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.

	Daniel Abruzzo Vice President, Government Affairs, (814) 234-1829, ext. 135 As Vice President of Government Affairs, Dan is responsible for managing and implementing the initiatives of the Government Affairs Division and managing and directing the Government Affairs Committee and Heritage 1 Committee.

	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.

	Vice President, Economic Development, (814) 235-1666, ext. 122 As Vice President of Economic Development, this person is responsible for overseeing Penn Eagle Industrial Park, Benner Commerce Park, the Business Incubation Program, TeamPA Business Expansion and Retention Program, and economic development grants and business financing programs. This person is also responsible for the Loan Review Committee.

	David Wise Vice President, Finance, (814) 234-1829, ext. 125 As Vice President of Finance, David is responsible for overseeing all of the organization’s financial transactions, including management of capital projects.

	Nancy Reese Executive Assistant, (814) 234-1829, ext. 127 As Office Manager, Nancy provides overall coordination and management of office activities, supervises and directs the office support staff, serves as the staff liaison and maintains administrative responsibility over office resources and databases.

	Connie Corl Events and Publications Coordinator, (814) 234-1829, ext. 136 As Events and Publications Coordinator, Connie 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. Connie is also responsible for the production of the Guide to Centre County, area map, and Membership Directory.

	Sara Hoy Membership Services and Communications Coordinator, (814) 234-1829, ext. 126 As Membership Services and Communications Coordinator, Sara works with new members, manages the Chamber’s database and website, produces ChamberNet and Heritage 1 newsletters, the bi-monthly InstaNews, all press releases and coordinates the Chamber’s advertising opportunities and media events.

	Mary Resides Economic Development Assistant, (814) 235-1666, ext. 121 As Economic Development Assistant, Mary provides support to the Vice President of Economic Development in all aspects of business financing and economic development incentive programs and manages all clerical, administrative, and portfolio management activities related to economic development initiatives of the Centre County Industrial Development Corporation and Authority.

	Carol Maddox Administrative Assistant, Chamber Operations, (814) 234-1829, ext. 139 As Administrative Assistant of the Chamber Operations Division, Carol is responsible for overall administrative assistant duties for the Chamber Operations Division including events, publications, membership services and communications.

	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.