dynamically generating and retrieving page data using flat files

Hello, I've got a project that i have to reference information stored on one page from another. This page I won't be visiting first, and at the moment i'd prefer to use flat php files, but should that prove to hard i'll transition to a mysql database. I'm looking for simplicity and maintainability. I've got a page of individuals, their names, positions, and a brief summary of them. On the main page I want to put their names and positions in an ordered list, pulling that information from the second page. The idea is whenever the second page is updated the main page will automatically update. Suggestions welcome. Thanks. Dave.