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L et me introduce you to 100 powerful people.
And by powerful, I mean individuals who hold positions that give them the ability to
shape our communities and infl uence our quality of life. To identify them, the editorial staff of Central Penn Business Journal considered those who make our laws, build our homes and highways, protect our health and safety, educate our children, support the vulnerable, and provide the spark that inspires innovation and economic growth. Th is is not a ranking. Th ere is no score. Our intent is to introduce our readers to the people who make the decisions. To do that, we asked them to introduce themselves, and share something personal, because no matter how high up the ladder they are, they’re all human.
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100 BARBARA K. ALTMANN President Franklin & Marshall College
AAs the chief executive offi cer of the col-lege, Altmann’s primary duties in- clude championing the value of a liberal arts education, deliv- ering a world-class education in a resi- dential environment, building connections between the college, Lancaster and the wider world, raising re- sources and visibility, strategic planning, and – especially these days – crisis management.
She has served as president for two and a half years. Altmann is the college’s 16th president.
“I’m very proud that we have worked hard to reconnect the college with the great city of Lancaster. We also led a residential liberal arts college in the midst of a pandemic while staying true to our mission. Th e world needs Diplomats more than ever,” she said, refer- ring to the student body’s nickname.
Her most important life lessons: the im- portance of adaptability, perseverance, re- silience, interconnectedness and generos- ity of spirit. “We have also been reminded dramatically that colleges are a part of the larger world, not apart from it, and have to model how we can operate as a community to work on acute and urgent problems,” Altmann said.
She enjoys reading really, really old books, a passion that comes with being a scholar of the Middle Ages. “I delight in fol- lowing the adventures of my young-adult children as they navigate this diffi cult world. Gardening also grounds me. Otherwise, free time isn’t usually in the presidential job description,” she said.
TOM BALDRIGE President & CEO Lancaster Chamber
Founded in 1872, the Lancaster Chamber is a network of employees and em- ployers invested in what's best for Lan- caster. Th e organi- zation aims to build Lancaster County into a model of pros- perity for 21st century America.
In his position as president and CEO, Bal- drige leads the chamber while equipping, representing and serving business. He has been with the chamber since January 2000.
He is proud of being part of the resur- gence of downtown Lancaster.
He said his life lessons are “short sayings that defi ne my actions”: Rise above it. Be a thermostat, not a thermometer. Presume good intent.
For fun he is hiking the Appalachian Trail in sections with a friend. Th ey hope to com- plete the 2,190-mile journey by 2027.
TROY BANKERT, AIA CEO/Director of Architecture LSC Design Inc. dba Warehaus AE
Bankert serves as lead representative for the fi rm, driving strategic communi- cations and leading client relationship management. While overall fi rm man- agement is his main focus, he also over- sees a team as director of architecture and manages projects as a registered architect.
Bankert has held many roles throughout his 32 years at Warehaus. He has served in the CEO role for the past two years.
“When I look at our fi rm today, I am most proud of the part I’ve played in assembling the group of talented people that inspire me daily with their innovative, outstanding work,” he said.
Most important life lesson: it takes a lifetime to build a reputation and minutes to lose it. “I was taught early in my career to treat every client, employee and project with honesty and integrity,” Bankert said.
“My biggest escapes have been tougher to do this past year, but I enjoy travelling with my family and attending Penn State and Phila- delphia Eagles football games,” Bankert said.
STEVEN L. BARBER Senior Vice President and Offi ce Executive Michael Baker International Inc.
Michael Baker International provides engine er ing, design, planning and construction services for its clients' most complex challenges worldwide. In his role as senior vice presi- dent and Harrisburg offi ce executive, Barber is a fi nancial executive responsible for diverse business lines from traditional engineering to innovative project fi nancial alternative delivery mechanisms. He has extensive experience managing a diverse workforce to deliver diametric goals of profi t- ability and client deliverables.
He joined the fi rm as vice president op- erations and Harrisburg offi ce executive in June 2012. He was named senior vice presi- dent in March 2020.
GENE BARR President & CEO Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry is the largest broad- based business as- sociation in the state with over 9,700 member businesses. Th ese include busi- nesses of all sizes
and industry sectors, from sole proprietors to Fortune 100 companies, representing 50 percent of the private workforce in the state. As president and CEO, Barr is responsible for the operation of the state’s largest pro- business advocacy group as its for-profi t entity, PA Chamber Insurance.
Barr joined the PA Chamber in February 2003. He served for more than eight years as vice president of government and public aff airs before being elected president in October 2011.
Th e professional accomplishment of which he is most proud is “working with an incredible team of people here at the Cham- ber to keep our organization stable during the most tumultuous time in recent his- tory while assisting Pennsylvania's business community to endure these diffi culties.”
Th e most important life lesson he’s learned is to treat everyone with respect.” It is the smart thing to do but more impor- tantly it is the right thing to do,” he said.
He has a strong interest in American his- tory, particularly the Civil War. He’s written a book on that subject, “A Civil War Captain and His Lady: Love, Courtship, and Combat from Fort Donelson through the Vicksburg Campaign”. “I enjoy researching the period, and visiting those sites that are so critical to understanding our nation's history is an on- going activity. I've also appeared as an extra in four movies about the period including ‘Gettysburg’ and ‘Glory’,” he said.
CHARLES H. BEAUDUY President Gannett Fleming Architects Inc.
As president, Beauduy has several key responsibilities, including manag- ing the architectural practice in the mid- Atlantic region. He also leads the fi rm's federal market sec- tor, which deals with military design and construction.
He started with the fi rm in 1980, became a vice president in 1998 and was named president in 2014.
He is proud of being named a Fellow by the Construction Specifi cations Institute. After serving the iInstitute for more than 20 years at the chapter, region and national lev- el, Beauduy was elevated to Fellow in 2007.
He said one of the most important life les- sons he’s learned is to recognize individuals for their hard work and dedication and giving of their time. “Early in my career and while serving as president of a local professional organization, I decided to only recognize those board and committee members who went above and beyond. Some volunteers felt slighted, which made me realize the im- portance of recognition,” he said.
For fun Beauduy plays golf: “It’s good exercise and I enjoy the camaraderie with my fellow golfers.” He also loves to cook. “It has become a second passion of mine. Just hearing my wife or adult children say ‘Dad, this is so good!’ warms the heart,” he said.
JENNIFER BERRIER Acting Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Berrier oversees unemployment and workers' com- pensation benefi ts administration, vo- cational rehabilita- tion programs for individuals with disabilities, and economic develop- ment across the commonwealth.
She’s been in her current position since December and has been with the agency for 15 years.
In her 15 years as a public servant at the Department of Labor & Industry, she has worked in a variety of diff erent roles that have allowed her to improve life for Penn- sylvanians in many ways. Key accomplish- ments include working to address fair wages and overtime issues, improving workplace safety and promoting safe learning spaces for Pennsylvania children.
Berrier said learning to really listen has served her well, especially as a supervi- sor and a leader. Her colleagues, both inside and outside the agency, have vastly diff erent backgrounds that provide them with unique perspectives. “Listening to their thoughts, gathering facts and avoid- ing snap judgements has allowed me to be impartial and a critical thinker during decision-making,” she said.
She loves spending time in nature and hiking trails across the commonwealth. “We’re very fortunate to live in such a beautiful state with so many natural trea- sures to explore. Since the pandemic be- gan almost a year ago, I’ve been even more thankful to unplug and unwind while enjoying Pennsylvania’s natural beauty,” Berrier said.
NICHOLAS BERTRAM President & CEO The GIANT Company
As with any chief executive, Bertram’s top responsi- bility is to ensure the health and longev- ity of the company. Th e way he has cho- sen to do that is by evolving GIANT to being purpose-led. “Our purpose, ‘Connecting Families for a Better Future’, is the unifying rally cry for all we do commercially, operationally, strate- gically and externally,” he said.
He was appointed president in June 2017 and formally took the reins in January 2018.
Bertram said he’s most proud of GI- ANT being named the Supermarket News Retailer of the Year in 2019. It’s the top national award in the grocery industry. “It
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was a thrilling experience for our team, some of which have more than 40 years of service. It built the foundation that we’re now innovating from,” he said.
Th e most important life lesson he’s learned is never think you’re better than someone else, or that there’s any work that is beneath your own hands. “My dad and grandfather taught me this as we worked in a family plumbing business, and it shaped my views on diversity, my disdain for hi- erarchy and my passion for winning as a team.” Bertram said.
Th e greatest joys in his life are his wife and their four sons. “Anything we do to- gether is always fun, often loud, usually messy and occasionally hard. We really enjoy doing life with our church as well and put a lot of energy and time into serv- ing there. It keeps me balanced and full of hope,” Bertram said.
DANIEL BETANCOURT President & CEO Community First Fund and FINANTA
Betancourt is responsible for the over-all success of Community First Fund and is focused on advancing the organization’s mis- sion by building and maintaining vital relationships with corporate, government and philanthropic partners in its targeted communities. Un- der Betancourt’s leadership, Community First Fund has grown into a regional Com- munity Development Financial Institu- tion (CDFI), attracting multimillion-dollar investments and with nearly $200 million under management.
Betancourt has been president and CEO of Community First Fund since 1999 and of FINANTA since the two CDFIs merged in July 2020. He has more than 25 years of ex- perience in small business and community economic development lending.
DAVID E. BLACK President & CEO Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
The 130-year-old organization de-fines itself as a catalyst for dy- namic job creation, policy change and economic growth that enhances the quality of life in the region it serves – Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry coun- ties. As president and CEO, Black engages in economic development work and pol- icy advocacy. He also works with the or- ganization’s boards and is responsible for establishing strategic goals and objectives
for the chamber. Another responsibility is building talented staff who coordinate events and projects, facilitate volunteer efforts and administer programs that en- hance the region’s business, community and economic development efforts.
Black has been with the chamber for 20 years. CREDC stands for Capital Re- gion Economic Development Corporation, and Black is proud of the chamber and CREDC’s support of the Hershey Center for Applied Research and Dura-Bond’s acquisition of Bethlehem Steel’s idle pipe manufacturing facility in Steelton. Dur- ing his tenure, the chamber and CREDC have also been involved with several other projects including Harrisburg’s recovery, the Murata business incubator and Ama- zon’s HQ2 proposal. Other key accom- plishments include an advocacy program, a communications program, the Catalyst Awards and the VIBE event.
Th e most important life lesson he’s learned during his career: “No matter how old you are, how long you have worked, you're never done learning. You learn some- thing new each and every day.” Black said his career has benefi tted from the accumu- lation of experiences and lessons over the course of many jobs, many experiences and many interactions with folks.
Black enjoys hanging out with his grandkids, playing golf and doing things with his wife. He said he likes working and hopes to continue doing so, even if it’s a little bit, in the years ahead. Other favorite pastimes are reading a good biography or political history or watching a good west- ern, a political drama, or Star Trek : “Live long and prosper!”
CHIP BROWN President
McClure Company
McClure Company is a mechanical e n g i n e e r i n g and contracting fi rm working throughout Pennsylvania. It de- signs, builds and services mechanical systems for build- ings and industry.
Brown was named McClure’s president in 2001. He joined McClure in 1984 after working for two years in the general con- tracting business. He started at McClure as a project manager and continued as manager of engineering and vice president of busi- ness development.
For several years he also served as president of McCarl’s, Inc. an industrial contractor headquartered in Pittsburgh. McCarl’s was a sister company of Mc- Clure at the time and is focused on the shale, power and industrial markets, working primarily in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
MICHELE BUCK Chair, President & CEO The Hershey Company
Michele Buck brings more than 25 years of consumer packaged goods ex- perience to her role as Hershey’s chair- man of the board of directors and 12th president and CEO. She has two impor- tant roles, mom and business leader, that fulfi ll her life and she’s motivated by har- nessing others’ strengths, expertise and perspectives.
