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Welcome!
On behalf of Junior Achievement, welcome to the JA Symposium!
Our staff and volunteers have spent a lot of time planning a special day
for you. We hope you enjoy the experience, meet new friends, and are
inspired by the exciting things your future can hold.
As you see on the news every day, young people need to learn financial
responsibility and how to prepare for their futures. In just a few years,
you will be independent citizens in our communities, workers in our
companies, and leaders in our government. You have a bright future
ahead of you, all you need to do is step up and start preparing!
We’re here to help you, and we hope you find the JA Symposium
a valuable experience. Enjoy!
Tom Russell
President of Junior Achievement of South Central PA
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Junior Achievement of South Central PA
610 South George Street, York, PA 17401
717-843-8028
~Dr. Seuss
Agenda
7:45 AM
Mentors Arrive
8:00-8:15 AM
Students Arrive
8:25-9:10 AM
Welcome and Ice Breaker
9:10-9:15AM
Change Rooms
9:15-9:45 AM
First Career Panel
9:45-9:50 AM
Change Rooms
9:50-10:20 AM
Second Career Panel
10:20-10:30 AM
Students Return to Tables
10:30-11:10 AM
Recipe for Success
11:10-11:50 AM
Budget Activity
11:50-12:40 PM
Lunch
12:40-12:50 PM
Fitness Dance
12:50-1:40 PM
Keynote Address - Harriet Turk
1:40-1:45 PM
Closing
“Each of us has a fire
in our heart
for something.
It’s our goal in life to
find it and keep it.”
~ Mary Lou Retton
“In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test.
In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.”
Author Unknown
“Wrong is wrong
even if everyone is doing it.
Right is right
even if no one is doing it.
~Saint Augustine of HIPPO
Porcha Johnson
Porcha Johnson is a Harrisburg reporter on News 8.
Porcha comes to WGAL from Tampa, Fla., where she worked as a reporter. Before
working in the Sunshine State, she reported and anchored in Raleigh, N.C. and
Jackson, Tennessee.
Some of the highlights in her professional career include covering the Casey Anthony
murder case, President Barack Obama's 2008 campaign, Sen. John Edwards withdrawal
from the 2008 presidential race, and two NFL players in Tampa who went missing after
a fishing trip.
Before working in Jackson, Porcha was a news assistant/producer for NBC News'
Washington bureau. There she did interviews with former UN Ambassador Joseph
Wilson, Sen. Patrick Leahy, and Gen. Peter Pace.
Porcha first discovered her passion for news as a career at Westlake High School,
where she anchored the morning news and read the daily announcements over the
intercom to students and staff. She believes the beauty to news is "letting people
tell their own story."
Porcha graduated from Howard University Magna Cum Laude. She was born in Los
Angeles, California, and raised in Waldorf, Maryland.
Harriet Turk
For more than 20 years, Harriet has been
inspiring teens and adults to discover
their true identities and pursue a life
of substance.
She has worked as a probation officer,
youth programs coordinator, flight
attendant, pharmaceutical sales rep,
college-level instructor, and nationallyknown professional speaker, trainer, and
consultant. Harriet is also a mom, friend,
sister, and daughter. When she was a
teen, Harriet struggled with her own
identity crisis. She fell into the trap of
feeling like she had to be perfect. This
led to an eating disorder that took years
to overcome.
Harriet’s life experiences have taught
her that success and happiness come from
celebrating who you are and pursuing a life
that honors your strengths and abilities.
As a parent and a professional, Harriet
knows that life can be challenging and
joyful. She relates to the hopeless
journey to be superwoman that so many
of us travel. She also knows that no
matter how hard we try, we can never
be superwoman.
Harriet helps us navigate life so we don’t
feel hopeless, but instead we feel strong,
happy and fulfilled.
“I am somebody special. If you
don’t like me, TOUGH. Cuz I
am cool enough, smooth
enough, and doggone it, I am
HOT enough to be who I want
to be!”
~ Harriet Turk
Kayla Kroh
We are so pleased to welcome Kayla Kroh, a remarkable 17-year-old indie artist from
York, Pennsylvania to sing for us today.
Kayla is a beautiful and soulful singer, songwriter and stunning beyond her years in
performance. Her ability to write her own music and take cover songs from various
genres and make them her own unique acoustic style has landed her a very solid
following and show schedule.
Kayla is a fulltime distinguished honor student at Central High School and is also
enrolled at Penn State York. She juggles her busy performing schedule with also
being involved in Senior Honors Choir, Concorde and within the theatrical department
at school. She never waivers from her music, but continues to strive to make it diverse
and enhanced with each show.
Kayla will be graduating this year and attending Albright College in the fall to begin
her Music Industry Studies.
“I’ve learned that people
will forget what you said,
people will forget
what you did,
but people will never forget
how you made them feel.”
~ Maya Angelou
Budget Exercise
READING YOUR PAY STUB!
$$$...
…
Gross income- The Total amount of income from your wages or salary before payroll deductions.
(The number of hours you work multiplied by your hourly rate.) Ex: If you work 10 hrs at $7 an
hour, your gross income will be $70. This is the amount before payroll deductions.
Payroll Deductions- The amounts subtracted by gross income, which results in your net income.
