Top 100 People

 

The vibrant economic and social life of central Pennsylvania is powered by people. When goods or services are de­livered in an efficient and timely man­ner, expertise and knowledge brought to bear on a problem, or necessary care provided, it’s not just the businesses and the institutions – but the people behind them that get the job done. We all know that powerhouse individual – the person with the vision, dedication and drive to not only complete the task, but to envi­sion, expand and excel. We are fascinated by the impact a single individual can have on their workplace, their community and the lives of those around them. The sto­ries of these individuals can provide in­struction, inspiration and the motivation to raise our own standard of excellence. That is why we take great pride in bring­ing you Pennsylvania Business Central’s Top 100 People for 2024!

As we enter another critical election year, these individuals are constantly in­novating and adapting to ever-changing landscape to not only meet the challeng­es, but to continue to excel. They cover a wide diversity of endeavors, from busi­ness services to manufacturing, health­care and educational institutions, to pro­fessional and non-profit organizations. It creates a brilliant snapshot of the vigor and vitality of the central Pennsylvania community and is a testament not only to its ability to meet challenges, but to transcend them. These are stories that need to be heard.

As always, we reached out to communi­ty leaders, local chambers of commerce, and you, our loyal readers, to identify those individuals whose unique contri­butions have set them apart as leaders. We received a wealth of nominations that reflect the rich diversity of central Penn­sylvania and its business community. In selecting this year’s honorees, we want­ed to show the full spectrum of leader­ship – from the small entrepreneur to the CEO of a large corporation – that helps shape our communities and our lives. And while every story is unique, we think you’ll find that these honorees share a dedication to hard work, dynamic lead­ership and the pursuit of excellence.

Many of you probably know some of these distinguished honorees. These are the people who run companies, volun­teer in their community and raise fami­lies – they are our neighbors and our friends – the ones who give that extra effort that makes all the difference. We hope that you will enjoy learning about them as much as we did. We are proud to honor them.

As a companion to this edition, we are looking forward to our Top 100 Organi­zations signature edition, which will publish in February, celebrating the best in central Pennsylvania’s businesses, non-profits and brands.

Karen L. Welsh, R.A., AIA

Karen L. Welsh, R.A., AIA

As a founding principal and President of UpStreet Architects, Inc.,...

Barbara Hauge, R.L.A., ASLA, ISA Certified Arborist

Barbara Hauge, R.L.A., ASLA, ISA Certified Arborist

Barbara has been with UpStreet Architects since 2007. Her exper­tise...

Samuel J. Catanese, CPA

Samuel J. Catanese, CPA

Samuel J. Catanese, CPA, holds the position of Leading Partner...

Amy Bradley

Amy Bradley

Amy Bradley began her tenure as President and CEO of...

Matt Stuckey

Matt Stuckey

Matt Stuckey has served as President at Stuckey Automotive since...

Benedict H. Dubbs, Jr.

Benedict H. Dubbs, Jr.

Benedict H. Dubbs, Jr., AIA, LEED AP joined Murrays in...

Angie Singer Keating

Angie Singer Keating

Angie Singer Keating, co-founder and CEO of Reclamere, Inc., boasts...

Jack Infield

Jack Infield

A seasoned executive with a career spanning over 40 years...

Karen Young

Karen Young

Karen Young is President and Chief Executive Officer of Jersey...

Phil Dubrow

Phil Dubrow

Phil graduated from Penn State with a BA in Broadcast/Cable....

Gary A. Williams

Gary A. Williams

Gary A. Williams was named President and CEO of Mutual...

Mark Dello Stritto

Mark Dello Stritto

Mark is a co-owner and VP of Creative at Blink,...

Jennifer Christman

Jennifer Christman

As President of MyAdvisor, Jennifer implements and directs proactive care...

Jeffrey A. Stopko

Jeffrey A. Stopko

Jeffrey A. Stopko has served as the President and CEO...

Richard Grafmyre

Richard Grafmyre

Richard Grafmyre is the Chief Executive Officer of Penns Woods...

Molly Kunkel

Molly Kunkel

Molly has over 35 years of leadership experience in the...

Sean McLanahan

Sean McLanahan

Sean McLanahan is the President and CEO of McLanahan Corpora­tion,...

Thomas F. Deter, P.E., LEED-AP

Thomas F. Deter, P.E., LEED-AP

Thomas F. Deter joined the H.F. Lenz Company in 1992,...

J. Eric Renner

J. Eric Renner

J. Eric Renner is President & CEO of 1st Summit...

Michael A. Fiore

Michael A. Fiore

Michael attended Pennsylvania State University, majoring in the field of...

Joe Reschini

Joe Reschini

Joe Reschini is President of The Reschini Group and CEO...

Jeffery Scott Long

Jeffery Scott Long

Jeff started his construction business in 1980 by building single...

John N. McKeegan

John N. McKeegan

John N. McKeegan, J.D. is the 15th president of Mount...

