Francene Pisano’s philosophy is simple – work hard, act with integrity, and lift others as you climb.

“I believe that success is not just about personal achievement but about the positive impact you make on your community, your colleagues, and the people around you. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn, every setback a chance to grow, and every connection a way to build something stronger together,” said the president of the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce.

As the chamber president, Pisano provides strategic leadership to support and grow the local business community. She advocates for members, builds partnerships with government and community leaders, oversees programs and events, guides marketing and communications, and promotes student engagement and workforce development.

The core of the chamber president’s career path comes from being raised in a family business for over 50 years, where she learned the value of hard work, dedication, and taking ownership from an early age. “That foundation shaped how I approach every professional opportunity, emphasizing responsibility, strategic vision, creative leadership, persistence, and community impact,” she noted.

Pisano is motivated and inspired by her parents who instilled in her a strong work ethic and values that guides her every day, and her daughters who keep her energized and curious, reminding her to stay adaptable, engaged, and excited about the future.

Pisano pursued a degree in graphic design/marketing at Marywood University. Upon graduation, she accepted the position of university designer at The University of Scranton for 15 years. She left that position to open her own gift store, Monogram Muse, in Clarks Summit, which she owned and operated for five years.

She then returned to the university in a consulting role at The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center, where she spent six years leading key initiatives that provided support and guidance to Northeast Pennsylvania small businesses. She later advanced to Director of Marketing for the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers state office at Kutztown University, serving in that role for five years.

Following her work in higher education and statewide economic development, Pisano served as Outreach Director for Congressman Rob Bresnahan, where she built and maintained relationships with constituents and key community leaders across the district, and represented the Congressman at community functions. In this role, she led constituent engagement efforts, strengthening communication between the congressional office and the communities it served, before joining the Chamber. “Combining those experiences with the lessons from my family business has guided me to where I am today, allowing me to serve my community and support local businesses effectively,” she said.

For the past 35 years Pisano has served on the board of directors for La Festa Italiana and has held numerous leadership positions, including National Emeritus member of the University and College Designers Association, graduate of Leadership Lackawanna core program, president of the Abington Business and Professional Association, and co-chair of the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice. She has also served as president and board of the Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Advertising Federation and chaired the NEPA ADDY awards.

Acting as a brand ambassador and media relations representative for the SBDC through outreach, presentations, and trainings in the community she had been featured on regional and national media outlets, including local stations. She has been a contributing writer and craft editor for The Scranton Times-Tribune’s The Valley’s Child magazine; and a public artist, 2003 Miles of Mules Public Art Project.

Pisano launched two recognized product brands that earned widespread media attention – Designer of Scranton Skyline local brand and author of the ABC’s of Scranton; and creator of Hello Beach Bags named “The Smartest Beach Bag” by Ladies Home Journal.She has been recognized in the Abington Journal Reader’s Choice for Best New Business in her first year of business; in Gift and Decorating Magazine – 2010 “Top 25 Gifted Retailer,” and named Very Important Buyer by WMC Showroom at World Market Center Las Vegas.

Pisano received the 2023 Kutztown University influencer award and was nominated by her graduate assistant noting that Pisano was an integral part of his experience at Kutztown.

Francene Pisano

Age: 57

Home: Moosic

Title: President

Company: Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce, Tunkhannock