Our Team
PAL is led by a dedicated board and four full-time officers. With their direction, volunteer officers from agencies across Erie County bring to life an engaging after-school program and four summer camps each year.
Administrative Staff
Lt. Tom Lenox
Executive Director
Sgt. Melanie Szoszorek
PAL Staff
Cpl. Hayden Foltz
PAL Staff
Ptlm. Antwane Fields
PAL Staff
Board Of Directors
Chief Dan Spizarny
Co-Chair
Erie Police Department
Sheriff Chris Campanelli
Co-Chair
Erie County Sheriff's Office
Chief Carter Mook
Co-Chair
Millcreek Police Department
Deputy Chief William Marucci
Treasurer
Erie Police Department
Mary Allerruzzo
Director
Captain Marty Davis
Director
Erie County Sheriff's Office
Jerry DeFazio
Director
Retired Educator
Ron DiNicola Esq.
Director
DiNicola Law Offices
Inspector Chris Janus
Director
Erie Police Department
Jerry Mifsud
Director
Retired Educator
Kate Philips
Director
Kate & Co
John Popoff
Director
Erie Boys & Girls Club
Barbara Twargoski
Director
Regional Manager
Jim Wertz
Director
PennWest Edinboro
Brian Wilking
Director
Erie Insurance
“The idea to revive Erie PAL was born out of necessity and desire to create an atmosphere where kids and cops can develop positive and meaningful relationships early on, allowing for a strong path toward future success and good citizenship.”
Ronald DiNicola
Founding President & Co-Chair
Erie PAL Board of Directors