These deductions are usually taxes, but as you grow older you’ll find that there are other deductions
as well, such as health insurance and retirement savings. If you want to see what deductions can
really do to a full-time employee’s paycheck, ask your Mom or Dad to show you their pay stub.
Taxes- For most working people, taxes are the biggest deduction. Taxes are fees placed on income,
property, or goods to support governmental programs. These programs may be at a local, state or
federal level. Laws require deductions for taxes.
Generally, there are four common payroll deductions. They are federal income tax, sometimes state
income tax, Social Security tax (FICA) and Medicare tax. If you have your own business, you
must also pay a self-employment tax. These taxes pay for a variety of services we all appreciate
and use, like the armed services, road maintenance, and retirement income for the elderly.
Federal Income Tax- A fee for the support of federal government programs and is a payroll deduction collected by the employer each pay period and paid to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Most workers have federal income taxes deducted from their gross income.
State Income Tax- This is also subtracted from your paycheck. It is a fee collected by your employer and paid to the state revenue department to support state programs. The same process applies to the state income tax applies to the federal income tax.
To pay for retirement and other social insurance needs, the Federal Insurance Contributions Act
(FICA) was established:
Social Security tax­- Under FICA, it is collected from most employees to fund this federal program which provides old-age, survivors, and disability insurance.
Medicare tax-Also under FICA, it is collected from employees to fund the hospital insurance provided under this system. These amounts are a set tax rate subtracted each pay period from the employee’s wages. These payments are sent on behalf of the employee, with a matching amount from
the employer to the Social Security Administration.
Net Income-The amount the results when you subtract deductions from your paycheck aka “Takehome pay”. It’s the amount you receive when you cash your check or deposit it. It’s the amount
you have available to spend. It’s also a good starting point for creating a budget.
Wilda Alessi
Vice President, Chamber Operations
York County Economic Alliance
144 Roosevelt Avenue
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
771-4581
17401
walessi@ycea-pa.org
Osterburg, PA (Bedford County)
BH in Communications - Penn State; Leadership York - 2009 Graduate of
Leadership York Training Program; Leadership Development Network - Leadership
Skills Development Program; 2015 Graduate of Mentorship York
Named 2013 Forty Under 40. I've been at the York County Economic Alliance for 12
years—from Communications Coordinator to VP of Chamber Operations before age 40
Meeting new people, discovering York's hidden business gems, being involved in
collaborative projects and programs, and promoting not only our organization but also
the York community as a great place to live and work.
Time with family, traveling, playing golf. Volunteer Activities: Jr. League of York; York
Co. Literacy Council Board; Healthy York Co. Coalition's Community; Yorlt Advisory
Committee: UW Emerging Leaders Society, Rotary Club of York
Rebecca Althoff
Director of Health and Wellness
CareHere, LLC
5141 Virginia Way
Brentwood
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
TN
37027
rebecca.althoff@CareHere.com
Farmville, VA
Attended West Virginia University and obtained Bachelors and Masters in Health &
Physical Education Teaching K-12.
Teaching health and PE in Canberra, Australia. Traveling throughout Europe and
experiencing many different cultures.
Working with many different companies to help them create strategies around
improving health and wellness..
Photography, traveling, gaming, participation with the Share our Strength organization,
spending time with various charities and organizations as needed.
Lisa Barshinger
Business Development Representative
First Capital Federal Credit Union
1601 Kenneth Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-767-5551
17404
lisab@firstcapitalfcu.com
Lancaster, PA
Millersville University, studied Elementary Education
I worked on a committee to develop a Youth savings program at the Credit Union, which
won a national award in 2014, developed and ran First Capital's Youth Financial
Advisory Board, created a financial education series at Credit Union for the public.
The relationships I have formed with our members and the businesses we serve are
important to me. I enjoy teaching the benefit of a Credit Union and making a difference
in the lives of others.
President of the Women's Independent Networking Group of York, York-North Rotary
Club, Ambassador of the York Co. Economic Alliance, Junior Achievement classroom
volunteer, steering Committee for York Co. Cup, spending time with my husband and
two sons.
Christi Bernlohr
Photographer
Bernlohr Photography
1645 Detwiler Drive
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-650-6060
17404
Bernlohrphotography@comcast.net
York, PA
Bloomsburg University (undergrad) and Penn State University (graduate school)
Learned photography in high school at York Suburban 1987, free lanced photography
until 2007, opened my own business in 2008. Teaching photography classes. New web
site: bernlohrsports.com
Making people smile.
Mission trips, N.I.L.M.D.T.S. coordinator, member of Living Word Community church
and part of their tech team, volunteer services for Relay for Life and American Cancer
Society Gala
Ashley Beshore
Development Specialist
Easter Seals
2550 Kingston Rd. Ste. 219
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-741-3891
17402
abeshore@eastersealscentralpa.org
Mount Wolf, PA
Bachelor’s of Science in International Business from Elizabethtown College
Raising over $150,000 for Easter Seals in my time with them
Attending Easter Seals’ programs and seeing our fundraising dollars in action!
I enjoy cooking, traveling and spending time with my husband. I also coach 3rd – 8th
grade cheerleading for football and basketball.
Andrea Bledsoe
Creative Design Sales Specialist
Print-O-Stat
1011 West Market Street
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-854-7821
17404
abledsoe@printostat.com
Mililani, Hawaii
University of Hawaii at Manoa, studied Journalism/Public Relations.
