The Trust
Central Market Trust
Until the early 2000’s, the City of Lancaster (the City) owned and operated the Central Market. In 2004, a study was commissioned by the City of Lancaster, the County of Lancaster, and the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry to evaluate the operations and potential of the Market. The Central Market Trust was formed to ensure that the Central Market has the vision, overall decision-making structure, day-to-day management focus, and resources it needs to be an economically successful and financially stable market over the long term.
VISION
A thriving, welcoming Market that nourishes the community.
Mission
To create an environment that supports local businesses and celebrates the best of Lancaster’s fresh food culture.
Core Values
We Value Our:
- Community Relationships
- Quality Products
- Iconic Landmark
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
As we implement our strategic plan, we have the opportunity to innovate. You can help us create the future right now! The strategic plan calls for the Central Market to continue its tradition of providing fresh healthy foods but adding new ways to offer it to the community. The market operations are sustainable within the Market walls now it’s time to offer programming outside those walls. The focus will be on providing services to cater to people who cannot shop in the market due to mobility, location, or time constraints. The services offered will benefit the public but also the Market Standholders who are majority farmers or selling products from local farmers.
Strategies:
- Kathleen L. Peck After Market
- Capital projects
- Market District
- Online Ordering
- Delivery
- Pop Up Markets
Kathleen L. Peck After Market
The Market is addressing food waste by offering leftover fresh products that will not last until the next Market day, free to the public. Central Market is working with local social service agencies to get the word out to consumers who may be facing food insecurity. The After Market is named in memory of Kathleen L. Peck. For more information, read our post, ‘Lancaster Central Market Launches After Market Program’
Door Replacement
The Central Market door are the originals! Unfortunately wear and tear over 150 years does require that the 13 sets of doors be replaced in order to increase the security and the integrity of the Market House. Vintage Millwork & Restoration in Paradise has been chosen to replace our doors. Sponsorship is available for each set of doors.
Market District
In partnership with the Southern Market, a Market District will be created. The anchors will be both Markets as destinations. But more importantly, local businesses will be incubated, developed, promoted and set up for growth within the district.
Meet the Staff
Staff and Board
Jason Traverse
Assistant Director
Katy mauer
Market Manager
Gabi Kime Toews
SNAP Program coordinator & bookkeeper
Meet the Board
Amanda Manning
Vice President of Human Resources at The Horst Group, Chair
Phil Caramenico
Attorney, Blakinger Thomas PC, Community Volunteer, Vice-Chair
Brady Lausch
Accountant, Trout CPA, Treasurer
Kimberly Rheppard
Vice President, Strategic Account, Secretary
Nancy Miller
Representative for the City of Lancaster
Tarrah Barrier
Standholder, The Turkey Lady
Nathan Boring
Standholder, Lancaster Distilleries
Donna Langley
Executive Director of the Central Market Trust
Bruce Martin
Retired, former CMT Board Chair
Reilly Noetzel
Attorney, Barley Snyder LLC
James Wherley
Vice President of Sales, Kunzler & Co., Inc.
John Mullineaux
Retired, Community Volunteer
Brooke Baker
Group Manager of Commercial Banking, M&T Bank
Jacquie Morges
Communications and Engagement Manager, SOWE/TENFOLD
Dan Patton
Director of Estimating, High Construction Company
Stacie Reidenbaugh
CEO, 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania
Financial Documents
Click below to view the Central Market Trust financial documents.
Documents
Statement on Diversity & Inclusion
We at the Central Market Trust recognize the responsibility that comes with our role as a community hub and a home to over 60 small businesses. We understand that with this influence comes the power—and the obligation—to actively work toward ending racism and promoting equity.
As outlined in our 2020–2025 Strategic Plan, we are fully committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our goals include:
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Increasing Board Diversity: We aim to build a Board of Directors that more accurately reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of our community.
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Celebrating Our Standholders: We will actively highlight and celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our standholders through promotions, storytelling, and events.
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Supporting Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses: We are setting clear goals to attract and support minority- and women-owned businesses, providing them with tools and opportunities to thrive.
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Measuring Our Progress: We will regularly evaluate how well our standholders represent the diversity of our community and how effectively Central Market is supporting their success.
We believe that inclusion makes us stronger, and we are committed to being a place where all individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
We are your public market, and our ears are open.
How do you think Market can be a force for positive change?
Send us a message at board@centralmarketlancaster.com.
Statements
Here to Serve!
It is our honor to uphold Lancaster Central Market’s vision, mission, and core values and to everything we can to make the future bright for generations to come!