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.
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Program Questions
Congratulations to the CEL Class of 2026!
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Paul Landers, Chief Financial Officer, Cumberland County; Scott Myers, Commissioner, Sullivan County; Lori Schneider, Deputy Chief Assessor, Berks County; Zachary Gates, Commissioner, Bradford County; Duane Nagle, Director, Community Planning, Grants and Mapping, Bradford County; Scott DeArmitt, Chief Clerk, Somerset County
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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 2026 Center for Excellence in County Leadership Program Sponsors
Silver Ribbon Sponsors
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