Events

Please join us for lunch, fellowship, and we get to see Dr. Ski do a presentation on his time at HACC and all the accomplishments he's had during his tenure. 

Register yourself (and a guest) today!

John J. "Ski" Sygielski, MBA, Ed.D., is HACC’s seventh president, a position he’s held since 2011. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Ski was the first member of his working-class family to graduate from college, earning his bachelor's degree in philosophy before going on to earn two master's degrees in business and a doctorate in education, as well as an honorary associate degree.

He began his professional career as a teacher in a Chicago school followed by a stint as a corporate trainer for two Fortune 500 companies. He returned to education taking a community college administrative position at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Ski was appointed president of then-Lord Fairfax Community College (now named Laurel Ridge Community College) in Middletown, Virginia, and later president of Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon, before accepting the position as president of HACC.

Ski is a member of the board of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and the chair of the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges. He serves on the board of the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce, Pennsylvania’s Workforce Investment Board, and Harrisburg’s Recycle Bicycle, Inc. He participated in the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges, and the AACC’s 21st Century Commission on the Future of Community Colleges.

Ski lives in Harrisburg with his husband, Steve Perrault and Bart, their Basenji dog. Ski is an active member of the Harrisburg business community and an avid bicyclist.

You can connect with Ski on Facebook, X or LinkedIn; send an email to stay up to date on HACC happenings and issues that impact HACC and our students; or subscribe to his Ski Gram e-newsletter.

Good afternoon,

You may have heard the news—CPFB volunteer operations are moving to the Harrisburg Healthy Hub on Corey Road! They are excited about this transition and can’t wait to welcome you to the new space. Here’s what you need to know before your visit:

• Parking: Volunteer parking is available in the front lot. A map is attached for your convenience! Please avoid spots marked for agency pick-up near the garage doors.
• Finding Your Way: Look for yard signs and a large feather flag marking the Volunteer Entrance.
• Safety First: This is an active warehouse, so please be mindful of large delivery vehicles when parking and walking through the parking lot. Your safety is of utmost importance.
• Carpooling Encouraged: Parking is limited, so if you can carpool, we’d love that!
• Check-In & New Procedures: [Details on where to go and what to do upon arrival.]

Here is the registration for volunteering at the Central PA Food Bank on 06/16/2025. Please forward this link to the participants who plan on volunteering for them to register:   https://volunteer.centralpafoodbank.org/registrations/dM8THQcR8n/claim_spot.

We have this date open to 15 volunteers. Our New address is 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg PA 17109.

They appreciate your flexibility and commitment during this transition and look forward to seeing you at their new location. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Thanks.

Please join us for lunch, fellowship, the Judson Award winners, and Julie Walker, from the Peyton Walker Foundatioin.

Register yourself (and a guest) today!

Board meeting

Meeting at JCC, Alexander Grass Campus

Board Memebers and Committee Chairs will join the President, President and Vice President in planning out the 2025-2026 year. 

Address is:

3908 Corey Rd.

Harrisburg, PA  17112

Charlotte Katzenmoyer has 30 years of experience in the water industry including private sector consulting and public utility experience. Ms. Katzenmoyer is the CEO of Capital Region Water where she oversees a 145-employee utility that serves the City of Harrisburg and surrounding communities with drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services. Ms. Katzenmoyer also serves on the board of directors for the National Association of Clean Water Agencies. In a previous role, she served as Director of Public Works for the City of Lancaster where she oversaw the modernization of its water and sewer infrastructure and developed a nationally recognized green stormwater infrastructure program.

Luke Bernstein is President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. With more than 20 years of experience in business and public policy, he has held leadership roles in both the public and private sector. Before joining the Chamber in 2022, he served as Chief Operations and Technology Officer for Orrstown Financial Services and previously served as deputy chief of staff to Gov. Tom Corbett. Luke also has experience working at the federal level, both as an appointed advisor in the Administration of President George W. Bush and as an aide in the U.S. Senate.  Luke has been regularly regarded as one of the most influential people in Pennsylvania by City and State.  A Dickinson College graduate, Luke also completed the Duke Leadership Program and remains active in his community as a board member and youth sports coach.

Address is:

3908 Corey Rd.

Harrisburg, PA  17112

Address is:

3908 Corey Rd.

Harrisburg, PA  17112

Address is:

3908 Corey Rd.

Harrisburg, PA  17112

Address is:

3908 Corey Rd.

Harrisburg, PA  17112