Proudly Serving Our Mechanicsburg Community
Keeping Our Downtown Vibrant Through Economic Development and Community Events
What truly makes a community special? We believe it is the support, connectivity, and the resources we create and maintain together. Below, you'll discover the dedicated board of volunteers who lend their time, energy, and passion to making our beautiful town sustainable and enjoyable now and for the future.
Our Board Members
Christopher Zyroll
President
Christopher Zyroll
President
Shannon Confair
Vice President & Promotions
Zach Platts
Business Development Co-Chair
Daniel Lupia
Treasurer
Kimberly Turner
Secretary
Keith Bentzel
Board Member
Cameron Alleman
Business Development Co-Chair
Shannon Confair
Vice President & Promotions
Zach Platts
Business Development Co-Chair
Susanna Reppert
Design Chair
Susanna Reppert
Design Chair
Ann Bednar
Design Chair, Business Development and Organizational Development Committees
Leah Luna
Board Member
Anne Maitland
Board Member
Kimberly Turner
Secretary
Griffin Means
Board Member
Keith Bentzel
Board Member
Ann Bednar
Design Chair, Business Development and Organizational Development Committees
Leah Luna
Board Member
Rebecca Cusma
Board Member
Rebecca Cusma
Board Member
Rebecca Yearick
Board Member
Christopher Zyroll
Christopher A. Zyroll serves as Assistant Executive Director of the Historic Harrisburg Association. He also serves as Board Chair of the Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership and Alder Health Services. Chris is passionate about community engagement, historic preservation, and supporting organizations that enhance the quality of life throughout Mechanicsburg and the Capital Region. He is committed to fostering a vibrant, welcoming Downtown Mechanicsburg where residents, businesses, and visitors can thrive.
Shannon Confair
Shannon Confair is the Vice President and Promotions Chair of the Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership, as well as the founder of The Shannon Claire Agency and NovaLux Network. A brand photographer, marketer, speaker, and entrepreneur, Shannon is passionate about helping local businesses grow through strategic marketing, community collaboration, and events that bring people together. She is dedicated to supporting the continued growth and vibrancy of downtown Mechanicsburg and the small business community that makes it thrive.
Daniel Lupia
Daniel is the Treasurer of the Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership, having previously served as President for two years. He is heavily involved in the community, serving as a current or former board officer of the following: Historic Harrisburg Association, Italian Parish Records Preservation Project, Lafayette College Alumni Interfraternity and Sorority Board, Lafayette College Advisory Council, Friendly Sons and Daughter of Saint Patrick, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, and the Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy. He is a finance professional, focused on short and medium term financial forecasting for a large multinational corporation.
Kimberly Turner
Kimberly is the past President of DMP and currently serves as Secretary. For the past 2 years Kimberly was a Chair of the Art And Wine Walk. After many years in banking, Kimberly is excited to launch Integrity Adult Guardian and Support Services of PA, dedicated to helping our most vulnerable adults and their families.
Cameron Alleman
Cameron Alleman serves as Co-Chair of Business Development for the Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership. He lives in downtown Mechanicsburg with his wife, Sarah, and their two sons. Cameron and Sarah own and operate Mermaid Car Wash and Let It Shine Car Wash Services, serving communities and car washes across Central Pennsylvania. He also serves as President of the Car Wash Association of Pennsylvania and is passionate about supporting locally owned businesses, economic development, and the car wash industry.
Zach Platts
Zach is a healthcare data engineer and business intelligence professional with a passion for small town life. Zach joined the DMP board in 2025 with a goal of using data-led decision making to help Mechanicsburg's small business community thrive.
Susanna Reppert
Usually, you find Susanna Reppert behind the desk at The Rosemary House, a herb and spice shop on Market Street but Susanna's committment to Mechanicsburg goes beyond her small business, she is currently serving as Design chair of the Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership.
Ann Bednar
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Rebecca Yearick
Rebecca Yearick remains part of and served as chair of the Design, Business Development, Organizational Development and tribute dinner Committees. Developing and implementing county and local loan and grant programs, she facilitates economic development opportunities for prospective and existing business and property owners. A Downtown upturnist honored by the state, such programs have been used to rid blight, repurpose and reimagine underutilized buildings and create welcoming storefronts. She retired in 2024 as the county's manager of business and community development and now serves exclusively as a Downtown Mechanicsburg advocate.
Griffin Means
Griffin Means is an Economic Development Specialist at the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation. Griffin has a knowledge of low-interest financing economic develpoment programs that can be paired with conventional and SBA financing to help suppport small businesses. He is a Downtown Mechanicsburg resident and advocate that helps support and promote our local businesses.
Leah Luna
Leah Luna is the co-owner of EPIC Balloon Parties & Events, where creativity, connection, and community are at the heart of every celebration. Through her work with local organizations, events, and small businesses, she is passionate about helping bring people together and creating experiences that leave a lasting impact. Leah is honored to serve on the Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership Board and support the growth and future of downtown Mechanicsburg.
Anne Maitland
Anne is recently retired, and a resident of the Borough of Mechanicsburg. She serves on the Design Committee, the Promotions and Events Committee, and the Organizational Development Committee of the Partnership. She is an advocate for promoting/supporting local businesses to keep the community thriving.
Rebecca Cusma
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Keith Bentzel
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Daniel Lupia
Treasurer
Anne Maitland
Board Member
Rebecca Yearick
Board Member
Cameron Alleman
Business Development Co-Chair
Griffin Means
Board Member
Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership is an all volunteer run 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to foster community and business development through events and the improvement of the downtown.
