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The PA Chamber elects Robert Scaer as its new chairman, appoints Justin Ladner as first vice chair, and welcomes several new board members from major companies. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
PA Chamber elects new chair, board members
Stacy Wescoe//December 3, 2025//
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry’s Board of Directors has elected Robert Scaer to a two-year term as its new chairman. Scaer is a member of the board of directors and former chairman and CEO of GFT, a global infrastructure and engineering firm.
He previously served as the PA Chamber Board of Directors’ first vice chair and succeeds Manuel Mar, senior vice president of Santander Bank, whose term expired.
“We are excited for Bob to ascend to the chairman’s role to build on the incredible progress we’ve made advancing policies that foster growth, innovation, and opportunity for Pennsylvania businesses,” said PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein. “We also want to thank Manny as his tenure as chair included historic pro-business wins that strengthened both the PA Chamber and the commonwealth, and we are grateful for his commitment and leadership.”
At the same meeting, Justin Ladner, president of Pennsylvania American Water, was elected to serve as the board of directors’ first vice chair.
The following individuals were newly elected to serve on the PA Chamber Board:
- Michael Barber, Penn Medicine, LGH
- Alison Beam, UPMC
- Christy Blashock, Erie Insurance
- Philip Brenckle, West Shore Home, LLC
- Brooks Broadhurst, Eat’n Park Hospitality Group
- Jimmy Brock, Core Natural Resources
- Jim Dever, Bank of America
- Beth Henke, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
- Jeff Kotula, Washington County Chamber of Commerce
- Chris McComish, S&T Bank
- Dave Miller, Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc.
