Leadership and Committees

The Perry Hall Improvement Association (PHIA) is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors that includes four Officers and seven at-large Directors. They are David Marks, President; Debra Beaty, Vice President; Jesse House, Treasurer; Howard Wille, Secretary; and Diane Brazil, Christopher Defeo, Elmer Klein, Kathy Martin, Ann Palrang, Jeff Smith, and Brenda Ward, Directors.

There are also several committees that need volunteers. Please contact the appropriate committee chairman if you are interested in serving.

The Education Committee works to improve Perry Hall’s public schools.  This committee serves as a liaison to the Board of Education’s Northeast Area Educational Advisory Council and to local PTAs and principals.  Committee Chair: Kathy Martin. 

The Environmental Affairs Committee works to beautify the Perry Hall community, and to protect Perry Hall’s natural environment.  This committee carries out the Adopt-a-Road program along Honeygo Boulevard.  Committee Chair: Diane Brazil.

The History Committee works to improve awareness of Perry Hall's heritage and preserve historically-important properties.  Committee Chair:  Elmer Klein.

The Membership and Outreach Committee works to build the Perry Hall Improvement Association’s membership, and to cultivate relationships with homeowners associations and other community organizations.  Committee Chair: Ann Palrang. 

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Programs Committee works to improve Perry Hall’s public library, senior center, and park system.  This committee serves as a liaison to the Friends of the Perry Hall Library, to the Seven Oaks Senior Center, and to the Perry Hall and White Marsh Recreation Councils.  This committee also coordinates community functions such as the Memorial Day Ceremony, the Perry Hall Halloween Parade, and the Christmas Tree Ceremony. Committee Co-Chairs: Jeff Smith and Debbie Thomas.

The Planning and Zoning Committee monitors all zoning and development activity in Perry Hall, including code enforcement issues.  Committee Chair: Debra Beaty.

The Public Safety Committee serves as a liaison to the Baltimore County Police Department and its community council, and to the Baltimore County Fire Department and the White Marsh Volunteer Company.  Committee Chair: Christopher Defeo.