April 2, 2020 Luncheon - Cancelled
1912 Club, Plymouth Meeting
888 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
888 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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Topic: Women In Leadership Panel
Moderator: Karen Thomas, QVC Host, Broadcast Meteorologist
For the past 28 years, Karen Thomas has been heavily involved in the broadcast industry. Currently, Karen is an on air guest host for the number one National TV Retailer QVC. As a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, Karen worked on air as a weekend Weather Anchor and broadcaster for NBC 10 in Philadelphia. Before that, Karen, spent 10 years as Fox 29’s weekend meteorologist and weather reporter.
Working on the air in major market television, has provided Karen vast public speaking and presentation experience. In 2012, Karen was hired as a guest lecturer of Public Speaking at the Wharton Business School at The University of Pennsylvania, Pa. Ultimately, this lead Karen to a full-time faculty position with Neumann University’s Communications Program. She spent 7 years as a Communications Instructor and was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2017. Karen not only taught Communications, Public Speaking and Presentations, but Karen has worked to grow the Digital Media program while she and her students won two College Emmy awards from the National Academy of TV Arts and Sciences, Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
While on “special assignment” from Neumann University in 2015, Karen was hired as the Assistant Director of Media for The World Meeting of Families/Papal visit in Philadelphia, Pa. She helped coordinate and schedule nearly 7000 media personnel from around the world for the historic event.
Presentations Now, LLC. is a consulting firm that Karen founded eight years ago. She works with clients to enhance their overall persona and public speaking style. Karen developed a Four Step Coaching module that focuses on confidence development, public presentation, introduction, voice projection, public image and proper interviewing skills. Karen also works with clients in customizing and starring in their own Personal Commercial.
Karen believes everyone deserves an “edge” so she works diligently to assist each client to find their voice and express it with confidence!
Working on the air in major market television, has provided Karen vast public speaking and presentation experience. In 2012, Karen was hired as a guest lecturer of Public Speaking at the Wharton Business School at The University of Pennsylvania, Pa. Ultimately, this lead Karen to a full-time faculty position with Neumann University’s Communications Program. She spent 7 years as a Communications Instructor and was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2017. Karen not only taught Communications, Public Speaking and Presentations, but Karen has worked to grow the Digital Media program while she and her students won two College Emmy awards from the National Academy of TV Arts and Sciences, Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
While on “special assignment” from Neumann University in 2015, Karen was hired as the Assistant Director of Media for The World Meeting of Families/Papal visit in Philadelphia, Pa. She helped coordinate and schedule nearly 7000 media personnel from around the world for the historic event.
Presentations Now, LLC. is a consulting firm that Karen founded eight years ago. She works with clients to enhance their overall persona and public speaking style. Karen developed a Four Step Coaching module that focuses on confidence development, public presentation, introduction, voice projection, public image and proper interviewing skills. Karen also works with clients in customizing and starring in their own Personal Commercial.
Karen believes everyone deserves an “edge” so she works diligently to assist each client to find their voice and express it with confidence!
Panelist: Patricia A. Husic, President and Chief Executive Officer, Centric Bank and Centric Financial Corporation
In February 2007, Patricia A. Husic led a team of shareholders to acquire and establish Centric Bank and Centric Financial Corporation, where she serves as President and Chief Executive Officer. Under her leadership, total assets have grown to over $800 million. Centric is a leader in organic loan growth, a top SBA lender in the Commonwealth, a three-time recipient of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania, a six-time award winner of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in central Pennsylvania, and recognized as a “Best Bank to Work for in the US”, by American Banker.
Ms. Husic is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Bankers Association, chairs the compensation committee and serves on the ABA’s Nominating Committee. She was Chair of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, and a member of the Board for 5 years. Ms. Husic was instrumental in creating and implementing the Women in Banking program as the 3rd female chair in the Association’s 124 year history, and led this initiative for the first 3 years of the program. She was awarded the “Women of Influence” award by PA Bankers for her start-up of the Women in Banking program and subsequently, the award has now been named after her as founder of this initiative.
Husic was recognized and honored by American Banker as one of the “25 Most Powerful Women in Banking in the US” for 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, and a “25 Women to Watch” in 2011, 2013, & 2014. An Athena award winner, YWCA’s Women of Excellence recipient, 2016 Business Women of the Year by the West Shore and Carlisle Chamber of Commerce & Business Women’s Forum, and a Woman of Influence in Central PA and inducted into the Circle of Excellence by the CPBJ. Currently, Patti is a Director for the Geisinger/Holy Spirit Hospital and was the Chair of the 2016/2017 Go Red for Women Campaign with the American Heart Association and currently serves on the Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team. Over the past 20 years, her volunteer and community involvement included numerous organizations in the Central Pennsylvania area.
Ms. Husic is a graduate of Temple University where she earned her B.B.A. in Business Administration. She is also a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a proud banking ambassador. Ms. Husic can be found on Twitter @PattiHusicCEO.
In February 2007, Patricia A. Husic led a team of shareholders to acquire and establish Centric Bank and Centric Financial Corporation, where she serves as President and Chief Executive Officer. Under her leadership, total assets have grown to over $800 million. Centric is a leader in organic loan growth, a top SBA lender in the Commonwealth, a three-time recipient of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania, a six-time award winner of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in central Pennsylvania, and recognized as a “Best Bank to Work for in the US”, by American Banker.
Ms. Husic is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Bankers Association, chairs the compensation committee and serves on the ABA’s Nominating Committee. She was Chair of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, and a member of the Board for 5 years. Ms. Husic was instrumental in creating and implementing the Women in Banking program as the 3rd female chair in the Association’s 124 year history, and led this initiative for the first 3 years of the program. She was awarded the “Women of Influence” award by PA Bankers for her start-up of the Women in Banking program and subsequently, the award has now been named after her as founder of this initiative.
