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About PORA

The Pennsylvania Outdoor Recreation Association (PORA) is a professional association dedicated to strengthening outdoor recreation businesses across Pennsylvania. We represent the unified interests of experience providers, from ski resorts to whitewater rafting, adventure parks, caves and more.

PORA advances our members' business interests through legislative advocacy, workforce development strategies, and operational support. We monitor state and federal policy that affects outdoor recreation businesses, leverage collective resources to address shared challenges, and facilitate peer-to-peer collaboration on best practices and risk management.

We also work to build the workforce pipeline for our industry. By partnering with secondary educators, post-secondary institutions, and regional workforce development agencies, we raise awareness of outdoor recreation careers and help address member businesses' staffing challenges.

Board of Directors

PORA welcomes applications from strategic leaders interested in shaping the future of Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation industry. Board members provide governance and strategic oversight through quarterly meetings, committee leadership, and industry advocacy.

We consider candidates who are senior-level professionals affiliated with outdoor recreation providers or businesses serving the industry and can contribute strategic vision, industry expertise, and professional networks to advance our mission.

To Apply: Submit a professional resume and cover letter describing how your experience and network align with PORA board member responsibilities and why you're interested in serving. View Board Member Job Description.  Send materials to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Ladora "Lori" Phillips

Board President

As General Manager of Ski Big Bear and a longtime advocate for Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation sector, Lori brings strategic vision and industry leadership to PORA's board.

Lutricia Eberly

Executive Director

With extensive experience in outdoor industry leadership, including roles at Roundtop Mountain Resort and as Chief Membership Officer with Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, Lutricia brings a unique blend of skills in sales, outdoor programming, and membership growth to PORA.