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.
For more information on the program please contact Todd Snovel, CCAP's Chief Leadership and Engagement Officer.
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Congratulations to the CEL Class of 2025!
First Row L-R
Jenesia Negron, Deputy Clerk to County Council, Northampton County; Frankie Marks, Payroll Administrator, Pike County; Dean Horst, Commissioner, Franklin County; Tricia Johnson, Director of Social Services, MH/ID Administrator, Blair County; Mark Adams, Chief Information Officer, Cumberland County
Second Row L-R
Amanda Bentzel, Chief Clerk/Right to Know Officer, Berks County; Christine Reuther, County Council Member, Delaware County; Angela Harding, Commissioner, Clinton County; Randy Karschner, Commissioner, Columbia County; David Byerman, Chief Executive Officer, Chester County; Jason Miller, Human Resources Director, Susquehanna County; Aaron Felker, MIS Director, Mifflin 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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