Throughout my 11 year career in the print industry, I have worked my way from
designer to production, to management, and upon moving to Pennsylvania, transitioned
into sales.
Meeting with clients and helping them turn their vision into a completed, printed
project.
York Builder's Assn.-Board Member and Golf Committee Chair; Springettsbury Business
Assn.-Secretary; Women Living United; Dover Dollars for Scholars;North Salem Elem.
Talent Show Coordinator; and taking my 7 year old son to Tae Kwon Do and soccer.
Patricia (Trish) Bowersox
School Administrator and Teacher
Bethlehem Preschool
109 E. Main Street
Dallastown
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
717-244-1486
PA
17313
jamtdsox@comcast.net
Dallastown, PA
Central Pennsylvania College
Becoming the school administrator after 4 years at Bethlehem. Developing, proposing,
and implementing enrichment programs. Invited to JA! Meeting new families in the
community. Nurturing young children and helping them to develop a love of learning.
Spending time with the students, their families, and my staff.
Member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Education Commission Chairman at
Bethlehem, member of Delta Kappa Gamma, reading, and spending time with my family
and friends.
Kim Bracey
Mayor
The City of York
101 South George Street
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
17405
kbracey@yorkcity.org
York, PA
Graduate of William Penn Senior High School and attended Bloomsburg University.
Associates Degree in Social Services,Community College of the Air Force; Recipient of
Honorary Doctorate Degree of Human Letters from York College of Pennsylvania.
Launched many initiatives-Job One Citywide Customer Service, Zero Tolerance for
Blight, Community Policing, Mentor York, Take Ten on Tuesday, a Beautiful York
Initiative. Have overseen millions in redevelopment dollars acquired by grants.
Uniting segments of the community to develop novel and innovative new parrtnerships
among the public, private and not-for-profit sectors
Currently serves, or has served, on Boards of York Hospital, Martin Library, York
County Community Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity. Founding President of York
Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
Jennifer Buffington
Staff Accountant
Business Information Group
156 N. George Street
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-577-0784
17401
lbuffington@4service.net
York, PA
Attended Yorktown Business Institute and obtained my Associates in Accounting. Went
back to school and did online classes through University of Phoenix and obtained my
Bachelor's in Accounting in 2011.
Being promoted to the purchasing department and learning that aspect at my former
employer. Working my way up from data entry to Staff Accountant.
Reconciling the bank statements and month end accounts. Fixing errors that I find on
my own.
First year volunteering for Junior Achievement, running half marathons and marathons,
bicycling, traveling, spending time with my husband and two sons.
Taylor Caterbone
Cost Accountant
Graham Architectural Products
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
1557 Mt. Rose Aenue
717-849-8150
York
tcaterbone@grahamwindows.com
PA
Lancaster, PA
B.S. - Administration/Accounting, Millersville, PA; currently in Leadership York's
Training Program Class of 2016.
This is my first job out of college, I am proud that I was hired by a successful, wellestablished company after graduation. My responsibilities have increased over my 25
years at Graham. Member of wellness committee, ergonomics team & first responders.
I get to learn from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, so I'm
gaining a better overall knowledge of our industry and my role in it.
I love spending time with family and friends, hiking and anything involving my dog. I'm
also a member of the Lancaster Bocce League and I'm involved with the Healthy York Co.
Coalition's Depression Awareness Campaign.
Teira Chase
Medical Assistant
6915 Glen Ridge Circle, Apt a2
Glen Burnie
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
MD
21061
TLigon89@outlook.com
Baltimore, MD
Parkville High School and All-State career
Certified Phlebotomist, CPF/First-Aid Certified, Registered Medical Assistant
Helping people, I get to save lives with early detection.
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
Danika Dallam
Vice President
SAA Architects
600 N. Hartley Street Suite 150
York
Hometown
Education / Training
PA
717-843-3200
17404
ddallam@saaarchitects.com
York, PA
PA School of Art & Design: diploma; Lebanon Valley College: BA in Interior and
Environmental Design; and Morgan State University: Master of Architecture
Career Highlights
20 years of experience in Interior Design & Architecture. Licensed Architect & LEED
Green Associate. During span of career to date, have designed approximately $230
million in construction costs.
Favorite Part of Job
I get to learn about what everyone else does at their places of work, play or home, and
assist to improve their quality of life.
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
Camping, hiking, renovating our c. 1844 home,cheering for our children's athletic
games. Lakota Mission trip, SD; Curriculum Advisory Board for HACC, York Technical
Institute and the Art Institute; NEYSA;York Clothing bank; North York Rotary
Crystalann Deardorff P.E.
Professional Engineer
Susquehanna Civil Inc.
50 Grumbacher Road Ste. 10
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-846-7151
17406
cdeardorff@sqcivil.com
York, PA
Lafayette College in Easton, PA; Spring Grove Area High School
Working in the transportation planning, transportation design and civil/environmental
engineering fields. Managing and designing projects by working with planners,
engineers, landscape architects, inspection staff, GIS technicians, and client staff.
Working with and managing a team to be creative in design to complete projects that
will benefit many people and make the world a better place.
WTS Central PA Chapter President, Sunday School Teacher, enjoy reading, running,
learning, laughing, kickboxing, traveling and playing with my kids.
