LEADERSHIP HUNTINGDON

COUNTY

CLASS OF 2010 YEARBOOK

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

Leadership Huntingdon County Class of 2010...

Aaron Billet Susan Hockenberry

Jessica Jackson Kelley Kroecker Sharon Manak

Elizabeth McKnight Kenneth Myers Susan Penning

Daniel Potutschnig Jo Anna Swope

Dwight Washabaugh Lauren Wilson

Congratulations!

Aaron resides in Huntingdon.

Occupation/Profession: Language Teacher

Education/Training: -Certificate in Culinary Arts from Northumberland Co. Career & Technology Center -Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America -Bachelor’s Degree in Workforce Education and Development from Penn State University -Spanish language credentials from Academia Lacunza & Academia Santa Ana

Community Involvement: Leadership Huntingdon County

Special Interests/Hobbies: Alternative energy, Adaptive technologies, Traveling, Golf

Favorite Leadership Quote: “Failure shows effort, but success exemplifies discipline.”

Susan resides in Shade Gap.

Occupation/Profession: Office Manager at Valley Directional Drilling

Education/Training: Currently working on an Associates Degree in Accounting at Penn Forester

Community Involvement: -Shade Gap Fire Company Auxiliary Treasurer -Shade Gap Fire Company Member

Special Interests/Hobbies: Reading, Riding motorcycle with my husband, Spending time with family & friends, Volunteering

Thoughts on LHC: “I greatly enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the county and what treasures it holds within its boundaries. Also, I appreciate the networking opportunities that opened up and the friendships that were formed.” Susan Hockenberry

Jessica resides in Huntingdon Borough.

Occupation/Profession: Director of Student Activities at Juniata College

Education/Training: -BS in Psychology -M.Ed. in Community Counseling from Lynchburg College

Community Involvement: 15th Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon

Special Interests/Hobbies: Running half marathons to raise money for breast cancer research

Favorite Leadership Quote: “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So...get on your way!” Dr. Seuss

Aaron Billet

Susan Hockenberry

Jessica Jackson

Kelley resides in Huntingdon Borough.

Occupation/Profession: Program Director at the Huntingdon County Historical Society

Education/Training: Bachelor of Liberal Arts in History, with a Minor in Women’s Studies from Penn State University

Community Involvement: Helping with the Mary Alexander Outreach Shelter, Mayfest of Huntingdon

Special Interests/Hobbies: Women’s history, Community outreach, Special needs children & adults, Volunteerism, Community projects

Favorite Leadership Quote: “The glass is never half empty. It is half full with plenty of opportunities awaiting.”

Sharon resides in Cromwell Township.

Occupation/Profession: Adult Education Coordinator at the Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center

Education/Training: -U.S. Army - Personnel Records & Finance Specialist -HCCTC Training -Licensed Cosmetologist

Community Involvement: Skills USA Advisor, Huntingdon County Business & Industry, Past tee-ball coach, Pee-wee cheerleading advisor, Boy Scout leader, PTO President, SHCSD School Board member, and Bible School teacher

Special Interests/Hobbies: Long walks, Reading, Flower gardening, Dancing, Movies, Going to the beach, Pets

Favorite Leadership Quote: “If your actions inspire other people to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.”

BethAn resides in Smithfield Township.

Occupation/Profession: Graphic Artist and Office Manager for Straight Line Printing Co., Inc.

Education/Training: Associates Degree in Computer Applications Management from DuBois Business College, Huntingdon

Community Involvement: Huntingdon Little Bearcats Football Treasurer, Cookie Manager for Girl Scouts, Huntingdon Rotary Club

Special Interests/Hobbies: My three children: Kieshia, Brandon, and Eric; My grandson Jayce, Following in my mother’s footsteps (LHC Class of ‘06), Making polar fleece throws, Working out, Shooting archery

Favorite Leadership Quote: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”

Kelley Kroecker

Sharon Manak

Elizabeth “BethAn” McKnight

Ken resides in the Borough of Huntingdon.

Occupation/Profession: Borough Manager, Huntingdon

Education/Training: Conferences, seminars, and executive development training relating to local government management and public utility operation.

