Meet Our Staff

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

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