Central PA Chamber Staff
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Maria is responsible for daily operations of the Chamber, working in conjunction with the Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and Chamber affiliates, school districts and community partners. She is also Chairman of M.A.I.D.A. (the Milton Area Industrial Development Association), the local economic development arm of the Chamber who is responsible for development of the Milton Industrial Park. Maria was hired by the Chamber Board in October of 2006. Her prior experience of nearly 20 years in the fast paced and demanding environment of the transportation and logistics industry prepared her to begin the task of re-establishing the Chamber as the resource for business and individuals in the Central PA region. Her first task was to oversee the approval and implementation of a three year Strategic Plan, which was completed during her first month. She is a 1983 Shikellamy High School and 1995 Susquehanna University graduate with a degree in Accounting, began her Chamber volunteerism with the Events committee, served as the Co-chair of the Budget & Finance committee, spent 5+ years as a MAIDA committee member, and most recently served on the Board of Directors. Her passion for economic development has led her to also sit on the Board for the Northumberland County Industrial Development Authority, as a member of the SEDA-COG Rural Planning Organization and the new regional economic group the Economic Development Council of Central PA. Email: mculp @ centralpachamber.com |
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Tena is responsible for all of the accounting needs of the Chamber and its affiliates. She works closely with the President & CEO. Prior to her employment with the Chamber she was a legal secretary for Groover and Lobos, LLC. Tena comes to the Chamber with many years of experience in financial accounting and bookkeeping. She is a graduate of the American Institute of Banking and Milton Area High School. |
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Bruce is responsible for membership recruitment and membership retention as well as all aspects of marketing for the Chamber. He assists members with benefit programs, works with the Events & Membership committee, developing marketing and outreach strategies for new membership recruitment and existing membership retention. Prior to his tenure at the Chamber, Bruce was Director of Programs & Events for the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce prior to that he was Director of Development at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Bruce is a graduate of Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA where he received a degree in Business Management. He is also a graduate from Development Marketing Associates, Woodland Park, Colorado were he became a Certified Development Professional. |
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Tabitha works closely with the Business & Education Committee and all of the partnering school districts assisting with career development activities including the Central PA Career Fair, Business & Education Association Award, Career Exploration, Career Speakers, Job Shadowing, Legislative Breakfasts, School Counts, and AP/NOCTI Awards. In addition to her work with the Business & Education Association, she also serves as program director with Building Leaders for the Susquehanna Valley. BLSV serves Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union County school districts. She is also responsible for all communications involving the Business & Education Association and BLSV. She maintains up-to-date Act 34, Act 51, and Act 114 security clearances. Tabitha is a graduate of Lycoming College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Corporate Communications. She is also a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology where she earned an Associate degree in Mass Media with combined experience from the Fashion Institute of Technology. |
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Kelly is the Acting Director for the Greater Susquehanna Keystone Innovation Zone (GSKIZ). She is responsible for assisting new start-up companies, entrepreneurs and businesses under 8 years old. She also indentifies local, state and federal funding sources and works with partnering universities to identify university level resources. Kelly is responsible for business consulting for potential KIZ clients. Prior to her employment with the GSKIZ, Kelly was Business Development Officer for ASET Solar prior to that she was Associate Director for Career Development & Employment Training in Scranton, PA. Kelly is a graduate of Peirce College, Philadelphia, PA where she received a Bachelor of Science & Associate of Science degree graduating Magna Cum Laude and Valedictorian. Email: kelly @ gskiz.org |