Community Involvement: Board of Directors, Huntingdon County Business & Industry; Board of Directors, Mayfest of Huntingdon; 2009-2010 President, Association for Pennsylvania Municipal Management; President of the Board, Roxbury Holiness Camp; Treasurer, Canoe Creek Brethren in Christ Church

Special Interests/Hobbies: Golfing, Gardening, Camping

Favorite Leadership Quote: “A true leader realizes he or she is to be a servant to those around him or her, rather than expecting those persons to be his or her servant.”

Susan resides in Shirley Township.

Occupation/Profession: Director of Member Services, Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Education/Training: -Associate of Applied Science in Public Affairs, Community College of the Air Force, MD -BS in Communications from Liberty University, VA -M.Ed. in Psychology from Troy State University, AL -Cooperative Supervisors Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Washington, D.C.

Community Involvement: U.S. Air Force Veteran, Heritage Baptist Church Choir/Music Ministry participant, Volunteer Instructor for Junior Achievement, Coordinator for Valley REC’s annual United Way campaign, Preparing for a July 2010 mission trip to Guatemala

Special Interests/Hobbies: Singing/Playing guitar & piano, Hiking, Fishing, Mountain biking

Favorite Leadership Quote: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” Abraham Lincoln

Dan resides in Coalport, Clearfield County.

Occupation/Profession: Assistant Director of the Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center

Education/Training: -Associates Degree in Machine Technology, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology -Bachelors Degree in Workforce Education & Development, Penn State University

Community Involvement: Huntingdon Rotary Club

Special Interests/Hobbies: Hunting

Favorite Leadership Quote: “Sacrifice today for a better tomorrow.”

Kenneth Myers

Susan Penning

Daniel Potutschnig

Jo Anna resides in Shirleysburg.

Occupation/Profession: Registered Investment Advisor Representative with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

Education/Training: Series 7, 63, and 66 licenses, PA Life Insurance license, Certified Trust & Financial Advisor Certification, Over 18 years of trust & investment experience

Community Involvement: Volunteer and board member of Junior Achievement; Raystown Lake Region Home & Garden Show Committee, Ambassador Committee, and HAPAC Committee for the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce; Huntingdon Rotary Club

Special Interests/Hobbies: NASCAR and dirt track racing, Longaberger Baskets, Spending time with family & friends

Favorite Leadership Quote: “Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men - the other 999 follow women.”

Dwight resides in McConnellsburg, Fulton County.

Occupation/Profession: Professional Sales/Sales Coordinator for Dressel Welding Supply

Education/Training: -E-4 Track Vehicle Mechanic for the U.S. Army -Professional Service Management, Ford Motor Company

Community Involvement: Past President of the McConnellsburg Jaycees, Superintendent of the Laurel Ridge Christian Church, Member of the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce

Special Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, Biking, Reading, Writing

Favorite Leadership Quote: “From within our humbled, disciplined capability to follow comes our ability to lead.”

Lauren resides in Cassville.

Occupation/Profession: Office Manager for Northwest Savings Bank

Education/Training: -Business Administration, Penn State University -Branch Management Certification, BVS on-line training -Credit & Collection Certification, Penn State University

Community Involvement: Board member, Ambassador Committee Chairperson, Raystown Lake Region Home & Garden Show Committee member for the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce, United Way Day of Caring Volunteer, Past Board member, American Cancer Society and Junior Achievement

Special Interests/Hobbies: Reading, Gardening, Walking, Bike riding

Favorite Leadership Quote: “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” John F. Kennedy

Jo Anna Swope

Dwight Washabaugh

Lauren Wilson

Foster Ulrich, former Mayor of Huntingdon, talked about the history of the borough building in downtown Huntingdon where the Kickoff Reception was held in September.

Dan Potutschnig and Rich Stahl mark the spot on the map where Dan lives.

LHC Class of 2010 at the Kickoff Reception in September

Seated: Sharon Manak, Susan Hockenberry, Jessica Jackson; Second Row: Kelley Kroecker, Susan Penning, BethAn McKnight, Aaron Billet; Back Row: Dan Potutschnig, Dwight Washabaugh, Jo Anna Swope, Lauren Wilson, Ken Myers

LHC Steering Committee members Debra Gregory and Mike Dudley at the class retreat in September.

