Borough of State College
Alan Sam has extensive experience in forestry and environmental coordination, currently serving as the Environmental Coordinator/Arborist at the Borough of State College since 1989. Prior to this role, Alan was a Regional Urban Forester with the Maryland Forest, Park & Wildlife Service from 1987 to 1989 and worked as a Forester/Arborist Assistant at the Winkler Botanical Preserve from 1985 to 1987. Earlier in Alan's career, experience included a position as a Forester with the US Department of Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs from 1982 to 1983. Alan holds a Master's degree in Forestry from Penn State University, earned between 1983 and 1985, and a Bachelor's degree in Forestry from the same institution, completed from 1977 to 1981.
Borough of State College
State College Borough's mission is to enhance the quality of life by fostering a safe, vibrant, diverse, and sustainable community, by providing quality, innovative, cost effective services; and by allocating resources efficiently with professionalism, integrity, transparency, and accountability. The Manager, Thomas J. Fountaine, II, is appointed by Council and serves as the chief executive officer of the Borough. The Manager and Assistant Borough Secretary provide direct support for Council. The general administration staff also includes the Assistant Borough Manager, Human Resources Director, Purchasing/Risk Management Director, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, Communications and Grants Coordinator, and two Staff Assistants. The general administration staff is charged to provide support for all Borough operating departments and general management of the day-to-day operations. The Borough's operating departments include Finance, Information Technology, Ordinance Enforcement & Public Health, Parking, Police, Planning & Community Development, Public Works, and Tax. State College residents also receive services from the Centre Region Council of Governments, which oversees building code enforcement, library services, parks and recreation services, and regional planning; as well as Alpha Fire Company, Centre Area Transportation Authority, Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority, State College Water Authority, and University Area Joint Authority.