Hackaway Steering Committee

Todd has a B.S. in Business Administration from Bloomsburg University and has worked in business management for several companies in the Berks County.  Todd is currently the Director of Business Development for CJ's Tire & Automotive.  Todd has participated in and volunteered services for many Hackaway events over the years as a way to give back to the Exeter and greater Berks County communities.  Todd has been on the Hack Away Steering Committee since 2022.

Tom Chaves is recently retired from advancement/fundraising leadership positions serving at Lehigh University, St. Joseph's University, and most recently at his alma mater Albright College and For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation. Completing running a marathon in all 50 states, Tom and his wife now bike, supporting charities with their riding efforts.  Joining the Hack Away board in June 2026, he looks forward to supporting the important initiative of providing for families with food insecurities.

Greg Galtere is the retired principal of Boyertown Middle School West where he served as principal for fifteen years. During his time as principal, he also served on the Boyertown Area United Way Board of Directors for 12 years. In addition to serving as Hack Away at Hunger’s treasurer, he is a member of the Exeter Area Food Pantry steering committee and serves on the boards of the Berks County Golf Association and the Reading Berks Basketball Association.

Tom was a junior high / middle school science teacher in the Boyertown Area School District for 25 years and retired in January 2023.  Tom served as an alternate on the Zoning Hearing Board in Lower Alsace Township, and he has actively volunteered for many years with various organizations in the Antietam Valley / Pennside community in which he grew up.  Prior to becoming a teacher, Tom was a registered Professional Geologist in PA and was a Senior Hydrogeologist for RMC Environmental Services and Normandeau Associates.  Tom has been on the Hack Away at Hunger and Poverty Steering Committee since January of 2021 and currently serves as President. Tom enjoys swimming and lifeguards a few shifts per week at the Reading YMCA.

Andy was a junior high/middle school principal in the Boyertown Area School District for 16 years and retired in August of 2020.  Throughout his tenure, he served as a board member of the United Way of the Boyertown Area.  Previous to his principalship, Andy served as an assistant principal in Boyertown at both East and the senior high school, as well as Perkiomen Valley Middle School.  Prior to that, Andy taught social studies for eleven years at Spring-Ford Area Senior High School. 

Andy joined the Hack Away board in 2023 and is excited to be assisting the community with one of its most pressing needs.

Tom retired in 2014 after a 40-year career in business. His background includes marketing and corporate communications in the insurance, banking and pharmaceutical industries. 

He is a graduate of Neshaminy High School, Langhorne, Pa., Bucks County Community College, Newtown, Pa., and Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. He has been an Exeter Township resident since 1985. Tom has three children and two granddaughters. 

Tom has served on the Hack Away Steering Committee since the organization was founded. He is also vice president of the Berks County Golf Association. 

His book, “Navigator”, tells the story of his father’s service in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1945. Tom’s research into the history of golf at Reading Country Club and in Berks County is posted to the Golf Chronicles website, golfchrons.weebly.com.