Ametek

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of $2.1 billion. AMETEK has approximately 10,000 colleagues working at more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 80 sales and service centers in the United States and around the world.

Architectural Polymers

Architectural Polymers has been a leader and innovator in the concrete form fabrication industry for over 15 years, offering concrete solutions to meet the individual needs of your pre-cast, tilt-up and cast-in-place construction projects.  We developed a vast array of innovative methods that offer a superior solution to traditional brickwork and masonry and benefits the architectural community.  Applications range from high quality concrete form liner molds for decorative concrete art on North America’s Highways, to custom manufacturing thin brick inlay systems to clad schools, hospitals, commercial office buildings, condominiums, and parking decks.  At Architectural Polymers, we thrive on finding cost-effective solutions resulting in beautiful decorative concrete structures.

Blue Mountain Health System

The hospitals of the Blue Mountain Health System provide a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services at both the Gnaden Huetten and Palmerton campuses. Blue Mountain Health System also offers many educational and community services.

Borough of Lehighton

The Borough of Lehighton is situated upon the western bank of the Lehigh River, in southern Carbon County, Pennsylvania.  Originally settled by the German Moravian Brothers as Gnaden Huetten (Cabins of Grace), the Lehigh River provided easy transportation for the early settlers and, indeed, throughout much of the early life of the current Borough.  The Lehigh River, with its source of water power, encouraged the development of many early industries, including: Silk and lace mills, a Meat-packing house, a Shirt factory, Automatic-press works, Railroad car shops, Stoneworks, and Foundries.

Frederick Bresswein, CPA

Carbon Engineering

Career Link, Carbon County

OUR MISSION ~~

To provide coordinated and comprehensive services to all job seekers.
To meet the labor and skill needs of our area's employers.
To coordinate service that will enhance the economic development efforts for our area.

OUR VISION ~~

To establish a unified and integrated approach to satisfy the labor and training needs of local and regional employers, and meet the needs of all segments of our area's labor pool, including youth entering the job market, adults seeking to re-enter the job market, incumbent workers, and job seekers in transition.

First Niagara (formerly East Penn Bank)

First Niagara continues to stand out by delivering results for our shareholders, outperforming the industry and peer banks on key measures, believing in our customers and their ideas, and giving back to the communities where we do business. We’re doing it right, and our year-end 2009 numbers show it:

• $3.5 billion in new loan originations, up 20% over 2008
• 11% increase in core deposits
• 18% increase in operating earnings
• Investment -grade credit ratings from Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch, Inc.
• Shareholder returns 66% above industry benchmark and 76% above peer banks
• Uninterrupted and consistent dividends
• 300+ new jobs created
• 150,000 new customers
• $4.0 million in charitable contributions to 484 organizations in our markets

Edwards Business Systems

Jane F. Engler Law Office

First National Bank of Palmerton

Hager Furniture

Frank V. Hager founded Hager Furniture in 1957 - he,
along with his son Frank J. Hager and grandson Jeff
work side by side in the store.

Our full-line furniture store features numerous rooms
filled with famous-brand furniture of only the highest
quality and guaranteed everyday low pricing.

HDR, Inc

HDR is an employee-owned architecture, engineering and consulting firm that provides a total spectrum of services. Our professionals represent hundreds of disciplines and partner on blended teams worldwide to provide solutions beyond the scope of traditional A/E/C firms.

Fast Facts

• Founded in 1917
• More than 7,800 professionals
• More than 185 locations worldwide
• Completed projects in 50 states and 60 countries
• No. 1 in Modern Healthcare's 2011 "Annual Construction & Design Survey of Healthcare Architects"
• No. 11 in Engineering News-Record's 2011 "Top 500 Design Firms"

Heritage Sign and Display

Heritage Sign and Display is an award-winning designer
and manufacturer of custom Point of Purchase signs and display
systems. Our modern, 55,000 sq. ft. factory houses facilities for
UV and conventional screen printing, vacuum forming, acrylic
fabrication, custom framing, product assembly, packing and shipping.

Hydra Tech Pumps

Since 1977, Hydra-Tech has pioneered the development of Hydraulic Drive Submersible Pumps and continue to develop new products to keep pace with today's changing world.

Hydra-Tech Pumps are designed to cover the widest range of applications in the construction, municipal, petro-chem, mining, utilities, and marine industries. Many models are offered in various materials of construction to handle the most difficult job conditions.

Jim Thorpe National Bank

It is the goal of The Jim Thorpe National Bank to serve as the "financial cornerstone of the community" by maintaining our status as a truly independent bank and through the development, sale and servicing of high quality financial services and products, all of which exceed the expectations of our customers and shareholders. To this end, emphasis will be placed on the employment and retaining of highly motivated, innovative, competent and friendly individuals.

