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About Ryan…

Ryan Costello took office January, 2008.  As Recorder of Deeds, Ryan focuses on using technology and promoting office efficiency, to reduce overall expenditures, while continuing to provide exceptional customer service to document submitters and researchers.

Previously, Mr. Costello served as East Vincent Township Supervisor for six years; the last four as Chairman.  As a Township Supervisor, Mr. Costello, with fellow Board members, was successful in preserving over 390 acres of farmland, never raising taxes, and professionalizing Township government services with the hiring of a Township Manager, implementation of a Township website, and quarterly Township newsletter, amongst other initiatives. 

Mr. Costello is a 1995 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, 1999 graduate of Ursinus College, with honors, and 2002 graduate of Villanova Law School.  Since graduation, Mr. Costello has practiced with the Pottstown and Phoenixville law firm of O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C., in their real estate department, business planning department, and litigation department. 

Mr. Costello regularly speaks to local business and real estate organizations, university and college students, political and non-profit organizations.  In the past, he has presided over seminar topics before Township officials regarding conditional use hearings and open space programs. 

Mr. Costello’s term as Recorder of Deeds is from 2008 to 2012.  Mr. Costello has previously served as East Vincent Township Republican Committeeman, Area Republican Chair, and has volunteered on various local, state and federal campaigns.  He also serves as State Committeeman for the 5^th State Committee District in Chester County.