The CBICC Ambassador Program enhances the Chamber’s impact in the Centre County community through recruitment of new members, retention of current members, and support of CBICC programs and events. As such, Ambassadors are an essential piece of the Chamber team and are directly involved in shaping the Chamber’s future growth and success.
Ambassadors are engaged professionals representing a variety of regional industries. If you are interested in becoming an ambassador, email Melissa Roth, Director of Membership, at melissa@cbicc.org.
2025 Ambassadors
Chris Daher
Kish Bank
Chris Daher is an Assistant Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager at Kish Bank, where he fosters strong relationships with business clients, providing tailored financial solutions and strategic advice to help them achieve their goals. Based at the Kish Bank Financial Center on North Atherton Street in State College, Chris is also deeply committed to his community.
He serves as President-Elect of the State College Downtown Rotary Club, Treasurer of the State College Young Professionals, a Board Member of the State College Food Bank, and actively contributes to multiple planning committees for Leadership Centre County.
Victor DeDonato
UPS Store State College
Victor DeDonato, owner of The UPS Store in State College, is dedicated to supporting his community and helping businesses and nonprofits with their print and promotional needs. With over 20 years of experience, he takes a consultative approach, offering creative solutions and connections to help clients grow. He gives back through fundraising efforts for organizations like Over the Edge, Junior Achievement, and Toys for Tots Literacy.
Outside of work, Victor enjoys quality time with his wife and kids, weightlifting, reading, and swimming in Spring Creek. A certified functional strength coach, he also assists his wife, Berta, owner of Kinetik Fitness. Victor is proud to join the CBICC Ambassador team and help connect the business community.
Chad Feather
Timberland Federal Credit Union
A dedicated community leader and financial professional, Chad Feather has been an ambassador for over 20 years. He is committed to fostering a thriving business environment in Centre County.
Chad’s currently serves as Vice President of Member Relations at Timberland Federal Credit Union, where he is responsible for member growth and retention. Prior to this, he held positions at First Commonwealth Bank and PNC Bank gaining valuable experience in relationship management, business, and consumer lending, cash flow management, and customer service.
In his free time, Chad volunteers with the Centre County United Way, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County, The Centre County Land Trust. He is a long-standing member of Business Networking International.
Joe Gaetano
The Hartman Group
Joe has been a CBICC Ambassador for over 5 years. He works at the Hartman Group as an Account Executive providing property and casualty insurance, risk management with insurers, and surety bonds, locally and nationwide.
He is originally from the State College area and earned a degree in Business Administration- Marketing Emphasis with a Spanish minor from Susquehanna University.
Regan Gross
State College Spikes
Regan is a first-year CBICC Ambassador and has been a chamber member for three years. At the State College Spikes, he is a senior account executive focused on sales management, community development, and event organization.
Regan is originally from York, Pennsylvania, and enjoys public service. He is a committee member for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter and President of the Business Networking International (BNI) “Lions Chapter” in Centre County.
Kendra Kielbasa
Downtown State College Improvement District
Ron Leynes
Primerica
Emily Martin
Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services - Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Emily Martin is a Business Services Representative for the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). OVR helps individuals with disabilities obtain and maintain employment and independence and offers no cost business solutions to employers. Emily was born and raised in Penns Valley, where she currently lives. She is a graduate of State College Area High School, Penn State University, and Edinboro University. Emily has worked in many different industries and at many different local Centre County businesses in her lifetime and credits that experience with being able to understand the needs of the employers and residents of her community. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with her husband, grandfather, and two cats. Emily is excited to become a Chamber Ambassador and looks forward to working with the members of CBICC!
April Williams
PA CareerLink