Buck has held several senior leadership roles within the company. Most recently, she served as CEO, leading Hershey’s day- to-day North American operations and overseeing Hershey’s operations in Central and South America. Before joining Hershey in 2005, Buck served 17 years at Kraft/ Nabisco in numerous senior positions and at the Frito-Lay division of PepsiCo.
ART CAMPBELL President Campbell Commercial Real Estate Inc.
“As with all small business owners, my job is to make sure the company is fi nancially success- ful and our team is educated and rel- evant in changing times. Additionally, it’s my job to make sure coworkers are treated well and clients are represented fairly and to the best of our abilities,” he said.
After being in property management and development, he founded Campbell Commer- cial Real Estate in 1984. He has served as presi- dent and broker since the company’s inception.
Campbell is proud of having many of the same clients since the 1980s and says providing services to second- and third- generation members of the same family is especially rewarding. Another proud ac- complishment : being recognized by his peers with the Greater Harrisburg Associa- tion of Realtors Top Producer, Professional Merit and Realtor of the Year awards as well as the West Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Business Achievement Award.
“I am still learning life lessons, so I hope I can work and live a productive life long enough to put those lessons in practice. If there is one most important lesson I have learned, it is to treat others as I want to be treated,” Campbell said.
He enjoys seeing his grandkids, playing golf, taking long walks with the family dog, reading, telling jokes and listening to music. He’s also recently renewed his acquaintance with his old guitar. “Fun is to never stop learning. When combined with traveling to new places it is especially rewarding,” Campbell said.
SHERRY CAPELLO Mayor City of Lebanon
The mayor is the chief executive and admin-istrative offi cer of the city and the offi cial head of the Lebanon City Government. Th e mayor supervises and directs each depart- ment, executes and enforces ordinances, prepares the annual budget and recommends legislative action in the best interest of the city.
Capello was sworn in as Lebanon’s 31st mayor on Jan. 4, 2010 and has served the city for more than 11 years.
She’s proud of the eff orts to relocate city operations downtown. Capello said that although the move is not yet completed, all the documents have been signed to relocate city operations to the fi rst two fl oors of the building that houses Harrisburg Area Com- munity College. She said several elements precipitated the relocation. Th e community college did not need all the space at its facil- ity, the county needed additional space in the joint building, and the city wanted to boost revitalization eff orts in the urban core.
Capello started working with her dad in his construction business when she was 12. “Although I was mainly a gofer, he shared with me that the client deserves an honest day’s work and to never be idle, regardless of your position or title. Th at work ethic has carried me far,” Capello said.
For fun she lifts weights and does cardio at the Lebanon Valley Family YMCA. “I’m not sure that is fun (wink wink), but I love the people and staff there,” she wrote. “! I also love to dance, paint, write poetry and spiri- tually meditate. It keeps me grounded. And of course, spending time with my family.!”
LAURIE CARTER President Shippensburg University
As Shippensburg’s president, Carter said, her number one responsibility and pri- ority is student suc- cess. Areas of focus include building re- lationships with the community as a re- gional economic de- velopment engine, working closely with the state system in optimizing operations and balancing the university’s budget. Open- ing the Raider Rapid Results COVID-19 test- ing program to enhance campus activities was an unanticipated duty this past year.
Carter was named Shippensburg’s 17th president in 2017. On March 4, she an- nounced that she will be transitioning this summer to Lawrence University in Apple-
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ton, WI to become the next president. “Reopening Shippensburg University
during the pandemic was challenging and re- warding. It involved so many facets that each needed to be orchestrated precisely.” Carter said. “I am proud to have led the charge and am grateful for the many team members who made it possible to provide quality academic and social experiences, as well as health and wellbeing support services.”
Her most important life lesson: To de- velop comfort with discomfort. Growth is uncomfortable.
For fun, Carter rides her bicycle or walks along the rail trail. “Th e scenic beauty and recre- ational opportunities of our region are majestic. Being surrounded by nature reminds me of the richness and diversity of our region,” she said.
DONALD M. CASEY JR. Dentsply Sirona Inc. CEO
Casey has more than 30 years of glob-al health care experience and an outstanding track record in identify- ing and commer- cializing medical innovations.
He joined Dentsply Sirona as CEO in February 2018. Previously he served as CEO of the medical segment of Cardinal Health, a manufacturer and provider of medical products and supply chain ser- vices to hospitals, laboratories, physician offi ces, surgery centers and other sites of care across the health care continuum. Under Casey's leadership as the CEO of the medical segment, he repositioned it and delivered consistent revenue and operat- ing income growth and meaningful margin expansion and helped position the segment for sustainable growth going forward.
ROBERT “BOB” CASEY JR. United States Senator
Casey represents the people of the C o m m o n - wealth of Pennsyl- vania in the U.S. Senate. He works to support Penn- sylvania families by advocating for poli- cies that improve the health care and early learning of chil- dren, and policies that will raise wages for the middle class. A Democrat, he serves on four Senate committees, including Finance, HELP (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) and the Select Committee on Intelligence. He is the chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, which
focuses on policies that support seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Casey has served as senator for 14 years. He is proud to have been the lead Sen-
ate sponsor of the bipartisan ABLE Act, which was enacted into law in 2014. The act supports people with disabilities by allowing states to create tax-free savings accounts for people who acquired their disability before their 26th birthday. Many people with disabilities have been able to save for their current disability expenses and for their future with ABLE accounts. The accounts can be used for needs such as health care, housing, assistive tech- nology or education, and can provide people with disabilities with a measure of economic security and peace of mind. For someone with a disability, the ABLE Act also means that they can work and earn money without fear of losing critical Social Security, Medicaid benefits and other federal benefits. This legislation has allowed many Americans with disabilities to attain a new level of economic security and independence.
Casey’s parents taught him and his sev- en siblings to treat people with respect, to serve their community and to be honest. He tries to read as much as possible about Pennsylvania history, especially political history. “Twenty years ago, my answer to this question would have been playing basketball!” he said.
DAVID L. CROSS President/Owner Mowery Construction
As the owner of Mowery Construction, he considers his primary duty to be setting the vision for the near- and long-term future of the business. Th is includes defining the culture of the company and developing and facilitating systems that reinforce that culture. Cross has worked in the construction and real estate business for over 30 years. He joined the 96-year-old construction company as president in November 2015 as part of a leadership succession plan.
Cross is proud of helping the company grow by more than 40 percent in the last three years and managing it through a global pandemic. He’s also proud that the company has ranked high on the Journal’s list of Fastest Growing Companies four of the last fi ve years. He has led a manage- ment transition, implemented a success- ful rebranding and brought innovative technologies and approaches to Mowery. Another accomplishment that’s he’s proud of is starting a new division of Mowery, the special projects group.
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Congratulations to Jay Sidhu, named to the Power 100.
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His commitment doesn’t end there. Customers Bank continues to demonstrate unsurpassed dedication with vital services and support for customers, businesses and the communities it serves through the global pandemic.
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Th e most important life lesson he’s learned: What others think about you is none of your business!
Cross and his wife have fi ve children and most of their time is spent with family. He enjoys time at the beach with activities that include boating and spending time on jet skis. He also enjoys home renovation projects.
JOY DANIELS Broker/Owner Joy Daniels Real Estate Group Ltd.
Daniels is a listing specialist who works with sellers to achieve their real estate goals while helping them to understand their home’s value and the current local market. She negoti- ates contracts and contingencies, includ- ing inspections, fi nancing and appraisal issues. Daniels is also involved with video blogging, marketing, and mentoring and training others.
She became a licensed real estate agent in 1988 and a full time agent in 1992.
Joy Daniels Real Estate was launched
in 2010. Daniels is proud that she’s built a brand with a unique concept: all the agents have a specialty. Th rough its Joy Cares ini- tiative, the company supports numerous community organizations. Th e real estate group recently launched a new division, Team Select.
Th e most important life lessons Daniels has learned include realizing that every ad- versity carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefi t. “I choose joy in disappoint- ing situations, and I know to speak calmly to a frustrated client or vendor,” she said.
She loves the beach, boating and sun as well as bike riding, puzzles and snuggling with her cats. However, spending time and dinner with her husband is always a fi rst choice.
DENNIS DAVIN Secretary Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
As DCED secretary, Davin leads the c o m m o n - wealth’s efforts to support business growth, strengthen the workforce and revitalize commu- nities across Penn- sylvania. He over- sees DCED’s $1.6 billion investment in community and economic development
projects since 2015, serving nearly 13 million Pennsylvanians. He also serves as chairman for several authorities and boards including the Ben Franklin Tech- nology Development Authority (BFTDA), the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), Pennsylvania Industrial Develop- ment Authority (PIDA), and the Pennsyl- vania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA).
Davin was appointed to serve as DCED’s secretary in January 2015 by Gov. Tom Wolf.
MARK X. DISANTO CEO Triple Crown Corporation Inc.
Triple Crown is a builder, land develop-er and property management com- pany. It was found- ed in 1977 by Alex DiSanto, who later sold the company to his sons John and Mark. As CEO, Mark DiSanto is responsible for acquisitions and community approvals to achieve the com- pany’s vision of expanding its markets as a high quality, best value real estate services provider. DiSanto also guides the company using the strategic growth plan. Other areas of responsibility include focusing on the company’s current strengths and looking for tomorrow’s opportunities to ensure
continued growth, enjoyable careers and fi nancial success.
DiSanto has worked with Triple Crown for 30 years. His career at the company began after he graduated from Villanova University. He worked for a year at Triple Crown, then went back to school to earn a law degree from University of Toledo Col- lege of Law. He later earned a master’s from Columbia in real estate development.
DiSanto is proud of Triple Crown for winning the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s Dauphin County Premier Project Award for Blue Ridge Village, a mixed-use redevelopment of the former Blue Ridge Country Club on Linglestown Road in Lower Paxton Township. The project provides housing, retail, medical and work opportunities and was the winner in the “Growing Our Communities” category.
He shared several life lessons. If you plan to build a tall house of virtues, you must fi rst lay deep foundations of humility. Be humble and listen, really listen. Don’t start formulating your answer when another person starts talking. Listen, take it in, digest the information, and then respond. You learn more by listening than talking. Work hard, always stand by your word, stay positive, and good things will happen to you and your company.
DiSanto enjoys working out, playing ten-
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nis and ping pong and riding a bicycle. He rode a bike across the United States in 45 days. Traveling, fi shing and hunting are some of his favorite hobbies. “I work hard and play hard. Most of all, I love spending time with my family, especially my grand- children,” he said.
FRANK E. DITTENHAFER II President Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects
As president of Murphy & Dittenhafer, he is respon- sible for the design and management of the fi rm’s projects focused on adap- tive reuse, historic preservation, higher education, housing, faith-based structures, interiors and plan- ning. Under Dittenhafer’s leadership, the fi rm’s design excellence has been recog- nized every year since 1993 by American Institute of Architects chapters in Pennsyl- vania and Maryland.
Dittenhafer, whose professional qualifi - cations include FAIA and LEED AP, was one of the founders of Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects in 1985.
DAVID DIX Co-founder & CEO Luminous Strategies
Dix leads the strategic visioning as well as the day-to- day operations of the firm’s government relations division. At both the state and federal level, he man- ages client needs by advising corporate, non-profi t, educational and governmental stakeholders how to navigate the political and legislative process. He strives daily to de- velop innovative approaches to civic engage- ment, advocacy and government relations.
He has been with the fi rm since its incep- tion in 2010.