The Jim Thorpe National Bank has always and will continue to adhere to the principles of service, integrity and trust. We will continue to grow and prosper while maintaining a consistent and superior return on investment. Our prosperity will be shared with our stockholders, employees and community.

Kovatch Enterprises

KME and the Kovatch Organization are global leaders in the supply of customized specialty trucks and vehicles. Markets currently served include aviation, petro-chemical, industrial, energy, military, police, and fire-rescue.
For over six decades, the Kovatch Organization has garnered a reputation for quality and reliable delivery. KME manufactures its own custom chassis, as well as distributes a wide variety of commercial chassis. KME is also a true sole source body builder that designs and manufactures a full range of bodies and related equipment. Operating as a privately held company since 1946, the Organization of over 700 employees puts the customer - and their needs - first. This customer-focused philosophy is why KME and Kovatch have a reputation for delivering unprecedented value, custom options, dependable safety and stand-out customer service.

The Organization’s world headquarters is located in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania and the location houses over 600 employees and is the central manufacturing center for all Kovatch vehicles.

Mauch Chunk Trust

The mission of the Mauch Chunk Trust Company is to deliver convenient, personalized community banking services at fair prices to help our customers be financially successful and earn an attractive return on investment for our shareholders and staff.

Manufacturer's Resource Center

Today‘s marketplace is complex. Sustaining growth with
global competition, escalating costs, and customer pricing
pressures is always a challenge. MRC offers resources in Pennsylvania's five county area (Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Schuylkill, Carbon) to:

	Structure a marketing strategic growth plan.
	Gain exposure to the benefits of Lean manufacturing
	Develop new products with an efficient five-step process.

And so much more, let's get started. Select from one of the categories above to GROW your business with our Strategic Growth Services, TRANSFORM your business practices with our Lean6® Enterprise or DEVELOP your Human Capital.

Thomas S. McCready, Esquire

Northeast Chemical Supply Co, Inc.

PNC Bank

PNC offers a wide range of services for all our customers, from individuals and small businesses, to corporations and government entities. No matter how simple or complicated your needs, we're sure to have the products, knowledge and resources necessary for financial success.

PPL Corporation

As dramatic changes have come to the worldwide energy business, PPL Corporation has emerged as a company that is reinventing the way customers and investors think about electricity.

PPL Corporation believes the future belongs to energy companies that understand customer needs and are focused on deliberate growth that maximizes shareowner value. This approach has led us to the coast of southwestern England and the wide sky of Montana. And, we also are growing in Pennsylvania, where our company began 90 years ago.

Headquartered in Allentown, Pa., PPL controls or owns nearly 12,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the United States, sells energy in key U.S. markets, and delivers electricity to about 4 million customers in Pennsylvania and the United Kingdom.

PPL has adopted an integrated corporate strategy to generate and sell competitively priced energy in key U.S. markets and operate high-quality energy delivery businesses in selected regions around the world. We are accomplishing these objectives by expanding the reach of the basic approach that has made us one of most successful electric companies in the United States — a focus on excellence in operations, financial discipline and outstanding customer relationships.

Mark Sverchek Agency

Nationwide is one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the world, focusing on domestic property and casualty insurance, life insurance and retirement savings, asset management and strategic investments.

Technical Process & Engineering

Technical Process & Engineering (TPEI) has a proud heritage of providing machining, technical, and manufacturing support services to the thermoplastic and rubber industries since 1979. Founded on a commitment to offer high-quality machine rebuilding services and close-tolerance manufactured aftermarket replacement parts, TPEI also produces and supports its own line of high-output, low-maintenance Compounding Lines, Continuous Mixers, Extruders, Electrical Control Panels, Heating/Cooling Systems, Dies, and new or rebuild parts and components. We have a full-service engineering design staff to assist you with retrofits, redesigns, reproduction of hard-to-find replacement parts and machinery components, and complete “turnkey” custom processing systems to keep your operation productive.

Vic's Time

Vic's Time is the leading manufacturer of metal racks and enclosures for any environment—from the factory floor to the doctor's office. Our racks are the standard by which others are measured. Our protective and security enclosures stand up to harsh weather and hard daily use. Our cash boxes, card racks and office organizers look as good as they wear, and can even be made in custom colors to match your decor. Vic's Time makes a rack for you.

Weatherly Borough

Weatherly Casting and Machine Weatherly Casting & Machine Co. is an iron and iron alloy foundry supplying the material handling and power generation industries as well as pump and other durable good manufacturers.  From its beginning in 1900, Weatherly Casting and Machine Co. has grown into a specialized jobbing foundry. The Weatherly name represents pride, skill and quality. A strong work ethic as exemplified by the many second- and third-generation foundry men currently employed, provides a self-sustaining initiative to promote and extend a winning tradition. Products made by Weatherly Casting played an integral role in the evolution of industry throughout the United States in the early half of the 20th Century. The foundry served a wide range of industries from railroads and mills to bridge building and mining. From its northeastern Pennsylvania location, only a few miles from Interstates 80 and 81, and a short distance from the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-84, I-78, and other major road links, Weatherly Casting and Machine Co. provides quality cast products to clients around the nation and around the globe.

