Jenna Mayer
Oxford Main Street
A New Jersey native, Jenna graduated from York College with a bachelor's in Sport Management in 2018 and in 2020 graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with her master's in Sport and Exercise Science. She has a professional background in both collegiate and professional sports industries within the marketing, event management, and facility management fields.
Becoming the Main Street Manager was an opportunity Jenna didn't see coming. After leaving York post-graduation, she found herself looking for jobs in the Central PA area. She stumbled across this position online and the description entailed bringing the community together, and this truly spoke to her. Her first impression of downtown was that I was in a Hallmark movie! The charm of Oxford and the energy of the OMI staff truly makes this position an ideal fit for her.
On her days off, Jenna loves to go to the beach, bake, and play with her golden retriever!
Lynne Ragusea
Lewisburg Downtown Partnership
Lynne Ragusea says she was born to be a philanthropist, she just lacks the capital. Therefore she needs to write grants.
When she moved to Lewisburg she was fortunate enough to be able to take her time finding just the right job and in the spring of 2019, Ellen Ruby, Executive Director of the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership, needed help in her office; it was a perfect fit.
Previously Lynne worked in social services; then, needing a break, began to work for The Florida Keys Tourist Development Council. During her two years with the TDC she learned about the tourism industry; everything from maintaining historical structures to advertising and branding a location, to working with a large board of directors.
Originally from State College, moving to Lewisburg was a kind of homecoming. Lynne loves Lewisburg’s charm and wants to give back to the community that welcomed her with open arms.
Joy Ashley
Mainspring of Ephrata
Joy began as Executive Director at Mainspring of Ephrata in December of 2021. Prior to that, she served as Executive Director for Ephrata Area Social Services, which has granted her a deep understanding from a social services perspective when planning economic and community development activities for the Borough of Ephrata.
Joy's experience in the social services is truly is the number one reason she chose to follow this path. Wanting to have a greater impact in helping the poor and struggling families living in Ephrata brought her to Mainspring. Ephrata is the second largest “city” in Lancaster County and 46% of the population are considered ALICE families. ALICE stands for Asset-Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. The question that Joy was asking herself when she took on this role was, How can I influence the system, policy, development in order to provide these families healthier, more sustainable lives?
Joy loves to travel, visit new places and learn new things. That’s her “something fun” away from the stresses of the job. She also love to play golf (though not very good) and thoroughly enjoys experiencing new courses. She's always open to a fun scramble with new friends.
Todd Pousley
NeighborWorks Northeastern PA,
West Scranton Elm Street
As neighborhood revitalization manager at NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, Todd oversees various community planning initiatives, blight remediation efforts, and home improvement grant programs. This year, he took on the role of Elm Street Manager for Scranton’s West Side neighborhood, which received designation in December, and is now leading the implementation of the West Scranton Neighborhood Plan.
Todd made his way to Scranton for college just before the hit TV show “The Office” put the city on the map. While studying graphic design at Marywood University, he participated in a series of service trips that took him to the Appalachian regions of Kentucky and West Virginia, post-Katrina New Orleans, and Guatemala. Helping build and repair homes for people in these communities inspired Todd to do the same at home. He led Habitat for Humanity of Lackawanna County for five years and returned to his undergraduate alma mater for a master’s degree in public administration, before joining the team at NeighborWorks.
A passionate community leader, Todd also serves on the boards of Leadership Lackawanna and Friends of the Poor; chairs the Lackawanna County Housing Coalition; and is a member of the City of Scranton’s Planning Commission.
Todd is a proud resident of West Scranton, where he lives with his daughter Addison. When he’s not at work, you can find him kicking around a soccer ball or whipping up something tasty in the kitchen.
Ellen Martignetti
Building A Better Boyertown
Ellen is no stranger to BaBB or Boyertown. She has been a resident of Boyertown since 1995, raising her three children with her husband, John. Martignetti has been a volunteer for Building A Better Boyertown for over 10 years, most recently serving as Board Secretary and dedicating her time to the Design and Promotions Committees.
Ellen has had many “hats” over the years. As a graduate of Drexel University with a degree in interior design she has worked in the commercial design & furniture industry for many years. She also gained retail experience working at the Disney Store. Since 2016 Ellen has worked in Boyertown at Pine Forge Elementary School as a learning support aide.
“Boyertown has a lot to offer not only in historic or cultural heritage tourism, but also in our incredible annual events and public spaces,” said Martignetti. “I look forward to supporting our businesses, attractions and organizations while also welcoming in new entrepreneurs and innovators that understand the value of our little slice of Americana. I want downtown Boyertown to be a celebration of our agricultural region, artists and makers that honors the past and looks toward the future.”
Ellen has witnessed so many positive changes in Boyertown over the years. As MainStreet Manager, she looks forward to promoting the historic and unique town as well as continuing the mission of Building A Better Boyertown.