HEYWARD DONIGAN CEO Rite Aid Corporation
Donigan joined Rite Aid as CEO in S e p t e m b e r 2019. Previously she served as president and CEO of Sapphire Digital (formerly Vi- tals), which provides consumers, health plans and providers
with a full suite of tools, including provider selection/provider reviews and cost cal- culators, that help consumers make smart health decisions. Before that she was presi- dent and CEO of ValueOptions, an inde- pendent behavioral health improvement company. Donigan also served as executive vice president and chief marketing offi cer at Premera Blue Cross.
EUGENE J. DRAGANOSKY President & CEO York Traditions Bank
Draganosky provides leadership for the bank's strate- gic, operational and fi nancial activities. He works closely with the board of directors and ex- ecutive team to ac- complish the bank’s goals and objectives for employee engage- ment, client experiences, shareholder val- ue, community support and risk manage- ment. “It is a true privilege to serve our many stakeholders,” he said.
He has served as president since 2015 and as CEO since 2017.
“While much has changed in my 35-plus- year career, the fi nancial services sector con- tinues to serve as the lifeblood of commerce. It is gratifying to know that I have played some role in helping to make a diff erence in the lives
of many personal and business households in central Pennsylvania,” Draganosky said.
He said he’s learned that happiness and fulfi llment drive success. “Th e Happiness Advantage” author Shawn Achor notes, "Happiness is the precursor to success, not merely the result." “I periodically fall into the trap of cynicism and have to re- evaluate my mindset, but I always come back to believing in the power of positivity.” Draganosky said.
He enjoys outdoor activities, especially hiking, fi shing and hunting. Over the past few years, he’s also spent more free time off -road driving and navigating over rough terrain. “I love exploring new places, the challenge of overcoming physical and men- tal barriers, and the ultimate experience of participating in nature,” Draganosky said.
FRANK EICHELBERGER President & CEO Lobar Inc.
Eichelberger began his career at Lo-bar as a project manager in 1993. He was named cor- porate secretary in 2002 and president in January 2011.
Lobar was found- ed as a commercial
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building contractor by Lloyd and Barbara Eichelberger. It continues to be a family owned and operated business with fi rst-, second- and third-generation family mem- bers serving at the company.
MARGEE M. ENSIGN President Dickinson College
Ensign became Dickinson’s 29th presi-dent on July 1, 2017. Before com- ing to Dickinson she served for seven years as president of the American Uni- versity of Nigeria (AUN), a young, pri- vate university in Yola, Nigeria based on the U.S. model of university education. Th ere, she oversaw the building of the university’s sustainable campus, the creation of the fi n- est digital library on the continent and a very active program of community engagement and humanitarian assistance.
Ensign has been internationally recog- nized for her pioneering work at AUN. She received the 2011 African Leadership Award in Educational Excellence, granted by Lon- don-based African Leadership Magazine.
Rotary International made her a Paul Harris Fellow in 2012. In 2014, Ensign received the African Leadership Award from the World Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility. In 2015, the Women of Jama’atu Nasril Islam in Nigeria recognized her for her contribu- tions to leadership, philanthropy and the education of women and girls in northeast Nigeria. She also received honorary degrees from the American University of Paris and her alma mater New College for her peace- building and humanitarian work.
GARY R. ERB President Ira G. Steff y & Son
Ira G. Steff y has been providing depend-able, quality steel fabrication and erection since 1976. Th e Ephrata-based company originally off ered general re- pair and industrial welding but has ex- panded to provide structural steel and mis- cellaneous metals for projects of all sizes including schools, hospitals, offi ce build- ings, retail stores and warehouses.
As president, Erb’s primary duties are to provide Ira G. Steff y with customers with quality service and a quality product on every project. Th e company is also commit- ted to providing its employees with steady
work with competitive wages and “the best benefi t package in our industry.”
Erb has been with the company for 24 years, the last 10 as president. He’s proud of maintaining a high level of integrity in an industry where that can be very challenging.
“Put God fi rst in all you do and everything else will take care of itself ” is the most im- portant life lesson he’s learned.
His favorite pastime is hunting mature whitetail buck. “Most of the time they out- smart me, but every now and then I get lucky,” Erb said.
JOHN FETTERMAN Lieutenant Governor Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Fetterman’s duties as lieutenant gov-ernor include oversight of the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons and pre- siding over the Sen- ate of Pennsylvania.
He has been in the position for two years. He was sworn in as the common- wealth’s 34th lieutenant governor Jan. 15, 2019.
Fetterman is most proud of two profes- sional accomplishments while serving as lieutenant governor, both involving the state Board of Pardons: “Th at Dennis Horton and Lee Horton will not die in prison as innocent
men, and that Reid Evans and Wyatt Evans will not needlessly die in prison, and that their freedom is allowing the victim's family to fi nally heal,” he said. Both sets of brothers were serving life sentences for murder. Th eir sentences were commuted by Governor Wolf on Feb. 11. A commutation of a life sentence means a reduction of the sentence to life on parole.
Fetterman said the most important life lesson he’s learned is that compassion is always the right side of history.
For fun he spends as much time as pos- sible with his family. “It's by far the most important thing in my life,” Fetterman said.
SCOTT E. FRITZ President & CEO Pennian Bank
His duties include strategic leader-ship of Pen- nian Bank and First Community Finan- cial Corp.; finan- cial management ; strategic planning; strategic thinking, leadership and di- rection; executive leadership and people management, and business development and customer agenda/value propositions. Fritz is also responsible for audit, risk man-
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and social responsibility.
Fritz has been with Pennian Bank for 14
years and has served as president and CEO
for the last nine.
He is proud that the 157-year-old com-
munity bank has tripled in assets since
he joined it in 2007. “We have been able to
successfully grow in an organic, sustainable
manner while never losing sight of our ob-
ligations to our stakeholders, who include
our shareholders, employees, customers
and community,” Fritz said.
Important life lesson he’s learned:
Failure is good. “We try so hard in life to
avoid failure, but it is real evidence that
we've had the courage to try. If you avoid
failure, you avoid taking action. Expect
and accept that failing is part of life’s ex-
perience. Learn from it, grow from it and
move on,” he said.
Fritz enjoys traveling. “Travel expands
you. Travel makes life more interesting.
It is an experience that I can share with
my family and friends. It expands you,
enlightens you and teaches you about
the variety of people, lifestyles and cul-
tures across our nation and around the
world,” he said.
BRETT FULK President & CEO Riverview Bank
Fulk is the president and CEO and a direc-tor of Riverview Financial Corp. and Riverview Bank.
He was appoint- ed CEO in January 2019. Fulk has been the president and a director of Riverview Financial and Riverview Bank since 2015. He joined the bank as chief operations of- fi cer in 2011. Fulk is a fi nancial services veteran with over 29 years of experience in the banking industry.
BRIAN FUNKHOUSER President & CEO Buchart Horn Inc.
Funkhouser manages overall operations of the architec- tural and engineer- ing fi rm’s domestic offi ces in seven states and its offi ce in Ger- many. He is respon- sible for policy and operational activities and guidance and for leading the company in providing high-quality, responsive engineer-
ing and architectural services to a wide range of governmental, industrial, institutional, commercial and private clients.
He has been with Buchart Horn for 40 years.
ROXANNA GAPSTUR President & CEO WellSpan Health
As president and CEO, shaping organi-zational culture and driving strat- egy rise to the top of the list of duties. “At WellSpan, we are rei- magining healthcare as a trusted partner leading in value, and each day, this vision is brought to life by inspiring 20,000 talented team members to achieve our goals,” Gapstur said.
She is in her third year serving as presi- dent and CEO at WellSpan. She has over 25 years of healthcare leadership experience working in group practice, academic and integrated healthcare systems, including health plan operations.
Gapstur said becoming the leader of south-central Pennsylvania’s most compre- hensive care delivery system has been the highlight of her career. “I am immensely proud of the way WellSpan has served the needs of our communities during the CO- VID-19 pandemic while our physicians and teams remain committed to excellent clinical
care and exceptional experience,” she said. An optimist, she sees challenges as op-
portunities. During diffi cult times, Gapstur said, she channels advice from her mom and grandmother: “Never give up.” “It has guided me to persevere, both personally and professionally. It has shaped who I am and the lens I use to evaluate situations. I have a strong sense of resiliency because of my internal compass,” she said.
She enjoys hiking the beautiful trails in Penn- sylvania, reading and traveling. She and her husband have four daughters and three grand- children who live in Minnesota and Tennessee; even though the family is separated by distance, they use technology to stay connected. Gapstur said she starts and ends her day playing with the family’s miniature pinscher, Jack.
CHARLIE GEROW CEO Quantum Communications
Gerow says he’s honored to lead a team of seasoned com- munications experts who promote good public policy in en- ergy, transportation and health care.
He has been with the company more than 20 years.
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GEORGE RUDOLPH POWER 100 George, we are proud to work alongside of you. Your commitment to the
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– and our communities – achieve more. Thank you for serving both the
membership and the places in which we live. You are an inspiration to us all.
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Gerow has appeared on CBS-21 WHP- TV several times each week for more than 20 years. “In television, just a few years is a lifetime, so my longevity in television broadcasting is something of which I am proud,” he said.
Important life lessons: To always tell the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable to do. Building trust is essential in all of life. Trust is hard to build and easy to lose.
As a former athlete Gerow still loves sports, both as a spectator and participant. “Until my body told me ‘no more’, I played basketball and ran competitive 5K and 10K races,” he said. He also loves to read and travel. “Visiting all 50 states has been an amazing experience,” he said.
MONICA GOULD President and Founder Strategic Consulting Partners
Gould oversees the management con-sulting firm’s operations, busi- ness development and client relations. She also serves as the project sponsor and project lead- er on some of the
firm’s client engagements. She founded the company in 1994. She
said for the fi rst decade, she was a “solopre- neur and the sole contributor to our fi rm. Demand for its services precipitated the growth of the fi rm.”
Gould is proud that Strategic Consult- ing Partners was named SBA Woman- Owned Business of the Year for Eastern Pennsylvania in 2018. Gould said this honor solidified the company as a nation- ally recognized, award-winning manage- ment consulting firm.
Life lessons she would like to share: If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again. She said perseverance, tenacity and grit are required of small business owners to ensure success and longevity. Gould added that hard work, excellent service and care for its clients and a commitment to quality are what set Strategic Consult- ing Partners apart. “Our firm has grown and evolved over time the past 26 years by learning and adapting our services to meet the current market and industry needs,” she said.
She enjoys gardening and taking long walks on the family’s farm. “Being out- doors, getting my hands in the dirt, watching plants grow, and enjoying the fruits of our labor is invigorating. My walks center me and provide me with a connection to the earth that is truly spiri- tual,” Gould said.
FRANKLIN GREINER JR. President Greiner Industries, Inc.
In April 1976, Frank Greiner started his own welding business in a one-car garage in Mount Joy. Th e business was initially named Frank Greiner Welding & Fabricating. Th anks to his talent and unwavering commitment to making qual- ity products, Greiner’s business quickly grew. Within two years, he constructed a 30,000-square-foot shop along PA Route 230 near Elizabethtown. It housed welding, custom metal fabrication and millwright- ing operations. Blasting and painting facili- ties soon followed.
Greiner purchased his first crane in 1978 to provide turnkey service to his customers. The hydraulic crane, a 15-ton Galion, allowed the company to greatly expand its millwrighting capabilities. In August 1979, the company was incor- porated and the name was changed to Greiner Industries Inc.
By 1986, the company was again on the move. Greiner Industries purchased more than 45 acres along PA Route 283 between Mount Joy and Elizabethtown. An offi ce, machine shop and 60,000-square-foot fab- rication shop were erected. Th is was soon followed by another steel bay to fabricate girders, duct work, pressure vessels, stor- age silos and countless other customer
products. In 1989, a separate blasting and painting facility and a vehicle maintenance garage were added. Th roughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Greiner Industries con- tinued to expand its capabilities and grow its number of loyal clients. Today, Greiner Industries is the largest job-shop structural steel fabrication company in the area.
