And The Luminary Nominees Are…
We’re excited to announce our Luminary Shining Star and Visionary Award Nominees for this year’s event! The Luminary Awards Luncheon, taking place on September 8th, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, will honor the following extraordinary female professionals nominated for the two awards. Our Women in Business Roundtable Committee created this prestigious event and an advisory committee voted in a blind review process of all the applicants in May. The two award recipients will be announced during the program at this luncheon. A portion of the total event proceeds will benefit a Chamber nonprofit of the award recipients’ choice.
Congratulations to the following chosen nominees who were nominated by their peers because of their excellence in their work environment and the community:
Shining Star Award Nominees
Katee Brown – Director of Sales and Marketing, Penn Harris Hotel
A Mechanicsburg High School Graduate, Katee has been in the hospitality industry since she was 14 years old. She went to Indiana University of PA to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management. She worked in the restaurant side of Hospitality until 2017 when she then started with the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg as a Catering Sales Manager. Since her time on the property, she has been able to work with many different events, create great client relationships, and work her way into the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Penn Harris Hotel.
Katee’s Chosen Nonprofit Beneficiary is Vickie’s Angel Walk
Stacy Durbin – Relationship Banker, Pennian Bank
Being engaged in the community is extremely important to Stacy. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the West Shore Foundation and is also a board member for Autism in Classrooms as their Distribution Coordinator. Stacy is one of the co-chairs and co-founders for Pennian Bank’s nonprofit committee. She recently became a mother, and her son is 6 months old. Stacy is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and volunteers teaching women’s self-defense at her gym in Dillsburg.
Stacy’s Chosen Nonprofit Beneficiary is Beauty After Bruises
Sarah Hornberger – Community Engagement Coordinator, Members 1st Federal Credit Union
A Proud Aunt, Sister, and daughter before anything, Sarah loves to live life to the fullest. Her role as Community Engagement Coordinator at Members 1st Federal Credit Union allows her to connect with and build her local community. Her goal is to bring people together and to make sure everyone feels included- which drove her to join and later take over as President of the West Shore Young Professionals. If she isn’t jamming to music at a local coffee shop, you will probably find her at Barnes and Nobles searching for the next best read.
Sarah’s Chosen Nonprofit Beneficiary is Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region
Leigh-Ann Reitze – Senior Events Planner, UPMC
As Senior Events Planner at UPMC in Central Pa, Leigh-Ann manages logistics for UPMC Central Pa. and internal events. She works with local corporate partners such as the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, etc. She also manages the community giving process for UPMC. Leigh-Ann oversees community relations and events, supports strategic relationships, and coordinates volunteers for numerous events. She is responsible for ensuring that participation runs smoothly and that UPMC is represented well within the community and with the organizations it supports. She is responsible for open houses, chamber events, and many other activities, ensuring that attendees are thoroughly engaged. Leigh-Ann coordinates more than 100 community events each year. She also works with many local charities outside of work. Leigh-Ann is focused on community outreach, business, and personal philanthropy efforts. She holds others to high standards, is generous and motivational, brings genuine enthusiasm to every task, and encourages those around her to achieve their best.
Leigh-Ann’s Chosen Nonprofit Beneficiary is Leadership Harrisburg Area
Visionary Award Nominees
Denise S. Barker – President, CB Construction Services, Inc.
President and majority owner of CB Construction Services, Inc. since 2017, Denise manages day-to-day operations including accounting and human resources responsibilities. The company is third-party-certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC, allowing for Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification through The Pennsylvania Department of General Services Bureau of Small Business Opportunities as well as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) through the U.S. Small Business Administration. With over thirty years’ experience in the insurance and risk management industry, Denise was inspired to help craftsmen who are good in their trade, but need help in managing their businesses. Realizing the crisis resulting from an aging workforce in the skilled trades, Denise is passionate about workforce development and mentoring young men and women into the construction industry on committees such as Associated Builders & Contractors Workforce Development and Education Committees, Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center Occupational Advisory Committee, and Northern York County School District School Counseling Advisory Council. Denise earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Elizabethtown College and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Messiah College.
