Berks County Convention Center Authority
Mission: To oversee the operation of the Santander Center and Santander Performing Arts Center.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of every other Month 7:00 a.m. Santander Arena - CEI Lounge
Chuck Phillips, Solicitor
Joint authority with the County, incorporated with the State August 29, 1996, City members approved by Bill No. 16-96, June 24, 1996 and County members approved by Ordinance No. 2-96, June 20, 1996.
Meeting Dates for 2023
7:00 am, Third Thursday of the Month
Santander Arena
700 Penn Street, Reading PA
Thursday, February 16
Thursday, April 20
Thursday, June 15
Thursday, August 17
Thursday, October 19
Thursday, December 21
| 7 Members | 4 Year Term | ||
| Date Appointed | Date Reappointed | Term Expiration | |
| P. Michael Ehlerman (County) | 6/20/1996 | 07/01/2016 | 08/29/2024 |
| Isreal Gonzalez (City) | 11/13/2018 | 11/23/2020 | 08/29/2024 |
| Michele Richards (County) | 03/02/2017 | 08/29/2023 | |
| Michael Fiucci (City) | 04/17/2000 | 07/22/2019 | 08/29/2023 |
| Marilu Rodriguez (County) | 08/29/2022 | 08/28/2014 | 08/29/2026 |
| Rodney Ridley (County - alternates) | 08/29/2024 | ||
| Michael Gombar Jr (City) | 01/09/2017 | 09/14/2020 | 08/29/2026 |