford Township for 38 years and is the retired Director of the Haverford Township Free Library. In addition, she has served on the Board of the Haverford Township Civic Council for six years and Secretary for four, and is a member of the Finance Committee. Raised in Darby, she lived in Springfield and Clifton Heights before settling in Havertown where she and her husband raised three children, all attending Haverford Township schools. Christine has a BA in Accounting from St. Joseph’s University and a Master’s in Library Science from Clarion University.
donald kelly
christine faris, secretary
christine faris, secretary
HPED Board President Don Kelly recently retired as Director of Community and Economic Development with the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition. He is an Adjunct Professor at Eastern University and Penn State Brandywine in urban planning, economic development, public policy and community revitalization. He has served on the Have
HPED Board President Don Kelly recently retired as Director of Community and Economic Development with the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition. He is an Adjunct Professor at Eastern University and Penn State Brandywine in urban planning, economic development, public policy and community revitalization. He has served on the Haverford Township Civic Council board for the past 20 years, and was president for four. In 2005, Don led the effort to organize the Citizens Task Force for Business Revitalization. He is co-founder of Haverford Green which maintains the Triangle Garden in Oakmont. Don and his wife Christine live in the Merwood section of Havertown.
michael mallick, treasurer
Mario Oliva, BOard of commissioners representative
Mario Oliva, BOard of commissioners representative
HPED Board Treasurer Mike Mallick is a principal at Valley Forge Financial Group. He has a BS in Business Administration from Boston University and professional experience in Business, Finance, and Real Estate. He serves on the board of the Malvern Retreat House. He and his wife have lived in Havertown for 13 years, and are raising three sons here.
Mario Oliva, BOard of commissioners representative
Mario Oliva, BOard of commissioners representative
Mario Oliva, BOard of commissioners representative
Mario has been commissioner for the 2nd ward for the past 16 years, and served on the HPED board from 2014-2019. He was on the planning committee for Freedom Playground and Llanerch Crossing Park and is a founding member of Haverford Tree Tenders. Mario grew up in Llanerch, and has lived in Haverford Township his whole life, raising three children here.
Derek Koffel
Mario Oliva, BOard of commissioners representative
Derek Koffel
Derek manages the Edward Jones Investments office in Havertown, where he serves as a financial advisor to individuals, families, and small businesses in the community. Prior to starting his practice, Derek spent 10 years working for a large asset management firm. He holds a BA in PR/Advertising and a Minor in German Language from Penn
Derek manages the Edward Jones Investments office in Havertown, where he serves as a financial advisor to individuals, families, and small businesses in the community. Prior to starting his practice, Derek spent 10 years working for a large asset management firm. He holds a BA in PR/Advertising and a Minor in German Language from Penn State University. He currently lives in Havertown with his wife Lindsay, and their two sons Carter and Lincoln.
george lavin
Angela Serensky
george lavin
George has been practicing law in Havertown for the past 18 years, but started his career as an engineer in the aerospace and defense industry. He has a BSME from Bucknell University, and a JD from Villanova. George has extensive litigation and trial experience, in both state and federal courts. He primarily represents high/new technolog
George has been practicing law in Havertown for the past 18 years, but started his career as an engineer in the aerospace and defense industry. He has a BSME from Bucknell University, and a JD from Villanova. George has extensive litigation and trial experience, in both state and federal courts. He primarily represents high/new technology businesses and manufacturers. He has been active in the Rotary Club, the Citizen’s Task Force for Business Revitalization, Haverford Civic Council and the Youth Aid Panel. George and his wife Pam live in Oakmont where they raised three children.
janice Brown
Angela Serensky
george lavin
Janice is a full time local Realtor with Wagner Real Estate. Janice and her husband Neil have raised their 3 sons as residents of Haverford Township over the past 30 years. Prior to real estate, she owned and operated a small business, Main Line Chocolates. Janice has a BS in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior from
Janice is a full time local Realtor with Wagner Real Estate. Janice and her husband Neil have raised their 3 sons as residents of Haverford Township over the past 30 years. Prior to real estate, she owned and operated a small business, Main Line Chocolates. Janice has a BS in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior from LaSalle University. As a resident, she has a passion for Haverford Township, and as a realtor, she has a vested interest in the health of the community as she serves her clients.
Angela Serensky
Angela Serensky
Angela Serensky
Angela has worked as an Accounting Services manager for Affiliated Distributors in Wayne for the last 21 years. She is heavily involved with onboarding all new AD Associates and new Distributors and Manufactures (located in US, Canada & Mexico) that join the AD family.
Angela has lived in the busy & ever changing Havertown downtown-area fo
Angela has worked as an Accounting Services manager for Affiliated Distributors in Wayne for the last 21 years. She is heavily involved with onboarding all new AD Associates and new Distributors and Manufactures (located in US, Canada & Mexico) that join the AD family.
Angela has lived in the busy & ever changing Havertown downtown-area for the last 26 years where she has been involved with the community, including serving as director of the Wednesday night dining club.
She has been involved with her BFF Bill, for the last 24 years and shares the joy of his 3 adult kids & their spouses and his 11 grandkids.
GINA ranieri
Angelo Capuzzi
Angelo Capuzzi
Gina Ranieri is co-owner of Ranieri and Kerns Associates Construction Company, one of HPED's Platinum Sponsors. Gina grew up in Haverford Township and currently lives in Ardmore with her husband and two children. She has been an active volunteer with Haverford Green, HPED greening projects, and planters at HMS. She is currently chair of HPED's Streetscaping Committee.
Angelo Capuzzi
Angelo Capuzzi
Angelo Capuzzi
Angelo is a lifetime resident of Haverford Township and is a retired civil engineer/surveyor, having most recently served as Vice-President of Engineering for the firm of Chester Valley Engineers, located in Paoli, PA. Angelo graduated from Villanova University in 1971 and lives in the Brookline section of Haverford Township with his wife Lynda. They have four grown children; Matt, Mike, Beth and Tim.
Angelo is a 17-year member of the Township’s Planning Commission, currently serving as its Chairman. He also served on the Steering Committee for the new Township Municipal Building and also serves on the Steering Committee for the update to the Township’s Comprehensive Plan.
Jon Druhan
Angelo Capuzzi
Jon Druhan
Jon has lived in Haverford Township for almost 25 years. He has contributed to the Citizen’s Task Force for Economic Revitalization, was Vice President on the HPED Board of Directors during its first four years and has participated in the Haverford Alliance for Drug Awareness. He obtained his BSc from McGill, MA and PhD degrees from the University of British Columbia, served as Psychiatry faculty at Hahnemann and UPenn Medical Schools and held medical communications roles at area publications agencies and pharmaceutical companies. He recently retired from his latest role as Global Head of BioPharmaceutical Publications at AstraZeneca and now does part time consulting work in pharmaceutical communications. He currently lives in Havertown with his wife Lorraine.