Cindy Pasquinelli

Cindy Pasquinelli

Cindy Pasquinelli, as the visionary CEO of Strawberry Fields, Inc....

Gregory T. Hayes

Gregory T. Hayes

Gregory T. Hayes is the President and CEO of Kish...

Richard Sarfert

Richard Sarfert

Ric Sarfert oversees management of Kish Bank’s $1 billion plus...

Rodney Reider

Rodney Reider

Rodney Reider, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, is the chief executive officer...

Edward D. Peretin

Edward D. Peretin

Mr. Peretin brings in-depth and long-term expertise to his role...

George W. Appley

George W. Appley

Mr. Appley oversees a comprehensive array of services and pro­grams...

Edward J. Sheehan, Jr.

Edward J. Sheehan, Jr.

Mr. Sheehan recently celebrated his 30th anniversary at Concur­rent Technologies...

Michael Peduzzi

Michael Peduzzi

Michael Peduzzi is President and CEO of CNB Financial Corp....

Tim Harclerode

Tim Harclerode

Tim Harclerode, RN, MBA, FACHE, assumed the position of chief...

Mary Kate Loftus

Mary Kate Loftus

Mary Kate Loftus is the President of Impressia Bank. With...

Beth Christian

Beth Christian

Beth Christian serves as the Deputy Executive Director for the...

Phil Freeman

Phil Freeman

Reliance Bank President and CEO Phil Freeman, a Pittsburgh native,...

Jan E. Fisher

Jan E. Fisher

Jan E. Fisher, BSN, MBA, is the president of UPMC...

Fritz Smith

Fritz Smith

Fritz Smith serves as the President & CEO of The...

Tracy L. Shade

Tracy L. Shade

Tracy’s career at Community State Bank started in 1995 as...

Tea Jay Aikey

Tea Jay Aikey

Tea Jay Aikey was named President & CEO of the...

Kelly Blake

Kelly Blake

Kelly Blake is the Regional CEO at Select Medical covering...

Barb Bowker

Barb Bowker

As PSECU’s Chief Member Experience Officer, Barb is a member...

Kent C. Trachte

Kent C. Trachte

Kent C. Trachte, 15th president of Lycoming College, has partnered...

Brian F. Jackson

Brian F. Jackson

McNees Chair Brian Jackson has led the firm since 2018...

Joel E. Peterson

Joel E. Peterson

Joel is the Chairman/CEO of a growing 102 year old,...

Beth Powell

Beth Powell

Beth Powell is the president of Fluid Conservation Systems (FCS)....

George Rudolph

George Rudolph

George Rudolph was appointed President and CEO of PSECU, an...

Jane Grebenc

Jane Grebenc

Jane’s financial services career includes executive leadership roles at Park...

Mark Ritchey

Mark Ritchey

Mark is part of the third-generation ownership team and has...

Brandi Noye

Brandi Noye

Brandi is currently Director of Business Development for Doing Better...

Kortney Murray

Kortney Murray

Kortney Murray is a remarkable CEO, Entrepreneur, and financial services...

Kendra A. Aucker

Kendra A. Aucker

Kendra A. Aucker is the President and CEO of Evangelical...

Cindy Kolarik

Cindy Kolarik

Cindy Kolarik is the Founder and Executive Director of The...

Robert F. Pennington

Robert F. Pennington

Robert F. Pennington, broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Town & Country...

Travis Sheetz

Travis Sheetz

In 2022, Travis Sheetz was named Chief Executive Officer and...

Mackenzie Counterman

Mackenzie Counterman

Mackenzie is the owner and artistic director of The Dance...

Clark Stapelfeld

Clark Stapelfeld

Clark Stapelfeld currently serves as President and CEO of New...

Sara “Sally” Sargent

Sara “Sally” Sargent

The Sargent’s Group, Inc. was founded in 1980 by Sara...

David G. Antolik

David G. Antolik

David G. Antolik is president and director of S&T Bancorp,...

Justin Ladner

Justin Ladner

Justin Ladner is president of Pennsylvania American Water, the larg­est...

Mike Davis

Mike Davis

Davis handles the community-based employee wellness program with UPMC serving...

Farrah Mittel

Farrah Mittel

Farrah Mittel is the President of Schaedler Yesco Distribution, Inc....

Douglas Workman

Douglas Workman

Douglas Workman is General Manager/Project Executive of Alexander Building Construction...

Kristen Mekulsia

Kristen Mekulsia

As South Central PA Region President for Northwest Bank, Kristen...

Mark Ickes

Mark Ickes

Mark Ickes has served as the Executive Director of Explore...

Philip K. Miles, III

Philip K. Miles, III

Phil Miles is a shareholder attorney with McQuaide Blasko, work­ing...

Garrett Stoy, P.E.

Garrett Stoy, P.E.

Garrett Stoy serves as the Group Manager for the State...

Amy Seltzer

Amy Seltzer

Amy founded Seltzer Financial Strategies in 2004. Amy is once...