Husic was recognized and honored by American Banker as one of the “25 Most Powerful Women in Banking in the US” for 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, and a “25 Women to Watch” in 2011, 2013, & 2014. An Athena award winner, YWCA’s Women of Excellence recipient, 2016 Business Women of the Year by the West Shore and Carlisle Chamber of Commerce & Business Women’s Forum, and a Woman of Influence in Central PA and inducted into the Circle of Excellence by the CPBJ. Currently, Patti is a Director for the Geisinger/Holy Spirit Hospital and was the Chair of the 2016/2017 Go Red for Women Campaign with the American Heart Association and currently serves on the Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team. Over the past 20 years, her volunteer and community involvement included numerous organizations in the Central Pennsylvania area.
Ms. Husic is a graduate of Temple University where she earned her B.B.A. in Business Administration. She is also a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a proud banking ambassador. Ms. Husic can be found on Twitter @PattiHusicCEO.
Panelist: Jill Ross, Chief Retail Officer, William Penn Bank
Jill became Chief Retail Officer on March 18, 2019. Prior to joining William Penn Bank, she was with Beneficial Bank for 11 years as their Senior Vice President and New Jersey Regional Director. Prior to joining Beneficial, she was Vice President of Private Banking and Wealth Management at Wachovia, and previously served as a Financial Advisor at Smith Barney. She started her career at Commerce Bank in 1995 and served as a Senior Business Development Manager.
Jill was a recipient of the Brava Award for Executive Leadership from Smart CEO Magazine, and she has been recognized in the “40 Under 40” features in many publications including NJ Biz Magazine, South Jersey Business People, and the Burlington County Times. Jill also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Virtua Foundation, the Girl Scouts of Southern NJ and the Philadelphia Film Society. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Rutgers University, and Master’s Degree from Rutgers in Social Work and Organizational Leadership.
Jill became Chief Retail Officer on March 18, 2019. Prior to joining William Penn Bank, she was with Beneficial Bank for 11 years as their Senior Vice President and New Jersey Regional Director. Prior to joining Beneficial, she was Vice President of Private Banking and Wealth Management at Wachovia, and previously served as a Financial Advisor at Smith Barney. She started her career at Commerce Bank in 1995 and served as a Senior Business Development Manager.
Jill was a recipient of the Brava Award for Executive Leadership from Smart CEO Magazine, and she has been recognized in the “40 Under 40” features in many publications including NJ Biz Magazine, South Jersey Business People, and the Burlington County Times. Jill also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Virtua Foundation, the Girl Scouts of Southern NJ and the Philadelphia Film Society. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Rutgers University, and Master’s Degree from Rutgers in Social Work and Organizational Leadership.
Panelist: Sarah A. Long President, CEO & Treasurer Delaware Bankers Association and Delaware Financial Education Alliance
Sarah Long joined the Delaware Bankers Association and the Delaware Financial Education Alliance in May 2015. The Delaware Bankers Association is a trade association that represents financial institutions that conduct banking business in Delaware. Delaware is known as a major financial center nationally and worldwide. Over 47,000 individuals are employed by financial institutions in the First State. The Delaware Financial Education Alliance is a not-for-profit organization focused on improving financial well-being for all. The DFEA provides financial literacy training designed for and targeted to persons of low and moderate income in the State of Delaware through a variety of educational programs. The DFEA also provides educational and information sharing forums to meet the diverse needs of its members.
Previously Sarah was a Senior Vice President with PNC Bank, most recently as the Director of Retail Strategy and Customer Advocacy. There she developed and implemented business strategies to drive end-to-end customer experience improvements, executed retail bank key strategic initiatives and collaborated with government and regulatory affairs on legislative priorities and regulatory agendas. She joined PNC initially as the Card Marketing Product Executive responsible for the implementation of PNC’s transition from a traditional credit card agent bank business model to an in-house asset owned and managed business model. Sarah also led the Debit Card Products Group responsible for the overall management of Check Card, Gift Card and other pre-paid card solutions. She has over twenty-five years’ experience in Financial Services focused on Payments, Product Development, Program Management, Marketing, Regulatory Issues, Risk Management, and Customer Loyalty. Prior to joining PNC Bank, Sarah held a variety of positions with Bank of America and MBNA America.
Sarah Long joined the Delaware Bankers Association and the Delaware Financial Education Alliance in May 2015. The Delaware Bankers Association is a trade association that represents financial institutions that conduct banking business in Delaware. Delaware is known as a major financial center nationally and worldwide. Over 47,000 individuals are employed by financial institutions in the First State. The Delaware Financial Education Alliance is a not-for-profit organization focused on improving financial well-being for all. The DFEA provides financial literacy training designed for and targeted to persons of low and moderate income in the State of Delaware through a variety of educational programs. The DFEA also provides educational and information sharing forums to meet the diverse needs of its members.
Previously Sarah was a Senior Vice President with PNC Bank, most recently as the Director of Retail Strategy and Customer Advocacy. There she developed and implemented business strategies to drive end-to-end customer experience improvements, executed retail bank key strategic initiatives and collaborated with government and regulatory affairs on legislative priorities and regulatory agendas. She joined PNC initially as the Card Marketing Product Executive responsible for the implementation of PNC’s transition from a traditional credit card agent bank business model to an in-house asset owned and managed business model. Sarah also led the Debit Card Products Group responsible for the overall management of Check Card, Gift Card and other pre-paid card solutions. She has over twenty-five years’ experience in Financial Services focused on Payments, Product Development, Program Management, Marketing, Regulatory Issues, Risk Management, and Customer Loyalty. Prior to joining PNC Bank, Sarah held a variety of positions with Bank of America and MBNA America.