“Good leaders must first become good servants.” Robert Greenleaf

“Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.” George S. Patton

“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” Rosalynn Carter

Lauren Wilson and Jo Anna Swope talk to Chris Gildea, J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, during the Health & Human Services session in January.

Leah Davis-Dell, owner of Vintage Art Glass, stands with Aaron Billet in her shop in downtown Hunting-don as part of the Arts session in February.

Evan Gross, fourth from right, talks to the class on the Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake in March during the Recreation & Tourism field trip.

Dwight Washabaugh and Dan Potutschnig listen intently to Tim Hawn, Operations Manager at Lincoln Caverns, during the March field trip. Apparently, Jo Anna Swope saw a bat in the cave.

Kelley Kroecker and Susan Penning work at Mayfest, where they collected donations for Huntingdon House and the Mary Alexander Outreach Shelter.

Debbie Gregory talks to the class during the “Putting Leadership to Work” session in May.

2010 Leadership Huntingdon County Steering Committee

Seated: Debra Gregory, Chairperson (LHC ‘04); Heather Dubbs (’06); Donna Marcotte (‘07) Standing: Julie Price; Michael Dudley (’05); Richard Stahl (’04), Treasurer; Helen Pyzowski (‘06)

Missing from photo: Connie Kough Pittenger

Acknowledgement of Support

The Leadership Huntingdon County Steering Committee acknowledges and thanks these individuals and organizations that supported program arrangements, or provided in-kind services during the year:

Huntingdon County Partnership for Economic Progress Huntingdon County Commissioners: Connie Kough Pittenger, R. Dean Fluke, William Hoover Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce for administrative services Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center Huntingdon County Planning & Development Department Penn State Cooperative Extension in Huntingdon County Huntingdon Borough MeadWestvaco Mutual Benefit Group Huntingdon County Historical Society Broad Top Area Coal Miners Historical Society Mount Union Historical Society Orbisonia Area Historical Society

Leadership Huntingdon County Schedule 2009-2010

DATE SESSION TOPIC/SPEAKERS

September 24, 2009 Kick-off Reception at

Huntingdon Borough Building Welcome New Class Members

September 26, 2009 Leadership Retreat at Mutual

Benefit Group Building Leadership Skills & Team Building with Dr. Patricia Shope

October 8, 2009 Session #1

Business and Industry with Helen Pyzowski, CareerLink, Michael Dudley, Mutual Benefit Group, and Martin Culp, Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission

October 24, 2009 Field Trip Local History and Heritage with Jennifer Stahl, Huntingdon County Historical Society

November 12, 2009 Session #2

Local Government and Community Planning with Richard Stahl, Huntingdon County Planning Director, Ken Myers, Huntingdon Borough Manager, and Patricia McNeal, former township Supervisor

December 10, 2009 Session #3 Diversity with Dianne Fortson, Mount Nittany Medical Center

January 14, 2010 Session #4

Health and Human Services with Christine Gildea, JC Blair Memorial Hospital, Kathy Armillei, United Way, Adam Pfingstl, Huntingdon Co. PRIDE, and Kathy Parks, Mid-Penn Legal Service

February 18, 2010 Session #5 Art in the Community with Anna Harris, Anna’s Clayworks, and Leah Davis-Dell, Vintage Art Glass

March 11, 2010 Session #6

Education to Employment with Mary Lou Lebo, Huntingdon Co. Career & Tech. Center, Nick Felice, Juniata College Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Jeannine Coursen, DuBois Business College

March 27, 2010 Field Trip

Recreation & Tourism with Evan Gross, Allegrippis Trails, Matt Price, Huntingdon Co. Visitors Bureau, Erik Lindberg, Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, and Tim Hawn, Lincoln Caverns

April 8, 2010 Session #7

Criminal Justice with Debbie Higgins, Court Administrator, Fred Gutshall, Public Defender, Richard Wilt, District Judge, Brian Lewis, PA State Police, and George Zanic, District Attorney

April 24, 2010 Mayfest Recruitment booth and donation collection for Huntingdon House and Mary Alexander Outreach Shelter

May 13, 2010 Session #8 Putting Leadership to Work with Debra Gregory, Penn State Cooperative Extension, and Richard Stahl, Huntingdon County Planning Director

May 27, 2010 Graduation Reception, dinner and ceremony at Huntingdon Country Club

More scenes from the Leadership Huntingdon County Class of 2010...

