Administration

The Township Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Township. Appointed by the Board of Commissioners, the Manager oversees the operation of all Township Departments, with the exception of the Police Department. The coordination and oversight of the daily business of the Township, in association with the Department Heads, falls within the responsibilities of the Township Manager. These departments include: Finance, Code Enforcement, Public Works, Wastewater, Park and Recreation, and Police (budget only).

In addition, the Manager is responsible for the administration of policy decisions and directives that are made by the Board of Commissioners.

The Manager establishes the monthly agendas for discussion and consideration by the Board of Commissioners.

Administration StaffView entire directory

Name	Title	Telephone
Leonard T. Perrone	Township Manager, Township Secretary	(215) 699-7777
Sally Slook	Assistant Township Manager	(215) 699-7777
Krista Caracausa	Administrative Assistant	(215) 699-7777
Colleen Tronoski	Receptionist/Secretary	(215) 699-7777

Leonard T. Perrone, Township Manager

Len received his inspiration towards a career in public service through his father who was very active as a volunteer in summer baseball programs in the Borough of Norristown. Following Len's graduation from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Government and Public Administration in 1975, Len pursued a Post-Graduate degree at The American University in Washington D.C. Len received his Masters in Public Administration (MPA) in December of 1976.

Upon returning home from Washington D.C., Len received his first position in public management when he became the Assistant Borough Manager in Lansdale in the spring of 1977. In this position he assisted the Borough Manager in various projects. In the fall of 1979, he was appointed to the position of Manager of the Borough of Hatfield. In assuming this position, he became Hatfield Borough's first Manager. During his ten-year career in Hatfield, Len was responsible for having acquired many community development grants, reconstructed and managed the Borough's electric system, and improved the Borough's water and sewer systems.

In the fall of 1989, Len was chosen by the Board of Commissioner's to be Upper Gwynedd's Township Manager. While serving Upper Gwynedd Township, Len has helped to guide the Township through many projects and has advanced the services that affect the quality of life for the Township residents. Included in these projects is the completion of many highway and bridge improvements, the incorporation of the former Upper Gwynedd Sewer Authority into a department of the Township. Following this incorporation the Township has expanded and improved these facilities making it a state-of-the-art facility. The development of the Township's Park and Recreations facilities and programs are amongst Len's more prideful accomplishments. All of the above have been done while managing the Township in and fiscally efficient and responsible manner.

Len is an active member of the International City Manager Association, the Montgomery County Consortium of Municipalities. He has also served on regional committees that involve the improvement of the quality of life in the North Penn area and Montgomery County.

Sally Slook, Assistant Township Manager

Sally graduated from Wesley College in Dover, Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies with concentrations in English, History and Psychology. She went on to earn a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Villanova University, and two post graduate certificates in City Management and Politics and American Government. Sally began her career working as a Legislative Aide for the Delaware State Senate. Upon leaving the State Senate, she managed Human Resources and Marketing departments for non-profit organizations that serve developmentally disabled adults and children.

In 2008, Sally joined Upper Gwynedd Township as the Assistant Township Manager. In this role, she is also the Director of Human Resources. Sally also represents the Township on various committees such as the Montgomery County Stormwater Coalition, and serves as an Alternate Delegate on the Montgomery County Tax Collection Committee.

Sally is an active member in the Montgomery County Consortium of Communities and currently holds the position of Secretary in its Human Resources Consortium. She is also an active member of the International City/County Management Association, and the Association for Pennsylvania Municipal Management. Sally has also been a guest speaker on "Public and Private Partnerships" at Villanova University.