Vincent J. Delie, Jr.

Vincent J. Delie, Jr.

Vincent J. Delie, Jr., has had a significant impact on...

Marisa Vicere

Marisa Vicere

As a strong believer in the empowerment of young people,...

Michael Gaetano

Michael Gaetano

Michael Gaetano is the President of the Hartman Group, an...

John S. Augustine II

John S. Augustine II

John S. Augustine II is a renowned visionary, leader, and...

Rick Strait

Rick Strait

Born and raised in Fulton County, this will be Rick’s...

Elizabeth M. Burke

Elizabeth M. Burke

Liz Burke is President and CEO of S.P. McCarl and...

Jason Fralick, P.E.

Jason Fralick, P.E.

As President and CEO of the civil engineering firm Herbert,...

William C. Polacek

William C. Polacek

William C. Polacek is the President and Chief Executive Officer...

John Polacek

John Polacek

John Polacek is the Chief Operating Officer of JWF Defense...

Thomas E. Polacek

Thomas E. Polacek

Tom Polacek is Executive Vice President of Employer of Choice...

Skyanne Goas, PA-C

Skyanne Goas, PA-C

Skyanne Goas is a board-certified physician assistant with Derma­tology Partners...

Todd G. Ross

Todd G. Ross

Todd G. Ross, the dynamic President & CEO of T-Ross...

Tom E. Ross

Tom E. Ross

Tom E. Ross, Vice President of T-Ross Brothers Construction, Inc.,...

Robert J. Murphy, CPA/ABV, CVA

Robert J. Murphy, CPA/ABV, CVA

Robert J. Murphy, CPA/ABV, CVA, is the dedicated CEO of...

John Ruane

John Ruane

John Ruane is president of The GIANT Company, an omnichannel...

Cindy Rogers

Cindy Rogers

Cindy has been with Evergreen Conservancy since its inception in...

Thomas J. Taricani, CPA/ABV, CVA, CEPA

Thomas J. Taricani, CPA/ABV, CVA, CEPA

Thomas Taricani is the Principal in charge of the State...

John A. Rodgers, MBA

John A. Rodgers, MBA

John Rodgers is a senior banking specialist for PNC Bank...

Philip Devorris

Philip Devorris

Phil leads his family business group of 1000+ associates across...

Timothy A. Schoonover

Timothy A. Schoonover

Tim Schoonover has practiced law in the Centre County region...

Ellie Kocjancic

Ellie Kocjancic

Ellie Kocjancic, born and raised in Johnsonburg, PA, and a...

Charlene A. Friedman

Charlene A. Friedman

Charlene is a Real Estate Broker with 40 years’ experience....

Joe DelGrosso

Joe DelGrosso

Joe DelGrosso is a lifelong resident of Blair County, and...

Joe Gordon

Joe Gordon

Joe is a Registered Investment Advisor at J. Gordon Financial...

Jem Spectar

Jem Spectar

Dr. Jem Spectar is the President of the University of...

Jerry Calistri

Jerry Calistri

Jerry Calistri is a leader in the insurance industry specializing...

Chuck Hastings

Chuck Hastings

Chuck joined Juniper in 1996 and is primarily responsible for...

Mark Barnhart

Mark Barnhart

Mark Barnhart, owner and Chairman of the Board of NPC...

Anne Carnathan

Anne Carnathan

Anne Carnathan is President & CEO of independently owned stra­tegic...

Julieanne E. Steinbacher, Esq., LL.M., CELA

Julieanne E. Steinbacher, Esq., LL.M., CELA

Julieanne E. Steinbacher, Esq., LL.M., CELA, is the founding share­holder...

Joel Valentine

Joel Valentine

Joel Valentine is the President and CEO at Wessel &...

Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD

Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD

Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD, is the President and CEO of...

Steven M. Fontaine

Steven M. Fontaine

Steven M. Fontaine is the Chief Executive Officer of Penn...

Kevin M. McGarry

Kevin M. McGarry

Kevin McGarry is a Partner with Urish Popeck & Co.,...

Monica Gould

Monica Gould

Monica Gould is the president and founder of Strategic Consulting...

Bill Arrowsmith

Bill Arrowsmith

Bill Arrowsmith is the Head Coach and President of Restek...

James A. Troha

James A. Troha

As Juniata College’s 12th president, James A. Troha successfully led...

Dr. Joel N. Myers

Dr. Joel N. Myers

Dr. Joel N. Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman of AccuWeather,...

Steven R. Smith

Steven R. Smith

Steven R. Smith is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member...

Dennis Cisney Jr.

Dennis Cisney Jr.

Denny is the President of Cisney & O’Donnell Inc, a...

Anne Deeter Gallaher

Anne Deeter Gallaher

Anne Deeter Gallaher is Owner/CEO of Deeter Gallaher Group LLC,...

Joe Hurd

Joe Hurd

Joe Hurd has been the President/CEO of the Blair County...