PA Chamber members are leading the way across Pennsylvania, creating jobs, investing in their communities, and driving innovation. Each week, we are proud to spotlight some of the latest news and accomplishments from businesses across our membership.

Construction

Schlouch Incorporated was recently recognized for its employee well-being and safety-focused culture, highlighting the company’s longstanding commitment to creating a workplace where safety, health and professional development are core priorities.

Company leaders said Schlouch has integrated employee wellness into its broader safety strategy, emphasizing programs that support physical, mental and financial well-being. The approach has helped the company strengthen employee engagement while supporting continued growth across its construction and site development operations.

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Defense and Technology

Concurrent Technologies Corp. (CTC) has appointed Marion Kennedy as vice president of its Digital Mission Solutions organization.

Kennedy brings leadership experience spanning technical services, operations, customer delivery and business growth across government, Fortune 500, startup and mid-sized business environments. In her new role, she will lead CTC’s Digital Mission Solutions organization and support the company’s continued growth and delivery of innovative capabilities to its customers.

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Marketing and Communications

Maggy Wilkinson, founder and CEO of Athena Global Advisors, was recently profiled for her leadership in growing the Philadelphia-based firm into a national marketing, communications and public affairs consultancy.

The article highlights Wilkinson’s role in overseeing Athena’s continued expansion, including the firm’s merger with Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy, and her vision for building an integrated organization serving clients across the corporate, nonprofit, government and sports sectors. Under Wilkinson’s leadership, Athena has grown from a startup into a nationally recognized firm with more than 150 employees and a growing presence in strategic communications and public affairs.

Read more from Philadelphia Magazine

 

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Healthcare

Highmark Health has named Karen Hanlon as its next president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, making her the organization’s first female CEO.

Hanlon joined Highmark Health in 1997 and has held a series of leadership positions, including chief financial officer, chief operating officer and president. In her new role, she will oversee the strategy, operations and growth of Highmark Health’s health plans, Allegheny Health Network, and its diversified businesses. She succeeds David Holmberg, who will transition to executive chairman after 12 years as CEO.

Read more from Pennsylvania Business Report

 

Penn Medicine has launched Noventra Oncology Alliance, a joint venture with Belgium-based proton therapy technology company IBA, to help healthcare providers develop and operate proton therapy and advanced radiation oncology programs.

The new company combines Penn Medicine’s clinical, operational, research and educational expertise with IBA’s experience in proton therapy technology and project development. Leaders said Noventra will support healthcare organizations with strategic planning, clinical readiness and long-term operational performance as they expand access to advanced cancer treatment services.

Read more from the Philadelphia Business Journal

 

WellSpan Health has selected Laureen Driscoll as its next president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 4.

Driscoll currently serves as chief executive for the South Division of Providence, where she oversees strategy, operations and growth across 17 hospitals. She brings extensive leadership experience from senior roles at Providence, MultiCare Health System, Swedish Health System, Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center and Maine Medical Center.

Read more from Central Penn Business Journal

 

 

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Food & Beverage

The Hershey Company has appointed Amanda Almond as president of its international business, effective Oct. 12, as the company continues to expand its global growth strategy.

Almond brings more than 30 years of consumer products and retail experience to the role, most recently serving as a regional managing director for global wine company Vinarchy. Hershey leaders said her experience building brands, leading teams and driving growth across international markets will help accelerate the company’s next phase of global expansion.

Read more from Pennsylvania Business Report

 

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Banking & Financial Services

PNC Financial Services Group recently unveiled its renovated Cranberry Township premier branch, the first of several planned locations in the Pittsburgh region as part of the bank’s new Premier client program.

The branch features dedicated banking and investment advisors, enhanced amenities and a personalized approach designed to serve clients with more complex financial needs. PNC said the premier branch concept is a key component of its broader strategy to modernize its retail network and deliver a more integrated banking and wealth management experience.

Read more from Pittsburgh Business Times

 

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Utilities

Pennsylvania American Water has announced that Brad Nielsen will become President of the company upon the closing of its proposed merger with Essential Utilities. Nielsen will lead all the operations within the state of Pennsylvania and will report to Justin Ladner, who will serve as Senior Vice President, State Operations, for Pennsylvania, Missouri and Illinois.

The all-stock merger between American Water and Essential Utilities, announced on October 27, 2025, will create a combined company serving more than 4.7 million water and wastewater customer connections and more than 740,000 gas customer connections. The combined company will operate under the American Water name and be headquartered in Camden, NJ.

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