CBICC Staff Members

David Wise
President/CEO, (814) 234-1829, ext. 124
As President/CEO, David'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.  

Trudy Mitchell
Vice President, Economic Development, (814) 235-1666, ext. 122
As Vice President of Economic Development, Trudy 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. Trudy 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.

Phil Park
Business Incubation Manager, (814) 235-1666, ext. 137
As Business Incubation Manager, Phil is responsible for the overall management of the CBICC Business Incubation Program including recruitment and mentorship of incubation member companies and oversight of incubation general business management.

Angela Lombardo
Office Manager, (814) 234-1829, ext. 127
As Office Manager, Angela 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.  Angela is also responsible for property management oversight for the Technology Center and Zetachron Facility.

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.

Alisha Varner
Administrative Assistant, (814) 234-1829, ext. 138
As Administrative Assistant, Alisha is responsible for providing administrative support to the leadership team, preparing meeting related documentation for the CBICC/CCIDC Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Heritage 1 and compiling and coordinating survey instruments.
 

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.