
Goodwill Keystone Area announced its new president and CEO who will lead the nonprofit across its 22-county footprint in central and southeastern Pennsylvania.
Edward Lada Jr. Joins Goodwill Keystone Area after leading as CEO for the Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas, in Kansas City, Kansas. He started his career with Goodwill as vice president of contracts and facilities management services at Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana.
Lada has a master’s in public administration and a focus on modern and advanced technology and streamlined operational efficiencies.
“I am excited to build upon the great work Goodwill Keystone Area has done for more than 70 years and to help this organization be on the leading edge of workforce opportunities that train individuals in future technologies for the jobs of tomorrow,” said Lada. “We have an amazing opportunity to grow our tremendous legacy by leveraging technologies in an ethical and responsible way, to augment the human experience, not replace it, and to create truly integrated and inclusive work environments.”
Prior to launching his Goodwill career, Lada was director of business development and operations with Jani-King, one of the nation’s largest commercial cleaning providers.
Lada holds a master’s degree in public administration and ethical leadership from Marist College and a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Loyola University of Louisiana.