Genie Bausinger (incumbent seeking 2^nd term)
Executive Director – Milton Regional Sewer Authority

Genie would like to serve on the board of directors for a second term because, “I truly enjoyed my first term as a Director on the CPCOC Board.  I didn’t know a lot about the Chamber before I served on the Board, but I have learned so much and been so excited to be a small part of supporting the Chamber’s vision of helping the region grow!  I want to continue to build on the connections I’ve made and help continue the Chamber’s success.”

Genie has served as Board 2^nd Vice Chair for 2023 and 1^st Vice Chair for 2024. She also volunteered at many events, attended Annual Meetings, Ribbon Cuttings, Breakfast Briefings, Legislative Events, Powerful Women Events, and Seminars & Trainings. In addition, she donates to the Central PA Business & Education Association annually during Raise the Region and is a member of the Business & Education Committee.

She said she fully supports the Chamber’s vision of helping the region grow.  “This area has so much to give, and I am glad to do what I can to help support and continue to improve the area.”

Terry Burke
Coord. of Experiential & Community Engagement – Bucknell University – Freeman College of Management

Terry would like to serve on the board of directors because, “I enjoy connecting people especially for the benefit of the greater community.  I feel I can use my existing connections and form new ones to do this.” He said his ability to be creative allows him to develop different ways to get things done, a skill he would bring to the Board along with utilizing his community and Bucknell connections.

He has attended Breakfast Briefings, Seminar & Trainings and is a graduate of Raising the Board.

He said “I want to see the best things possible for our region, communities, businesses and people.  I think we can accomplish great things when we work together.”

Kerin Goecke
HR Generalist, Talent Acquistion & Retention – Bucknell University

Kerin would like to serve on the board of directors because, “I desire the opportunity to serve the Chamber Board, promoting businesses and providing resources to help enhance and expand individual businesses and professional success.  As a resident of the Susquehanna Valley region for the past 30 years, I understand that the area’s small businesses are the backbone of this amazing community and the need to provide support and resources to help them grow and be sustainable.” 

She said she welcomes the opportunity to utilize her recruiting, policy development, financial reporting, website management, event planning, confidentiality, strategic planning and education training to help serve the Board in multiple ways to work to fulfill the mission – helping OUR Region Grow!

Kerin has both participated in and sponsored a Breakfast Briefing.

She added she is 100% personally aligned with the Vision and Mission statement.

Alison Hall
Realtor – RE/MAX Bridges

Alison would like to serve on the board of directors because, “I have been a member of the Chamber since 2007 and can attest to the support that membership provides for businesses in the area.” She said she wants to give back to the organization that was so instrumental in her success.  Being a business owner for 18 years and her strength in networking and bringing people together are some of the skills she says she’d bring to the Board.

Alison has graduated from Raising the Board, attended Ribbon Cuttings, Legislative Events, Breakfast Briefings, volunteered at the Golf Tournament, is an Impact Award winner and serves on the Membership & Engagement Committee.

She added her personal values include encouraging and helping businesses in the area to grow and prosper which aligns with the Vision and Mission of the Central PA Chamber.

James Haywood
Senior Project Manager – Intrada Technologies

James would like to serve on the board of directors because, “the Central PA Chamber simply put is a Chamber that makes things happen.  I would like to be a part of this culture and to assist in their mission to serve local businesses and the community.”  He is very committed to the Central PA Region and believes he can bring experience and ingenuity to the Board.

He has attended and sponsored Breakfast Briefings, Legislative Events and Annual Meetings as well as being a member of the Membership & Engagement Committee.

He said “I am very community minded.  I sit on several Boards and committees that both benefit the community and benefit local businesses.”

Jenny Hull-Milburn
Executive Director – Family Promise of Lycoming County

Jenny would like to serve on the board of directors because, “Serving the community has been a passion of mine for many years.  Getting to know the staff and Board at CPCOC has not only allowed for our mission at Family Promise to be seen and heard in the local Williamsport Community, but as well as a much farther reach.  I am thoroughly impressed with the events, staff and Board members I have met.” She said her experience in networking, fundraising, grant writing, reporting, advocating, and leadership are skills she will bring to the Board. 

Jenny has sponsored and attended Breakfast Briefings as well as attending the Annual Meeting.  She’s expressed interest in attending Raising the Board to assist her both personally and professionally.