PHILIP GUARNESCHELLI, FACHE President UPMC Pinnacle
Guarneschelli’s primary duties include e n c o u r a g i n g , supporting and leading employ- ees in achieving UPMC's mission, vision and values. He also has the vi- tal job of listening to patients, their family members, and people in the community to ensure that UPMC is meeting their needs.
He’s been in his current position since 2017, but he’s seen the system grow from Capital Health System days to UPMC.
Guarneschelli said he is most proud of the successful integration with UPMC, “allowing us to bring UPMC's world-class, life-chang- ing medicine to the communities we serve.” Th rough the integration, the medical services
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He shared several life lessons: “I try to model a positive mood and tone for every- one to follow. If things go off track, as they will, I return to the basics and set a solid direction. It’s also important to make time for the people you care about.”
In addition to spending time with his fam- ily, Guarneschelli enjoys coin collecting, clay shooting, and fi shing. “I fi nd that I am very present and relaxed when I’m engaged with my hobbies. It’s a great way to recharge,” he said.
PAMELA GUNTER-SMITH President York College of Pennsylvania
Gunter-Smith provides vision and lead-ership to all ar- eas of York College of Pennsylvania. Th e private, four-year college is known for its focus on experi- ential learning and community engage- ment. It serves 4,000 undergraduate and 300 graduate students in more than 70 baccalaureate majors and 20 graduate and professional programs.
She has served as president since July 1, 2013.
Gunter-Smith is very proud of the relation- ship York College has established with the local community. “We have created programs – for instance, through our Center for Community Engagement and the Knowledge Park – that broaden our students’ education by providing experiential learning opportunities and impact the community in positive ways,” she said.
Success in anything requires the follow- ing three ingredients, which she refers to as CPR: courage, passion, and resilience.
“I enjoy the many activities that are off ered on our beautiful campus, particularly those that allow me to spend time with students. I also maintain my physical fi tness and mental health by working out several times a week with a personal trainer and being part of the Peloton community,” Gunter-Smith said.
NORA HABIG Regional President, Central and Western Pennsylvania M&T Bank
As regional president, Habig directly oversees bank- ing in the central and western Pennsylva- nia region, where the bank has more than 700 employees. She represents M&T Bank to local non-
profi ts, industry groups and government. She said M&T is committed to positively impacting the communities it serves and the lives of its customers.
Habig has been with M&T for 29 years and has served as regional president since October 2020.
She said she was proud and excited to be named regional president. “It felt awesome to achieve this goal, especially as a woman in banking. My journey helps me under- stand, even more, the importance of being your best self every day – not just for me, but for my whole team,” Habig said.
“To say that I was thrilled would be a to- tal understatement.! What made this news even more exciting is when I called to tell my dad about my promotion. He was so proud that he cried. I am eternally grateful that he lived long enough to share in this experience with me … I will cherish that moment, always.”
She said life lessons happen every day, and here are a few to consider: Never underestimate the power of “please” and “thank you,” and you attract more with honey than with vinegar. It’s important to remember that success and failure are great teachers and provide the opportunity to be the best version of yourself. “I want to learn to always be my authentic self and be open to learning from all the great people that surround me,” Habig said.
She loves spending time with her family,
especially when they can spend time to- gether in Bethany Beach, DE. “I have spent 33 wonderful trips around the sun with my husband, Michael, and we are extremely proud of our grown children, Erin and Wil- liam. Our black lab, Casey, holds a special place in all our hearts. When I’m not taking in the salt air, I fi nd happiness in craft related hobbies, and notably quilting,” Habig said.
MATTHEW HARTZLER President Warfel Construction
As president, Hartzler sets the direc-tion for Warfel Construction and provides leadership for its team.
He has worked at Warfel for 25 years and served as presi- dent for the last nine.
Hartzler is extremely proud of Warfel’s commitment to safety, and the care that everyone on the team takes to ensure their coworkers are also safe. From October 2008 through June 2015, Warfel Construction did not have a single lost time incident – a total of 2,417 days.
An important life lesson he’s learned: Your word is gold. Do what you say, say what you do.
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Hartzler enjoys activities with his family, in- cluding vacations, hunting, fi shing, shopping and attending sporting events. “I realize life is short and I work a lot, so when I have free time, I enjoy having fun with my family,” he said.
ERIC HAUSER, RPH President Organic Remedies
Hauser’s primary duties involve support-ing the Organic Remedies team in their eff orts to im- prove the overall wellness of patients by cultivating, man- ufacturing and dis- pensing aff ordable high quality medical marijuana products, while continuing the advancement of medi- cal marijuana research through innovations in genetics, dosage form development, col- laborative research and patient care.
Organic Remedies was founded in 2017 by a small group of Pennsylvania industry leaders, and he was named president of the company at that time.
He said the entire leadership team at Organic Remedies is extremely proud of the company’s passionate team, whose sole purpose focuses on helping patients
improve their lives through the medicinal benefi ts of medical marijuana, while also advancing the therapeutic science of can- nabis. To date, the company has provided a fulfi lling livelihood for 160 employees who are supporting more than 20,000 patients.
Hauser said the most important life les- sons were instilled in him at an early age by his parents. “I did not know it at the time, but looking back on it now, they supplied me with the blueprints for success. Success not defi ned by popularity or fi nancial means, but rather measured by a person’s character, em- pathy and willingness to help those in need. My passion is working with my team as we help people improve their health and well- ness through medical marijuana,” he said.
“For me, this is my fun. But when I do take time to relax, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my ‘fur babies’, Cooper and Trinity,” Hauser said.
MICHAEL HELFRICH Mayor City of York
Helfrich was elected mayor on Nov. 8, 2017 and took the oath of office Jan. 2, 2018. Previ- ously, he served as a council member, beginning in Janu- ar y 2012. During his tenure on the
council, he served as vice president and obtained the presidency on Nov. 9, 2016 following the resignation of the seated council president.
A local historian, Helfrich is living in the oldest owner-occupied home in the City of York, the Cookes House, also known as the Tom Paine House, which was built in 1761. Th e research he completed on his house, and Th omas Paine’s time in York in 1778, developed into a published work titled “Th e Question of Th omas Paine at York Town,” and was published in the Journal of York County Heritage, vol. 2, 2011.
In his spare time Helfrich enjoys spend- ing time with his young daughter, Lily, fi shing in Codorus Creek, eating at Central Market, and listening to and playing music around the community.
TIM HENRY President & CEO F&M Trust
Headquartered in Chambersburg, F&M Trust was founded in 1906. Henry joined the community bank as president and CEO in February 2016. He previously served for nearly three years as senior vice president at Susquehanna Bank/BB&T.
JOHN J. HERMAN CEO Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
Herman joined Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health as its CEO March 1, 2021. He brings a deep appreciation for both Penn Medicine and LG Health’s historic legacies as pioneering healthcare organiza- tions. He also has a commitment to community care and experience developing high reliability organizations and productive partnerships to provide personalized care alongside options for the most advanced medicine.
Herman previously served as CEO of the North Shore Region for the Ochsner Health system in New Orleans, LA. He also served as CEO for the 767-bed Ochsner Medical Cen- ter, Ochsner’s fl agship academic Magnet- designated hospital in New Orleans. He had been with Ochsner Health since 2014.
“As I start at LG Health, I fi nd myself im- mensely proud to be part of the Penn Medi- cine Lancaster General Health family. LG Health’s long-standing traditions of provid- ing exceptional patient care, while keeping a keen eye to continuous improvement, have built an impressive roadmap for LG Health’s journey to high reliability,” Herman said.
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RONALD L. HERSHNER Managing Partner Stock and Leader LLP
In his role as managing partner, Hershner’s duties include inspiring and moti- vating colleagues to achieve their best in serving the fi rm’s cli- ents and its commu- nity. Other duties are to constantly think strategically, and to focus on the long term and prepare the fi rm for changes and challenges.
He has been with the fi rm for 10 years and has focused his practice in the areas of busi- ness transactions, estate and business plan- ning, and commercial real estate acquisitions, leasing and fi nance. Although he is stepping down from the managing partner role Feb. 28 and returning to full-time practice, he will re- main on the fi rm's management committee.
Th ere are many professional accomplish- ments that he’s proud of: Counseling entre- preneurs from start-up to sale or succession, some through three generations. Supporting the York County Industrial Development Au- thority (YCIDA) and York County Economic Alliance (YCEA) in the Yorktowne Hotel project. Numerous downtown development projects for public and private developers.
He said the most important life lesson is “what George Bailey learned in ‘It's a Wonderful Life’: You never fully realize how many lives you touch and infl uence.” “Th e greatest reward comes from mentoring and helping others and then seeing them suc- ceed. So always model the behavior you wish to see in others,” Hershner said.
For fun he enjoys traveling to new places (can't do that now); staying in historic hotels (can't do that now); eating in great restaurants (can't do that now). But reading, writing and instructing on topics of American history – can do that now! “I am passionate about history, love to write and love to teach,” Hershner said.
DAVID HOLMBERG President & CEO Highmark Health
Holmberg is helping to shape the future of the fast-evolving health care industry. He has proactively and regularly engaged with trade associa- tions, regulators, peer organizations, strate- gic partners, and gov- ernment entities, both regional and national, to resolve critical health care issues and ensure the equitable treatment of Highmark Health's patients, policyholders and business customers.
Holmberg joined Highmark Health in 2007 and was named president and CEO in May 2014.
Unlike many of his peers, who are ten- ured doctors or career health care executives, Holmberg is applying his retail industry exper- tise and proven customer-centric concepts to the health care experience, all designed to disrupt the industry by delivering lowercost, higher quality care on consumers' terms.
PATRICIA A. “PATTI” HUSIC President & CEO Centric Bank/Centric Financial Corp.
Her chief goal continues to be hiring di-verse, motivat- ed, ambitious people who believe in the culture of the “Th e Centric Bank Way” and are focused on delivering personal- ized, customer-fi rst solutions for the small business community. Husic also leads the bank’s executive team, whose goals are strategic vision, organic growth and community impact, and is an unrelenting voice for small business.
She has served as president and CEO since February 2007, when she and three others founded the bank.
Husic is one of a handful of female bank founders in the country. “Starting a bank requires the DNA of an entrepreneur and the grit of a mountain climber. Th at’s why I’m passionate about fi nancing our entrepre- neurial ecosystems. In a bold move, I risked my fi nances and my future to found and grow
Centric Bank from a de novo bank in 2007 to a $1.3 billion community champion and Best Banks to Work For in 2021,” she said.
Her mantra is “Never give in,” from a speech by Winston Churchill. “My immi- grant grandmother’s strength and resilience are an inspiration to me. Th e pandemic has reinforced that it’s essential for a leader to be fearless and navigate challenging moments with courage and faith,” Husic said.
When it’s time to recharge, nothing beats a sun-soaked day by the ocean with a new book at her fi ngertips. “If I can’t travel with my loved ones to a tropical destination, then I relax in my backyard oasis. I also love a good workout on my Peloton,” she said.
BRIAN F. JACKSON Chair McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
Jackson said he is privileged to lead an organization of 230 team members working across three states and nine of- fi ces. Th e organiza- tion, founded upon the provision of legal services, also off ers a variety of other professional services to cli- ents through various ancillary businesses.
Jackson has been with McNees for 26 years
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and has served as chair for two years. He is the ninth person to serve as managing partner/ chair since the fi rm’s inception in 1935.
“2020 was a crazy year for the world, our team members and our organization. I’m most proud that we were able to successfully navigate these challenges by continuing to serve clients eff ectively and pragmatically and that our bonds with our clients and with each other grew stronger,” Jackson said.
