CBICC Staff Members

	Vern Squier President/CEO, (814) 234-1829, ext. 124 As President/CEO, Vern's primary responsibility is to provide effective leadership for the organization and its' members in carrying out the Chamber's mission, directing internal operations and developing external relationships beneficial to business and community advancement. He also manages and directs the CEO Group, Finance, Human Resources, Nominating and Long-Range Planning Committees and Task Forces.

	Jean Gerber Vice President, Chamber Operations, (814) 234-1829, ext. 123 As Vice President of Chamber Operations, Jean is responsible for directing the Chamber's marketing, communications, special events, membership recruitment and retention efforts. Jean is also responsible for the Ambassadors Club, Membership Task Force, ChamberDeal$, Special Events, Chamber Publications, and ChamberU.

	Hannah Benton Events and Publications Coordinator, (814) 234-1829, ext. 136 As Events and Publications Coordinator, Hannah manages and implements the Chamber’s special events including the “Open for Business” Golf Tournament, Business & Industry Expo, Annual Meeting, Awards Gala, and Business After Hours program. Hannah is also responsible for the production of the Guide to Centre County, area map, and Membership Directory.

	Mary Resides Economic Development Assistant, (814) 235-1666, ext. 121 As Economic Development Assistant, Mary is responsible for all clerical, administrative and portfolio management activities related to economic development for the Centre County Industrial Development Corporation and Centre County Industrial Development and General Authorities. She also provides support for business incubation, financing programs, the PA Regional Economic Partnership and is the I-99 Corridor Keystone Innovation Zone Coordinator.

	Elaine Morgan Receptionist, (814) 234-1829, ext. 120 As Receptionist, Elaine is responsible for receptionist/front office support, greeting visitors, processing incoming and outgoing mail and responding to requests for community information.

	Andrea Harman Member Services & Comm. Coordinator, (814) 234-1829 ext. 136 As Member Services/Communications Coordinator, Andrea is responsible for assisting the Vice President of Chamber Operations with activities relevant to the maintenance and growth of Chamber membership, coordinates & disseminates Chamber information via newsletters to the membership & press releases to the media, manages the member advertising programs in the electronic publications & maintains the CBICC internet presence.