Ron Tirpak, President
Carbon Engineering

An engineer and businessman, he is the president of Carbon Engineering Inc., Summit Hill, Pennsylvania.  He graduated from Pennsylvania State University B.S. degrees in Civil and Sanitary Engineering (1963).  He is a registered Professional Engineer (1967) and a Professional Land Surveyor (1965) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

His professional career began with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and continued for a period of 18 years serving as the District Bridge Engineer for the last 10 years with the Department.  He founded and serves as president since 1974, of Carbon Engineering Inc. a multi-discipline civil engineering firm.  He is an original incorporator and serves as president since 1984, of the Carbon County Economic Development Corp.  He also was an original incorporator and served as president, since 1972, of Black Diamond Development Corp. a real estate development company.

He is presently serving as a director on the Carbon County Economic Development Corporation.  Over the years he has served as a director of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Lehigh Valley Section; Panther Valley Chamber of Commerce, Past President; and Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital/Blue Mountain Health System.

He is married and has a son and a daughter both residing in Summit Hill.

Paul Canevari, Vice President
PPL

Paul J. Canevari is the Regional Community Relations Director for PPL’s Pocono Region.  Paul has worked at PPL for 29 years.

He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation, the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority and the Pocono Mountain IPA and served as chairman of those boards for 7 years prior.  He is the past  chairman of the board and current board member of the NEPA Alliance.  He serves on the board of  the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority which manages short-line rail operations for Lackawanna and Monroe Counties. Paul serves on the boards of Skytop Lodge Corporation and Blue Cross of Northeast Pennsylvania as well as the Wayne County Economic Development Corporation and the Advisory Board of Northampton Community College.

Paul was selected the 1995 Monroe County Citizen of the Year and the Monroe County United Way 97/98 Volunteer of the Year.

Paul has earned a B.S. degree in Biology from Syracuse University and an M.S. degree in Education from the University of Scranton.  He is a graduate of the Economic Development Institute, Oklahoma University and the Community Development Institute, University of Central Arkansas.

Mark Sverchek, Treasurer
Mark Sverchek Insurance

Mark A. Sverchek is the owner of the Mark Sverchek Insurance Agency in Summit Hill, a full-service, multi-line agency providing all types of insurance to individuals and businesses throughout Pennsylvania. Prior to owning his own business, Sverchek spent 15 years in the banking industry serving as vice president, branch manager for Keystone Financial in Lehighton.  He also served for seven years in the Carbon County Treasurer's office in various positions including Acting County Treasurer.       Sverchek is a graduate of Bloomsburg University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration Management and also received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from DeSales University, Center Valley. He is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and the National Association of Realtors.

He is very involved in various civic and community activities including serving on the Board of Directors of the Blue Mountain Health System, president of Lansford Alive!, member of the Summit Hill Lions Club, volunteer with the Summit Hill Memorial Day Parade Committee, member of the Summit Hill Historical Society, Tamaqua Elks, Carbon Lodge #242 F&AM, Carbon County Chamber of Commerce Board member, a former director & officer of the United Way of Carbon Co., and treasurer of the Carbon County Economic Development Corporation. He and his wife, Anne have 3 children and reside in Lehighton.

Dawn Ferrante, Secretary/Executive Director
Carbon County Economic Development Corporation

Dawn is the Executive Director of the Carbon County Economic Development Corporation and has been in the position since February of  2009.  In this role, Dawn is responsible for supporting local businesses, attracting new business, and developing entrepreneurs in Carbon County.  Dawn has a background in business and technology consulting and provided project management and user interface design on large implementations for Verizon, AT&T, and many other Fortune 500 clients.

Prior to working in the corporate world, Dawn owned her own business in San Francisco for five years and participated in an Entrepreneurship program http://www.rencenter.org/ that gave her training and financing to get her business going.  Dawn is a strong proponent of entrepreneurship as an economic development strategy, especially in smaller rural areas.

Dawn has a degree in Broadcasting from San Francisco State University and began her career in the multimedia industry in the Bay Area developing educational and game titles. She is also currently enrolled in the Master's program at Pennsylvania State University in Community and Economic Development.

Dawn still does consulting for corporations outside Carbon County, providing Strategic Planning and business assistance. 

Frank Hager, Director Executive Committee
Hager Furniture

Frank Hager is co-owner of Hager Furniture Co. Inc., which has been in business since 1957.  Frank has been involved in the family business for 50 years.