Stacie Ebersold
RN, BSN, IBCLC (Lactation Consultant)
York Hospital
1001 S. George Street
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717851-2953
17405
sebersold@wellspan.org
Mount Bethel, PA
B.A. English, Bloomsburg University; B.S.N. (nursing), The Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
Labor and delivery nurse for over 5 years, then 2 years as antepartum-high risk
OB/maternity/newborn nurse; now full-time lactation consultant at York Hospital,
Wellspan Health
Assisting a mom and baby who have feeding difficulties through their whole
experience - or until mom has achieved her feeding goals.
Spending time with family and friends; reading, snuggling with my kids' guinea pig
(who is actually mine).
Erika Eiker
Police Officer
Northern York County Regional Police
1445 East Canal Road
Dover
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-292-3647
17315
eeiker@nycrpd.org
Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg Area HS, A.A. in Police Science from HACC, 97th PA Municipal Police Academy
Making 104 DUI arrests during 2013 (most in the state of PA for that year!)
Coming to work each day and never knowing what I may become involved in or who I
may meet.
Being outdoors, working out, running, hiking, playing softball and spending time with
family and friends.
Katina Engles
Controller
Real Services, Inc.
1005 East King Street, Suite 100
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-552-3201
17403
katina@realservicesyork.com
Shippensburg, PA
Bachelors in Accounting; CAPP
Cash management/forecasting of multi-million dollar projects; proven success in regrowth and financial development of a company; gained respect and trust of Executive
Team and co-workers
Day to day interaction and relationships with employees, clients and vendors.
Golf, yoga, and promote Junior Achievement
Heather Feeser
Owner
Feeser Insurance
3123 N. George Street
Emigsville
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-767-1070
17318
feeserinsurance@yahoo.com
Hanover, PA
Penn State University
I started in insurance industry at age 16. Opened Feeser & Williams at age 28.
I enjoy helping people with their insurance and notary needs. I love that my dog Buddy
comes to work with me every day.
Spending time with my family and friends. I volunteer with the Rescue Mission and
school events.
Angie Garrison
Business Development
Core Design Group
741-2046
PA
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
agarrrison@core-designgroup.com
Dover, PA
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Bachelors in Graphic Design
Lincoln Charter School Buddy Bench project. This initiative combined an anti-bullying
and fostering friendship with involving local business, government and students from
Lincoln Charter School.
Working with the community, going after potential projects.
Captain for my family's Relay for Life Team , Boosters President, Viper Pit Allstar
Cheerleading
Danelle Goodwin
Retail Office Manager III
ACNB Bank
221 N. Main Street
Spring Grove
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
717-339-5212
PA
17362
dgoodwin@ACNB.com
York, PA
Various courses through American Institute of Banking, Leadership classes and Business
Development classes
Building successful teams and opening up a new ACNB office in August 2011.
Helping customers meet their financial goals, and developing and coaching employees to
further their careers.
Spend time with children, Ella and Trey. JA volunteer for over 17 years. Teach Children
to Save, and Secretary of Spring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, Board member of
Hanover/Spring Grove VNA Endowment
Kira Hansen
TEP Engineer 1
Harley-Davidson Motor Co. -York Vehicle Operations
1425 Eden Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
717-505-4113
PA
17402
kira.hansen@harley-davidson.com
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), B.S. Industrial Engineering with a Minor in
Business Management; Certification - Project Management Associate
I am in my 2nd year at TEP (Technical Excellence Program) with Harley-Davidson, which
is rotational engineering program focused on manufacturing. I am also pursuing my Six
Sigma green belt certification right now.
Working with a great group of co-workers that are dedicated to their jobs, and helping
to build American legends every day.
Some of my hobbies include traveling, cooking, and DIY crafts. I participate in the
Charitable Contributions Committee at H-D, York, and we take part in various volunteer
activities throughout the year in the York community.
Lauren Hills
Administrative Fellow
WellSpan Health
1001 S. George Street
York
Hometown
Education / Training
PA
717-851-3409
17405
jhills@wellspan.org
Orion, IL
BA from Wartburg College and MHA from University of Minnesota
Career Highlights
Serving as a member of the Integration Team and integrating Good Samaritan Hospital
Philhaven to WellSpan Health. Being the lead person ensuring an equipment infection
issue never happens again.
Favorite Part of Job
I love the fast-paced demands and the variety. There is always something needing to be
taken care of!
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
Free-time and volunteer activities: I am a Junior Board member for the YWCA, a
member of Leadership York, a part of the York Young Professionals, and will be going
into the York City Schools as a classroom instructor with JA.
Irene Hudson
Community Opportunity Scholarship Prog.
York College of PA Humanities Center
441 Country Club Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-815-1482
17405
Newark, New Jersey. Currently reside in York, PA
Currently, pursuing a Doctorate degree in Higher Education Leadership, has a Master of
Education degree from Strayer University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Morgan
State University.
Graduating from Higher Education Resource Services Institute; Appointments to the PA
Assn. of Developmental Educator's Board and Crispus Attucks Charter School Board;
Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction for Excellence Award nominee.
Providing mentorship, academic intervention, and developing programs to help
underprepared students prepare, prepared students advance, and advanced students
succeed with their academic, career and personal goals.
Attend doctoral degree program classes, spend time with family and play golf during
my free time as well as volunteer on several community advisory boards and
committees.