“As an attorney and as a servant leader, the two most important questions that you can ask your clients and your team are ‘How are you doing?’ and ‘What can I do to help you?’, he said.
Jackson has coached youth basketball for the past decade. “While I very much enjoy the game of basketball, the true joy of coaching is the small impact that you may have on a player’s growth and development as a good teammate and a disciplined and confi dent individual,” he said.
BRADLEY JONES President & CEO Harristown Development Corporation
Founded in 1974, the nonprofi t de- velops and manages new and existing real estate development projects designed to revitalize downtown Harrisburg. Since its
inception, Harristown has been involved in projects totaling more than $500 million in the core of downtown that paid over $200 million in real estate taxes to the various jurisdictions. As president and CEO, Jones oversees the management of the fi rm’s multifaceted real estate development enterprises, which include more than 2 million square feet of real estate in Harrisburg’s downtown.
Jones has been with Harristown for over 20 years in multiple roles and has been president since the beginning of 2015.
He is most proud of the organization’s team of more than 120 employees. All of them, he says, emphasize customer service, quality development projects and a com- mitment to excellence every day.
Th e most important life lesson he’s learned is to be passionate and enthusiastic about your work.
Jones said he enjoys the outdoors, includ- ing hiking, biking, running, kayaking and swimming. “I love to stay active but also enjoy travelling, discovering new places, and reading,” he said.
JONATHAN KINSLEY President & CEO Kinsley Construction
Founded in the 1970s, Kinsley Construction is a diversified master builder operating throughout the mid- Atlantic region. Th e
company’s divisions include building con- struction, steel fabrication and erection, high- way and bridge, industrial services, materials and site work. As president, Kinsley sets the company’s vision and strategic directives. He’s been with the company for 35 years, 25 as president and 3 as president and CEO.
He is proud of creating a company culture that encourages people to develop their skills and achieve their career goals.
He said his most important life lesson is “always do what you say you're going to do”.
For fun, he enjoys fl y fi shing. “It's the only thing I've ever done where I lose track of time,” he said.
JIM KOURY CEO and Commercial/Residential Realtor RSR, Realtors LLC
He said RSR has a business model w h e re t h e existing partners share in the deci- sion making and leadership of the firm. The partners’ responsibilities in- clude overseeing the day-to-day operations in addition to helping agents reach their goals and be as successful as possible. Additionally, members of the leadership team have their own books of business to maintain and strengthen.
Koury joined RSR in 2000 as an agent. Named a partner in 2007, he was selected as the fi rm’s new CEO in 2018.
He said naming a professional accom- plishment that he was proud of is easy, since he is highly motivated, especially in the last 10 years, to be a mentor to the fi rm’s agents. “It gives me no better pleasure to see new agents enter into our business and see them produce with the same love and enthusiasm that I have for the real estate business. Th is certainly includes both my sons, Jimmy and Jeff , who joined RSR right out of college,” he said.
“There is an old saying that one does not appreciate their good health until they lose it. Well, this certainly hit home for me after my health setback in 2000. I have a much deeper appreciation for those battling health issues and how it affects their life and the lives of their family and friends,” he said about the most important life lesson he’s learned.
Koury plans on hitting the pool again af- ter COVID-19 is gone, since swimming laps has always been a pleasure and a great stress reliever. “However, with most athletic activi- ties behind me, my real enjoyment is simply being among family and friends. Whether vacationing or at simple local gatherings – the more smiles the better.”
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J. GARY LANGMUIR President & CEO Wohlsen Construction Company
Langmuir leads Wohlsen’s strategic initiatives and provides guidance to the management team. His passion is to drive Wohlsen’s vision of “a relent- less pursuit of ex- cellence, ser vice and results for our clients.”
He joined Wohlsen in 1980 and has served as president and CEO since 1990. He has been chairman of the board since 1995.
Langmuir’s dedication and charac- ter have been recognized with personal awards. In 2008, he was awarded the Busi- ness Ethics Award by the Samaritan Coun- seling Center. In 2017, he was honored with Lancaster Chamber’s Exemplar Award for his contributions to the local business com- munity and his help in improving Lancaster County’s quality of life.
MARK LAURIELLO Chairman & CEO RETTEW
Founded in 1969, RETTEW is a provider of comprehen- sive integrated engi- neering and related consulting services. Lauriello’s primary role consists of facili- tating the creation of a compelling vision with corresponding stretch goals and then inspiring people to achieve the vision and exceed the goals. “To be successful at this, it's paramount to always be coaching, developing people and creating a culture that folks embrace,” he said.
Lauriello joined the RETTEW team in 1989 as a project engineer. He became president in 2004, CEO in 2015 and chair- man in 2019.
The professional accomplishments he’s most proud of : helping people suc- ceed; helping individuals reach heights they never realized they could reach.
Lauriello shared several life lessons: Al- ways be honest, especially when it's hard. Stay humble and grounded. Treat every- one with respect and dignity. Remember that a helping hand or an encouraging word or just listening means a lot when people are battling difficult times.
Recently, he said, he and his wife enjoyed long winter hikes with Captain, their rambunctious German shepherd. “It's a great way to spend time together, clear the mind, help the body feel pro- ductive, and to just get outside. Plus, it keeps Captain from unleashing his en- ergy in the house,” he said.
DYLAN LISSETTE CEO Utz
Lissette’s responsibilities include lead-ing corporate strategy, directing operations, inspiring an action-oriented culture, and aligning resources. A focus throughout his ten- ure has been driving growth through inno- vation and strategic acquisitions. Dylan is also the main contact for the board of directors and serves as the public face of the organization.
Lissette has served as CEO for eight years. He has been with the century-old company for over 25 years after starting out running Utz’s outlet store and mail order area.
He is proud of leading a great team of associates for the last 10 years and ac- complishing so much together, including transitioning the family-owned business to a publicly traded company in August 2020.
“While not always easy to do, fi nd bal- ance in your life and choose your time wisely,” he said of the most important life lesson he’s learned.
For fun Lissette enjoys getting outside and enjoying sunset cruises with the family.
JEFFREY D. LOBACH Managing Partner Barley Snyder LLP
Lobach said he devotes equal time to his two roles. As Bar- ley Snyder managing partner, he is the fi rm’s CEO, respon- sible for strategic direction and all op- erations. He is also a transactional lawyer providing counsel to businesses, nonprofi ts and individuals. He enjoys both jobs.
He has been with Barley Snyder for more than 30 years and is in his eighth year serving as the fi rm’s managing partner.
One highlight of his career was the pro bono asylum project for the “Golden Ven- ture” refugees – survivors of a shipwreck – while he was serving as president of the York County Bar Association. “We helped hun- dreds of refugees (some of whom are now part of my family), unifi ed diverse elements in the community and showcased compas- sion in central Pennsylvania,” Lobach said.
Th e most important life lesson he’s learned: It is not about you. It is not about me. It is about us.
Lobach’s favorite pastimes include travel and outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, backpacking and skiing. He and his family have been fortunate to have traveled to six continents, 40-some countries, 50 states and nearly all U.S. na- tional parks. “These experiences provide the perfect antidote to any professional challenges,” he said.
MATT MADDEN Keller Williams of Central Pennsylvania Operating Principal
Madden has been in his position for three years. He said his job is to provide and support the real estate fi rm’s associ- ates with the most in- novative tools, tech- nology and resources to give their clients the greatest possible consumer experience. “I ensure our associ- ates receive the training, tools and opportuni- ties they need to optimize their business and enrich the lives of their families,” he said.
He said his proudest accomplishments are the daily accomplishments. “I am hon- ored to be a part of a truly collaborative or- ganization in a highly competitive industry. We are empowering our associates to think diff erently and grow their business, and then, the awesome part of witnessing them paying it forward to those who follow,” Madden said.
“We become the average of the people we surround ourselves with. So we must choose our mentors and those who we go into business with wisely,” he said of the most important life lesson he has learned.
For fun, he enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife, Katie, are busy with their three-year-old daughter, Olivia, and the family’s adopted golden retriever, Amelia. “We enjoy outdoor adventures, and (in a normal world) trying new restaurants and travel,” he said.
STEVE MASSINI CEO Penn State Health
As the CEO of Penn State Health, Massini has responsibil- ity for overseeing all the clinical opera- tions and adminis- trative operations necessary to support the organization and its employees.
He’s been CEO for 18 months and has been with Penn State Health for six years. Other positions he has held at Penn State Health include CFO and CAO.
Massini is proud of being part of a team that has navigated through a pandemic and continued to serve patients, employees and the broader community with minimal dis- ruption. “I am especially proud of how our frontline and support staff have managed through this very diffi cult time,” he said.
An important life lesson he’s learned: that paying attention to and following simple val- ues such as kindness, compassion, empathy, integrity and teamwork can get you through the tough times. “Practicing the golden rule and treating people as you would like to be treated has always served me well,” Massini said.
“Family is very important in my life and I absolutely love spending time with my grow- ing family including our newest grandchild. We love spending time outdoors, especially time at the beach, fi shing and boating. We are also big Penn State fans and enjoy football weekends up at Happy Valley,” he said.
PATRICK MCDONNELL Secretary Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
DEP’s mission is to protect Pennsylvania's air, land and water from pollution and to provide for the health and safety of its citizens through a cleaner environment.
McDonnell has served as DEP secre- tary since being nominated by Gov. Tom Wolf in 2016. His career with DEP spans several decades, beginning in 1998. Before becom- ing secretary, he served as the department's director of policy.
ED MONBORNE CEO RKL LLP
As CEO of RKL LLP, he develops, manages and implements the fi rm’s strategic di- rectives. Th is includes RKL’s strategic plan- ning process, guided by the fi rm’s commit- ment to the collective success and benefi t of its team, clients and communities.
Monborne took the helm as CEO on July 1, 2011 and was recently reelected to anoth- er fi ve-year term, which starts September 1.
He said it has been a privilege to help build three dynamic businesses over the past 16 years: RKL LLP, RKL eSolutions and RKL Wealth Management. “I’m most proud of the oppor- tunity I get as CEO to support and nurture the team’s innovation, because none of this would be possible without them,” Monborne said.
“You will get knocked down at times in life, but when you do, never ever quit. Get up, dust yourself off and get back in the game,” he said of the most important life lesson he’s learned.
For fun, Monborne makes hot sauce to give to friends and family every fall. He has a special recipe and his own logo. “My recipe has evolved over years of tweaking diff erent seasoning and peppers, and everyone tells me I have reached a perfect blend of heat and fl avor,” he said.
ROBERT J. MURPHY, CPA/ABV, CVA Principal and CEO Boyer & Ritter LLC
Murphy’s responsibilities are primar-ily threefold: focusing on con- tinuing to meet Boyer & Ritter’s clients’ needs and distinguishing the firm in the market,
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strategically steering the firm to sustained growth in the short and long term, and leading and managing day-to-day activi- ties. “By concentrating on clients’ success, we fortify our own,” he said.
Murphy said the firm’s partners vote every four years on its leadership. “With my partners' support, I have been privi- leged to lead Boyer & Ritter for 11 years,” he said. He has more than 30 years of experience with the firm providing audit, accounting, tax and consulting services to clients in a variety of industries includ- ing automobile dealerships, land devel- opment and other for-profit, closely held commercial enterprises.
“I am immensely proud of how we are meeting our clients' needs through- out the pandemic, establishing Boyer & Ritter as a go-to source throughout the country for information about the Paycheck Protection Program and other business relief programs. We also hon- ored our commitment to our employees, pledging no layoffs, pay cuts, or fur- loughs,” Murphy said.
He shared several life lessons. Ap- plying “listen first” is a life skill and is equally critical in business and social set- tings, he believes. Good leaders know to gather information, then provide the best
guidance possible. “We have talented
professionals throughout our firm, and I
learned early on the importance of giving
people the opportunity to be heard and
share their ideas,” he said.
