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Greater Reading Chamber Alliance announces new leadership

Stacy Wescoe//April 17, 2025

Laura Haffner

Laura Haffner

Greater Reading Chamber Alliance announces new leadership

Stacy Wescoe//April 17, 2025//

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The recently announced new leadership of its Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board and new members of its GRCA Board.  

The GRCCI board named Laura Haffner, region executive at Wells Fargo, as chair and Kristi Gage Linderman, CEO at Gage Talent & Business Solutions, as vice chair.  

“I am honored to take on the role of chairwoman for the GRCCI board. I look forward to working with our talented team to continue fostering growth and innovation within the Greater Reading business community,” said Haffner, who previously served as the board’s vice chair.  

Gage-Linderman echoed Haffner’s sentiment.  

“It is a privilege to serve as Vice Chairwoman of the GRCCI board. I am excited to collaborate with Laura and our fellow board members to support and enhance the business environment in Greater Reading,” she said.  

Haffner is taking over the role from Sara Kuzma-Stump, director of sales and marketing for Suburban Testing Labs Inc.  

“We are deeply grateful to Sara for her dedicated service over the past two years. I am excited to work more closely with Laura and Kristi as we continue to build on the strong foundation Sara has helped establish,” said Lucine Sihelnik, president and CEO of the GRCA.  

 Radha Pyati, chancellor at Penn State Berks, was named GRCA board treasurer, and James Sarro, principal at MG Architects, was also named to the GRCA Board.