Chamber Staff
The key to success in the functioning of an organization like The Chamber is a productive, dedicated staff. The Chamber staff consists of eight members that include:
Joe Hurd, President/Chief Executive Officer
Joe has been the President of the Blair County Chamber since 1998. He is secretary of The Chamber’s Board of Directors and serves on numerous boards and committees within the local community and the state.
Contact Joe Hurd at jhurd@blairchamber.com
Cindy Cessna, Vice President Finance and Membership Information
Cindy is responsible for updating the organization’s database information, generating The Chamber financial reports, budget preparation, accounts receivable, accounts payable and monitoring The Chamber’s financial health. She also serves as secretary-treasurer of the Blair County Chamber Foundation.
Contact Cindy Cessna at ccessna@blairchamber.com
Jessie Covert, Vice President Sales & Membership Development
Jessie is responsible for helping the Chamber to meet its financial goals while also providing members with a number of creative ways to gain greater market share.
Contact Jessie Covert at jcovert@blairchamber.com
Jessie Covert, Vice President Sales & Membership Development
Jessie is responsible for helping the Chamber to meet its financial goals while also providing members with a number of creative ways to gain greater market share.
Contact Jessie Covert at jcovert@blairchamber.com
Stacy Hoover, Vice President Events & Technology
Stacy is the Chamber liaison for the Home & Garden Show, and oversees the Farm-City and Golf Committees. She coordinates all Chamber Business After Hours events as well as overseeing the Safety Committee and the Small Business Partners. She is also involved in handling technology-related issues for the Chamber.
Contact Stacy Hoover at shoover@blairchamber.com
Judy Juda, Vice President Programming and Membership Education
Judy oversees all Chamber programs and has staffing responsibilities for the two major Chamber events – the Business Hall of Fame and Business Excellence dinners. She has been instrumental in the ongoing success of the Leadership Blair County and WE-LEaD programs.
Contact Judy Juda at jjuda@blairchamber.com
Linda Stotler, Vice President Communication and Marketing
Linda handles all Chamber marketing and P.R. functions, produces all publications, takes and processes all photos and oversees the internship program. She takes charge of all designs related to major events and coordinates any interaction with news media.
Contact Linda Stotler at lstotler@blairchamber.com
Marilyn Templon, Receptionist/Secretary
Very often your first contact at the Blair County Chamber is with Marilyn. Her outstanding multi-tasking skills make it possible for the rest of The Chamber Staff to keep on track with schedules and events.
Contact Marilyn Templon at mtemplon@blairchamber.com
