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Harrisburg Regional Chamber & Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) Announces 2010 Board Officers
Dr. Madlyn Hanes Named 2010 Harrisburg Regional Chamber Board Chair and
Chip Brown Named 2010 CREDC Board Chair
HARRISBURG (January 8, 2010) - The Harrisburg Regional Chamber Board of Directors and the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) Board of Directors announced their 2010 Board Chairs. Dr. Madlyn Hanes will serve as Chair, Harrisburg Regional Chamber Board of Directors and Chip Brown will serve as Chair, CREDC Board of Directors for 2010.
Dr. Madlyn Hanes is Chancellor of Penn State Harrisburg. Prior to her joining Penn State Harrisburg in 2000, Hanes was chief executive officer of Penn State Great Valley, the graduate campus of Penn State serving southeastern Pennsylvania, and founding head of its School of Graduate Professional Studies. Hanes holds the rank of Professor and received a B.A. with high honors in English, a M.A. and C.C.C. in speech-language pathology, and Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Florida. Dr. Hanes has authored two books, over 40 articles and monographs, and 60 technical reports to sponsors of funded or commissioned projects. She has presented more than 300 papers and invited addresses. Hanes has served as a consultant to international ministries of education and boards of higher education in Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Israel and Korea, including a special appointment to the University Council of Jamaica by the Prime Minister.
After graduating with an engineering degree from Penn State and a spending a few years in the general contracting business Chip Brown joined McClure Company in 1984 as a project engineer. Since then, Chip has been actively involved with many aspects of the mechanical contracting and engineering industry at McClure Company. Chip was named president of McClure Company in 2001. He is a Past President of the Central PA chapter of ASHRAE, Chairman of the Middle Paxton Township Planning Commission, serves on the Pinnacle Health Foundation Board of Directors and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. He lives in Fishing Creek Valley with his wife Cyndi and their two children.
Dr. Madlyn Hanes stated, "The Harrisburg Regional Chamber is a strong advocate for the business community and an excellent steward of the quality of life and economic vitality of the region. Its work on behalf of the membership contributes substantially to the overall well being and stability that both defines the region and positions it favorably for growth in a recovering economy. I feel fortunate to serve such a dynamic organization and look forward to working with the Chamber leadership and staff, and colleague board members."
"I look forward to CREDC's significant role in central Pennsylvania's business expansion, technology innovation, and robust entrepreneurial opportunities. I continue to be impressed by the knowledge, work ethic, and individual energy displayed by our local business community and the staff and board of CREDC," stated Brown. "This is a year for dynamic growth and a time to demonstrate that we are truly better together."
David Black, President & CEO of the Chamber & CREDC added, "Dr. Hanes and Mr. Brown are continuing examples of the dynamic leadership our organization has been blessed with over the years. Madlyn and Chip will be particularly helpful this year as our region leads the nation in its economic recovery as noted in several recent studies highlighting the economic strength of the Harrisburg Region - Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties."
The additional slate of 2010 Harrisburg Regional Chamber Officers is as follows:
- 1st Vice Chair - Terry Lehman
- 2nd Vice Chair - Maryann Chiavetta
- Treasurer - Mike Fiaschetti, Highmark Blue Shield
- Secretary - Laura Williams, Giant Food Stores, LLC
- RRP - Bub Manning, The Quandel Group, Inc.
The additional slate of 2010 CREDC Officers is as follows:
- 1st Vice Chair - Gary Stouffer, Rettew Associates
- 2nd Vice Chair - Sue Pera, Cornerstone Coffeehouse
- Treasurer - Aji Abraham, Capital BlueCross
- Secretary - Jim Nulton, PPL
New Board members elected for 2010 are as follows:
Chamber
- Tom Dilworth - M & T Bank
- Lisa Stokes - BRP Entertainment
- Nancy Sacunas - Sacunas Integrated Communications
- Bob Brandon - Penn National Insurance
- Manny Evans - Holy Spirit Hospital
- Art Pursel - HP
- Frank Quigley - Hollywood Casino at Penn National
CREDC
- Sharon Ryan - Dasher, Inc.
- Steve Schappe - Penn State Harrisburg, The Capital College
- Tom Wilson - K & W Engineers & Consultants
- Bob Marquette - Members 1st Federal Credit Union
The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC serves as a catalyst for promoting growth and quality of life in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties by providing a unique blend of business, community and economic development and advocacy services under one roof to boost our economic vitality and livability as a region. HRC/CREDC has been accredited with four stars from the United States Chamber of Commerce.