Our Mission
We envision a community where we all can come together to enjoy the space we call home. Through continued efforts to improve and sustain our community we are making this vision a reality for everyone in Mechanicsburg.
Our Vision
How To Get Involved With Our Initiatives
Volunteer With Us
Volunteering is a great way to contribute to our cause and efforts. Lend your time for events and other activities we provide annually.
Donate
As a non-profit, every donation helps keep us moving forward while also getting fed directly back into YOUR community.
Attend
You're invited to experience our fun and engaging events we hold every year. New events are always being created and simply attending is a great way to get involved.
Share
We are always looking for new businesses and events to get involved with. So, spread the word, send businesses our way or tell us about your upcoming event.
Your Business Is Invited To Join The Community
The Success of Renaissance Mechanicsburg
RENAISSANCE Mechanicsburg is the name of the project formed under the wing of the Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership. It represents the culmination of many years of research and planning that began to take shape a full 60 years ago with the Borough’s first of three comprehensive studies.
We're proud to share that this initiative was a great success thanks to our donors and volunteers and the wonderful community support we received along the way.
Highmark -
Kathleen McKenzie
Jayne Drake
Lions Club
America's Auto Auction -
Clint Weaver
Joseph T. and Helen M. Simpson Foundation - Hugh J.T. Simpson
Kenneth Guise
Eureka Lodge
HotFrog
Layne Lebo - McBIC
Kelli Mills
Eugene and Teresa Shaner
Deborah McCreary
Leigh Chow
Deb Frisco
Tara Kiley-Rothwell
Gregory Milbrand
Jung Rogers - Cafe 62
Bridget Nace
Griffin Means
Eureka West Shore Lodge
Alex Murdoch - Mechanicsburg H.S Class of 2009
Washington Fire
Dalicia
Garden Bouquet
Brooke Donovan
Michael Ogden
Negley's
Brian Hart
Mary Beth Brath
Dawna Trump
Pamela Zaiser
Shawn Greenland
Robert Bittenbender
J L Ruth
Rahal Toyota - Todd Swope
The Mechanicsburg Club
Buhrig's
Gleim
Duane R. Greenly
Greenly Family Foundation Trust
Walters & Gallloway
Richard E. Phelan
Walker Family
Tita Eberly - Mechanicsburg Foundation
Debra B Wiest
Luke Lumby - Bag Processors, Inc.
James Hess - Hess Piano
Mark Basehore
Gary Eichelberger - CC Commissioner
Rosalie Roland - Everence Foundation
Paulus
Alicia Miller
Brent Roland - Roland Builders, Inc.
Linda Mohler Humes
John Anthony
William Roche
Ed Phelan
Jason Manges
Daniel J.F. Lupia
Chelsey Wirth
Linda Willis
John Anthony
Patti & Rick Herring
Henry Fry
Fry Communication
Tier 1
Tier 3
Tier 4
Tier 2
Supported by Grant Funding and Our Incredible Local Donors
To learn more about the success of this initiative or join upcoming events click below!
Supported by Grant Funding and Our Incredible Local Donors
Tier 1
Fry Communication
Henry Fry
Walker Family
Greenly Family
Foundation Trust
Duane R. Greenly
Gleim
Buhrig's
HotFrog
Jayne Drake
Patti & Rick Herring
Richard E. Phelan
Eureka Lodge
The Mechanicsburg Club
John Anthony
Walters & Gallloway
Kenneth Guise
Todd Swope
Tier 2
Joseph T. and Helen M. Simpson Foundation - Hugh J.T. Simpson
Lions Club
Kathleen McKenzie
Linda Willis
Jason Manges
J L Ruth
Clint Weaver
Robert Bittenbender
Ed Phelan
Chelsey Wirth
William Roche
Shawn Greenland
Daniel J.F. Lupia
John Anthony
Pamela Zaiser
Tier 3
Tita Eberly - Mechanicsburg Foundation
Debra B Wiest
Luke Lumby - Bag Processors, Inc.
James Hess - Hess Piano
Mark Basehore
Gary Eichelberger - CC Commissioner
Rosalie Roland - Everence Foundation
Paulus
Alicia Miller
Brent Roland - Roland Builders, Inc.
Linda Mohler Humes
Eureka West Shore Lodge
Alex Murdoch - Mechanicsburg H.S Class of 2009
Washington Fire
Dalicia
Garden Bouquet
Brooke Donovan
Michael Ogden
Negley's
Brian Hart
Mary Beth Brath
Dawna Trump
Layne Lebo - McBIC
Kelli Mills
Eugene and Teresa Shaner
Deborah McCreary
Leigh Chow
Deb Frisco
Tara Kiley-Rothwell
Gregory Milbrand
Jung Rogers - Cafe 62
Bridget Nace
Griffin Means
Tier 4
To learn more about the success of this initiative or join upcoming events click below!
We draw thousands each year from our annual foot traffic events. Through this effort we also launched a facade grant program, helping businesses improve the aesthetic of their storefronts. We distributed $3800 in Mechanicsburg money coupons. We hold 3-4 business mixers to support business owners. We distributed 100 open flags to businesses.
For more than 20 years, the Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership has helped strengthen the heart of Mechanicsburg through community events, business support, and downtown revitalization. From annual events like the Art & Wine Walk, Mugs & Music Festival, and Community Day to beautification initiatives, façade improvement programs, and the restoration of Center Square, the Partnership works year-round to create a more active, attractive, and vibrant downtown for businesses, residents, and visitors.