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AUGUST 2021
CHAMBER
CENTRAL
A PUBLICATION OF THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
In August of 2020 we regrettably announced to
the membership that Chad Amond, President
and CEO of the Westmoreland County Cham-
ber, was diagnosed with Primary Progressive
Aphasia (PPA). PPA is a neurological syndrome
in which language capabilities become slowly
and progressively impaired. Unlike other forms
of aphasia that result from stroke or brain
injury, PPA is caused by neurodegenerative
diseases, such as Alzheimer's Disease or Fron-
totemporal Lobar Degeneration. People with
PPA may eventually lose all speech and may
not be able to understand written or spoken
language.
Chad and his family continue to have the full
support of the Chamber Staff and Board of
Directors as he continues his leadership role
with the Chamber while working through the
challenges of this difficult diagnosis.
In order to fully support Chad while also ad-
vancing the mission and objectives of the or-
ganization, the Westmoreland County Cham-
ber is pleased to announce that the role of
Executive Director has been added to the
Chamber team.
The Executive Director will assist, while work-
ing under Chad, to ensure current events,
committees and the organization’s platform
will continue to align within the association's
strategic plan, which is to “lead and cultivate a
comprehensive regional network to address
Chad Amond (left), President &
the opportunities and challenges of greatest
CEO, welcomes Dan DeBone,
importance to the business community.”
Executive Director
The Westmoreland County Chamber of Com-
merce is excited and pleased to obtain a candi-
date, Dan DeBone, who is dedicated to ad-
vancing the Chamber’s objectives, while
demonstrating a comprehensive and high level
of compassion to effectively work alongside
Chad and the Board, now and in the future.
Chair of the Board Christina Jansure con-
firmed, “We are excited to welcome Dan
DeBone to the Westmoreland County Cham-
ber, and are extremely impressed with his
high level of experience that aligns with the
executive director role and the Chamber’s
mission.”
See Executive ● Page 2
CHAMBER CENTRAL
Christina Jansure
Westmoreland County Chamber
On behalf of the Board of Directors I’d like to WELCOME Dan DeBone of Commerce Board Chair
to the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce as the new Ex- VP of Sales—
ecutive Director. Dan will be working alongside Chad, and with the Industrial & Commercial Division,
Chamber staff to continue to expand our membership, strategic pro- Gillinder Glass
grams, and positive impact on Westmoreland County.
Dan has been compassionate and understanding of this new position
on the Chamber team. His high level of experience aligns well with
the Executive Director role and the Chamber’s mission. The Board is
excited for the partnership as we all work together in growing the
success of the organization.
County Chamber has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the
Dan has played an active role in the community as a business
Westmoreland Conservation District’s J. Roy Houston Conservation
leader and ongoing volunteer. He and his family have lived in
Partnership Award. For over 80 years the Chamber has played a
Westmoreland County for over 20 years. Please join me in welcom-
pivotable role in advocating and creating a better quality of life in
ing Dan to the Westmoreland County Chamber and be sure to
Westmoreland County. The award will be presented in September
introduce yourself at an upcoming event.
and we are excited for the acknowledgment and thank our staff and
Some additional exciting news to share: the Westmoreland members for all your continued support to our Chamber.
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Chad added, “I’m so pleased that we have hired Dan DeBone for the “I’m thrilled to have been selected as the new
Executive Director position. He is a great person and he works very Executive Director, but most importantly honored
hard. My Primary Progressive Aphasia is not curable now but I hope it to work alongside President Amond who has
will be curable soon; or that I can participate in a clinical trial that will
cure other people with this diagnosis in the future. My goal is to con-
successfully grown one of the largest Chambers
tinue to work with the Westmoreland County Chamber as long as I in Southwestern PA. One can never fill Chad’s
am physically able.” shoes, but I promise to respect and honor
his continued efforts, work and ongoing
Meet Dan DeBone
Dan DeBone started his career at the Port Authority of Allegheny initiatives under his exceptional leadership role.”
County and worked in a variety of leadership positions within the -Dan DeBone, Executive Director
Operations, Marketing and Communications Divisions. However, the
vast majority of his professional career included government affairs,
community outreach and stakeholder relationship building. Dan was
Dan has been an active participant with various committees and
the Senior Government and Community Relations Officer for well
boards that included the Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce,
over a decade before being promoted to Director of External Rela-
Junior Achievement, the Pennsylvania Public Transportation Associa-
tions in 2020. This included a new strategic role to consult with the
tion, the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Transportation Revitaliza-
chief executive officer and members of senior staff on legislative,
tion Investment District Board and the National American Public
community initiatives and capital projects at a local, state and federal
Transportation Association.