Denise’s Chosen Nonprofit Beneficiary is New Hope Ministries
Jenny Gallagher Blom – Director of Programs & Services, The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region
Jenny is a graduate of Messiah College with more than 20 years of experience in human services, community, and organizational development, leadership as well as youth, community engagement, nutrition, and self-sufficiency education programs, including over 15 years with The Salvation Army Harrisburg. Jenny has overseen many different facets of program development, evaluation, implementation, and supervision. Jenny was instrumental in the formulation of the entire education and enrichment programs and the curriculum currently being provided. Jenny also has extensive experience in self-sufficiency initiatives that focus on life coaching, mentoring, and education to move clients from dependence toward greater self-sufficiency. Jenny is passionate about meeting current community needs and has developed strategic partnerships that expand the impact of The Salvation Army. Jenny secured a Pennsylvania Department of Education 21st Community Learning Center Grant to expand youth programs in the underserved Steelton-Highspire School District. She is ultimately responsible for the supervision of all program personnel, activities, budgets, operations, and outcomes. Programs and outcomes reporting developed by Jenny for The Salvation Army have been continually recognized by community partners as a model for nonprofit reporting. Jenny has also developed and led several strategic organizational changes that strengthened the holistic Mission of The Salvation Army to the varied programs and services offered in Harrisburg today. Jenny invested countless hours in the planning and development of The Salvation Army’s facility project, including organizing opportunities for community input, systems development, facility use design, and ultimately the move and transition of all programs and operations into the new Worship and Service Center in September of 2019. Jenny is currently pursuing a graduate degree at Messiah University in the school of Business and Leadership. Jenny was recognized as a Women of Influence in 2021 as well as honored by the Harrisburg Civic Club as an Unsung Hero in 2020 because of her service through the Pandemic. Jenny is a founding board member of the PA STEAM Academy Charter School presently serving as the Vice President. Jenny is a member of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities Dream Team as well as a volunteer coach for the Cedar Cliff Youth Basketball League for the past four years. Jenny has been married to David for over 18 years and has two sons, Will and Asher.
Jenny’s Chosen Nonprofit Beneficiary is The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region
Samantha Krepps – Communications Director, Cumberland County
Samantha, an award-winning communications and broadcast journalist, is the Cumberland County Communications Director. In her role, she leads the county with her communications and media expertise for all 50 departments in the county government. As a member of senior management, she advises other department heads, and subject matter experts on how to communicate their messages to residents, employees, and the media. She plays a pivotal role in leading her team to prepare to create the proper communications through social, traditional and visual media. Working for county commissioners, she prepares the board for events, media interviews and assists them in working to get information out quickly to residents. Samantha played a crucial role in assisting the county commissioners and the Department of Public Safety in continually informing the public regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, including the COVID restrictions, testing, and the Community Clinic. Prior to working for Cumberland County Government, Samantha served as the Community and Communications Manager for GIANT, press secretary for the Department of Agriculture, and other communications leadership positions, including reporting positions in radio and television.
Samatha’s Chosen Nonprofit Beneficiary is Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
Annette C. Myers – Owner/Title Agent, Integrated Land Transfer, LLC
Annette is a local native of Camp Hill and proud Cedar Cliff Graduate. Her employment history was very eclectic, until she found the world of Title Insurance some 22 years ago. Annette fell in love with it and stayed with it! Annette loved it so much that she became a business owner and Title Agent of four title companies with some wonderful business partners. Annette has a staff of three wonderful ladies that are the backbone of her company. Annette’s dream was to own a business and create an environment like none other – an environment that you would love coming to work every day! They say watch what you wish for, and Annette’s wishes have come through and then some.
Annette’s Chosen Nonprofit Beneficiary is Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
MaryAnne Reynolds – Partner Marketing & Culture, Gift CPAs
MaryAnne Reynolds is an experienced marketing leader with nearly two decades in the financial services industry. MaryAnne joined Gift CPAs in 2016 as the Marketing Director of the firm and at the end of 2021, was named a Firm Partner. She oversees the firm’s external marketing initiatives as well as the organization’s cultural efforts. MaryAnne has always been a strong advocate for branding and strategy, owing to her passion for and commitment to servant leadership. For as long as she has been a part of the business community, she has shared her knowledge and experience while mentoring and training future leaders. MaryAnne is an alum of Harrisburg Area Community College and Penn State Harrisburg where she graduated with an Associates in Business Administration and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Marketing and Management, respectively. She also graduated from the Leadership Harrisburg Area Community Leadership Series, Class in 2014, and has served in leadership roles on various boards and committees with numerous organizations. She was the recipient of the inaugural Luminary Shining Star Award in 2013 through the West Shore Chamber of Commerce. Currently, she is participating in her second year of Leadership Harrisburg Area’s Alumni Circle Enrichment Series. She is also studying to become dually certified with the American Marketing Association and Digital Marketing Institute with two credentials: PCM® Digital Marketing and Certified Digital Marketing Professional. Outside of the office, MaryAnne enjoys spending time with her husband and son, traveling, and finding Pinterest projects for her husband to work on around the house.
MaryAnne’s Chosen Nonprofit Beneficiary is Leadership Harrisburg Area
Join us in recognizing the achievements of the 2022 nominees! Program advertisements and well wishes can be purchased by contacting Krystin Blauch at krystin@wschamber.org. Space is limited, so reserve yours today! Prices are listed below:
Full Page Ad 5.5” (W) x 8.25” (H) $200
½ Page Advertisement 5.5” (W) x 4.25” (H) $125
¼ Page Advertisement 2.25” (W) x 4.25” (H) $75
Well Wishes 30-word copy $25
Thank you for helping recognize the successes of Chamber members who enhance our community through their selfless contributions. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Tickets to the event are $40 for members or $295 per member table of 8 and $50 for non-members. Visit wschamber.org for more ticket information, menu details, and to register for this event click here.
This event is made possible by the sponsorship of the following members:
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