Elizabeth (Lyzz) Jones
Assistant Managing Editor-Sports/GameTime PA.com editor
York Daily Record/Sunday News
1891 Loucks Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
717-771-2058
PA
17408
ejones@ydr.com
Shrewsbury, PA
B.S. in Sports Management from Towson University; M.Ed. In Sports Management with
coaching emphasis from Millersville University.
Career Highlights
Started as a part-time sports clerk and worked my way up to a full-time position and
eventually management. I was named GameTimePA.com editor in 2012. I was recently
named one of Editor and Publisher's '25 Under 35' this year.
Favorite Part of Job
Getting away from my desk and out to sporting events. I like to shoot and edit videos.
We also take our mobile classroom, the NewsVroom, out to games - the best was going to
a different game each Friday during football season.
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
Most of my free time is related to my kids and their school and sporting events. I
volunteer at my daughter's elementary school and help out with sports when I can
(basketball is my favorite along with soccer). I love being outside.
Kim Karolczak
Kohl's
200 Town Center Drive
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
17408
Hatboro, PA
Currently in college
Becoming a supervisor at Kohl's
Helping the customer and my coworkers
Working out and community service
kkarolczak@gmail.com
Dr. Lisa Kemp
President/Clinical Director
Advantage Physical Therapy
2821 Prospect Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-840-1874
17402
lkemp@getheadvantage.org
Howell, NJ
Masters in Physical Therapy and Bachelors in Health Science from Duquesne University.
EIM graduate with Certificate in Private Practice Management and my Doctorate in
physical Therapy.
Obtaining my Doctorate, owing my own business. Being asked to provide my
knowledge as a Marketing Teaching Assistant at EIM.
Helping others achieve what they didn't think they could do physically and otherwise.
Seeing my clients receive the valued services that we say that we provide. Seeing what
you have imagined come to reality.
Cooking clean healthy meals and experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes.
Supporting JA, supporting the Dallastown School District to help with program
development for our future leaders and career days.
Gina Kruper
General Manager
Kioware
227 W. Market St., Suite 200
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-843-4790
17401
gkruper@kioware.com
York, PA
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Masters in Manufacturing Management
Oversaw the complete revamping of a major manufacturing facility with an emphasis on
lean manufacturing principles. Being selected as the preferred CAD instructor for one of
my clients located in Harrisburg and Winston-Salem, NC.
Being able to quickly see my efforts translate into improvements. Being able to wear
many different hats and adapt to a variety of different positions in my career.
Cycling, dancing, cooking/baking, charity fundraising, YMCA Boad of Directors
Diana Mohn
CFP, VP
The Financial Advisory Group
45 Wyntre Brook Drive,
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-741-3665
17403
Diana.mohn@lpl.com
York, PA
B.S. in Business/Marketing from Shippensburg University, CFP (Certified Financial
Planner), College for Financial Planning
Leaving a predecessor firm with two partners to start our own business. The business
continues to grow and prosper thirteen years later.
Working with clients and seeing them achieve their financial goals.
Volunteer for JA, Distinguished Young Women of York, Zion Lutheran Church. In my free
time, I enjoy spinning, running and vacationing with my family.
Angel Montgomery
HR Recruiting Consultant, AVP
Wells Fargo Bank
600 Penn Street
Reading
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
717-781-4191
PA
19602
angel.montgomery@wellsfargo.com
District Heights, MD
Associates in business, Masters in psychology
Assistant vice president, a member of the regional advisory council for Wells Fargo, and
recently nominated for the Diverse Leaders Program in San Francisco, CA.
Being able to share my love of the company with so many, and giving people across
Central PA an opportunity to embark upon a new career.
Volunteer counselor with the Pregnancy and Resource Center, spending time with
family.
Mary Newcomber
Customer Service Area Supervisor
Kohl's York West
200 Town Center Dr.
York
Hometown
Education / Training
PA
717-779-2780
17408
Mary.Newcomber@kohls.com
York, PA
Lancaster Bible College--Bachelor's Degree in Counseling
Career Highlights
Promotion on to Management Team. Entered into the Advancing in Management
Program in February 2016
Favorite Part of Job
Engaging and helping my customers. Developing my associates in their careers.
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
Youth Leader at Hanover Community Church; Volunteer at the Food Bank; Coordinate
volunteer activities for my Kohl's Store; Love sports, (especially football and college
basketball,) shopping, spending time with family and friends
Mitzi Perry
Admnistrative Manager
New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts
2139 White Street
York
Hometown
717-827-4576
PA
17404
gentleheart522@yahoo.com
Leola, PA
Education / Training
Penn State University- B.A. in Advertising; Credit Union Institute - PSU; Certified MOHR
Trainer; several financial planning courses
Career Highlights
Thirteen years as District Manager with high volume women's specialty fashion retailer
in Maryland and Virginia and eleven years in Credit Union management
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
It's very rewarding to see the positive impact of Scouting on the youth and families in
our council.
Companion at Olivia's House (children's grief& loss center in York & Hanover); Church's
Operation Christmas Child program coordinator; JA volunteer;supporter of local animal
rescue events; writing, photography,and spending time with nieces & nephews
Mindy Quesenberry
Certified Personal Trainer/facility owner
My Fitness Quest
2498 E Market St.
York
Hometown
Education / Training
717-900-4132
PA
17402
Mindy@ques-t.com
York, PA
Certified personal trainer, nutrition specialist, group fitness instructor
Career Highlights
Women owned business for 7+ years, Pittsburgh Iron Classic bodybuilding novice and
best posing champion, and Fox 43 Fitness Guru and trainer for 5 years.