level, with a concentrated effort to enhance the organization’s rela-
tionships with key stakeholder groups within Allegheny County and Dan earned a Bachelor’s of Science and Marketing Degree in Business
throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Administration from Robert Morris University, and a Masters degree
in Organizational Leadership at Duquesne University. Dan recently
Dan is extremely proud of his accomplishments within and outside of
graduated from Leadership Pittsburgh (Class 37), earned a master
the organization, but is especially fulfilled by his work and collabora-
certificate in project management from the University of Pittsburgh
tion of efforts with state legislators, the Pennsylvania Department of
(Katz School of Business) and holds a Pennsylvania Real Estate Li-
Transportation (PennDOT) and the Keystone Coalition upon the pas-
cense through Berkshire Hathaway.
sage of Act 89. Act 89 is one of the most comprehensive transporta-
tion bills ever approved by the legislature, providing a reliable source Dan lives in Murrysville where he and his wife (Cheri) of 27 years
of funding for highways, roads, bridges, ports, aviation and public raised both of their children, daughter Maria (23) and son Dominic
transportation. (21).
Wednesday, August 4 at 4:00 PM
McDowell Associates, Greensburg
Help us celebrate the grand opening of the new McDowell Associates office!
SPONSORED BY:
Thursday, August 12 at 11:30 AM
Rizzo’s Malabar Inn, Crabtree
Featured Speaker: Westmoreland County Commissioner Sean Kertes
Commissioner Kertes will discuss the 2019 Comprehensive Plan as it relates to Workforce
Development, the current climate for employment and what the County is doing to
make opportunities to live, work and thrive in our community possible for the future.
Tuesday, August 17 at 8:00 AM
1st Summit Bank, Murrysville
Start your workday with us. Be ready to present your 60-second elevator pitch!
Thursday, August 26 at 4:30 PM
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty, Greensburg
Join us for some after-hours networking! No cost to members thanks to a sponsorship from Dollar Bank!
CHAMBER CENTRAL
The Class of
2021-2022 includes:
• Tyler Baum, VSMPO-Tirus, U.S.
• Dan DeBone, Westmoreland County
Chamber of Commerce
• Judy DeWitt, Westmoreland County
Community College
• Craig Dunn, Williams
• Breann Edgerly, SecondHalf Coach
Wealth Management
McDowell
Associates • Dominique Ferrier, UPMC Passavant
• Ryan Fonzi, North Huntingdon Twp.
• Lisa Geary, Somerset Trust Company
• Daniel Gordish, West Penn Power
• Sarah LaSitis, Redstone
• Kaitlyn Sagely, Kennametal, Inc.
• Deana Pastor, Westmoreland County
Food Bank
• Brittany Shinsky, Westmoreland
County Community College
• Robert Sivio, Elliott Group
• Matty Tippit-Soto, Westmoreland
County Food Bank
• Danielle Willard, Elliott Group
CHAMBER CENTRAL
2021 Board of Directors
Christina Jansure - Gillinder Glass (Chair)
Bradley Roth - McDowell Associates (Vice Chair)
John Kline - Standard Bank (Treasurer)
Sherry Magretti-Hamilton - Westmoreland
County Register of Wills (Secretary)
Parag Bedekar - Hydro Carbide Tool Company
Tom Chakurda - Excela Health
Thomas Jeffrey Cook - Somerset Trust Company
Cancun Mexican Restaurant Greensburg Business Linda Dickson - Redstone Presbyterian
Rigoberto Antonio & Professional Association/ SeniorCare
5185 State Route 30 Dan Galbraith - Solutionist-SWAG
Greensburg, PA 15601 Shop Greensburg Walt Henry - Marketing Consultant
724-216-5256 Amy Beeghly Jeffrey McDonald - West Penn Power/First Energy
www.cancungreensburg.com 100 South Pennsylvania Avenue Janeen Moffa - 1st Summit Bank
Greensburg, PA 15601 Chris Mohler-King - Sendell Motors
Casual Dining Ann Nemanic - GO Laurel Highlands
814-233-5279
Jason Rigone - Westmoreland County Industrial
Civic, Community & Cultural
E-Safe Technologies Organizations
Development Corporation
Barbara Steinour Judge Harry F. Smail, Jr. - Westmoreland County
300 Bilmar Drive, Suite 290 Civil and Orphans Court
Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Grow Westmoreland Dr. Tuesday Stanley - Westmoreland County
Jon Wian Community College
412-944-2424 Jessica Urbanik - GOAL Magazine/SecondHalf
www.e-safetech.com 10894 Old Trail Road
Coach Wealth Management
IT Services & Cybersecurity Irwin, PA 15642
Paul Ward - Kennametal
724-858-0351 Daniel Wesolowski - Elliott Group
www.growwestmoreland.org
Evolution Charging Employment & Staffing Agencies, *Bill Ferri - Ferri Pharmacy
Stations HR Management *James Smith - Economic Growth Connection
Tonia Price *Michael Storms - Elliott Group
1079 Cranston Drive *Tony Vecchio - Coldwell Banker
Next Le-Vel
Greensburg, PA 15601 Andrew Osborne * Ex-officio member
724-689-9728 423 Six Flat Road
www.evolutioncharging.co Homer City, PA 15748
Representatives & Distributors Solicitor
802-595-5282
(Industrial & Manufacturing) www.freethrivepack.thrivesample.com
James Creenan - Creenan & Baczkowski, PC
Fitness Centers, Fitness Equipment,
Personal Training, Nutrition Counseling Chamber Staff
Chad Amond - President & CEO
Dan DeBone - Executive Director
Joanne Pearson - Director of Operations
Tricia Thomas - Director of Communications
& Event Planning
Grace Markum - Leadership Westmoreland
Facilitator/Consultant
35 Years 10 Years
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Chick-fil-A Greengate Centre
Laurel Region
Greensburg Hempfield Area Library 5 Years
25 Years Commissioner Gina Cerilli Thrasher
European Wax Center
Amerisafe Group
PNC Bank Norwin Hills Office
Friends Thrift Shop
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Be Seen Courtside
Being a sponsor has many benefits.
