Alaina Bernhardt
Alaina was born and raised in Marietta and is a graduate of Donegal High School. After graduating with a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Alaina decided to come back to Marietta. She now resides in a restored 200 year old home on West Market Street with her husband, Nathan, who happens to be a former MRA Board Member. She is excited to be able to raise their son in this historic little town and to have another generation of her family call Marietta "Home" as many generations prior to her have.
Alaina was born and raised in Marietta and is a graduate of Donegal High School. After graduating with a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Alaina decided to come back to Marietta. She now resides in a restored 200 year old home on West Market Street with her husband, Nathan, who happens to be a former MRA Board Member. She is excited to be able to raise their son in this historic little town and to have another generation of her family call Marietta "Home" as many generations prior to her have.
Douglas Wherely Executive Board Member
Ken Gall - Executive Board Member
Ken has been a resident and active in the Marietta community for over 30 years and lives with his wife Ronna (a Donegal School District 5th grade math teacher) in a restored 1865 home on West Market Street. He is Vice-President of The Donegal Foundation, Board member of the Marietta Restoration Association, past President of Marietta Jaycees, Chairman of Marietta, PA Planning Commission a member of National Town Builder Association, a member of ULI Responsible Property Investment Council, Board Member of Downtown Hershey Association and Board Member of Hershey Cemetery Company.
On a professional basis Mr. Gall serves as the Director of Real Estate for Hershey Trust Company, a position he has held for more than 27 years. He is a graduate of Millersville University and holds an MBA from Lebanon Valley College.
Ken has been a resident and active in the Marietta community for over 30 years and lives with his wife Ronna (a Donegal School District 5th grade math teacher) in a restored 1865 home on West Market Street. He is Vice-President of The Donegal Foundation, Board member of the Marietta Restoration Association, past President of Marietta Jaycees, Chairman of Marietta, PA Planning Commission a member of National Town Builder Association, a member of ULI Responsible Property Investment Council, Board Member of Downtown Hershey Association and Board Member of Hershey Cemetery Company.
On a professional basis Mr. Gall serves as the Director of Real Estate for Hershey Trust Company, a position he has held for more than 27 years. He is a graduate of Millersville University and holds an MBA from Lebanon Valley College.
Carrie Kitchen
MRA Board Secretary - Executive Board Member
Carrie and her family have lived in Marietta for over 10 years. She and her husband, Matt, often say moving to Marietta has been one of the best decisions they've made due to the community and relationships they have formed. Carrie's children, 12-year-old twins Molly and Harper and eight-year-old Liam, are active in school and in the community as well. Carrie formerly was involved with the Marietta Market, as a manager and board member for several years. The experience with Marietta Market encouraged Carrie's love for the town and desire to support the town's growth. She is excited to bring this passion to the MRA!
MRA Board Secretary - Executive Board Member
Carrie and her family have lived in Marietta for over 10 years. She and her husband, Matt, often say moving to Marietta has been one of the best decisions they've made due to the community and relationships they have formed. Carrie's children, 12-year-old twins Molly and Harper and eight-year-old Liam, are active in school and in the community as well. Carrie formerly was involved with the Marietta Market, as a manager and board member for several years. The experience with Marietta Market encouraged Carrie's love for the town and desire to support the town's growth. She is excited to bring this passion to the MRA!
Trisha Ries
MRA Board Treasurer - Executive Board member
Born and raised in Lebanon Pennsylvania, Trish fell in love with Marietta 8 years ago whilst looking for an apartment with her now husband Jack Ries.
First residing on the East end of Market St, Trish and Jack purchased a home right on our beautiful square that was originally built in 1840.
Trish Ries has her Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, and currently enjoys working as the prepared foods supervisor at Whole Foods.
Trish has been an active member of the MRA and volunteer writer of the Traveler for several years.
In her spare time; Trish loves to work on misc crafts, watch movies, and spend time with her friends and loved ones.
MRA Board Treasurer - Executive Board member
Born and raised in Lebanon Pennsylvania, Trish fell in love with Marietta 8 years ago whilst looking for an apartment with her now husband Jack Ries.
First residing on the East end of Market St, Trish and Jack purchased a home right on our beautiful square that was originally built in 1840.
Trish Ries has her Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, and currently enjoys working as the prepared foods supervisor at Whole Foods.
Trish has been an active member of the MRA and volunteer writer of the Traveler for several years.
In her spare time; Trish loves to work on misc crafts, watch movies, and spend time with her friends and loved ones.
Vivian Carroll - MRA Vice President & Executive Board Member
Vivian has been a resident of Marietta, and lived on West Walnut Street all of her life. Vivian attended Marietta Public School, and graduates from Marietta High School. Vivian married her high school sweetheart after his service in the U. S. Army, and made Marietta home to raise their four children; Robert, Michael, Kathryn, and James.
Vivian has been an active member of the MRA since the beginning, and has served as a board member holding various offices. Vivian is very active in other organizations throughout Marietta, and works with them as best as she can.
Vivian has been a resident of Marietta, and lived on West Walnut Street all of her life. Vivian attended Marietta Public School, and graduates from Marietta High School. Vivian married her high school sweetheart after his service in the U. S. Army, and made Marietta home to raise their four children; Robert, Michael, Kathryn, and James.
Vivian has been an active member of the MRA since the beginning, and has served as a board member holding various offices. Vivian is very active in other organizations throughout Marietta, and works with them as best as she can.
Adam Jenkins MRA President and Executive Board Member
Adam and his wife, Rebecca, have lived in the Marietta area since 2007, and Marietta Borough since 2019. Adam has been the editor of The Marietta Traveler since 2015. Adam teaches communication courses for several local colleges.
Adam and his wife, Rebecca, have lived in the Marietta area since 2007, and Marietta Borough since 2019. Adam has been the editor of The Marietta Traveler since 2015. Adam teaches communication courses for several local colleges.
Meet the Board
Trevor Williams
Trevor has been on the board for over two years now and have, until recently, operated as Treasurer. I originally joined the MRA through The Marietta Traveler where I volunteered for over five years as a writer and the advertising coordinator. Originally, I moved to Marietta back in December of 2009 to finish my bachelors of science in chemistry at Millersville University. There are so many things that I love about Marietta and I have been fortunate enough to see some great progress as the community has come together to revitalize our little river town and I’ve also met a great many interesting people who have permanently changed my life. In short, I’ve grown up here. With this being my last year on the board at the golden age of 34, I’m excited to see how the torch shall be taken up by the new officers and board members as they continue to advance the MRA mission: preserve Marietta history to allow future generations to connect with their roots.
Trevor has been on the board for over two years now and have, until recently, operated as Treasurer. I originally joined the MRA through The Marietta Traveler where I volunteered for over five years as a writer and the advertising coordinator. Originally, I moved to Marietta back in December of 2009 to finish my bachelors of science in chemistry at Millersville University. There are so many things that I love about Marietta and I have been fortunate enough to see some great progress as the community has come together to revitalize our little river town and I’ve also met a great many interesting people who have permanently changed my life. In short, I’ve grown up here. With this being my last year on the board at the golden age of 34, I’m excited to see how the torch shall be taken up by the new officers and board members as they continue to advance the MRA mission: preserve Marietta history to allow future generations to connect with their roots.
Meghan Ann Lewis
Roger Renteria
Ronn Short