Meet the cbicc Team
Vern Squier, President & CEO, 814 234-1829
As President/CEO, Vern's primary responsibility is to provide effective leadership to 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 oversees the CBICC's economic development activity under the banner of the Centre County Industrial Development Corporation/Centre County Economic Development Partnership.
Jennifer Myers, Vice President, Economic Development, 814 234-1829, ext. 4, jennifer@cbicc.org
As vice president, Jennifer focuses on building private-sector strength in the local economy. In addition to assisting local companies in growth opportunities, she actively seeks out opportunities that can bring new jobs and wealth to Centre County. She also serves as coordinator of the I-99 Corridor Keystone Innovation Zone.
Lesley Kistner, Vice President, Communications/Marketing, 814 234-1829, ext. 2, lkistner@cbicc.org
In her role at the CBICC, Lesley focuses on strategic communications and marketing for Chamber activity and programming, as well as for the CBICC's economic development mission. She also is responsible for media relations and other duties, including assisting with Business After Hours and events.
Nicole Smith, Vice President, Corporate Support/Membership, 814 234-1829, ext. 5, nicole@cbicc.org
As vice president, Nicole manages overall day-to-day CBICC operations, including various duties related to the Chamber's Board of Directors, as well as member relations, including assisting new members and event/membership invoicing.
Irene Miller, Vice President, Membership Engagement, 814 234-1829, irene@cbicc.org
Irene Miller serves as Vice President, Membership Engagement. Irene is responsible for current and new member relations and strategic membership initiatives. She also provides leadership to CBICC Connect, the young professionals arm of the Chamber. In addition, Irene is responsible for event planning and special projects, among other duties.
Nichole Yatta, Graphic Designer, nichole@cbicc.org
Nichole is responsible for graphic design and video production for special projects. She is a 2018 graduate of South Hills School of Business & Technology.
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As President/CEO, Vern's primary responsibility is to provide effective leadership to 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 oversees the CBICC's economic development activity under the banner of the Centre County Industrial Development Corporation/Centre County Economic Development Partnership.
Jennifer Myers, Vice President, Economic Development, 814 234-1829, ext. 4, jennifer@cbicc.org
As vice president, Jennifer focuses on building private-sector strength in the local economy. In addition to assisting local companies in growth opportunities, she actively seeks out opportunities that can bring new jobs and wealth to Centre County. She also serves as coordinator of the I-99 Corridor Keystone Innovation Zone.
Lesley Kistner, Vice President, Communications/Marketing, 814 234-1829, ext. 2, lkistner@cbicc.org
In her role at the CBICC, Lesley focuses on strategic communications and marketing for Chamber activity and programming, as well as for the CBICC's economic development mission. She also is responsible for media relations and other duties, including assisting with Business After Hours and events.
Nicole Smith, Vice President, Corporate Support/Membership, 814 234-1829, ext. 5, nicole@cbicc.org
As vice president, Nicole manages overall day-to-day CBICC operations, including various duties related to the Chamber's Board of Directors, as well as member relations, including assisting new members and event/membership invoicing.
Irene Miller, Vice President, Membership Engagement, 814 234-1829, irene@cbicc.org
Irene Miller serves as Vice President, Membership Engagement. Irene is responsible for current and new member relations and strategic membership initiatives. She also provides leadership to CBICC Connect, the young professionals arm of the Chamber. In addition, Irene is responsible for event planning and special projects, among other duties.
Nichole Yatta, Graphic Designer, nichole@cbicc.org
Nichole is responsible for graphic design and video production for special projects. She is a 2018 graduate of South Hills School of Business & Technology.
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