Favorite Part of Job
Everything! I am so blessed to be able to help others become "a better you" through
wellness. Watching someone succeed by accomplishing their health and wellness goals
is priceless!
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
I enjoy time with my famiy and being active however I can. Life is too short, therefore
family is my priority!
Amy Reinert
Owner
Express Employment Professionals
90 Aberdeen Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
717-718-4473
PA
17406
amy.reinert@expresspros.com
Baltimore, MD and moved to Seven Valleys, PA after 4 months
High School Diploma, Express University Training through Express Corporate,
Inside/Outside Sales Business Management Franchise Training
2010 finalist for 2010 Emerging Business of the Year, 2010 Ambassador of the Year for
York County Chamber of Commerce
Helping clients find employees and helping associates find jobs.
Ambassador with York County Economic Alliance, Chair of YCEA Golf Committee,
member of ERN, YSHRM, SYCBA, YCEA, POMAY, and volunteer for the Cultural Alliance
of York.
Heather Roe
Office Manager
Site Design Concepts, Inc.
127 W. Market Street, Suite 200
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-757-9414
17401
hroe@sitedc.com
York, PA
YTI Career Institute; Associates in Business Accounting
Being the "go-to" person for anything related to a smooth running office. Experience in
accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, administering company benefits and
various other office tasks.
Varied day-to-day responsibilities have given me the opportunity to adapt easily to
new, sometimes stressful, situations.
I enjoy spending time with my two very active sons. I also love running,swimming, and
playing volleyball. Volunteer as the Membership Officer and Winter Series Race
Coordinator for York Road Runners Club and Registrar for West York Soccer Club
Deb Rohrbaugh
Associate Director
Kinsley Education Center
350 Hill Street
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
717-852-1056
PA
17403
drohrbaugh@rkinsley.com
Mt. Wolf, PA
Graduate of Spring Grove Area High School, attended computer and career related
classes, and training pertaining to my career.
Attended the US Dept. of Labor & Industry's Roundtable discussion in June. This
innovation is to develop and support job-driven trainings like apprenticeships and to
double the number of Registered Apprenticeships programs in the next 5 years.
Building relationships with area high school teachers and students explaining the
apprenticeship program at Kinsley Construction, Inc. Enjoy informing men and women
about the excellent opportunity to excel in the construction trade fields.
ACE Trades mentor,Local Advisory Board for 5 area schools, Board member for: York
Co. Alliance for Learning , Partners in Ed. at Crispus Attucks, New Choices; JA Regional
Council. Love spending time with my husband, children, 9 grandchildren and travel.
Betsy Rosengrant-Stein
President
K.D. Rosengrant Building & Remodeling
1337 Mount Rose Avenue
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-854-2163
17403
betsy@kdrosengrant.com
York, PA
Graduated from York Suburban High School-1992 , Enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard-19921997
Purchased company from my father -2002, 1st woman president of the York Builders
Assoc. - 2007.
Seeing the fruits of the company's labor every day.
I enjoy going to the beach and spending time with my family.I volunteer time with the
York Builders Association and with the Children's Home of York (among others).
Dalia Rutledge
Office Manager
Lebo Skin Care Center
1936 Powder Mill Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-460-3994
17402
drutledge@leboskincare.com
Harrisburg, PA
BAS in Communications, University of Pittsburgh
Being hired as the Office Manager for Lebo Skin Care has allowed me to grow both
personally and professionally. Managing an office full of extremely intelligent, caring
and beautiful people makes me feel extremely proud of what I do.
I love coming to work every day and having the opportunity to work with some
incredible human beings. What's not to love about working in a cosmetic dermatology
office? My skin and confidence have forever changed!
Big Sister with the Distinguished Young Women. Also, I love spending time with my
husband and dog, Rampage, and my amazing family!
Hillary Schaefer
Medical Aesthetician/Owner
Lebo Skin Care Center
1936 Powder Mill Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-747-8879
17402
hillaschaef@aol.com
York
Bachelors in Education; Esthetician degree from Von Lee School of Esthetics
*Being a proud owner of Lebo for 16 years
*Getting to impact so many people's lives--helping them to feel better about themselves.
Getting to know the patients and watching their confidence grow.
I have three kids--so I spend my free time with them! I love doing events like this one
and going into schools.
Danielle Scott
OR Registration, Trauma, TAT
York Hospital
1001 South George Street
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-851-2411
17405
dscott5@wellspan.org
York, PA
Some college
Started as a weekend housekeeper to be able to stay home with my kids. I hold five
different positions within the Wellspan System.
co-workers, variety
I have three children, I spend time watching them play football, basketball, and
cheerlead. I volunteer for many hospital functions, including the Teddy Bear Hospital
any many 5K run/walks for charity.
Kathy Seilhamer
External Affairs Manager
Met-Ed
501 Parkway Blvd
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
717-848-7157
PA
17404
kseilhamer@firstenergycorp.com
Lewisberry, PA
York College of PA, Accounting; Trainer; Facilitator; Process Improvement
With Met-Ed and FirstEnergy for 38 years; Edison Electric Institute National Award
Finalist; Established and supervised FirstEnergy's Computer Systems Training
department delivering computer based training to 2,500 employees annually.
