Inner Circle
We are often asked, "Just who are these guys in the top hats?" Well, these gentlemen are known as the Groundhog Club's Inner Circle. They're a group of local dignitaries responsible for carrying on the tradition of Groundhog Day every year. They're the ones who are not only responsible for planning the events every year, but they're also responsible for the feeding and care of Phil himself!
Click the names of any Inner Circle member on the left for individual photos and additional information. To contact the Inner Circle send e-mail in care of events(at)punxsutawney.com
Current Members
Jason Grusky- Big Chill
Member Since: 2011 Weather Philosophy: I would be perfectly happy if Phil never saw another shadow...[more]
Jon Johnston- Chief Healthman
Member Since: 2011
Weather Philosophy: Enjoy whatever weather you have it is the only weather you get.
A. J. Dereume- Rainmaker
Member Since: 2010 Weather Philosophy: There’s no time like snow time! If I wasn't working on...[more]
Tom Uberti - The Big Windmaker
Member Since: 2005 Weather Philosophy: 6 more weeks of winter means 6 more weeks of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey with Crosby, Malkin & company. Go Pens. If I wasn't working on Groundhog Day activities, I'd...[more]
Butch Philliber - Iceman
Member Since :1988 Weather Philosophy: The application of science and technology to predict the state of the atmosphere is about as believable as the Government telling you they are here to help you. When you hear...[more]
Ron Ploucha - Stump Warden - Co-Handler
Member Since: 1997 Weather Philosophy: Into each life a little rain must fall (along with some snow and sleet and freezing drizzle) but always remember that the warmth of the sun is right behind the...[more]
Mike Johnston - Vice-President
Member Since: 1992 Weather Philosophy: You can't change it, so enjoy it! If I wasn't working on Groundhog Day activities, I'd probably be: unhappy. Favorite Drink: Diet Pepsi. On February 3,...[more]
Jeff Lundy - Fair Weatherman
Member Since: 1990 Weather Philosophy: Phil says any day above ground, shadow or no shadow, is a good day. If I wasn't working on Groundhog Day activities, I'd probably be: tracking down and converting...[more]
Ed Jekielek - Storm Chaser
Member Since: 1998 Weather Philosophy: Originally my philosophy was influenced by Aristotle but, as I grow older I’m a bit more Socratic. If I wasn’t working on Groundhog Day I’d Probably be: In Florida...[more]
Jeff Grube - Sky Painter
Member Since: 2006 Weather Philosophy: Meteorologist!? We ain't got no meteorologist. We don't need need no meteorologist! I don't have to show you no stinking meteorologist!! If I wasn't working on Groundhog...[more]
Dave Gigliotti - Thunder Conductor
Member Since: 2007 Weather Philosophy: Live your life! Let the weather do what it may. If I wasn’t working on Groundhog Day I’d Probably be: Packing up the family and making the...[more]
John Griffiths - Co-Handler
Member Since: 1999 Weather Philosophy: Snow is beautiful through a picture window. If I wasn't working on Groundhog Day activities, I'd probably be: enjoying a thick, luxurious set of hair instead of...[more]
Keith Shields - Secretary/Treasurer
Member Since: 1992 Weather Philosophy: 6 more weeks of winter means 6 more weeks of snowmobiling! If I wasn't working on Groundhog Day activities, I'd probably be: getting a head start on girls' softball...[more]
Bill Deeley - President
Member Since: 1986 Weather Philosophy: Winter is to be cold, & summers are to be warm. If I wasn't working on Groundhog Day activities, I'd probably be: working. Favorite Drink: Diet...[more]
Punxsutawney Phil
AKA: Seer of Seers Prognosticator of Prognosticators Weather Predictor Extraordinaire National Treasure Most Photographed Pennsylvanian Weather Philosophy: Phil has been...[more]
Retired Members
Bill Cooper - Past President
Given Name: President & Wind Warden Member Since: 1986 Weather Philosophy: Don't worry; you can't do a thing about it! If I wasn't working on Groundhog Day activities, I'd probably be: doing...[more]