Showcase your business at one of the most popular
Chamber events of the year!
Choose a sponsorship and get your message ready
to be seen by hundreds of like-minded business
leaders looking to support fellow members.
See the back of this flier for levels and benefits.
There’s still time to show your support.
Event Schedule
Gather your team and mark your calendar for
Thursday, October 14th, 2021 from 5-7 p.m.
Venue
Westmoreland County Community College
Tickets
$35 per person
$50 per person for guests and non-members
Reservations
Fill out the form on our site,
westmorelandchamber.com
Call and reserve your seats, 724.834.2900
Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce | 241 Tollgate Hill Road, Greensburg, PA 15601 | 724.834.2900 | westmorelandchamber.com
ANNUAL AWARDS
Chamber Member of the Year - Awarded to an active
member of the Westmoreland County Chamber who consistently
fosters membership and development for the Chamber; he/she
Business of the Year - Awarded to an outstanding business in the County is active in committees and events and is creative in promoting
that is dedicated to community involvement, promotes job growth and and supporting the Chamber’s vision.
employee retention, and is committed to the growth and promotion of
ATHENA® Award – Awarded to an individual who has achieved
Westmoreland County.
the highest level of professional excellence, contributes time and
Not-for-Profit of the Year - Awarded to an outstanding not-for-profit energy to improve the quality of life for others in Westmoreland
organization in the County that is dedicated to providing outstanding service County, and actively assist others, particularly women, in
to residents county-wide, and continually demonstrates community involvement. realizing their full leadership potential.
Benefits of Sponsorship Supporter
$300
Bronze
$750
Silver
$1000
Gold
$2000
Platinum
$4000
Present Award To Recipient (Award Choice - First Come First Served) ✓
Opportunity to run a 30-second commercial during the event ✓
Recognition On Radio Ads - WHJB FM 107.1 ✓
One Month Display on the Chamber LED Message Board ✓ ✓
Insert in Chamber Newsletter 1 2 4
Banner Ad on Chamber Website 1 month 3 months 6 months
Recognition on Save-The-Date Announcement Name Only Name Only Name Only Logo Logo
Logo on Multi-media Video Presentation Name Only ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Recognition on E-blast to Chamber Database Name Only ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Recognition on Event Invitation Name Only Name Only Logo Logo Logo
Event Program Display Ad Name Only Logo Half Page Full Page Full Page
Recognition on Social Media Announcements ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Recognition From Podium ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Event Tickets 2 2 4 6 8
Exclusive Athena® Pin Sponsor
RESERVED
This sponsorship comes with all the benefits of the Silver Level (above) as well as the opportunity to take part in the
official “pinning” of the award recipient with the beautiful jeweler-crafted, officially licensed gold ATHENA® pin.
Only one sponsorship available; first come, first served.
Program Book Ad ❏ Full Page – $175, 5.5 x 8.5 ❏ Half Page – $100, 5.5 x 4.125 ❏ Quarter Page – $50, 4.125 x 2.375
Event Price ❏ Per member – $35 ❏ Non-member – $50
Fill out this form and return to 241 Tollgate Hill Road, Greensburg, or register online at westmorelandchamber.com
The Westmoreland County Chamber Awards Luncheon & Annual Business Meeting
Thursday, October 14th, 2021 | Westmoreland County Community College
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