Report on the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Lycoming Law Association
The membership of the Lycoming Law Association met for its annual meeting on January 12, 2026. Judge Ryan Gardner opened the meeting and welcomed the members.
Minutes of the 2025 meeting were approved, as were the financial reports of the previous year. The Association is on good financial footing at the present time.
Reports of executive officers, President Gardner and Executive Director Frey, were provided to the members verbally (and in writing, see below).
The report of the nominating committee was introduced. The following slate of officers was approved:
- President: Jeana Longo
- President-Elect: Marc Drier
- Treasurer: Jonathan DeWald
- Secretary: Jennifer Linn
In addition, Jessica Feese was elected to the Executive Committee as a member-at-large joining Christopher Kenyon, Melody Protasio and Christina Dinges. Judge Gardner will serve as Past President.
Jeana Longo took the gavel.
Members kept a moment of silence for deceased members Paul Wertman and Jeff Yates.
Committee Chairs provided reports to the members, verbally and in writing (see below).
The members approved the 2026 budget as proposed.
Judges who were present did provide some final comments, encouraging pro bono service, discussing some new civil practice procedures and encouraging preparation for retirement activities.
The meeting adjourned.
As is the custom, the meeting of the Lycoming Law Association Foundation followed, with President Robin Read presiding.
The annual report of the LLAF provided details of the grants provided by the Foundation in the past year (see below).
Financially, the Foundation passed a milestone, banking over $500,000, a longtime goal.
The report of the Nominating Committee was approved, adding Elizabeth White to the Foundation Board to replace Judge Arbuckle and noting that Marc Drier is now an ex officio member of the Board.
With that, the meeting was adjourned.
Lycoming Law Association Agenda & Reports
- Agenda
- Minutes of 2025 meeting - Secretary Jennifer Linn
- Financial - Balance Sheet - Profit and Loss Statement for 2025 (requires password)
- President's report - Honorable Ryan Gardner
- Executive Director Report - Michele Frey
- Nominating Committee Report and Election of Officers - Honorable Ryan Gardner
- Committee Reports
- Bench Bar Committee - C. Edward S. Mitchell
- Customs and Rules - Gary Weber
- Bar History - Tammy Taylor
- Technology Committee and Website - Gary Weber
- Education - John Pietrovito
- Social - Dance Drier
- Young Lawyers Division - Stephanie Wolak, Blake Marks
- Community Activities and Outreach - Tammy Weber
- Law Day - Christian Frey
- Legal Services for the Indigent - John Pietrovito
- Pro Bono Report - Jennifer L. Heverly
- Fee Dispute - Chris Kenyon
- Unauthorized Practice of Law - Scott A. Williams
- Public Relations - Michele Frey
- Mock Trial - Taylor Paulhamus
- Criminal Law - Robert Hoffa
- Family Law - Melody Protasio
- Elder, Estate, and Probate Law Committee/Real Estate - Elizabeth White and Marc Drier
- Civil Law - Brian Bluth
- 2026 Budget - Mark Drier (requires password)
Lycoming Law Association Foundation Agenda & Reports
- Agenda - Robin Read
- Minutes - Sean Gingerich, Secretary
- Annual Report - Robin Read
- Financial Report - Fred A. Holland, Treasurer
- Nominating Committee Report and Election of Directors - Robin Read
