Top CEOs
Women in Business continues the dynamic tradition of recognizing the Top Female CEOs who are the area’s biggest and brightest movers and shakers in the business world. These are the women who are setting examples, either by rising to the top in established organizations or starting their own successful business. These women are influencing our region for the better, both in their dedication to their careers and their devotion to their communities. From fields like healthcare and education, to male-dominated industries like construction and manufacturing, these women are setting the mark, providing the leadership for central Pennsylvania to emerge from the pandemic even more prosperous. We were amazed at the varied and impressive accomplishments of these women. They are not only improving the bottom line of their companies, they are making central Pennsylvania a better place to live and providing an example to a rising generation. They are, in our own community, the visible embodiment of the rallying cry, “If you can see her, you can be her,” enabling young women to aspire and realize their ambitions. Women in Business is proud to recognize their achievements and to bring you their stories.

Krista Rager
August 27, 2021
President/CEO Para-Coat Technologies, Inc. Krista Rager is President/CEO of Para-Coat...

Jane Grebenc
August 27, 2021
Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer – First Commonwealth...

Kathryn E Koning,
August 27, 2021
Founder/CEO Global Software Applications LLC Kathryn E Koning, CEO and...

Ann M. Benzel
August 27, 2021
President Benzel’s Bretzel Bakery, Inc. Benzel’s Bretzel Bakery was founded...

Davie Jane Gilmour, Ph.D.
August 27, 2021
President Pennsylvania College of Technology Davie Jane Gilmour has served...

Andrea Devorris Cohen
August 27, 2021
President Blair Companies Real Estate As President of Blair Companies...

Bobbie Miller
August 27, 2021
President/CEO Advantage Resource Group In 1985, Bobbie Miller purchased an...

Debra Dellaposta
August 27, 2021
President Doing Better Business, Inc. Debra Dellaposta is President of...

Elizabeth Manges
August 27, 2021
President/CEO Hometown Bank Beth Manges has been the President/CEO of...

Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson
August 27, 2021
President – Clarion University Interim President – Edinboro University/California University...

Jonna Contacos-Sawyer, DBA, SPHR,
August 27, 2021
SHRM-SCPSM, CCP President/CEO, HR Consultants, Inc. Jonna Contacos-Sawyer leads as...

Kelly Blake
August 27, 2021
Market CEO Select Specialty Hospitals Johnstown/ Laurel Highlands Kelly Blake...

Heather J. Smith
August 27, 2021
CEO Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center Heather J. Smith, MBA, became...

Linda Heining
August 27, 2021
President/CEO Global Incorporated Linda Heining is the President/CEO of Global...

Kendra Aucker
August 27, 2021
President/CEO Evangelical Community Hospital Kendra Aucker was appointed President and...

Colleen Devorris
August 27, 2021
Founder/CEO BrandDemon Strategy+Design Colleen Devorris is the founder and CEO...

Sara (Sally) Sargent
August 27, 2021
President The Sargent’s Group, Inc. The Sargent’s Group, Inc. was...

Cynthia Hundorfean
August 27, 2021
President/CEO Allegheny Health Network Cynthia Hundorfean is the CEO and...

Sheila Kauffman
August 27, 2021
Founder/CEO SHEILA FRANK The designer behind her maiden namesake SHEILA...

Trudy K. Everhart
August 27, 2021
President/CEO Community State Bank Trudy lives in Southern Huntingdon County...

Kellie Goodman Shaffer
August 27, 2021
President/CEO Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Kellie Goodman Shaffer is...

Cynthia K. Pasquinelli, B.S., M.P.A.
August 27, 2021
CEO Strawberry Fields Incorporated As the CEO of Strawberry Fields,...

Molly Kunkel
August 27, 2021
Executive Director Centre Foundation Molly Kunkel joined Centre Foundation in...