Jennifer Berrier Acting Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Berrier oversees unemployment and workers’ compensation benefits administration, vocational rehabilitation programs for individuals with disabilities, and economic development across the commonwealth. She’s been in her current position since December and has been with the agency for 15 years. In her time at the Department of Labor & ...

Anne Baum Lehigh Valley Market President Capital BlueCross Baum views every day at Capital BlueCross as a new opportunity to work with community leaders, the sales team, health care systems, the Capital BlueCross Connect team and the core operations team. She took on her current role in October 2020. She has published two books and is working on her third. ...

Todd Shamash President & CEO Capital BlueCross He oversees all major facets of Capital BlueCross’ business operations, including overall performance, diversification strategy, subsidiary governance, finance, risk exposure, strategic partnerships, and growth. Shamash’s overarching responsibility is to ensure Capital BlueCross’ place as a leading health plan in one of the country’s most competitive healthcare environments. Shamash has been with Capital BlueCross ...

Mary Kay McMahon President & CEO Fellowship Community McMahon’s responsibilities include strategic planning and visioning for the organization, as well as oversight of all operations in providing comprehensive living services to seniors. One of her proudest moments was earning her RN license, an achievement that propelled her entire career. McMahon said “Be kind and do no harm” is an important ...

Howie Meller President & CEO People First FCU Meller leads one of the oldest Lehigh Valley credit unions. He started at People First FCU in September 2020 but has worked in the financial services industry for more than 30 years. “I am most proud of becoming president and CEO of People First FCU,” he said. “I was honored to have ...

Tom Wolf Governor Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Wolf oversees the executive branch of Pennsylvania’s government, including many of Pennsylvania’s agencies. His goal is to help state workers do their jobs well and provide the best possible service to Pennsylvanians. He is also responsible for setting policy, responding to emergencies, and signing legislation. Wolf has been Governor of Pennsylvania since January 20, ...

Wayne Barz Chief Investment Officer Ben Franklin Technology Partners – Northeastern PA Barz is responsible for a portfolio of more than 180 companies and a team of six employees that works directly with them. He has worked with the company for more than 20 years and has held his current position for nearly two. “I’ve worked in the Lehigh Valley ...

Kathleen McCracken General Manager & Executive Vice President Wind Creek Bethlehem McCracken took on her current role in February 2020. She oversees Wind Creek Bethlehem’s operations by providing strategic direction to maximize growth and team member success. “I’ve worked at this property for over a decade, having the privilege of directly contributing to our company’s evolution,” she said. “It’s one ...

Patrick McDonnell Secretary Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection DEP’s mission is to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water from pollution and to provide for the health and safety of its citizens through a cleaner environment. McDonnell has served as the Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) since being nominated by Governor Tom Wolf in 2016. His career with ...

Chris Barrett President/CEO Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Barrett manages the promotion of the Poconos as a four-season destination, including a marketing, sales and membership staff and five visitor centers in four counties. He is also the face of the bureau, appearing in TV commercials and public service announcements as well as on the destination’s own Pocono Television Network. “When the ...