Members

Some of our recent searches (the map doesn’t show PR and other events which are up to 10 times the amount of searches in a given year).  Pins can represent up to 3 searches in area.

 

Our People

 

GPSAR values it’s members and it’s reputation.  Unfortunately we find that there are others that want to take advantage of our hard work.  If you ever doubt the claims of someone who says they were with our team please don’t hesitate to contact us at gpsar@gpsar.org to verify their information.

Chair Person

Assistant Chief: Eric R. Neff. Member since 2010. Served President and 1st Assistant Chief of the Greater Philadelphia Search and Rescue Team. Serves as Canine Trainer Advisor, Canine Instructor, Instructor of Child Survival-Lost In The Woods and Hug-A-Tree Programs,

Training certificates in DCNR Field Team Member, SAR Tech.III, Pet First Aid, Standard First Aid, Adult and Child CPR, AED and Blood Borne Pathogens. 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Site Worker Training, Confined Space Entry Permit, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Water Rescue & Ice Rescue Emergency Response and FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. FEMA ICS-100,200,300,400,700,800 40 Hour Certificate in Wilderness Search and Rescue Management (MSO). An avid outdoor enthusiast with many years spent on land and water in all types of weather conditions, a demanding carrier in a fast paced ever changing manufacturing environment,  an affection for handling dogs and availability to give back to the community made for a natural transition into search and rescue. BS degrees in both Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering with over 25 years experience in Production Supervision/Management and Manufacturing Operations.

Chief: Mark Hopkins, Philadelphia, PA. Member since 1997. Actively involved in emergency services since the late 80’s Mark maintains certifications as a Firefighter, EMT, Search Manager, and Red Cross Disaster worker. With specialized certifications in Rope Rescue and Search Management combined with a B.B.A. from Temple University Mark is able handle the management of a team during times of disaster or day to day operations. Occupation: Corporate Operations Manager.  Training certificates in DCNR Field Team Member, SAR Tech.III, Pet First Aid, Standard First Aid, Adult and Child CPR, AED and Blood Borne Pathogens, Water Rescue & Ice Rescue Emergency Response and FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. FEMA ICS-100,200,300,400,700,800 40 Hour Certificate in Wilderness Search and Rescue Management (MSO), FTM, FTL and more.

Chair, Rank of Captain Eric Hoffman, Location, Member since 2008  Active Canine Handler. Canine trainer.

Board of Directors

  • Eric Hoffman, Chair
  • Eric R. Neff
  • Charles Scott
  • Jessica Colletti
  • Brian Foley

Administrative Officers

  • Eric R. Neff, President
  • Jared Stevenson, Vice-President
  • Mark G. Hopkins, Finance Officer
  • Danya Rubin, Secretary

Field Officers

  • Hopkins, Chief
  • Neff, Asst. Chief
  • Hoffman, Captain
  • Clouse, Lieutenant
  • Scott, C, Sergant 
  • Foley, B, Sergant

Team Members

These volunteers are the heart and soul of the team who give of themselves professionally whenever duty calls.

  • Colletti, J, Technical
  • Clouse, Canine
  • Coney, Technical
  • Evans, Canine
  • Evans, Technical
  • Foley, Canine
  • Clouse, Canine
  • Gait, Technical
  • Gavin, Technical
  • Hopkins, Technical
  • Hoffman, Canine
  • Neff, E., Canine
  • Nicholson, Technical
  • Rubin, Technical
  • Scott, C,  Technical
  • Shehab, A, Canine
  • Stevenson, J, Technical
  • Sullivan, Canine
  • Viola, J Canine