Meet Our Staff

Your Perkasie Regional Authority staff is always here to help you. Whether you need assistance with a bill or a question about your usage, we are here to serve you. Stop by and see us during our office hours!

Nicholas Fretz, Manager

The Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Authority. The Manager develops the budget, responds to residents’ concerns, supervises staff and works closely with the Board to ensure the best potable water possible at the lowest possible cost.

Nick has been with the Authority since 2006 and has a degree in accounting from Delaware Valley University.  He, his wife Amanda and daughters Amelia and Alivia, live in Douglassville.

Email:  nick.fretz@perkasieauthority.org


Mark Erenius, Operations Supervisor

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the conduct and activities of the Authority’s operation and maintenance employees of the Authority’s water and sewer system as well as acquiring all necessary licenses from the Commonwealth, scheduling routine maintenance on the systems, and responsible for compliance of Act 287, the Underground Utilities Act.

Mark is licensed in both water and sewer systems and has been with the Authority since 2001. He lives with his son in Haycock Township.

Email:  mark.erenius@perkasieauthority.org


Laura Snyder, Accounts Payable

The Accounts Payable is primarily responsible for accounts payable functions including but not limited to preparing vendor payments.  In addition, this position is also responsible for the billing/collection of payments for outside services performed by Perkasie Regional Authority and also water/sewer assessment payments.  Additionally prepares and maintains all accounting records, including bank reconciliations and journal entries, as well as updates the website and social media.

Laura has been with the Authority since 2022. She and her husband Jason live in Perkasie.

Email:  laura@perkasieauthority.org


Stephanie Pellecchia, Accounts Receivable

The Accounts Receivable/Customer Service position is responsible for handling all aspects of accounts receivable/billing, preparing deposits, monitoring customer payment arrangements, and addressing customer billing inquiries or complaints.  Additionally responsible for setting up new accounts and running month end usage and billing reports.

Stephanie has been with the Authority since 2014.  She lives in Warminster with her husband Joe and daughter Olivia.

Email:  steph@perkasieauthority.org


Stefan Green, Systems Operator

The System Operator is responsible for compliance with the applicable Federal and State laws, and rules and regulations associated with a water or wastewater system as well as acquiring all necessary licenses from the Commonwealth, reporting any known violations to the Supervisor, daily well monitoring, and collection of samples.

Stefan has been with the Authority since 2012 and is licensed in both water and sewer. He and his wife Cheryl live in Quakertown.

Email:  stefan.green@perkasieauthority.org


 

Dean Leach, Systems Operator

The System Operator is responsible for compliance with the applicable Federal and State laws, and rules and regulations associated with a water or wastewater system as well as acquiring all necessary licenses from the Commonwealth, reporting any known violations to the Supervisor, daily well monitoring, and collection of samples.

Dean has been with the Authority since 2009. He lives in Harleysville.

Email:  dean.leach@perkasieauthority.org


Kaya Oldfield, Systems Operator

The System Operator is responsible for compliance with the applicable Federal and State laws, and rules and regulations associated with a water or wastewater system as well as acquiring all necessary licenses from the Commonwealth, reporting any known violations to the Supervisor, daily well monitoring, and collection of samples.

 Kaya has been with the authority since 2019. He lives in Perkasie.

Email:  kaya.oldfield@perkasieauthority.org


Ian Schurr, Systems Operator

The System Operator is responsible for compliance with the applicable Federal and State laws, and rules and regulations associated with a water or wastewater system as well as acquiring all necessary licenses from the Commonwealth, reporting any known violations to the Supervisor, daily well monitoring, and collection of samples.

 Ian has been with the authority since 2023. He lives in Reading.

Email:  ian.schurr@perkasieauthority.org


Appointed Professional Services

  • Auditor
    Justin Nepo
    Marcum LLP

    1601 Market Street
    4th Floor
    Philadelphia, PA  19103 

  • Bond Counsel
    Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

    1500 Market Street, Suite 3400
    Philadelphia, PA  19102

  • Engineering
    Peter C. Andersen, P.E.
    Andersen Engineering Associates, Inc.

    150 Ridge Road, Suite 2
    Sellersville, PA  18960

  • Financial Advisor
    Jamie Schlesinger, Director
    PFM Financial Advisors, LLC

    2533 Yellow Springs Road

    Malvern, PA  19355

  • Matthew Mercuri
    RMS Environmental

    1000 E. Walnut St. Suite 722

    Perkasie, PA 18944

  • Insurance Agent
    Michael Meeneghan, Agent
    Penn Community Insurance

    219 S. 9th Street
    Perkasie, PA 18944

  • John N. Schaeffer, III, Esquire
    Eastburn & Gray

    60 E. Court St.
    P.O. Box 1389
    Doylestown, PA 18901

  • Trustee
    Michael Judge, Vice President
    US Bank

    Global Corporate Trust Services

    50 S. 16th Street, Suite 2000

    Mail Station: EX-PA-WBSP

    Philadelphia, PA  19102

  • Underwriter
    Mark Quinn, III
    Stifel, Nicolaus & Co,
    1600 Market St., 14th Floor

    Philadelphia, PA 19103