

Prior to joining Lower Merion Township, she served as Parks & Recreation Director for the City of Burlington, New Jersey.


Heller has a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Leisure Management from Lock Haven University, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from West Chester University. She was selected following an open recruitment process that included almost 100 applicants, narrowed down to four finalist candidates and a thorough review process. In her new position, she will report directly to McNeely. Heller has served as Recreation Supervisor for the Township Parks & Recreation Department since 1997. Lower Merion Township Manager Ernie McNeely has announced that he has promoted Donna Heller to be the Township’s new Director of Parks & Recreation.