He was a board member for Palmerton Hospital (now Blue Mountain Health Systems) for 11 years.  He is a past President of Blue Ridge Country Club.  He is currently a board member for the Allentown Diocese School Board.  He is currently on the Sacred Heart Catholic Church parish council and a member of the finance committee.  He resides in Palmerton, and is married and has 4 children and 12 grandchildren.

Michael Harleman, Director
1st National Bank of Palmerton

Victor Jahelka, Director
Vic's Time

Victor Jahelka began his entrepreneurial career developing his sheet metal manufacturing business. He ran Vic’s Time for 30 years, from start-up to what he claims to be retirement.  Victor started this company in 1977 in College Point, New York, grew the company and eventually moved to Palmerton where he and his family have resided for the last 22 years.  Victor sold the company to his son Christopher in 2007.

Victor has also served as President of the Palmerton Memorial Park Association for more than 10 years and as a member of the Board for over 20 years.  In addition to this position he is the Adjutant and Finance Officer of the American Legion Post 269.

Currently Victor’s endeavors include helping his son with the daily operations of Vic’s Time; in addition to helping his daughter with her business Dedicated Fitness, also in Palmerton.  When he’s not pre-occupied with these two businesses, he is incessantly working on the operations of the pool and the Legion.

Gail Christman, Director
Gene Durigan Realty

Rick Reaman, Director
Kovatch Corporation

Mr. Reaman joined Kovatch Corporation and KME in 1998 as Corporate Controller.  He has been in charge of directing all corporate financial, cost accounting, risk management, and financial activities for the Kovatch Organization.  In 2000, he was promoted to Vice President & Chief Financial Officer with the additional responsibility of the Real Estate division and overall financial, tax and administrative responsibilities for the entire organization.

Mr. Reaman holds a B.S. in Business Administration with majors in Accounting and Finance from Susquehanna University.  Prior to his tenure with the Kovatch Organization, Mr. Reaman held various positions with Ernst & Young LLP, a worldwide accounting and auditing firm, for five years.

Mr. Reaman has been actively involved in community organizations including the Panther Valley Youth Soccer Association as a coach, the Carbon County Economic Development Corporation as a board director, and as a founding member of the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce where he served as Treasurer and a Director.  He resides in Nesquehoning with his family.

Patrick Reilly, Director
Mauch Chunk Trust

Patrick H. Reilly is President and Chief Executive Officer of Mauch Chunk Trust.  He joined the company in 1991.

Reilly began his banking career in 1976 with the Bank of Hanover in Hanover, York County, PA.  During his 15 years with the Bank of Hanover he held various positions including Director of Marketing, Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer.

Reilly is a 1975 graduate of Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA and holds a Master Degree in Business Administration from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, MD.  Over the course of his career he has graduated from a number of banking schools including the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin and the Executive Banking Institute offered by the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.

In addition to his professional responsibilities with Mauch Chunk Trust Mr. Reilly is currently serving as Chairman of the Board of the Blue Mountain Health System, Secretary of the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce and a member of the board of the Carbon County Economic Development Corporation.

Reilly is a member and Past President of the Carbon County Partners for Progress and the Jim Thorpe Rotary Club. He has also served on the board of the Mauch Chunk Historical Society in Jim Thorpe and the Advisory Board of Marian Catholic High School in Hometown, PA.

Mr. Reilly and his family reside at Bear Creek Lake in Jim Thorpe.

Kyle Whittaker, Director
Hydra-Tech Pumps

Kyle Whittaker is president of Hydra-Tech Pumps of Nesquehoning, Pa.  Hydra-Tech is a manufacturer of hydraulically powered submersible pumps and hydraulic power units.  Kyle is also president of Prime Funding, Inc. in Northwales, Pa. and Managing Partner of Interchange Partners.  Kyle is a US Army veteran 1968 – 1971 and graduated from Villanova University in 1974. Kyle and his family live in Coopersburg, Pa and he is active with Boy Scout Troop 334.

Craig Zurn, Director
Jim Thorpe National Bank

Craig A. Zurn is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jim Thorpe National Bank.  Craig has worked at JTNB for 27 years and has served in several positions throughout his career.  Craig is also a member of the Board of Directors of JTNB and the JTNB Bancorp, Inc. since 2005.

Mr. Zurn is a graduate of the Jim Thorpe Area High School and has completed his banking education through the PBA Central Atlantic School of Banking at Dickinson College, Penn State University, as well as AIB-ABA and RMA schools of banking.

In addition to his professional responsibilities with JTNB, Mr. Zurn is currently serving as Chairman of the Board of the St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital, Treasurer of the Jim Thorpe Area Sports Hall of Fame, and Past President and Member of the Jim Thorpe Lions Club.  Craig has also served his community in numerous positions to assist charitable and non-profit organizations.

Mr. Zurn, his wife Lisa and their four children reside in Jim Thorpe.