The Center for Excellence in County Leadership (CEL), a premier professional development program of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP), focuses on fostering individual growth through interactive and immersive training aimed at improving participants’ communication, decision-making, and leadership skills. CEL includes intense workshops in leadership styles, managerial versatility, interpersonal dynamics, crisis communication, media management, daily problem-solving, decision-making, and other areas of focus. The CEL program will take place June 25-27, 2025, in Harrisburg, PA. To secure your spot, complete the online application and submit your resume by March 7, 2025.
For more information on the program please review the CEL Brochure or contact Todd Snovel, CCAP's Chief Leadership and Engagement Officer.
Program Questions
Congratulations to the CEL Class of 2024!
First Row L-R
Ann Coleman, Commissioner Chair, Mercer County; Amy Webster, Commissioner, Blair County; Nicole Pietrzak, Director of Administration, Northampton County
Second Row L-R
Dr. Monica Taylor, Chair, County Council, Delaware County; Holly Sherman, Director of Human Resources, Cumberland County; Colleen Frens, Solicitor, Chester County; Keith Rager, Commissioner, Cambria County; Robert Ruiz, Executive Director of Human Services, Pike County; Alice Yoder, Commissioner, Lancaster County; Jean Foschi, Commissioner, Cumberland County
The Center for Excellence in County Leadership is Produced by:
Since 1986, Dering has supported leaders at every level—individuals, teams and organizations—across many sectors and industries to realize the full potential of their people’s talents and aspirations.
Thank You to our 2025 Center for Excellence in County Leadership Program Sponsors
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