Meet the Board

CJ Mills, President CJ Mills is a lifelong resident of Bensalem who graduated from BHS in 1993 and currently lives in the district with his wife and four children who all have attended or attend Bensalem Schools. He was a founding member of the Education Foundation and has taught in the district since 1999.  He spent ten years as the high school swim coach and he recently started coaching again.  He also plays music in multiple bands and is the producer of The Celtic Christmas Experience, a show performed at Bensalem High School that raises money for BEF.   CJ currently teaches Media Communications at the high school and is the Executive Producer of Owls Television Network.

Kevin J. McKay, Esq., Vice-President  

Kevin McKay is a former member of the Bensalem School Board and a systems engineer with the Boeing Company. He lives with his wife, Virginia, in the Cornwells section of Bensalem. Kevin graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Management from Drexel University. Kevin also has a Master's of Business Administration and a Law Degree from Temple University. He is currently the coach of the Bensalem High School FIRST Robotics team.

Marc Cohen, Treasurer

Marc Cohen is a graduate of Temple University in 1983 where his major was Business Administration. He is one of the founding members of the Bensalem Education Foundation. In 2015 he was elected to the Bensalem Township School Board and in 2019 he was re-elected for a second term. Marc serves on many non-profit boards in the Philadelphia area including the Bensalem Rotary Club where he served as President from 2016 to 2018. His passion is tennis, and he is a board member of the Delaware Valley Tennis Club.

Lou Cacchio, Secretary

Lou Cacchio has been a teacher since 2005 and has held positions at both the secondary and primary levels. He currently teaches computers K-6 at Faust and Rush Elementary. Cacchio also is the K-8 technology Curriculum Coordinator for the district. In 2019, he joined the Bensalem Education Foundation as a member. Cacchio resides in Bensalem with his wife and two daughters.

Jessica Ody, Board Member Jessica Ody is an English teacher at Bensalem High School with a long history in Bensalem schools. A graduate of 2003, Jess is the daughter of two Bensalem educators and her daughter is currently a Struble Superstar. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Temple University, Master of Arts degrees from the University of Scranton and Holy Family University, and a micro certification as a Franklin Institute Master Educator. Jess currently teaches literature and journalism. She is the Yearbook Advisor, a Game Manager for the Athletic Department, a member of the Hall of Fame Committee, and is currently serving as the chair of the Distinguished Alumni Committee.

Stacey Champion, Board Member Stacey Champion is a life-long Bensalem resident. While Stacey did not attend Bensalem District schools, her family has been active graduates of Bensalem from 1951 through now. She is a graduate of Nazareth Academy High School and La Salle University with a Bachelor of Art in Business Administration majoring in accounting. She has worked for the 3 of the world’s largest banks in their broker dealer divisions for the majority of her career as a Controller. She believes in the importance of public education and is honored to be part of the Bensalem Education Foundation to assist all children reach their potential. Besides her volunteer position here, she is also a member of Bensalem Township Council. She was a prior St Ephrem Home and School member. 

Dr. Nicole Bourque, Board Member  Dr. Nicole Bourque is the K-12 ELA/Humanities Teaching & Learning Supervisor for the Bensalem Township School District. Nicole earned her Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, and Doctorate from St. Joseph’s University. Prior to this role, Nicole served as an Assistant Principal at BHS and also previously worked as an administrator in the School District of Philadelphia. Nicole and her husband have lived in Bensalem for the past 17 years, and they are the proud parents of three sons who attend Struble Elementary School and Snyder Middle School. 

Fred Harran, Board Member Fred Harran has served in law enforcement with the Bensalem Township Police Department in Bucks County, Pennsylvania for 35 years and was the Director of Public Safety for the last 16 years there.  As Director, he was responsible for the management and operation of the police department and for the coordination of the township’s Fire and Rescue departments. In 2021 he was elected as the Sheriff of Bucks County, PA.  Fred has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master's Degree from St. Joseph's University in Criminal Justice Administration. He also graduated from Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.  Sheriff Harran is a published author of multiple articles including Property Crime and DNA Databases which have been featured in National Police Magazines.  He was instrumental in implementing the first countywide local DNA database in the United States.  Sheriff Harran lectures nationally on a variety of issues including DNA, current drug trends and initiatives, school based and community prevention programs, grant writing and funding sources.  He has received over 40 awards and citations for his work in both law enforcement and in the community.   

Jennifer Gebhardt, Board Member Jennifer Gebhardt leads Fulton Bank's Bensalem Store and is responsible for growth and expansion within the local community. Jennifer has spent over 18 years in the finance and banking industry, specializing in Not-for-profit banking. Jennifer belongs to the Bensalem Rotary, Building a Better Bensalem and has served as the Secretary of the Bensalem Business Association for the past 5 years.  Jennifer is passionate about supporting local businesses, volunteering at community events and empowering children through financial literacy.

Stacy Kutner, Board Member Stacy Kutner is a longtime volunteer with the Bensalem School District.  She has been active in Parent/Teacher Groups, with the Bensalem High School Drama Club, Bensalem Girl Scouts and the Bensalem Education Foundation. All three of her children are proud graduates of Bensalem High School, and two of her grandchildren are current students at Valley Elementary and Snyder Middle School.  The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.  Mahatma Ghandi

Dr. Samuel Lee, Board Member Dr. Samuel Lee is the Superintendent of Schools in Bensalem Township.  Earning his Undergraduate, Masters and Doctorate degrees from St. Joseph's University, Dr. Lee previously worked in Bristol Township School District and Gloucester County Special Services and Vocational Technical School Districts.  Dr. Lee and his wife have lived in Bensalem Township for more than 36 years and have seven children who have graduated from the Bensalem Township School District. He is also the proud Pop Pop of 3 granddaughters.

Val Ridge, Board Member Val Ridge is a lifelong resident of Bensalem. She graduated from Bensalem High School in 1984 and was a three-sport athlete. Val attended Philadelphia University (formally Philadelphia College of Textile and Science) where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Administration. She served many years as a Bensalem Township Police Officer as the School Resource Officer. Val held the position of Athletic Director for six years and is currently the Bensalem School District Safety Security Coordinator.

Kristin Egan, Board Member Kristin Egan has been a teacher since 2005 and has worked at both the high school and middle school level in the English Language Arts department.  She earned her bachelor’s and master’s Degree through Holy Family University where she received Distinguished Honors and has also completed an additional 78 graduate level credits post master's degree.  Throughout her tenure, she has served as a Title I Coordinator, Team Leader, Advisor of the award-winning Mock Trial team for 10 years, Advisor of the Ski and Snowboard Club, Theater Club, and had spent many Saturday mornings proctoring PSATs, ACTs, and SATs.  She currently serves on the executive board of the Bensalem Township Education Association.  She lives with her husband and three daughters.