She added she’s seen CPCOC’s vision of supporting business and economic development personally and has enjoyed the benefits of new associations with other members. “I have never left an event without taking something tangible with me to use within my business.  The great marketing, keeping me informed of those events, provides informative and fun opportunities.”

Ron Mackley
Retired – Community Member

Ron would like to serve on the board of directors because, “I’ve been away from a Chamber leadership position for several years.  It’s time to get back on the horse and help again.” The experience he brings by being a long-time Chamber member, previous CPCOC Board Member, Executive Committee Member and Board Chair would be an asset to the Board.

Ron has attended Annual Meetings, Breakfast Briefings and Ribbon Cuttings. He is also a former Impact Award winner.

He said, “during my 40+ year sales career, I worked with many types of businesses, many of whom were or have become Chamber members.  I was invested in helping them grow their businesses.”

Mike Medley
Agency Owner/Benefit Coord. – Michael Medley Life Ins. Group

Mike would like to serve on the board of directors because, “I am interested in being able to give back to fellow businesses and our community.  I want to strengthen the ties that make our small community what it is and strive towards what it can be.” In addition, he said his energy and personality are two of his most appealing traits and skills that will allow him as a Board member to attract new members.

Mike is a newer member of the Central PA Chamber and has attended Breakfast Briefings and the Annual Meeting.  He believes that the networking he has already been able to do because of his Chamber membership and his attending events has been priceless.

He said “I am committed to growth in our community by giving back what I have been able to so graciously receive.  I value partnerships with our local schools, businesses, and other organizations that can provide opportunities for economic growth in our community.”

Peter Swift
Executive Director – Camp Susque Inc.

Peter would like to serve on the board of directors because, “I am a life-long resident of north-central PA, and I never want to leave it.  I love this region, and I want to push back against the ‘brain drain’ we see – which ultimately results from either lack of opportunities, or a perception of a lack of opportunities.  The Chamber is well positioned to address actual and perceived lacks in this regard, and I want to help.” He said the skills he would bring to the Board would be knowledge of regulations, laws, and norms surrounding non-profits and fundraising.  He also has experience managing and working in multi-generational scenarios.

Peter has attended Annual Meetings, Legislative Events, Breakfast Briefings, hosted and attended Inside Jobs Tours, as well as attending Raising the Board. Peter serves as the Executive Director of Camp Susque, a 2024 Impact Award Winner.

He added “I feel strongly that small businesses are the foundation of a strong local or regional community.”  He appreciates the work that the CPCOC does and sees the impact that it can have on local businesses.

Tina Welch (appointee seeking 1st term)
Founder & Principal Consultant – Welch Performance Consulting

Tina would like to continue to serve on the board of directors because “I have been exposed to the positive impact the CPCOC has on the businesses in our region.  We have a focus on developing strategies to support our member’s needs and I’d be honored to be able to continue that work.” She said she would bring her expertise in leadership, collaboration, positive vision, process-orientation, and decades of broad human resources skills to the Board.

Tina has attended Breakfast Briefings, Legislative Events, Ribbon Cuttings and the Annual Meeting.  Her business has sponsored the Annual Meeting, Breakfast Briefings in addition to utilizing ads.  She serves on the Membership & Engagement Committee as well as Raising the Board and the Strategic Planning Committee.

She added her business, and passion is to help businesses grow through creating great workplaces and believes this aligns very well with the Central PA chamber’s Vision and Mission to Help Our Region Grow, and to be a preferred resource for members supporting their economic and business development.

Nicole Whitehead
VP Talent, Culture & HR – Bucknell University

Nicole would like to serve on the board of directors because, “I wholeheartedly believe in the vison to help our region grow and believe that my education, work and life experiences, leadership and ability to connect diverse members to work together towards a common goal will be an asset to the Board.” She said having served in teaching, leadership, coaching and mentoring capacity for the past 20 years and having worked with community members and businesses to build strategic plans is the expertise that she will bring to the Board. 

Nicole has sponsored and attended Breakfast Briefings. 

She added part of her purpose in life is to be a blessing to others, helping to remove barriers that impede their excellence.  “The vision and mission align with my purpose specifically in the areas of supporting growth and being a preferred support for businesses and the community to thrive.”