The Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Association (MAEA) proudly announced the installation of its 2025 officers during an event held at the Mt. Valley Clubhouse. Attended by over ninety individuals, the event underscored MAEA’s unwavering dedication, alongside its members, to advancing the growth and prosperity of the region.
The newly installed officers include Chairman Dennis Fink of Northeast Prestressed Products, Inc.; 1st Vice Chairman Luke Hoak of UFP Industries Gordon, LLC; 2nd Vice Chairman Lance Miller of Wegmans Food Markets, Inc; Secretary Frank Koller of Hydro North America; Treasurer Karen Kenderdine of Mid Penn Bank; and Solicitor Alvin Marshall of Marshall, Bohorad, Thornburg, Price & Campion, P.C.
Bradley J. Kaup, MI Windows & Doors, was honored as the MAEA 2024 HR Professional of the Year for his exceptional contributions to human resources practices.
In addition, MAEA, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association (PMA) and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), recognized the achievements of the MAEA 2024 Certificate Series Training Graduates. These graduates received certificates acknowledging their completion of various training programs, highlighting their commitment to professional development. The Supervisory Development, Lead Worker, and Human Resource Development series saw participation from esteemed professionals across various member companies, including Cardinal Systems, Inc., Hydro Extrusion North America LLC, LR Costanzo, Northeast Prestressed Products, LLC, PFNonwovens, Romark Logistics, Surteco North America, Tredegar Corporation and Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Attendees were briefed on MAEA’s performance over the past year, highlighting the organization’s commitment to serving the manufacturing and employer community.
MAEA celebrated significant achievements over the past year, underscoring their commitment to supporting the manufacturing and employer community. With over 750 participants engaging in events and roundtables and over 1,790 individuals benefiting from various training programs, MAEA’s impact is evident. Offering seven certificate series recognized by NAM and PMA, along with consulting services covering safety, HR, IT, process improvement, and more, MAEA remains a vital resource for its members. Additionally, their benchmarking data and legislative grassroots efforts further enhance their value to the community. The year concluded with the addition of six new member companies, totaling approximately three hundred and representing over 40,130 employees, showcasing the continued growth and relevance of the organization.
In addition, the Council’s The YES program now serves twenty-one schools, offering the YES Northeast Certificate program. With over 12,500 student participants and 3,600 graduates, it is supplemented by coordinating 14 Schuylkill County Career Fairs, while attracting 12,400 students from grades 7-12. The YES Northeast Workshop Series, held across multiple locations including Pottsville, Hazleton, and Wilkes-Barre CareerLinks, saw seventy workshops last year, empowering out-of-school youth enrolled in GED classes and various other populations.
MAEA President Darlene J. Robbins expressed her heartfelt congratulations, stating, “We commend the dedication and hard work of our new board members, the recent graduates of our certificate series programs, and Bradley J. Kaup for his outstanding achievement as the HR Professional of the Year. Their contributions are invaluable to the growth and success of our association and the manufacturing community as a whole.”
The MAEA Board of Directors and Staff extend their congratulations to the newly installed officers, the HR Professional of the Year, and all Certificate Series Graduates for their dedication and achievements.