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Pikesville Improvement Corporation A 501(c)(3) community organization
Committees

Committees

How the work gets done

Our committees

PIC's work is organized into focused committees, each led by a chair and driven by dedicated volunteers. Every committee owns a clear purpose and a set of active projects moving Pikesville forward.

Outreach

TF ChairTom Fekete

Builds relationships with residents, local organizations, and community partners to strengthen engagement and ensure every voice in Pikesville is heard.

Active projects
  • Attend NWBP and PCRC community meetings Represent Pikesville with key regional partners.
  • Engage county & state officials and agencies Advocate for Pikesville at every level of government.

Economic Development

MM ChairMel Mintz

Advances the full redevelopment of the Pikesville Promenade — working with partners and stakeholders to transform it into a vibrant, modern destination for businesses and the community.

Active projects
  • Make the Pikesville Promenade a reality Anchor the corridor's transformation with investment.
  • Hold development meetings with investors Build the partnerships that fund future growth.

Quality of Life

DP ChairDeb Patterson

Enhances the everyday experience of Pikesville residents by addressing neighborhood concerns, improving public spaces, and making our community cleaner, safer, and more welcoming.

Active projects
  • Revitalizing the Commercial Corridor Restore vibrancy along Reisterstown Road.
  • Black Aggie & Druid Ridge Preserve a piece of Pikesville's heritage.
  • Green Space Initiatives Expand parks and gathering places for families.
  • Parking meter removal Make visiting local businesses easier.

Communications

SW ChairScott Witriol

Builds and manages the digital foundation that powers how PIC connects with its community — equipping the organization with modern tools that strengthen outreach and make coordination faster, smarter, and more reliable.

Active projects
  • Launch an interactive community web platform A modern, engaging hub for residents and businesses.
  • Deploy a membership management system Streamlined sign-ups, renewals, and member records.
  • Stand up an internal project management system Centralized coordination across all PIC committees.
  • Modernize email infrastructure A future-ready foundation for automated workflows.

Infrastructure & Traffic

SW ChairSusan Williams

Improves the safety, accessibility, and functionality of Pikesville's roads, sidewalks, and public spaces — advancing the SHA reconstruction of Reisterstown Road and pursuing pedestrian-safety improvements.

Active projects
  • SHA reconstruction: concept, design & construction Advance the full Reisterstown Road rebuild.
  • Old Court Rd speeding & pedestrian safety Protect drivers and pedestrians on a dangerous stretch.

Events & Arts

CE ChairChas Ezrine

Plans and coordinates community events, cultural programs, and creative initiatives that bring residents and local businesses together, strengthening community pride.

Active projects
  • Art is Alive in Pikesville Celebrate local artists and our creative community.
  • Quarterly community clean-ups Bring neighbors together to beautify Pikesville.

Business Development

EB ChairEric Benzer

Supports the success, retention, recruitment, and growth of businesses throughout Pikesville — serving as PIC's primary connection to the local business community.

Members: Don Brody, Scott Witriol, Vince

Active projects
  • Food Truck Court Spark foot traffic and entrepreneurial energy.
  • Commercial real estate walk Connect property owners with new tenants.

Finance

DP ChairDeb Patterson

Ensures the organization's financial health by managing the annual budget and coordinating fundraising and grant-seeking activities.

Active projects
  • Manage and safeguard the budget Ensure responsible stewardship of every dollar.
  • Coordinate fundraising & grants Fuel PIC's mission through diverse funding.

Election

SL ChairSheila Lewis

Oversees the nomination and election process for board and officer positions — ensuring transparency, fairness, and adherence to bylaws.

Active projects
  • Run the 2026 elections Conduct fair, transparent board elections.
  • Establish election bylaws Set clear rules that guide every election.

Want to help move a project forward?

Committees are powered by volunteers. Join one that matches your skills and interests.