Recent Articles from LVB Staff
Gregory E. Deavens, CPA, CGMA
Gregory E. Deavens, CPA, CGMA President and CEO Independence Blue Cross Deavens assumed the role of president and CEO January 2021. Under his leadership, Independence Blue Cross has been committed to advancing equitable, whole-person health care. This includes an emphasis on reducing racial and economic health inequities and integrating physical and mental health care. The […]
Tony DaRe
Tony DaRe Founder and CEO BSI Corporate Benefits DaRe founded BSI in 2003 with the mission to serve clients on a human and financial level. He said on a daily basis, he is privileged to lead the company’s executive team with creation and execution of BSI’s vision and strategy on new business development, internal processes, […]
Donald T. Cunningham
Donald T. Cunningham President and CEO Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. Cunningham leads the non-profit, public-private coalition for regional economic development that markets the Lehigh Valley’s economic assets to attract and retain employers in key strategic sectors and to attract and retain skilled talent that employers need. He has served in his position for 11 […]
Jason Cumello
Jason Cumello Administrator/Director Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation Cumello has served as Cedarbrook’s administrator/director for four years through the pandemic and the construction of a 240 bed wing. He began his career at Cedarbrook as assistant director in September 2016. Founded in the 1840s, Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility providing [&hell[...]
Melissa Confalone
Melissa Confalone President Fraser Advanced Information Systems Confalone began serving as president on January 1. She has been with the company for over 20 years, previously serving as vice president of sales, general sales manager and regional sales manager. As president of Fraser, she is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s strategic plans and […]
Gregg Ciocca
Gregg Ciocca CEO Ciocca Dealerships Ciocca has served as CEO of the Ciocca dealerships for 30 years. He is responsible for oversight of the 40 dealerships representing 25 franchises that comprise the Ciocca Dealerships corporation. In the past year Ciocca Dealerships doubled its size with an addition of 20 dealerships. “The indoctrination of the associates […]
Greg Chrin
Greg Chrin President The Charles Chrin Real Estate Group According to information on the company’s website, Chrin carries on his father Charles “Charlie” Chrin’s legacy. Charlie Chrin took pride in the organization’s operations and his community involvement. Having a work ethic reflective of his origins in farming, Charlie Chrin oversaw all aspects of the business […]
Dave Capitano
Dave Capitano Partner and Higher Education Practice Leader Baker Tilly US, LLP Capitano has over 30 years of experience working with college and university leadership and boards He oversees more than 200 team members serving over 400 public and private colleges, universities, research institutions and academic medical centers across the United States, providing strategic advisory […]
Kevin Campbell, PE LEED AP
Kevin Campbell, PE LEED AP President and CEO Barry Isett & Associates Inc. Campbell has served in his current position for 12 years. As president and CEO, he helps guide the overall strategy of the organization and make sure it’s in the right position to continue evolving and growing as a company. He said the […]
Greg L. Butz
Greg L. Butz President and CEO Butz Construction Butz has been president since 1995, “following four generations dating back to the mid-1800s, and looking forward to passing it to the sixth generation.” He is also CEO of Shoemaker Construction Co. and Alexander Building Construction Co. His job, Butz said, is to execute a vision that […]
Dick Bus
Dick Bus President ATAS International Inc. Bus has served as president of ATAS International for 28 years. He is responsible for oversight of the entire company. He also focuses on the company finances, including developing and maintaining relationships with vendors and customers. As a past chair of the Metal Construction Association and current president of […]
Gunnar Brunius
Gunnar Brunius Vice President and General Manager Mack Trucks Lehigh Valley Operations Manufacturing Facility Brunius has been in his current position for over two. As plant manager, he oversees the daily operations of the Mack Trucks manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley, which employs more than 2,700 people. He is responsible for driving continuous improvement […]