Murphy enjoys golfi ng and boating;
however, he said his greatest joy comes
from spending time with his family. “No
matter what you do professionally, it is
critical to have a way to destress. Quality
time with my loved ones helps me recharge
my batteries and reminds me what is im-
portant in life,” he said.
GEORGE NAHODIL President & CEO
Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Nahodil was named president and CEO by the credit union’s board in
October 2017 after
being named acting
president/CEO on
the death of the for-
mer president/CEO,
Bob Marquette, in July 2017. Nahodil previ-
ously served as executive vice president in
charge of retail delivery, public relations
and marketing. He has been with Members
1st since 2001.
PAUL J. NAVARRO, PE President & CEO Navarro & Wright Consulting Engineers
As co-founder/owner since 1996, he guides Navarro & Wright’s direction to adhere to its mis- sion. He said he is fortunate to be able to rely on a great management team to implement the fi rm’s strategic plan so he can focus on entering new markets, establishing new business and being active in community and professional organizations.
As co-founder, he held the title of president until 2013 and then became president and CEO.
Navarro says he is very proud to have seen the firm grow from humble begin- nings to one of the largest multi disci- plined engineering companies in central Pennsylvania. Navarro & Wright has a team of more than 200 professionals ser- vicing various markets and committed to delivering high-quality services. He said he is very proud of all the staff.
He said if he had to choose one lesson over other important ones, it would be per- severance. “Th e road to success has many pitfalls and/or failures. Each failure pro- vides an opportunity to learn but you must
stay on the road and persevere as you pursue your goals and vision,” he said.
Navarro enjoys tennis, golf, traveling and spending time with his family. He also enjoys involvement with non-profi t and professional organizations to give back and continue to learn. “I strive to pass on my experience to those that are around me or that will come after me,” he said.
JOHN NEALON Team Leader Baker Tilly Advantage Pennsylvania
As team leader for Baker Tilly Ad-vantage Penn- sylvania, Nealon is responsible for ensur ing Baker Tilly delivers all the firm’s capabilities and resources to its clients. He also de- velops and grows the fi rm’s Pennsylvania client accounting services practice, which includes full outsourcing of clients’ ac- counting departments.
He took over the position in June 2020, transitioning from managing partner of Baker Tilly’s Greater Pennsylvania prac- tice. He has been with the fi rm more than 36 years.
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During his tenure with Baker Tilly, Ne- alon is proud of helping family-owned busi- nesses protect and enhance their value. His eff orts have been recognized by Th e Wall Street Journal and Th e Washington Post. “Th e economic impact of these businesses is critical to our local economy. I am proud to have helped them,” he said.
Life lessons he’s learned: Challenges are going to come your way. Face them head on. Work the problem. Stay calm and work it in steps. Use your support system/network; there is no need to go it alone.
For fun, he enjoys anything that involves his family. “In the spring, we get together for the annual Scranton St. Patrick’s Day Parade. During the summer, we love spend- ing time in Stone Harbor, NJ. In the fall, we take in a Notre Dame football game. In the winter, we’re all together for the holidays,” Nealon said.
LELAND J. NELSON President African- American Chamber of Commerce of Central Pennsylvania
The African-American Chamber of Commerce of Central Pennsylva- nia is a membership organization serv- ing businesses, non- profi ts, individuals and other agencies committed to sup- porting the economic empowerment and growth of minority-owned businesses in the region.
Nelson has served as the organization’s president since May 2011. He is also co- founder of Dirty Dog Hauling, a professional junk removal service that helps customers save time and gain space.
ROBERT A. ORTENZIO Co-Founder & Executive Chairman Select Medical
Ortenzio is responsible for the over-all strategy that guides Select Medical’s national post-acute care net- work. Th e network includes more than 100 critical illness recovery hospitals, 30 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, 1,700 outpatient physical therapy centers and 525 occupational medicine clinics that treat 82,000 patients daily across 47 states and Washington, D.C.
Ortenzio co-founded the company in 1997. He has served as executive chairman since 2014 and previously held the posts of CEO, president and COO.
He is proud that Select Medical, which is headquartered in Central Pennsylvania,
has grown to become a world-class com- pany with revenues of $5.5 billion. He said three of Select Medical’s divisions are the largest providers of post-acute care in the country, and a fourth division is ranked as the second largest post-acute care provider in the country.
Ortenzio shared several life lessons: To be an exceptional leader, you need to be genuine, authentic and have humility. Hu- mility, in particular, is the number one de- terminant of great leadership and a strong company culture. Self-awareness, trust, transparency and openness to embrace diff erent viewpoints are critical to success.
For fun, he enjoys any kind of fi tness or exercise and traveling in the U.S. and abroad.
ERIC PAPENFUSE Mayor City of Harrisburg
The mayor is the chief executive offi cer of Harrisburg’s government. It is an elected full-time position. Th e mayor appoints the may- or’s offi ce staff and is the sole appoint- ing authority of all department and offi ce directors.
Papenfuse took the oath of offi ce as mayor Jan. 6, 2014.
TROY A. PETERS President & CEO Jonestown Bank & Trust Co.
Peters oversees the strategic direction and execution of the 147-year-old community bank and its policies to best serve its cli- ents, employee and communities and to create value for the bank’s shareholders.
He has been in banking for 30 years and in his current position for 10.
Peters is proud to have served as the chairperson of the state trade group, the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers. “Th rough that organization, I infl uenced the passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S.2155) that balanced regu- latory relief and consumer protections,” he said. Th e act was passed by the U.S. Congress and became law in 2018.
Peters said the most important life lesson he’s learned is “you’ll never regret working hard and doing your best.”
He enjoys riding motorcycles, both lo- cally and on longer trips. Peters currently owns three bikes, and each provides a dif- ferent riding experience. “Riding is freeing and relaxing while at the same time a very focused activity and one that you can always improve upon,” he said.
KATHY PHILLIPS Owner and CEO Primitives by Kathy
Phillips, whose duties include product d e v e l o p m e n t director, started the home decor and gift business in 1997 out of her basement. She handmade the fi rst “primitive candle box,” taking care over every detail. From the sanded edges to the type of ribbon tied on the wire handles, each was a work of passion. As demand grew, she enlisted the people at Goodwill Services to help the company fulfi l demand. Th e partner- ship with Goodwill Services continues today.
Phillips is proud of the growth and part- nerships she has built with her valued customers.
True success for Phillips is giving back and remembering the organizations and individ- uals who supported her in the beginning. She has made giving part of the corporate strategy, creating products for her Benefi t Collection that not only look good, but do good.
JORDAN PISCIONERI General Manager Century 21 Realty Services
Piscioneri began his career with Century 21 Realty Services in May 2008 as an as- sociate broker. He was named general man- ager of the Camp Hill realty offi ce in January 2016. His father, Dan Piscioneri, founded the fi rm in 1982. Jordan and his brother Dan are continuing the family tradition as the third generation to serve the community.
KRISTEN PUCCI Founder and Partner KRAE Consulting
Pucci describes her role in the consult-ing fi rm as “to keep the ship afl oat and the passengers happy.” Launched in April 2020, the mul- tifaceted fi rm focuses on the architectural, engineering and con- struction industry. Its goal is to help local construction-related companies in areas such as brand awareness and lead generation.
Starting her company after being laid off at the beginning of the pandemic is one of several professional accomplishments Pucci is proud of. So are two related achievements: hiring multiple employees and taking on nu- merous clients, all in less than a year.
Pucci says she’s learned that the woman you're becoming will cost you people, re- lationships, spaces and material things. “Choose her over everything," she advises.
For fun, Pucci enjoys cooking, listening to music, hanging out with friends and family, watching movies, running, playing with her dog, redoing furniture and thrifting. “I do it because it makes me happy,” she said.
THOMAS R. QUINN JR. President & CEO Orrstown Bank
Quinn assumed the role as Orrstown Bank’s presi- dent and CEO in April 2009.He has more than 28 years of experience in the banking industry.
The community bank was founded in 1919, and until 1981 it had only had one branch offi ce. Since then, Orrstown Bank has grown to 26 banking offi ces and seven loan production centers located throughout 11 counties in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
RORY G. RITRIEVI President & CEO Mid Penn Bank/Mid Penn Bancorp Inc.
Ritrievi’s duties include developing a world-class cul- ture in a company that aims to deliver best- in- class cus- tomer service and best-in-class returns. Mid Penn operates 39 branches in 12 Pennsylvania counties: Berks, Bucks, Ches- ter, Cumberland, Dauphin, Fayette, Lancast- er, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northumberland, Schuylkill and Westmoreland.
He has been with Mid Penn for 12 years and has more than 34 years of experience in the fi nancial services industry.
Ritrievi is proud of being part of the team that turned a $25 million company into a $200 million company in 12 years – while doing it the right way, he says.
He shares several life lessons. He said culture beats strategy every day of the week. “Want spectacular results? Build a spectacular team and put them in a spectacular environment that provides spectacular rewards for winning.”
Ritrievi has fun at work doing what he loves. Outside? He says he spends time with loved ones.
DARMAYNE ROBERTSON President & CEO Sweet Confections Cakes
R obertson started Sweet Confections as a home- based business in 1993. A decade later, the business, which is owned by Dar- mayne and husband Will, had graduated to a storefront. Th e
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couple and their staff work closely with their customers to create stunning edible centerpieces and cakes made with all- natural ingredients. Darmayne Robertson competed on Season Six of Food Network’s “Halloween Wars.”
G. DOUGLAS ROHRBAUGH Chairman Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates
In 1984, Tom Crabtree and Doug R o h r b a u g h founded Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Asso- ciates with a single philosophy: to pro- vide a client-orient- ed approach to ar- chitectural design.
As a co-founder, Rohrbaugh has led the firm’s marketing efforts, focusing on cli- ent relationships, establishing a position in new market sectors and implementing strategy to support the long-range plan and future of the firm. He is credited with launching Crabtree, Rohrbaugh’s long- standing professional relationship with Cabela’s Retail, Inc. and establishing its first flagship destination store located in Hamburg, PA.
GEORGE RUDOLPH President & CEO Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union dba PSECU
Alongside a team of more than 800 pro-fessionals, Ru- dolph ensures that as a not-for-profi t fi - nancial cooperative, PSECU is delivering high-quality prod- ucts and services to its more than 475,000 member-owners. “Above all, our goals are to help our members achieve their goals, and serve as their trusted fi nancial partner,” he said.
Rudolph joined PSECU in April 2019 and is most proud of his current role. “I’ve long believed that the credit union model, through which fi nancial cooperatives exist solely to support the well-being of their member-owners, is extremely important. I feel fortunate to play a part in infl uenc- ing the strategy that ensures our ongoing, shared success,” Rudolph said.
An important lesson he’s learned is that with focus and a positive outlook, you can accomplish almost anything. “In my role at PSECU, I try to bring these qualities to my work each and every day, and I encourage others to do the same,” he said.
In Rudolph’s free time, he looks for new
experiences to broaden his horizons. “I do this through travel, meeting new people, trying new foods, etc. I also enjoy jogging, particularly in nice weather. Th ese activities help me appreciate the variety that life has to off er, relax and stay healthy,” he said.
JAMES W. SAXTON, ESQ. CEO Saxton & Stump
Saxton’s role is developing the strate-gic vision for the fi rm of lawyers and consultants, ensur- ing that everything fits together and that the fi rm reach- es both its long- and short-term goals. He works closely with managers and depart- ment chairs to execute that strategy while maintaining the fi rm’s business discipline. Further, he works to instill a critically im- portant culture of creativity and innovation.
Saxton has been involved in law fi rm leadership in various positions for more than 20 years and has been the CEO of Sax- ton & Stump since 2015.
