2025 Local Republican Candidates
Introducing the MT Republicans' Endorsed Slate of School Board, Tax Collector and Commissioner Candidates!!
- Seven-year MT resident with three children in the district.
- Background in supply chain, real estate, and title work.
- Six Sigma Black Belt; strong on efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
- Active PTO and youth sports leader; extensive community service.
- Advocates for small class sizes, teacher support, and well-rounded education.
Lisa REad
- Current MT School Board Director with a track record of sound decisions.
- 18-year resident; active parent of 3 MTSD students.
- HR leader with expertise in policy, compliance, and organizational leadership.
- 15+ years of community service via PTO, rec programs, and youth sports.
- Committed to fiscal responsibility and linking strong schools with a strong community.
Kim Romano
- 30-year MT resident; former School Director (2011–2016).
- Owner of Eigen X LLC; 30+ years in tech consulting.
- Past board member and long-time youth sports coach.
- Focuses on academic and extracurricular growth, staff retention, and fiscal discipline.
- Opposes divisive politics; supports common-sense governance.
Todd Heckman
- Dual degree in Biochemistry and Psychology; 11-year DEA career.
- Nationally awarded for humanitarian and youth-focused missions.
- Adjunct biochemistry instructor; substitute teacher in MTSD.
- Actively involved in church, student mentoring, and legal studies.
- Committed to ethical leadership, academic excellence, and values-based governance.
Babita Rusyn
MT Republican School Board Candidates
- 20+ years in civil engineering; manages township infrastructure projects.
- Served on MT School Board, Overlook Foundation (VP), and MT Baseball Softball Assoc.
- LCCTC board member; expanded adult trades programs and cut taxpayer cost.
- Committeeman for District 20, Manheim Township Republican Committee.
- Priorities: traffic relief, smart growth, farmland preservation, and fiscal discipline
NATE GEESEY
- 17+ year resident of Manheim Township with deep civic involvement.
- Vice Treasurer of MTRC, Committeeman for District 16, and Planning Commission member.
- Prioritized issues: traffic, budget balance, EMS stabilization.
- Holds leadership roles across ABC Keystone, BIA, ASA, and Dunamis Connections.
- VP of Sales at JC Snavely & Sons; brings budget and business expertise.
- Family-focused; lives in MT with wife and four daughters.
Nathan Van Name
- 10th-generation Manheim Township farmer and licensed real estate agent.
- Serves on MTRC executive team and Comprehensive Plan Committee.
- Co-Chair of Government Relations for Lancaster County Farm Bureau.
- Advocates for agriculture, education, and community values.
- Raising four children in MT schools; grounded in family and tradition.
Paula Landis
MT REpublican Commissioner Candidates
- 30-year MT resident with strong community ties.
- Served 10 years as Commissioner, including 2 as President.
- Accountant with deep financial oversight experience.
- Plans to modernize Tax Office by partnering with school district & county—boosting efficiency, lowering costs, and depoliticizing the role.
- Values-driven leader; loves reading, scrapbooking, games, family, and animals.
Donna DiMeo
