Attention, West Chester residents—there’s a new Township Administrator at the helm. Get to know Lisa Brown, who was promoted to the new role in February after serving as Assistant Township Administrator since 2018. Her knowledge of our community, dedication to the Township organization and passion for our success shines through her leadership. Brown shares in her own words about her new role, goals for the future of the Township and strategic plans to support its residents and businesses.
Q: What are your goals for making sure West Chester remains a great place to live?
A: Amenities for families are a major focus I want to shift toward in the coming years. It’s critical that we support our long-term, established residents, and maintain our existing infrastructure while also investing in “livability amenities”–recreational and entertainment opportunities that provide things for families and young professionals to do.
Q: How will you support businesses as they grow and thrive in West Chester?
A: I aim to support both our large corporations and small businesses by ensuring they have the logistics, resources and workforce needed to thrive. Over the next six months, my goal is to build relationships in the business community and truly understand their needs. I want to listen first, which will help our team develop a plan that is responsive.
Q: What principles guide your decision-making and leadership style?
A: At my core, I am a servant leader. I live to serve, whether that’s serving my fellow citizens, my organization or the entire community. My guiding principle is always to do the right thing for the right reason. I do not make arbitrary decisions. I take a very strategic approach and always keep people and the mission of the organization at the forefront of my mind. West Chester is a local government, and local government exists to serve the people. Everything we do should align with the needs of the community.
Q: What excites you about the next few years?
A: Looking ahead, I’m excited about developing a comprehensive parks and amenities plan, which will be a challenge but ultimately a rewarding catalyst for the township’s future success. I also look forward to seeing the evolution of our workforce. A generational shift is happening, and it’s exciting to witness new faces bringing fresh energy and ideas into our organization.
Right now, I’m focused on furthering my education. I am enrolled in law school at the University of Dayton, and I will complete my degree in 2026. Personally, I’ll be happy to finish in the coming year, so that I can get back that real estate in my brain and apply what I’ve learned going forward. It will also be nice to have more free time to enjoy all the wonderful events and amenities offered by our growing community with my husband and three children.
Watch for Lisa Brown around town, where she works to make our community thrive. WestChesterTownship.org
“I am a servant leader. I live to serve, whether that’s serving my fellow citizens, my organization or the entire community.” – Lisa Brown