John has resided with his wife Gail in the Township of Spring for over 35 years. They have a son and daughter and three grandchildren including twin granddaughters who live in Spring.  John worked for the Wilson School District for over thirty two years as the Coordinator of Media Services retiring in 2003.  In addition, he served in the United States Army Active Duty and Reserve Components combined for over thirty years retiring as Sergeant Major.

John has served the residents of Spring as a current member and past chairman of the Planning Commission for over 18 years and is currently pursuing certification as a Master Planner.

As Township Supervisor for 5 years, John has been involved with the West Lawn/Spring merger process, the consolidation of fire companies into the TSVFD in one new building, and the creation of the Spring Township Library and serves as Township liaison to their Board.

As Supervisor Chairman this year, John looks forward towards increasing the communication between the Board of Supervisors and the citizens our community.  Many issues will be addressed by the Board and sub-committees this year.  He encourages you to attend all our meetings so that you can become involved and informed with our decision making processes.

He serves on the Township Infrastructure Committee and Traffic Advisory Committee, is a Trustee of the Owls Sports Club and one of the founders of the Reedy Estates Development along with his brothers Steve and Mike.

Al describes himself as someone who tries to be proactive, think outside of the box when faced with a problem and look at comparative examples for answers.  Some of the items Al looks forward to addressing during the next two years of his term include: improving Township wide communications, the Township website, strive to have the Township be a leader by example for energy conservation and other environmental concerns, continue to tweak the Zoning Ordinance and work to reduce duplication of government services.

Bill was appointed to serve the remainder of Mr. Norm Dettra’s term after he moved from the Township. He volunteered to serve in order to give something back to the community believing his previous experiences would lend themselves to addressing Township functions and operations.

Newly elected Patti Smith, is a lifelong resident of West Lawn/Spring Township, and mother of three children, two daughters and one feisty five year old son.  She is currently involved with the youth in our community and volunteers with the Parks and Recreation Department.  Patti and her children are active members of Calvary Bible Fellowship Church in Sinking Spring. 

Patti graduated from Wilson High School and from the University of Iowa with a BS in Parks and Recreation.  After working several years in the Recreation Department for the City of Plano, Texas, she returned to the area and was employed by the Township of Spring as the Recreation and Special Events Coordinator.  She resigned in 1995 to take on the most important job of her life, a full time domestic engineer. 

Patti was actively involved with the West Lawn Recreation Board for many years.  Now that her children are older, Patti has re-entered the work force as a Realtor for GMAC Real Estate. 

Patti’s past experiences, working for two progressive cities in Texas, and her present employment has lead to her interest in serving the community as a Supervisor for the Township.   She stated “I want to contribute to helping the Township of Spring be the best that it can be, serving the residents of Spring as we look toward our bright and promising future.”  She thanks the voters of Spring for allowing her to be one of the stewards of our Township’s affairs.

Jay Vaughan is a Wilson High School graduate and a lifelong resident of Spring Township.  Mr. Vaughan began his affiliation with Township of Spring as a Parks and Recreation Board Member from 1986 to 1994. He currently enjoys employment as The Township of Spring’s Road Master/Director of Public Works.  He has served the Township of Spring as a Township Supervisor from 1994 to present.

Jay and his wife Nina have two daughters, Joy Post of Spring Township and Stephanie of California.  When not actively involved with his three grandchildren, Zach, Ryan and Lauren, you’ll find Jay at the West Lawn Owls American Legion Ball Field.  Jay has been the President of the West Lawn Owls from 1982 to present.