He said creating the fi rm was a true joy. “My longtime law partner and friend Chris Stump and many of our colleagues started this fi rm with friendship, great chemistry and mutual respect. It is very rewarding to see it more than triple in six years while preserving
that desired culture of excellence, collabora- tion and client-centric service,” Saxton said.
He shared some life lessons. Hard work really does pay off . It is tedious; progress is often incremental, but it’s remarkable what you can accomplish by working hard towards a goal you truly care about. Be bold. Dream (which is the fun part) but remember that execution makes it a reality. Th e dreams you don’t try never happen.
“Spending time with my wonderful wife, Sally, as well as our fi ve grown children and four grandchildren is a real blessing. A great day is winning a few games on the tennis court against the much better player – Sally! Fitness is fun for us and extraordinarily important to keep up a busy schedule,” Saxton said.
ROBERT M. SCAER, PE Chairman of the Board/CEO Gannett Fleming Inc.
As chairman and CEO, he formulates and i m p l e m e n t s the strategic plan that guides Gannett Fleming and drives the fi rm’s continued growth and expan- sion into new mar- kets. Scaer said the fi rm is committed to “our continued diversifi - cation of services, being an employer of choice,
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and being a thought leader across our industry”. He’s been chairman and CEO since Janu-
ary 2017 but had fi ve other careers during his time at Gannett Fleming.
From 2002 to 2009, Scaer served as presi- dent of GeoDecisions, Gannett Fleming’s geospatial and IT solutions division. During that time, he testifi ed before Congress on the use of geospatial technology in homeland security, and the company built an applica- tion that integrates transportation, logistics, in-transit visibility and infrastructure data in a single, secure application.
Life lessons he’s learned: All of life is so precious; it can change in a moment. You can never take anything for granted and need to make sure you enjoy the ride. No matter what happens, you must be willing to change and adapt and see the blessings in every day.
Scaer loves to hike, and most weekends you can fi nd him on a local trail. “I’ve trav- eled to some pretty amazing places with Gannett Fleming, so I take advantage of the local scenery when I can. Some of my favor- ite hikes include the Grand Canyon, Sedona and Colorado Springs,” he said.
KEVIN SCHREIBER President & CEO York County Economic Alliance
Schreiber’s duties include overseeing the strategic direc- tion of York County's chief economic de- velopment organiza- tion, driving wide- spread, shared and inclusive prosperity, and working among an amazing and dynamic team of profession- als and leaders who wake up daily committed to make things happen in York County.
York County Economic Alliance was founded in 2012. Schreiber has served as its president since Dec. 1, 2016.
He said he’s living his most important life lesson daily “making a positive diff erence serv- ing the community I love”. “My career has been dedicated to public service, fi rst to our City of York, then our commonwealth’s House of Rep- resentatives, and now leading an incredible organization and team striving to make a dif- ference. For this, I am grateful,” Schreiber said.
“If you have the chance to photobomb a U.S. senator on national television to tell your spouse you love them, do it. Brownie points forever. We've no clue how many spins on this Earth we are granted, so make as much of a positive impact for others in the time you’re given,” he said.
His personal passion: being married to Jen and a puppy father to Stella Blue. “When that grants me time, I am a backyard bee- keeper, novice guitarist, feral cat rescuer, verbose writer, Dead Head, astrophile, hu- manist, and a promoter of the Oxford com- ma,” Schreiber said.
RICK SEITZ Senior Director, Business Development Alexander Building Construction Company
Seitz represents the company in the com-munity, main- tains relationships with existing clients, architects and engi- neers, and develops new client relation- ships and new busi- ness opportunities.
He’s been with Alexander Building Con- struction for over 24 years. Seitz served as company president for 12 years before tran- sitioning to his current role as senior direc- tor of business development two years ago.
As president of the company from 2008 through 2019, he’s proud that Alexander developed long-term relationships with many clients and community leaders in Central Pennsylvania. At the same time, the company developed internal personnel for project-level and corporate-level leader- ship roles that will ensure the company's future success.
Seitz shared two important life lessons. He said good things will result when you make a commitment, work hard and see it through. And treating people with respect and sincerity leaves a positive lasting im- pression on them.
For fun, Seitz spends time with his chil- dren and grandchildren. He said his chil- dren and their spouses fi ll him with tremen- dous pride and his grandchildren make him laugh and keep him young. He and his wife also enjoy spending time at the Jersey shore with family and friends.
TODD SHAMASH President & CEO Capital BlueCross
He oversees all major facets of Capi-tal BlueCross' business operations, including overall performance, diver- sification strategy, subsidiary gover- nance, fi nance, risk exposure, strategic partnerships , and growth. Shamash’s over- arching responsibility is to ensure Capital BlueCross' place as a leading health plan in one of the country's most competitive healthcare environments.
Shamash has been with Capital BlueCross since April 2020.
In his current role, he’s proud of helping Capital BlueCross make a positive, tangible impact in its communities. “In prior public service, I’m proud of my work supporting eff orts like the Children’s Health Insur- ance Program (CHIP) and developing other mechanisms to help people access health- care, like the Healthy Pennsylvania initiative and Medicaid expansion,” Shamash said.
Important life lessons: You can have
knowledge, expertise and be educated, but it’s how you constructively work with people – communicate clearly, listen intently and earnestly and, yes, how you treat people – that really makes the diff erence, not just day to day, but over time. People remember if you are approachable and willing to help.
Shamash said his favorite fun moments involve family activities. “Watching my kids experience things, playing sports, with me or having me as a spectator. Taking a hike together, and the moments when we turn off the devices and play a board game. Th at’s when the laughter occurs and where I fi nd happiness,” he said.
MIKE SHIRK CEO High Companies
As CEO, Shirk says his duties are strength-ening the family of 11 diverse compa- nies, serving a great team of coworkers, and making a posi- tive impact in the community.
He has been in the position for six years.
“I am extremely proud of the agility and grit shown by the High team in tackling the 2020 COVID challenges. Every day our team demonstrated unwavering commitment to keeping each other healthy, executing very well for our customers and delivering on crit- ical investments for our future,” Shirk said.
Th e most important life lesson he’s learned is that life is a team sport, and success comes from having a lot of great coaches and team- mates along the way. “I am particularly for- tunate to have a wife and kids that make me better. Th ey're my MVPs,” he said.
For fun, Shirk enjoys “pretty much any ac- tivity on the water ... fi shing, boating, crabbing, or just jumping in the waves with the kids.”
JAY SIDHU Chairman and CEO Customers Bancorp, Inc.
Sidhu’s duties include overall executive lead-ership of the bank holding company and its subsidiaries.
He has been in his position with Customers Bancorp since the formation of the bank in 2009.
Sidhu is proud of building fi nancial insti- tutions that serve hard-working Americans and the small businesses they own, oper- ate, and grow. He’s also proud of enabling the American dream: business ownership, home ownership, a great family-sustaining job, and fi nancial security are the greatest awards one can achieve, he believes.
Most important life lessons he’s learned: Never stop trying. Never give up your goals. Never quit.
What he does for fun is banking. “If you
don’t have fun at your occupation, fi nd an- other occupation. You only have a passion for leadership and excellence if you feel pas- sion for what you do and have fun doing it. I love what I do and the people with whom I am so fortunate to work,” Sidhu said.
ROBERT SIMPSON CEO Crispus Attucks Association of York
In addition to providing vision and guid-ance for staff and ensuring positive relationships and collaborations with- in the community, Simpson is respon- sible for overseeing the day-to-day oper- ations and developing programs to address the root issues in York City.
He has been in his position with Crispus Attucks for 41 years.
“Over the past 41 years, I’ve had the honor of working as a team with our staff and part- ners to grow Crispus Attucks York from one small building to a four-block campus. Th e campus provides critical services, includ- ing childcare, a charter school, workforce development, housing and more for our community,” Simpson said.
Th e most important life lesson he’s learned: it’s important to listen to others for advice and learn from diff erent per- spectives, which can only happen if we are humble. “No one person has all the answers, so we need to work together to successfully serve our community,” he said.
Eight years ago, he found a young, aban- doned dog; she was very underweight. “My wife and I didn’t want her to be put down, so we decided to keep her. She has become the love of our life. I enjoy walking and playing with her every single day,” Simpson said.
JEFFREY SMITH General Manager Alexander Building Construction Co.
As general manager of the company’s Harrisburg of- fi ce, Smith has over- sight of the offi ce's daily functions and financial respon- sibilities. He also provides executive management over- sight and leadership through all phases of work and is responsible for ensuring overall project and corporate success and customer satisfaction.
He was named to the position in No- vember 2018 and has worked for Alexander for 15 of his 22-year career. He was named Project Manager of the Year by Ameri- can Subcontractors Association of Central Pennsylvania in 2012.
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KYLE C. SNYDER Senior Vice President and COO Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
As senior vice president and chief oper-ating offi cer of Holy Spirit Medical Center, he is respon- sible for its daily operations, manag- ing and developing staff , and ensuring high-quality care and strong fi scal operations.
Snyder joined Penn State Health system with the Nov. 1, 2020 transfer of owner- ship of Holy Spirit Health System, where he served as chief administrative offi cer for Holy Spirit Hospital since 2015. In this role, he was responsible for the operations of Holy Spirit Hospital, Holy Spirit Medi- cal Group and Holy Spirit EMS. He helped develop a comprehensive clinical program plan, which established the direction for clinical program growth at Geisinger Holy Spirit and served as the resource that guided the investment of capital, the recruitment of physicians and staff and the transition from a community hospital to a regional referral center for south central Pennsylvania.
DANENE SORACE Mayor City of Lancaster
As mayor, her duty is to serve the City of Lancaster. Sorace has been
mayor for three years. She is Lan- caster’s 43rd may- or, and the second woman to serve in the position. Before her election as mayor, she served for three years on Lancaster City Council.
She is proud of many things, and a lot of them can be found at www.lan- casterblockbyblock.com. “I am proud to work alongside so many people who are invested in the success of the city, inside and out of city government,” Sorace said.
“There is a Talmud quote that summa- rizes a life lesson I have gleaned from this job: ‘Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly now, love mercy now, walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.’ I am never going to complete the work, but I work to make things a little better every day,” she said.
Sorace enjoys time with friends and family because they laugh together. “Laughter is the best medicine,!” she said.
VINCE SORGI President & CEO PPL
Sorgi leads a team of more than 12,000 employees in the U.S. and U.K. aligned around a singular mission: to provide electricity and natu- ral gas safely, reli- ably and aff ordably to more than 10 mil- lion customers every day. Along with PPL’s leadership team, he is focused on setting the strategy and direction for the company so it can continue delivering long-term value for customers and shareowners. Priorities for 2021 and beyond include advancing PPL’s clean-energy strategy, enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion at PPL and building strong communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and customer assistance.
Sorgi became president and CEO in June 2020. Before that he had served as presi- dent and COO since July 2019 and as CFO from 2014 to 2019.
“I’m incredibly proud of the work we do at PPL to make life better for those we serve. We deliver a service that is essential to our way of life, and that reality brings with it an awe- some responsibility, but it also off ers a sense of purpose that is just incredibly rewarding,” Sorgi said. “I feel the most joy and pride in
seeing others develop into great leaders. In my opinion, the greatest compliment to a leader is when they move on and no one notices.”
Most important life lesson: “My parents in- stilled in me the value of an honest day’s work and a job well done at a very young age. But it’s important to not get lost in your goals and to always remember the Golden Rule: treat others the way you want to be treated. To be fair and compassionate, I try to view and appreciate a situation from other people’s points of view.”
For Sorgi, family is a huge part of who “I am today and what drives me. We enjoy spending time together whether we are on a mountain skiing, a lake boating or just hang- ing out at home. I also love to relax by playing guitar or going for long walks,” he said.
