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Brian J. Ostella, MBA, PMP
The one word Brian J. Ostella would use to describe himself is "ambitious." He is motivated by the next challenge around the corner: to see the challenge, plan to overcome it and achieve the goal. He finds testing his limits a valuable way to learn, and his colleagues would note he is someone who is always ready to help solve the next challenge. If he were a smartphone app, he would be an encyclop[...]
John S. Olkowski, CIC, CRM, AAI
Like many others, John S. Olkowski’s first job was cutting lawns. Aside from learning just how fast Central Pennsylvania’s climate makes grass grow, he learned that when repeating a task over and over, all the little ways to improve and become more efficient will become apparent. Clichéd as it may be, "Don’t lose sight of the forest through the trees" has proven helpful to[...]
Stacey-Ann Okoth, MBA, MSN, R.N., PCCN, CNML, NEA-BC
Stacey-Ann Okoth can’t imagine doing any other job besides nursing. She appreciates that specialties are so diverse that she is never bored, and above all, she loves the chance to help people. She is very proud and passionate about her experience successfully mentoring other leaders, which truly made a difference in her life and taught her so much. What keeps Okoth going is a desire to succe[...]
D. Hunter Mink, CPA, CCIFP
As a child, D. Hunter Mink wanted to grow up to be a carpenter like his father. He cherishes outdoor activities, an important part of his childhood, and today is thrilled that his daughters are interested in fishing, which has created some very special memories — although it scares him how fast his twin daughters are growing up! If given the opportunity, he would not want to see into the fut[...]
Joel C. McNaughton, Esq.
After Joel C. McNaughton graduated from Villanova, a lot of friends were pressuring him to move to a larger metropolitan area. Instead he returned to Harrisburg and joined the family business, which he now considers the best decision he’s made yet. He appreciates the diversity of cultures and businesses in the Central Pennsylvania area, and that within minutes, people can be in downtown Harr[...]
Angela McGowan
Angela McGowan’s first job was at a movie theater, where she made lifelong friends. She loved to go to work to spend time with her co-workers. Based on this experience, she learned that being surrounded by good people at work is inspiring and invigorating. She knew she wanted a job she loved going to every day. She would advise others to never burn bridges and always be open to business oppo[...]
Christian N. McAdoo
Christian N. McAdoo first got into commercial banking out of college. Initially it was just a job, but he stayed because he realized it would allow him to provide a platform to help people and businesses achieve their goals. If he were a smartphone app, he would be Google Maps, because he finds great satisfaction in helping show someone the most efficient way to get from one point to another, whet[...]
John R. Martin
John R. Martin has been passionate about Nintendo for over 30 years, and it has paid off by being partially responsible for the success he has today! In college, he interned for Los Angeles PR firm Golin/Harris, working on the Nintendo American account. It was his time at this internship that inspired him to pursue a career in law. His first paying job was a paper route in elementary school, where[...]
Mindy M. Loftus
When Mindy M. Loftus turned 16, she started her first paying job at Kmart, which she loved, and she is still close with the friends she made there. That job helped her establish independence and buy her first car, and it prepared her for the next job that she worked full time through college. Thirteen years ago, her boss, mentor and friend, Jeff Gayman, told her to do something outside of her comf[...]
Justin D. Leader
Justin D. Leader had to overcome a lot of adversity in his childhood, but he had faith in good people like his grandfather, who adopted him. If he were an app, he would be the network connector app because he enjoys bringing people together. Aside from paying for all of his undergraduate and graduate education, he is most proud of surrounding himself with great people both professionally and perso[...]
Matthew R. Krupp, Esq.
Matthew R. Krupp didn’t know exactly what he wanted to do when he grew up, but he went to law school because he knew he wanted to make a difference in other people’s lives. Now he has successfully started his own law firm. His passion for community service has moved him to found Lighten Up Harrisburg, organize Harrisburg’s first Glow Run and raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Fo[...]
Samuel A. Kieffer
Samuel A. Kieffer grew up on a farm. In addition to the unpaid farm work he did at home, his first paying jobs were helping neighbors move hay and straw bales into storage. These experiences instilled in him the importance of seeing tasks through to the end, no matter how grueling or uncomfortable the process. He is motivated by the fortitude, resilience and integrity of American farm families and[...]