At left: Ken Myers and Aaron Billet get to know each other at the Kickoff Reception in September.

At right: Matt Price, Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau Executive Director, talks to the class at the Visitors Center during the March field trip.

At right: Debbie Higgins, Court Administrator for Huntingdon County, addresses the class during the Criminal Justice session in April.

At left: Rich Stahl, LHC Steering Committee member, helps the class with a SWOT analysis at the final evening session in May.

Leadership Huntingdon County

Leadership Huntingdon County is designed to stimulate positive community change through leadership training; training that will identify, involve, educate and motivate leaders. The program prepares committed and qualified individuals to assume leadership roles, and further enhances the abilities of existing leaders, while exploring critical issues facing Huntingdon County. The leadership program is designed to stimulate a commitment and responsibility to serve, which will strengthen our communities and enhance the quality of life in Huntingdon County. This leadership program includes a variety of educational approaches, including lecture, debate, case studies, skill building, "hands-on" experience, teamwork, site visits, fact finding, and problem solving for issues facing our community. Issues that are examined include community heritage, local government, tourism, transportation, economic development, health care, human services, arts, and education. Members of each leadership class are expected to participate in the development and execution of a community service project. Class members commit to participation in a nine month leadership program consisting of one Saturday retreat, eight Thursday evening classes, and two Saturday field trips. A Kickoff Reception in September, and a Graduation Banquet in May round out the program. Leadership Huntingdon County is operated by a nine member Leadership Steering Committee. Current Steering Committee members are: Debra Gregory, Chairperson; Richard Stahl, Secretary/Treasurer; Heather Dubbs; Michael Dudley; Helen Pyzowski; Connie Kough Pittenger; Donna Marcotte; and Julie Price. Planning for Leadership Huntingdon County began in 2002, when the need to develop and strengthen community leadership became a goal of several organizations, including the Huntingdon County Partnership for Economic Progress, also known as PEP, the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce, and Penn State Cooperative Extension.

Leadership Huntingdon County Alumni

Keri Aurand Robin Binder-Heath Roger Briggs Karen Foust Rosann Brown Steve Carper

Janet Chambers George Conrad Claudia Conrad Dan Crotsley Patty Endres Linda Frehn

Susan Harry Chris Hartman Susanne House Jane McManus Scott Price

Lori Schouppe-Wright Cheryl Shope Bill Gearhart Donna Marcotte Judy McMullen

Class of 2007

Kati Csoman Heather L. Dubbs Catherine Hahn Galene F. Harkleroad Deborah Higgins

Jackalyn S. Bayer Malcolm Kim Burket Cynthia Clarke Heather Crayosky Dawn M. Cressman

Sara Kirk Martha Marsh Helen Pyzowski Derek Ross

Lisa Seeley Thomas E. Weaverling Rebecca Ann Weikert Sharon Yocum

Class of 2006

Kenneth Clemenich Grace Coffman Michael Dudley MaryLou Gilliland

Angela Harbst Anna Harris Megan Launtz Christine Maxwell

Colleen McLaughlin Patricia Ann Dunlavy Jennifer Stahl Chris States

Deborah Tkach Susan Ulrich McLaughlin Brian Young

Class of 2005

Dianne Fortson Amy Foster Debra Gregory Carl F. Jaymes Catherine Komir

Brandon Brown Ray Chambers John Clark Jr. Melody English Michael Fleck

Bruce Lane Erik J. Lindberg Roy Nagle Lawrence L. Newton Mary Scott

Richard E. Stahl Kelly Turlish Jim Wills Bryan Yingling

Class of 2004

Class of 2009

Kathy Armillei Lisa Baer Travis Cramer Eric Crouch

Robert DeHart Howard Divins Nicholas Felice

Mary Lou Lebo Charles Merenda Adam Pfingstl

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