The opportunity to interact with representatives of state and local government and to
meet and share information with community leaders. Also serving the community by
participating on various boards and in community based organizations.
York County United Way Board, JA Regional Board, American Red Cross Board, York
County Alliance for Learning Board, United Way Day of Action volunteer, Chamber of
Commerce member. Enjoy spending time with my family and nine grandchildren.
Marie Sink
Global Technology R&D Director
Graham Packaging Company
3640 Sandhurst Drive – Suite F
York
PA
17406
Marie.Sink@grahampackaging.com
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
26 years Dow Chemical - commercialized new plastics for automotive, package, and
industrial applications
Seeing results of R&D work with actual products on the grocery shelf or driving down
the road!
Scuba diving, skiing, traveling, motorcycle trips
Barbara Smith
Owner
Artifices
697 Crosslyn Drive
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717 887-4248
17404
smithangels@comcast.net
York, PA & Brussels, Belgium
B. S. Cornell University & M.B.A. George Mason University
Management & Consultant, Mindbank Consulting Group (previous); Owner, Sweet
Scents, LC candle manufacturer with 100K - 200K yearly profit; Owner, Artifaces
Prfessional Face Painting--my fun job!
I am always at happy events, creating wearable art for children. What could be more
fun?
Mom to my 2 adoped kiddos and wife to my husband--my first priority. I volunteer as a
JA volunteer, we host children from the Bronx at our house (with Fresh Air Fund). I am
an adoption advocate and volunteer in my kids' schools
Amanda Steininger
Store Manager III
First Nationall Bank (FNB)
1400 Mount Zion Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-718-1188
17402
amanda.steininger@mymetrobank.com
Dover, PA
Shippensburg University; BA 2003
Consistently hit team and individual Sales Goals.
Competitiveness, building relationships, working with new people every day.
COD York, United Way, DASA, FC York Soccer Club, Leg Up Farms. Activities: Running,
Sports, Travel, Disney World, and spending time with family (2 daughters and my
husband Chris)
Tammy Stephens-Meisenhelter
Program Manager
Junior Achievement
610 South George Street
York
Hometown
PA
717-843-8028
17401
tammy@jascpa.org
Dover, PA
Education / Training
B.Ed. From Kutztown University in Elementary Special Education, M.Ed. From Penn
State University in Curriculum Instruction.
Career Highlights
Elementary teacher at Hanover Public School District. Current JA BizTown staff and
Program Manager at Junior Achievement of SCPA.
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
My job is part-time so I can be at home with my kids before and after school and their
days off school. I used to teach 5th and 6th grades so working in BizTown is a perfect fit
for me. I love training in-class volunteers.
Travel, reading, kids sports, PTO, and Bible study.
Jennifer (Jen) Sultner
GCA Underwriting Assistant
Glatfelter Insurance Group
183 Leader Heights Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-741-7512
17402
jssultner@vfis.com
York, PA
Started my senior year of high school as an internship into full time employment postgraduation. Hold my state insurance producers license, AINS, AIS and CISR-Elite
designations.
Participating in Mentor programs and Underwriter Training Programs. Became the first
Underwriting Assistant in our newest division and helping to grow the program. Being
selected for Leadership York class of 2016.
Learning more about coverages and the fire and ems services for which we provide
coverage. Seeing a new division grow since inception.
Various for Junior Achievement, Leadership York, spending time with my husband and
our two-year-old daughter, car shows & running
Jackie Summers
Senior Director of Development
Penn-Mar Human Service
310 Old Freeland Road
Freeland
Hometown
Education / Training
MD
410 343 1069
21053
jsummers@penn-mar.org
Leola, PA
Millersville University; Aspen Institute on Leadership, Chief of Staff Certification
Career Highlights
Leading an organization through change and growth by strategically transforming its
direction, Creating revenue streams through creative special events, nearly tripling
revenue in an existing event and solidifying support from stakeholders
Favorite Part of Job
Interacting with individuals who are supported by Penn-Mar and seeing their lives
transformed as they realize their potential as independent and successful members of
their community.
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
Vacation with family, travel, reading. Serve on several not-for-profit Boards of Directors,
Chair- Church Council, Junior Achievement volunteer, Sing with praise band, REIGN
Tracey Thomas
Associate/Scientist
Booz Allen Hamilton
Hometown
Education / Training
4692 Millennium Drive, Suite 200
443-360-6525
Belcamp
thomas_tracey@bah.com
MD
21017
Birmingham, AL
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.; Ph.D. Biology from
Howard University; B.A. Biology from Hampton University
Career Highlights
Senior Lead Scientist at Booz Allen Hamilton supporting biological and chemical defense
projects. Currently supports the development of medical countermeasures and serves
as a medical capabilities subject matter expert for my clients.
Favorite Part of Job
Finding unique and creative ways to solve problems, interacting with a diverse group of
people, and have no two days be the same!
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family
Katherine Wagner
Commercial Customer Care Manager
Penn Waste
85 Brickyard Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-600-5069
17345
kwagner@pennwaste.com
York, PA
Sandler Sales, Fred Pryor, Leadership York
Being "involved" in the company since the very beginning and being able to celebrate
our 16th Birthday on March 1, 2016 with 300+ employees and 66 municipal contracts
Helping solve issues, providing the best customer service, forming business to business
relationships, and interacting with prospects.
