Doylestown Borough Staff

John H. Davis, Borough Manager

John Davis has been Borough Manager since May 1994. Prior to that, he served first as Assistant Borough Manager and then as Public Works Director from 1989-1994. He also served as the Code Enforcement Officer of Lower Makefield Township. He is a 1987 graduate of St Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pa. with a B.A. in History and a 1988 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa. with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

John is currently a member of the Bucks County Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board and the Executive Committee of the Delaware Valley Insurance Trust. He served as Vice President at Large of the Association of Pennsylvania Municipal Managers (A.P.M.M.) from 2003-2005, was a member of the Board of Directors and Vice President of Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County, from 1998-2004, President of the Kiwanis Club of Doylestown from 1998-1999, and President of the Bucks County Consortium of Municipalities from 1997-1998.

Originally from Morrisville, PA, John resides in Doylestown Borough with his wife, Julie, and daughter, Catie.

Phil Ehlinger, Assistant Borough Manager, Planning Director, Zoning Officer and Building Code Official

Philip C. Ehlinger, Jr. has served Doylestown Borough since 1991. He provides general management of Borough departments and oversees the Zoning, Planning, Building and Code Enforcement services and staff. As the appointed Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Building Code Official be holds numerous International Code Council professional certifications. As the Zoning Officer he administers the Zoning Ordinance and Land Use regulations including Subdivisions and Land Developments and has authored numerous codes and ordinances. Phil has also served as a Borough Fire Marshal and Fire Code Official since 1991. He authored and administers the Borough's Green Points program and other environmental initiaives, is the staff liason to the Environmental Advisory Council, and is a frequent public speaker on environmental and sustainable issues. His public communications duties include publishing the Borough's newsletter, "The Borough Bulletin," administering the Borough website, and creating brochures, flyers, guides and other publications. He also manages the Borough's computer networks and digital technology including GIS and computer mapping and has developed a "paperless" e-government program. He is the Borough's Bicycle Coordinator. He staffs the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, Zoning & Planning Committee, Environmental Advisory Council and UCC Appeals Board, and oversees the Shade Tree Commission and Historic and Architectural Review Board.

Caroline Brinker, Director of Finance

Caroline Brinker has been employed the Borough of Doylestown since 1986, starting as the utility billing clerk. In 1989, Caroline became the bookkeeper and has been serving as Director of Finance since 1991. She graduated from Delaware Valley College magna cum laude with a B.S. in Accounting/Finance.

A member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard from 1984 to 1994, Caroline was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant/E6. Her military duties included water supply specialist; fuel supply sergeant; alcohol and drug testing administrator; and an instructor for the Pennsylvania National Guard Military Academy.

Professional affiliations include the southeastern Pennsylvania chapters of the Government Finance Officers Association and the American Payroll Association.

Caroline has been a life-long resident of Central Bucks County. Originally from Doylestown Township, she now resides in Doylestown Borough.

David A. Cell, Fire Marshal/Code Enforcement Officer

Mr. Cell has served Doylestown Borough since 2000 as Code Enforcement Officer and Fire Marshal. David Cell has had many years experience in the field of fire fighting and fire safety including being a career Fire Fighter for the U.S. Government and a Volunteer Fire Chief. Mr. Cell is recognized as a Certified Building Inspector, Emergency Medical Technician, and Hazardous Material Technician. Mr. Cell holds a degree in Fire Science/Code Enforcement and is a member of the Bucks County Hazardous Materials Response Team. Mr. Cell is married and the father of two children.

Kelli J. Scarlett, Code Enforcement Officer/ Assistant Fire Marshal

Dan Lightcap, Director of Public Works

Craig Eaton, Director of Water Operations

Jim Donelly, Police Chief

James C. (Jim) Donnelly was sworn in as the Chief of Police of the Borough of Doylestown in February 1995 after a long and distinguished career with the Philadelphia Police Department.

In his over 25 years in Philadelphia, Chief Donnelly rose through the ranks to the position of I nspector/Commanding Officer of the East Police Division. He also served as Commanding Officer of the Stakeout Unit, the Research and Strategic Planning Division, and the Tactical Division. He was the recipient of numerous City, State and Department Commendations.

In his tenure as Chief, he has created the Borough's first Traffic Safety Unit, initiated the Borough's first Foot and Bicycle Patrols, and has been a driving force in the creation of Central Bucks County's first S.W.A.T. Team.

Chief Donnelly resides in Warrington with his wife Kathy. They have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.

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