Meet the CC250 Commission

The America250PA Chester County Commission (CC250) is a group of local leaders, historians, educators, and community members working together to prepare for America's 250th birthday in 2026. Our goal is to honor our history, celebrate our communities, and inspire the future.

We coordinate programs, events, and partnerships that connect Chester County's unique stories to the larger story of America's independence.

Committee Leadership

Executive Committee

Provides leadership and governance for the Commission.

• Chair: Michelle Kichline, Esq. — Lamb McErlane PC
• Vice Chair: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esq. — Lamb McErlane PC
• Vice Chair: Krystine Sipple — Oxford Area Historical Association
• Corporate Secretary: MaryFrances McGarrity — Chester County Economic Development Council

Education Committee

Develops teacher resources, student programs, and schools.

• Chair: Beverly Sheppard — BKS Consulting

Fundraising Committee

Builds financial support through sponsorships and donations.

• Chair: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esq. — Lamb McErlane PC

Heritage Sites Legacy Committee

Preserves and interprets the history and cultural legacy of Chester County.

• Chair: Mark Slouf — Mark D. Slouf Custom Building and Design

Marketing Committee

Raises visibility and spreads the message across media and community channels.

• Chair: Jane E. Dorchester — Jane E. Dorchester, Architectural Historian

Partnership Committee

Connects with local organizations, nonprofits, and businesses.

• Chair: Randell Spackman — Chadds Ford Historical Society

Nominating Committee

Brings new leadership voices to the table.

• Chair: Randell Spackman Chadds Ford Historical Society

Technology Committee

• Chair: Assemgul (Sam) Bissenbina, Ph.D. — The Mill at Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust, Inc.

Members

• Assemgul (Sam) Bissenbina, Ph.D. — The Mill at Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust, Inc.
• Mary Sue Boyle — Mary Sue Boyle and Company
• James Christ — Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund
• Barbara Cohen — Schuylkill River Heritage Center
• Adam Desch — Technology and Solutions Engineer, Salesforce
• Jane E. Dorchester — Jane E. Dorchester, Architectural Historian
• Nicole Adelle Flamer — UI/UX Designer and Front-End Web Developer
• Fernando Fonseca — Philadelphia Continental Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
• Jennifer Green — Chester County History Center
• Larycia Hawkins, Ph.D. — Lincoln University
• Susan Hamley — Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau
• Tim Hennessey — Keller Williams
• Conor Hepp — Chester County History Center
• Laura Manion — Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
• Bruce Mowday — Chester County publisher and author
• John Reynolds — Buchanan Public Relations
• Beverly Sheppard — BKS Consulting
• Mark Slouf — Mark D. Slouf Custom Building and Design
• Randell Spackman — Chadds Ford Historical Society
• Dr. tonya thames-taylor — West Chester University and People's Hall
• Rob Williams — Chair, Tredyffrin Township Historical Commission
• James Ziegler — National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum