WILKES-BARRE — Leadership Northeast (LNE) announced the members of the Executive Leadership Northeast (ELNE) Class of 2026 — a distinguished group of regional leaders selected to participate in the organization’s premier executive development program.
The ELNE program brings together senior leaders from business, healthcare, education, nonprofit, finance, and public service sectors. Throughout their experience, participants engage with influential leaders, gain strategic regional insight, and build trusted executive relationships, all while deepening their connection to the Northeast Pennsylvania region.
“Leadership Northeast welcomes the Executive Leadership Class of 2026,” said Jessica Cronauer, Executive Director of LNE. “These leaders develop relationships with fellow executives and learn from industry experts throughout NEPA, leaving this program with a broader regional perspective that enhances both organizational performance and personal leadership effectiveness. We’re grateful to the many speakers, sponsors, and hosts who make this program possible.”
Executive Leadership Northeast Class of 2026
• Tara Biller, HR executive, Cross Valley Federal Credit Union
• Trish Curley, AVP, Luzerne County regional retail sales manager, Fidelity Bank
• Allison Dennison, business development director, UGI Utilities Inc.
• Bryan Ennis, founder and chief quality officer, Sware
• Amy George-Feldman, president/CEO, Northeast Sight Services
• Jake Higgins, executive editor, Times Leader Media Group
• Marcianna Hosier, assistant head of school, MMI Preparatory School
• Jackie Kendzor, vice president of human resources, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
• John Reuther, director of nursing, Geisinger
• Ryan Schofield, executive director, CASA of Wyoming Valley
• Adam Thalenfeld, president/owner, Trion Industries
• Michael Thomas, senior vice president, commercial relationship manager, M&T Bank
• Amy Vieney, executive vice president, chief human resources officer, Peoples Security Bank & Trust
• Todd Ward, president, Sordoni Construction Services, Inc.
• Maureen Zaboski, director of finance, Luzerne County Head Start
With an alumni base of over 3,000 servant leaders, LNE was founded in 1981 as a community leadership development organization.
A non-profit organization, LNE is dedicated to developing informed and committed leaders from all segments of the community who will serve, strengthen and improve Northeastern Pennsylvania.
For information, visit www.leadershipnortheast.org.