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Mayor & Town Council
Left to right: Steve Hartstein-Ward 1, Sue Barlow-Ward 2, Brian Pettyjohn-Mayor,
Annie Besche-Martin-Ward 4, Bob Ricker-Ward 3
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Brian Pettyjohn
Email: bpettyjohn@georgetowndel.com
Website: http://www.brianpettyjohn.com
Brian is a native of Sussex County. Born to Ray and Barbara Pettyjohn, Brian grew up on a farm just outside of Georgetown. After graduating from Sussex Central High School, Brian moved to the Newark area to pursue studies at the University of Delaware. Afterwards, Brian began his professional career in New Castle County, moving back to Georgetown in 2000. Brian has been a member of the Georgetown Town Council since 2008. While on Council, Brian has encouraged financial responsibility, effective use of resources and using technological tools to improve efficiency in Town operations. Brian has supported smart, managed growth of the Town, development of commercial and retail space that will be of convenience to the Town and surrounding areas, as well as developer responsibility for areas that have been built. Brian is a member of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, the Delaware League of Local Governments, and the Sussex County Association of Towns. Brian is also a member of the Board of Directors of Children and Families First of Delaware. In his spare time, Brian enjoys spending time with his daughter Mollie.
Stephen M Hartstein
Email: shartstein@georgetowndel.com
As the newest member of the Town Council, Stephen "Steve" Harstein is committed to community service. He looks forward to working to make Georgetown the best small town on Delmarva. Steve and wife Debbie (past president of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce) have two grown children, Andrea and Stephen and two grandchildren. Steve has worked in the insurance industry for over thirty years. Since 1987 he has been an owner/partner of the Insurance Market, Inc. The agency was established in 1900 and has grown to be one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Sussex County. In addition, he serves on the Agent's Council of three leading insurance companies. Steve's hobbies include grandchildren, boating, cycling, and baseball.
Sue H Barlow
Email: sbarlow@georgetowndel.com
Sue has lived in Georgetown for over 44 years. She served a 6 year term on Town Council during the late 80's early 90's. She was appointed to Town Council in May 2004, when Michael Wyatt was elected Mayor. She attended high school in West Virginia and college at Delaware Technical Community College. Sue worked at DelTech in the English Department and the Resource Department. She is married to James Barlow, and they have 3 sons (2 of which are Georgetown Police).
Bob Ricker
Email: bricker@georgetowndel.com
Bob has been a lifelong resident of Georgetown. He was appointed to council the fall of 2005, to finish Angela Townsend's term. Bob is not new to the political scene, having served as Mayor for two terms, 1998 through 2002, and was also appointed to the Planning Commission in 2002, and elected Chairman of that committee in 2004, and is past President of the Sussex County Association of Towns. Bob has been a volunteer fireman since 1975, serving as Fire Chief; he is an associate member of Millsboro and Indian River Fire Companies, and has served as President of Sussex County Fire Chief's Association. In 2002, Bob was appointed by Governor Ruth Ann Minner as Fire Commissioner of the State of Delaware. Bob has been recipient of several prestigious awards, such as: 2003 Clifford Lee Award in Emergency Medical Services, Georgetown Fireman of the Year 2001, and Governor's Award for Fire Prevention. Bob owns and operates along with his wife, Teresa, Baker's True Value Hardware, located in Long Neck and Millsboro. They have 2 sons, Jacob 21 and Caleb 16. Bob's hobbies are Bass fishing (he is currently President of the Indian River Bass Club), umpiring for Georgetown Little League, and playing with his band the Cruzers.
Annie Besche-Martin
Email: amartin@georgetowndel.com