Snowboarding and running
Michele Wherley
PHR/HR/Training Manager
First Capital Federal Credit Union
1601 Kenneth Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
PA
717-767-5551
17408
michelew@firstcapitalfcu.com
Spring Grove, PA currently residing in Lancaster, PA
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), B.S. Corporate Communications, Central
Pennsylvania College ; A.S. Medical Assisting, Central Pennsylvania College
Career Highlights
I have a background in healthcare, education and HR with a wide range of experiences in
recruiting, training, benefits administration, community outreach and relationship
management
Favorite Part of Job
I enjoy the variety and challenges that come with an HR Generalist role. I’m involved in
a number of different projects and have various responsibilities, so no day is ever the
same.
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
Time with family which includes our one-year old golden retriever, traveling, gardening,
yoga, photography and home renovation projects
Lisa Williams
Vice President
MRG Labs
410 Kings Mill Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-578-1152
17401
lwilliams@mrgcorp.com
Shrewsbury, PA
B.S. Chemistry, York College of Pennsylvania; Certified by International Council of
Machinery Lubrication as a Machinery Lubricant Analyst and Laboratory Lubricant
Analyst; trained in Analytical Ferrography (microscopic analysis of wear particles)
Central Penn Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Class of 2013/ MS Leadership Class of
2014; Co-Author ASTM Standard D7718 (published 2011); volunteer for ASTM
International D02 Committee.
I enjoy the variety. No two days are ever the same. Working for a small business that is
founded on the principles of entrepreneurship, allows me to think outside the box, solve
problems and constantly innovate to develop solutions for our customers.
Judge - York County Science Fair, member of York College Chemistry-Industry Advisory
Council (CIAC), White Rose Women's Soccer League, Member at Grace Fellowship in
Seven Valleys, PA.
Heather Witmer
Vice President/Owner
Lebo Skin Care Center
1936 Powder Mill Road
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-747-9950
17402
hwitmer@leboskincare.com
York, PA
Medical Aesthetician Degree, Board Certification in Micropigmentation, Peel and
Product Certification, and Topix, Biomedic, and La Roche Posay Peel and Product
Certification
We opened our business in 1999 with just 2 of us and now, 16 years later, there are 25 of
us!!
I love making people feel good about themselves and I love my employees – we are a
family!!!
I love to play golf and I run a golf tournament every year to raise money for the Easter
Seals of Central PA
Cindy Workinger
General Manager/Managing Partner
Quality DOT
2699 S. Queen Street
York
Hometown
Education / Training
Career Highlights
Favorite Part of Job
Free Time Volunteer
Activities
PA
717-741-4894
17402
cworkinger@qualitydot.com
Reading, PA
YBI – Principles of Banking
I work daily with all aspects of Quality – copy, network and office furniture divisions.
Interaction with employees and customers.
President of Executive Board of the Condominiums at the Heritage,volunteer for
Southern Community Services (division of Penn Mar Human Services for Suicide
Prevention) cooking, spending time with my grandsons Chase and Carson and
grandaughter Ava
Event Committee:
Rebecca Althoff
Carehere!
Dr. Lisa Kemp
Advantage Physical Therapy
Lisa Barshinger
First Capital Federal Credit Union
Tammy Stephens-Meisenhelter
Junior Achievement of South Central PA
Christi Bernlohr
Bernlohr Photography
Dalia Rutledge
Lebo Skin Care
Jennifer Buffington
Business Information Group
Jen Sultner
Glatfelter Insurance Group
Heather Feeser
Feeser Insurance
Heather Witmer
Lebo Skin Care
Joy Cobb
Junior Achievement of South Central PA
“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do.
Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.”
- Ella Fitzgerald
Participating Schools
Central York High School
Spring Grove Area Senior High School
Dallastown Area High School
Susquehannock High School
Dover Area High School
West York Area High School
Eastern York High School
William Penn Senior High School
Hanover High School
York Catholic High School
Kennard-Dale High School
York Country Day School
New Oxford High School
York County School of Technology
Northeastern Senior High School
York Suburban High School
South Western High School
“Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.”
~Janis Joplin
Congratulations to all of the students chosen to
participate in the 2016 JA Symposium!
A special thanks to Journal Publications for much of the content of this magazine.
Next Magazine is a publication of Journal Publications. www.panext.com
Special Thanks to:
Chloe ́R. Eichelberger
Table Sponsors
▪American Council of Engineering
Companies of PA
▪Buehler & McKee Financial Group
of Wells Fargo Advisors
▪Civic Club of Harrisburg
▪Service 1st Restoration and Remodeling
▪The Financial Advisory Group
Student Sponsors
ACNB
Michelle Victor (Mary Kay Cosmetics)
MRG Laboratories
Relative Evolutions LLC
Women’s Independent Networking Group
In-Kind Donations
Bernlohr Photography
Costco Wholesale
Giant Food Stores
Karns Food Market
Mod & Modern Photography
Quality DOT
Saubels Markets, Inc.
Target
Wegman’s
Interview Fashions Participating Stores
Kohl’s
Macy’s
Target
Wal-Mart
Next Steps
If you are confident
You are beautiful!