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PITTSTON \u2014 The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) will present the annual Autumn Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 6, at St. Joseph Marello Parish Hall, 241 William St., featuring guest speaker John Yudichak.<\/p>\n
Yudichak, is the eighth president of Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) since July 1, 2024.<\/p>\n
Prior to his service at LCCC, Yudichak devoted 24 years to the public sector serving as a Pennsylvania lawmaker, earning a reputation as an effective consensus builder who accomplished notable community and economic development projects that propelled northeastern Pennsylvania forward.<\/p>\n
He served for 12 years as the state senator for the 14th Senate District in Carbon and Luzerne Counties, and for 12 years for the 119th District in the PA House of Representatives.<\/p>\n
A graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School and Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School, President Yudichak holds a master\u2019s degree in American studies and a bachelor\u2019s degree in English from Penn State University.<\/p>\n
Event Chairperson Clarissa Meade is a native of Newport Township and resides in Avoca with her husband, Matthew.<\/p>\n
She is a graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School and attended Lock Haven University.<\/p>\n
Meade started her professional career in Disability & Community Services working one-on-one with individuals with disabilities in the classroom and workplace.<\/p>\n
Meade then held management positions at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa.<\/p>\n
She serves as a mortgage loan consultant at First Keystone Community Bank, originating conventional, construction, and loans in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Monroe, and surrounding counties.<\/p>\n
In the community, she is a former Lock Haven University President of Colleges against Cancer, a high school assistant basketball coach for the Nanticoke Trojanettes.<\/p>\n
She serves on fundraising\/event committees for PA Inclusive, Northeast Sight Services, Dress for Success Luzerne County, and serves on the Alumni Council for Leadership Northeast.<\/p>\n
She is a member of the board of directors of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of the Leadership Northeast CORE Class of 2026.<\/p>\n
Invitations have been mailed to all members and friends of the Chamber and the breakfast is open to the public.<\/p>\n
Sponsorship opportunities are still available and reservations can be made online until Friday, Oct. 30, at www.pittstonchamber.org\/events, contacting the Chamber office at 570-655-1424 or by emailing info@pittstonchamber.org<\/p>\n
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