Board of Directors
Claudine DePaul
Board of Directors - President
Claudine DePaul is a Regional Advertising Manager for Trib Total Media
in Greensburg, Pa. In 2016, Claudine met Cari and fell in love with Ligonier Country Market and all that it stands for! She has six kids, four grandsons and two dogs, which she treats better than her kids…lol She lives in Monroeville, Pa. with her husband, youngest daughter Aubrey and Tank and Thurman- her fur babies. Claudine, can ride a motorcycle and has a 2017 Royal Enfield Bullet- google it! Her hobbies include bingeing tv shows and true crime documentaries, working in her
yard, and dreaming about someday being able to travel.
Maria DiPiazza
Board of Directors - Public Relations Committee
I was born in Italy, May 14, 1955. When I was a small baby, my family migrated to a small town called Westmoreland City. I graduated Norwin senior high 1973. I moved on to get my degrees in visual communication and a minor in administrative management. In the summer of 1981 I started my own business called Maria’s catering. In the fall of 2017 I joined the management team in the dietary department at Westmoreland Manor as a dietary supervisor. I have since then retired as of July 1, 2023. How do I spend my free time you ask well, let me tell you, I volunteer at my daughter’s family winery, La Vigneta Winery, located in the heart of Sarver. She opened up a tasting room that is absolutely beautiful with items from Italy to share with everyone. As you know, we do the market every Saturday I truly enjoy, helping to put a smile on peoples faces when they taste our delicious wines. I have been a part of quite a few different functions that were organized by LCM, such as harvest dinner, Thursday night market and donating to whatever events were asked of me. Having said that I decided to run for a board member so that I can help move this organization forward.
Susan Grunstra
Board of Directors - Treasurer
Alex Hafferty
Board of Directors - Site Operations
Alex is married to his wife, Jessica, and has two wonderful children Addie and Archie. In his free time, he enjoys spending his time outdoors, skateboarding, and spending time with friends and family.
Wes Johnson
Board of Directors - Site Committee & Technology
Judy Podlucky
Board of Directors - Secretary, Night Market & Celebrations
Judy lives in Ligonier Township with her husband, two sons and one daughter. She holds a BA in English from Carlow University and currently works for Cigna. Judy also teaches group exercise classes at the Ligonier Valley YMCA. If she’s not attending her son’s sporting events, she’s training for obstacle races, spending time outdoors and taking care of the family chickens. As a self-proclaimed foodie, you can find her at the market every Saturday morning searching for fresh, unique ingredients as well as the perfect gift! Judy loves the wide variety of vendors and the wonderful sense of community that the market brings to Ligonier.
Robbie Schilling
Board of Directors - Finance Committee
Dawn Szalay
Board of Directors - Vice President
Linda Sinemus
Director Emeritus
Linda has been involved with the Market for over 20 years. First as a vendor from 1998-2015, known as the Salsa Sisters. And then as a board member and officer, off and on since 2003. She is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and formerly had a career in retail management as a buyer for local companies such as Troutman’s, The Joseph Horne Company and American Eagle Outfitters. Linda grew up in Derry Township on a 160-acre family farm. Although no longer selling vegetables and home canned goods to the public, she and her sister continue to grow vegetables every summer at the family homestead, giving away produce and those delicious home canned goods to family and close friends. She keeps in shape for farming by teaching Silver Sneakers classes at the Ligonier Valley YMCA and for Latrobe Parks and Recreation. She resides in Latrobe, is married and has two adult children who all pitch in on the farm. Linda’s final term on the board is ending this year and she is looking forward to passing the reins to a new generation of avid Market board members. She knows she is leaving it in capable, caring hands.