Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. www.lehighvalley.org
2021 Board of Directors
The mission of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation is to market the economic assets of the Lehigh Valley and to create partnerships to lead the recruitment, growth, and retention of employers.
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LVEDC BOARD DIRECTORY • 2021
The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors brings together the talents and expertise of individuals from some of the region’s largest companies and organizations, representing a wide range of sectors and industries from the economy. These dedicated individuals from both the public and private sectors work together toward the same shared goal of supporting economic development, creating and retaining jobs, and attracting talent in the Lehigh Valley. The support of the LVEDC Board of Directors is essential in the development of our organization’s long-term strategic plan and in defining LVEDC’s vision, priorities, and strategic initiatives, in such areas as the recruitment and retention of businesses and the attraction of talented individuals. The vision of the board has helped enable LVEDC to go beyond traditional economic development marketing strategies and compete with regions much larger than our own.
- Ed Dougherty, Board Chair
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The LVEDC Board of Directors bring a diverse mix of talents and experiences that will help LVEDC continue to grow and build this unique partnership and help the region grow smartly.
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We are fortunate to have such a dedicated, engaged, and talented LVEDC Board of Directors who understand the importance of investing in regional economic growth.
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- Jane P. Long, Immediate Past Chair
The LVEDC Board of Directors and our various stakeholders have never wavered in their commitment to the region or its focus on our vision of a diverse Lehigh Valley economy that provides economic growth and opportunity for people of all skills and education and strengthens all our cities, boroughs and townships. They truly embody the professionalism and excellence that is made possible in Lehigh Valley.
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Executive Board of Directors
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I’d like to thank the LVEDC Board of Directors and all of our stakeholders for their support during the unprecedented economic challenges the Lehigh Valley faced in the past year. Their wisdom and expertise has helped us continue to advance economic growth in the region and pursue creative initiatives that go beyond typical economic development work.
Chair Edward Dougherty Senior Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer Lehigh Valley Health Network
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Donald T. Cunningham President & CEO Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation
- Don Cunningham, President & CEO of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC)
Vice Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Immediate Past Chair
Neal Koplin Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer Peoples Security Bank & Trust
Patricia Johnson Vice President for Finance & Administration Lehigh University
Dan McCarthy Secretary Lehigh Valley Partnership
Jane P. Long Of Counsel Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C.
LVEDC BOARD DIRECTORY • 2020
Paul Anthony Business Manager IBEW Local Union #375
Hon. Phillips Armstrong County Executive Lehigh County
Anne Baum Lehigh Valley Market President Capital BlueCross
Donald Bernhard Chair Allentown Economic Development Corporation
Dr. Ann D. Bieber President Lehigh Carbon Community College
Chris Brown Senior Vice President & Commercial Market Executive Fulton Bank
Luke R. Cunningham Chair Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation
Hon. Bob Donchez Mayor City of Bethlehem
Gregory Dudkin President PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
Hon. Dan Hartzell Commissioner-At-Large Lehigh County Board of Commissioners
T. Anthony Iannelli President & CEO Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
Gary Kinsey Manager, Real Estate & Investment Recovery, Americas Real Estate Procurement Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Kassie Hilgert President & CEO ArtsQuest
Stephen Hoff Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Crayola
Silvia A. Hoffman President MKSD architects
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Carol A. Kuplen President St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem Campus Chief Nursing Officer St. Luke’s University Health Network
Michael Landsburg Chief Development Officer, Real Estate NFI Industries
Susan Larkin Chief Operating Officer Allied Personnel Services
Richard G. Larson President & CEO VfD Technologies, Inc.
Hon. Kevin Lott Councilman Northampton County Council
Eric Luftig Business Executive
Hon. Lamont McClure County Executive Northampton County
Alex Michaels President & CEO Discover Lehigh Valley
Hon. Ray O’Connell Mayor City of Allentown
Hon. Sal Panto Jr. Mayor City of Easton
LVEDC BOARD DIRECTORY • 2021
Dr. Tina Q. Richardson Chancellor Penn State Lehigh Valley
Julien Sauvagnargues President Olympus Corporation of the Americas
R. Scott Unger Chair Lehigh Valley Land Recycling Initiative
Barry Wentzel Director - East Region UGI Utilities, Inc.
Loren Speziale Deputy Managing Partner Gross McGinley LLP
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The mission of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation is to market the economic assets of the Lehigh Valley and to create partnerships to lead the recruitment, growth, and retention of employers.
Our Vision
Our vision is of a diverse Lehigh Valley economy that provides economic growth and opportunity for people of all skills and education and strengthens all our cities, boroughs, and townships.
Our Priorities
• Market the economic assets of the Lehigh Valley • Recruit companies in targeted economic sectors • Support the growth and retention of new and existing employers • Promote and coordinate a skilled and prepared workforce • Provide intelligence and data on the Lehigh Valley economy • Expand public and private LVEDC investment and build partnerships for economic growth
LVEDC is an accredited economic development organization according to the IEDC. ©2021 Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 03.2021 LVEDC Board of Directors Brochure designed by Michelle Chrin. Photography by Ashli Truchon, Marco Calderon, or Digital Feast.
Our Mission
2158 Avenue C, Suite 200 Bethlehem, PA 18017 Phone: 610-266-6775 • Fax: 610-266-7623 www.lehighvalley.org