JEFFREY STAUFFER President & CEO, Chairman Ephrata National Bank
Stauff er manages and directs the bank to-ward its primary objectives, based on profi ts and return on capital. He’s also re- sponsible for overall implementation and management of the bank’s objectives, policies and strategic plans. He provides overall leadership for all departments and
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is actively involved in community relations. He has held various positions during his
39-year ENB career. Stauff er moved into his current role Jan. 1, 2020.
He is proud of the role the team and he have played in extending the legacy of Ephrata National Bank. “Our predecessors laid the groundwork for a stable, successful, community minded institution. We con- tinue that tradition while working hard to help our clients achieve fi nancial success as defi ned by them,” he said.
His major life lesson: it’s all about people. “We are all in this together. All of us need guidance, help and support from others. Every person, every job and every viewpoint is necessary for the collective success of the bank, of our com- munities, and our lives in general,” Stauff er said.
For fun he spends time with his family and fl y fi shing. “Sharing life with my family is my most treasured activity. My wife and children are my best friends. Fishing provides me with alone time, relaxation, and allows me to qui- etly refl ect on life,” Stauff er said.
CHAD STINE President & CEO Bennett Williams Realty Inc. dba Bennett Williams Commercial
Stine joined Bennett Williams Commer-cial in 1999 af- ter graduating from Penn State Univer- sity. He started as a retail leasing agent at Bennett Williams and was made a part- ner and promoted to vice president in 2008. He was promoted to president and CEO of the company in 2012.
His primary focus is new construction development and leasing, as well as site selection for national tenants such as Aldi, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Advance Auto, Dunkin Donuts, Th e Greene Turtle, AT&T and Little Caesars.
Outside of life at Bennett Williams, Stine spends most of his time juggling various activities and sporting events with his wife and three children.
RICHARD L. STOUDT JR. President High Construction Co.
Stoudt is responsible for the overall direc-tion and manage- ment for High Con- struction throughout eastern Pennsylva- nia, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and upstate New York.
He has been in the position since August 2014. High Con- struction provides commercial construction, design-build, and general contracting services in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Dela- ware, Maryland and Virginia.
Key insights: Collaboration begins with a clear and deep understanding of client vi- sion, what’s driving the vision and the objec- tives and expectations. How well someone listens and feeds back requirements is a good fi rst indicator of how future conversations will go. Project execution should be planned in advance, during the pre-construction phase, to make sure there’s a clear path forward having the client, the contractor, subcontractors and all stakeholders aligned.
JOHN J. “SKI” SYGIELSKI President & CEO Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
The primary re-s p o n s i b i l i t i e s of his job focus on leadership: forward- ing the college’s goals, planning all aspects of the college’s pro- grams and services and procuring resources through government entities or philanthropy. “Today, the role of a president is much more of a town minister than an academic philosopher,” Sygielski said.
He became the seventh president of HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, in July 2011 and is known as either “Dr. Ski” or “Ski”.
He said his greatest accomplishment is expanding the image and reputation of HACC beyond central Pennsylvania. Other accom- plishments: Conferring more than 40,000 cer- tifi cates, diplomas and degrees. Raising more than $20.2 million for students and employ- ees. Hiring diverse senior leadership. Being elected chairman of the board of the Ameri- can Association of Community Colleges.
Life lessons he’s learned: Courageously be- lieve in yourself. “If you want others to believe in you, you have to believe in yourself and that you are capable, worthy and deserving,” he said. “People will treat you based on what you think of yourself, how you treat yourself and how you act and behave in the world.”
Sygielski enjoys biking in central Pennsyl- vania and around the world. “Bicycling aff ords me an incredible sense of freedom to explore and be adventurous. It connects me to my inner self, providing opportunities to think and cen- ter myself. It also aff ords me an opportunity to raise money for the HACC community,” he said.
PATRICK J. TOOMEY United States Senator
Toomey’s duty is representing the interests of Pennsylvania’s nearly 13 million resi- dents in the Senate.
A Republican, he has served in the position for 10 years He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives for six years. Honoring his pledge to limit himself to three terms, he did not seek re-election to the House in 2004.
He is proud of playing a central role in craft- ing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. He de- scribed the act as “the most sweeping reform
to the U.S. tax code in a generation; leading to historic economic growth and prosperity.”
“I believe in the importance of integrity, persistence and preparation. With those three traits, a person can accomplish almost anything,” Toomey said.
He is an amateur beekeeper. “I raise and maintain bee colonies in my backyard. In the Senate I’m often dealing with abstrac- tions. With beekeeping, it’s fun to have tan- gible, and delicious, results,” Toomey said.
KURT TRIMARCHI Partner McKonly & Asbury LLP
Trimarchi leads the fi rm’s largest family-owned business relationships, provid- ing strategic advice to meet their needs. He has had the op- portunity to serve clients in a variety of industries such as family business, manufacturing, dis- tribution, retail and fi nancial services and to bring tax value ideas and strategies to help maximize tax savings for these clients.
He has been with McKonly & Asbury since 2003 and has more than 20 years of broad domestic and international tax experience.
Trimarchi said his position has allowed him to help clients and families grow their businesses and then to assist them when they are ready to transfer the business to the next generation. “It is a privilege to be a partner to these businesses,” Trimarchi said.
A motto he tries to live by is to treat people with respect, regardless of the situation. “It is important to keep in mind, no matter the short-term outcome of those interactions, you will always win the long game by treat- ing people the right way,” he said.
Coaching youth football is one of his fa- vorite things. “I love the game of football and the strategy behind it. I also enjoy develop- ing young men to be better players, team- mates and hopefully individuals. It’s always great to run into a former player and have them still call you coach,” Trimarchi said.
JONATHAN H. WEIS Weis Markets Inc. Chairman, CEO and President
Jonathan Weis is the grandson of co-found-er Harry Weiss. He was elected company chair in April 2015.
Weis has extensive experience in the su- permarket business and during his ca- reer he has worked in store operations, produce merchan- dising and grocery procurement.
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets Inc. is a mid-Atlantic food retailer operating 197 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. Overall, Weis employs more than 23,000 associates in its stores, distribution
center, corporate offi ce and manufacturing facilities. Built on self-reliance, the company processes its own milk and uses the excess butterfat to make Weis Quality Ice Cream.
B.J. WERZYN CEO West Shore Home
Werzyn founded the Cumberland Coun-ty-based window, door and garage- door retailer and in- staller in 2006. He has focused on building repeatable and scal- able systems that al- lows West Shore to maintain a high stan- dard of customer ser- vice across the board at all its locations.
West Shore is committed to providing cus- tomers with a home improvement experience that accommodates their needs and keeps in step with their fast-paced lives. Home improvement is about more than making up- grades and installing new products; it’s about helping customers live better lives.
BOB WHALEN President & CEO H.B. McClure Company
He views his primary responsibility as establishing and communicating the company’s organi- zational vision and constructing the cultural conditions for employee-owner success. Another part of his job is to create an environ- ment where it is possible for H.B. McClure’s employee owners to make it a great place to work, have a rewarding career and build long-term wealth for their families.
H.B. McClure was established in 2014 when Herbert Bassett McClure bought into Fisher Brothers and formed Fisher McClure. Whalen purchased H.B. McClure in 2008 and became CEO. H.B. Global was born out of H.B. McClure in 2017, and Whalen transi- tioned to CEO of the new parent company.
He is proud of having convinced the com- pany’s board of directors to sell the company to its employees and become an ESOP – the acronym for employee stock ownership plan – in 2010. Whalen said this move set the stage for organizational success over the past de- cade. H.B. McClure’s employee owners are the direct recipients of that increased value in their ESOP retirement accounts.
Whalen said the most important life lesson he’s learned involves the evolution from being focused on his personal achieve- ments to being focused on the prosperity of others. “Th e irony in this is when you help others reach a higher level of success, you accomplish more personally – and there is tremendous fulfi llment in helping others realize their dreams,” he said.
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Whalen enjoys golfi ng, fi shing, and hunting. “Golfi ng helps to fulfi ll my competitive outlet. Fishing and hunting allow me to forget about work and recharge. My favorite time of the year is fall in central Pennsylvania; it’s incredibly beautiful and refreshing to be outdoors,” he said.
TOM WOLF Governor Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Wolf oversees the executive branch of Pennsylva- nia’s government, including many state agencies. His goal is to help state workers do their jobs well and pro- vide the best pos- sible service to Pennsylvanians. He is also responsible for setting policy, responding to emergencies and signing legislation.
Wolf, a Democrat, has been governor since Jan. 20, 2015.
As governor, Wolf has invested $1.4 bil- lion in education and oversaw the imple- mentation of the fair funding formula to help students get the high-quality educa- tion they deserve. “Good public education will put our students, and our common- wealth, on the path to success,” he said.
His most important life lesson is one he’s
learned throughout his life from his fam- ily, and from his experiences in the Peace Corps, business and public service. “Any challenge can be tackled if you do it with confi dence and in partnership with good and competent people,” he said.
He is an inveterate reader. “Reading chal- lenges us to broaden our horizons, explore new ideas, and reconsider our own preconceived notions – but also, it’s just fun,” Wolf said.
KEN WOLFE, CPA President and Managing Principal Brown Shultz Sheridan & Fritz
As managing principal and president at BSSF, Wolfe oversees the manage- ment of the fi rm, serv- ing its people, clients and community. In addition to fi rm man- agement, he works with clients in the construction, manufacturing, and real estate industries as well as other for-profi t entities.
Wolfe has been with BSSF since Septem- ber 1991 and has served as president and managing principal since July of 2005.
He is proud of BSSF’s continued growth and how the fi rm has helped its clients and team members achieve extraordinary out- comes. “We expanded our team, our partner- ships and our services to support our clients during one of the most diffi cult years in mod- ern history, and we were named one of the #1
Best Places to Work in PA in 2020,” Wolfe said. Something he learned early in his career
is: “I am never the smartest person in the room, nor do I need to be. Being a leader is more about recognizing and using the talents of the people around me to lift up the team as a whole,” he said.
Wolfe loves to spend as much time as he can outside. “I really enjoy playing sports and hik- ing with my family. My wife and I also share the travel bug; we’re fond of just picking up for the weekend and exploring little towns and desti- nations we’ve never seen before,” Wolfe said.
DANIEL A. WUBAH President Millersville University
As president, Wubah supports the uni-versity’s mission of providing diverse, dynamic, meaningful experiences to inspire learners to grow both intellectually and personally to enable them to contribute positively to local and global communities.
He became the 15th president of Millers- ville on July 1, 2018. Before that, he served as provost and later the senior advisor to the president at Washington and Lee University. His previous positions include deputy pro- vost and vice president for undergraduate education at Virginia Tech; associate provost and professor of zoology at the University of
Florida; associate dean, professor of biology and special assistant to the president at James Madison University, and associate professor and department chair at Towson University.
A microbiologist, Wubah is an elected Fel- low of the American Association for the Ad- vancement of Science and testifi ed before the U.S. Congress on how to prepare the science workforce for the 21st century. In July 2020, he was among the speakers at a United Nations panel about the COVID-19 pandemic.
In private life, Wubah is a tribal king (safohene) at Breman Asikuma in the Cen- tral Region of Ghana. His royal name is Nana Ofosu Peko III. He and his wife, Judith, have two daughters and two grandchildren.
ROBIN ZELLERS President and Broker NAI CIR
Zellers is responsible for overseeing transactional activity, investment, ad- visory and consult- ing and corporate services. He is also responsible for as- signing and manag- ing all of the fi rm's national and inter- national business through the NAI Global network.
He joined NAI CIR in 2003. He has more than 25 years of experience, primarily in commercial- industrial development, leasing, sales, receiver- ship, consulting and asset management. <
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