Since joining The Manufacturers’ Association in 2017, Brian Paterniti has become recognized as a leader in the region for his career accomplishments, service to the community and commitment to inspiring change in individuals, specifically youth. Having recently been promoted to the director of workforce development at the association he creates and delivers premier technical training for the regional manufacturing community, ...

Serving as an IT manager at HM Health Solutions, Kimberly Macut manages an international team of software development professionals, where she never backs down from a challenge. “In fact, I seek them out,” she said. “I approach everything in my work with the values of empathy, inclusiveness, trust and collaboration to come up with comprehensive solutions that improve our work.” ...

With more than 18 years of accounting experience, Angela Quigley, CPA currently works as a manager in the tax and small business department at SEK, CPAs and Advisors. “I serve closely-held, family-owned businesses by helping them see past their obstacles, to make strong business decisions, and to ensure they are maximizing any tax-related benefit that would apply to them,” said ...

Serving as the executive director of the York Symphony Orchestra since 2016 Michael Reichman has enjoyed supporting the organization’s mission of bringing entertainment and joy to people of all ages through the art of live musical performance. That mission, however, was put to the test in 2020. With COVID-19 restrictions halting all live performances, Reichman figured out a way to ...

Having recently joined the private investment firm of PennSpring Capital as its first new partner since 2018, Andrew Rice brings more than 13 years of transactionrelated experience, particularly in buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence for both private equity firms and strategic buyers. “Coming from a background in serving clients, delivering a high-quality work product has always been a base ...

Recognized as a strategic leader and trailblazer with a passion and significant experience in government, health care, public health and innovation, Geoffrey M. Roche currently serves as executive director of Strategic Healthcare Initiatives and Partnerships at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. In this role, he brings more than 10 years of experience in driving continuous success and development of ...

As someone who has worked his way up at The JDK Group, all the way from junior event specialist to president, some might be surprised to know that Steve Sanchez had no interest in business or management before joining the catering and event company. He had started college majoring in biology in hopes of making an impact in the medical ...

A rising star at Boyer & Ritter LLC since joining the accounting firm in 2011 as an associate, Jeremy J. Scheibelhut was recently promoted to director, earning recognition as the youngest person in the history of the firm to achieve this accomplishment. In this role, Scheibelhut is a member of the leadership teams in the firm’s Dealership and Nonprofit Services ...

Born and raised in Central Pennsylvania, Aditya C. Sharma takes great pride in being an active member of the community and playing a part in improving it daily through his role as the Director of Cardiology for the west region of WellSpan Health, which encompasses Franklin and Cumberland counties. “My goal is to provide the best care for my patients ...

According to Karen R. Shenk, CPA, CVA, CCIFP, CFE, growing up on a farm taught her to value hard work and ingenuity, two things she strives to apply today in her role as a partner with Trout CPA, where she manages all aspects of audit, review and compilation engagements, provides business consulting and advisory services and performs quality control reviews ...

Almost 10 years ago, Sam Shrefler decided to leave a six-year career as a software engineer to join his good friend and now mentor, Stephan Van Der Ploog, in launching Candoris, a digital solutions provider. “Stephan has helped me dream big and pursue excellence in what I do,” said Shrefler, who, as the fifth person to join the company, was ...

After getting her start selling real estate at the age of 18, Morgan Tressler grew rapidly within the industry, becoming a leader in the social media/digital movement. “I found a niche early on and mastered what I was good at,” said Tressler, who worked with investors and managed rentals. Today, as a realtor with RE/MAX 1st Advantage, she has grown ...

With a degree in architectural engineering from Penn State University and as a registered engineer in the state of Pennsylvania, Alyssa Wingenfield, PE, uses her experience in engineering design to help schools, municipalities, and other institutions develop energy-focused construction projects. Since joining McClure Company, her most significant professional accomplishment has been personally leading the company’s energy services group to complete ...

Stephan Van Der Ploog President & Chief Accountability Officer Candoris, A CDI Company Van Der Ploog’s role is primarily focused on vision, culture and mission.  As the company has grown it becomes a daily focus to make sure its culture and its key values do not get diluted.  He said he has a have a wonderful team that handles the ...

Steven Walter President & co-owner TCW-GAV Steve Walter and Phil Weaver purchased TCW Computer Systems (TCW) and Glick Audio and Video in January 2016. TCW was founded in 1991 by Lamar S. Weaver, and Glick Audio and Video was founded in 1959 by the Glick family. It was purchased by Weaver in 2004. TCW-GAV’s mission is to be the best ...