Our Leaders
Bryan Jones, President
Bryan Jones is the Market Leader for Fulton Bank in the Capital Region. Raised just outside Phoenix, Arizona, Bryan enlisted in the United States Army and also was awarded Disabled Veteran status. He serves on the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC Board of Directors and is also a board member of the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania Foundation and the Rotary Club of Harrisburg. He previously served on the United Way of the Capital Region Campaign Cabinet, is a Leadership Giving donor to the United Way, and remains actively involved with numerous community organizations throughout the region. Dedicated to fostering inclusion and belonging, Bryan serves as the Co Chair of Fulton Bank's Veterans Employee Resource Group and is one of the bank's ten internal Allyship trainers. He has been with Fulton Bank since 2018 and, following his honorable discharge from active duty in 1999, has built his career in the banking and wireless communications industries.
Personally, Bryan and his wife Amy have called Mechanicsburg, PA home since 2007. They met 10 years earlier in 1997 while Bryan was stationed at Ft. Knox, KY and have lived in Louisville, and Baltimore before finally planting firm roots in the Central PA region. They enjoy frequent trips to Disney as well as travelling the world as often as possible. He is a passionate sports fan following his favorite sports teams from Arizona as well as the US and International Soccer. Finally, Bryan is the founder and President of the Harrisburg chapter of the American Outlaws, the largest US Soccer supporters’ group in the country. Locally, the chapter has 140 paid members, thousands of social media followers, and routinely holds large viewing parties to unite the soccer communities of Central PA in support of the US Men’s and Women’s soccer team.
Wendell Hoover, President-Elect
Your Trusted Real Estate Expert in Central PA With over 20 years of experience in real estate investment and development, Wendell Hoover is a seasoned REALTOR at Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA. Since obtaining his real estate license in 2009, he has successfully closed more than 1,300 transactions, totaling over 130 million in sales. A Proven Track Record Wendell's extensive background includes rehabbing over 100 homes in Harrisburg's Midtown area, transforming neighborhoods like Olde Uptown into vibrant communities. His development projects, such as Monticello Heights, showcase his commitment to revitalizing and enhancing local real estate. Community Leadership Beyond his real estate endeavors, Wendell is deeply involved in the community. He has served on various boards, including Eden Village Harrisburg, BHA (Brethren Housing Association), PA State Association of Realtors and the Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP). In 2023, he was named President of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS (GHAR), reflecting his leadership and dedication to the profession.
Shaun Eng, Past President
Shaun Eng is Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager at M&T Bank. Shaun manages a portfolio of middle market companies in the greater Harrisburg area and provides relationship banking products like credit, treasury management, equipment finance, syndicated loans, and wealth management services. He also drives new business through an active network of local business decision makers.
Shaun was born and raised in New York, He attended college at the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration with a major in Marketing and Finance. With over 15 years of commercial lending experience, Shaun has worked at numerous banks including PNC, JP Morgan Chase, and First National Bank.
Shaun resides on the west shore with his wife Dana and his two kids Miles and Parker. He is an active corporate citizen, sitting on the advisory board and active co-chair of the finance committee at the Salvation Army of Harrisburg, board member of Theatre Harrisburg, on the finance committee of the United Way of the Capital Region, and now President of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg.
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Scott Stevens, Sargant at Arms
Scott Stevens is a First Vice President at 44 Business Capital (a division of Berkshire Bank). 44 Business Capital is a nationwide, preferred SBA lender – specializing in 7a & USDA loans. A Central Pennsylvania native, Scott partners with the regional banking, business, and M&A community to provide unique, effective financing solutions. 44 is a perennial leader in SBA 7a loan volume Nationwide, having originated over $2 billion in loans since 2009.
Scott served as a Lieutenant in the US Army after receiving his BS degree from Boston University. He has over 19 years of commercial lending experience - working with SBA programs full-time since 2010. Before launching 44 Business Capital’s Central PA office in July of 2016, he spent time with Citizens Bank, Wells Fargo, and Sovereign Bank.
Scott lives in Camp Hill with his two children, Jack & June (and their cat, Rudy). He is an active member of Lancaster C&I, GHAR Commercial Council, KMAC, M&A Source, Pennsylvania Business Brokers Association, XPX, The Rotary Club of Harrisburg, and a long-time Junior Achievement teacher.
Brian Ostella, Treasurer
Brian Ostella is an IT Manager at Highmark Health with close to two decades of managing large scale technology projects. Brian attended Penn State University - Capital Campus where he obtained a BS in Information Systems and an MBA in Strategic Management.
Brian currently resides in Hershey Pennsylvania with his wife Abby and his two daughters. Brian is a graduate of the Community Leadership Series from Leadership Harrisburg and a Forty Under 40 recipient by the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal. In the past he was on the board of the Harrisburg Young Professionals, Friends of Midtown, and the Harrisburg Audit Committee. He currently serves as a citizen advisor to the Derry Township School District and as the Treasurer for the Rotary Club of Harrisburg.
Wendy Marshall, Secretary
Wendy Marshall is the Vice President of Retail Operations at Belco Community Credit Union, where she leads the strategic direction and operational efficiency of Belco’s retail branch network. With a career spanning 28 years in the financial services industry, Wendy brings deep expertise in retail banking, call center operations, lending, and organizational change.
Her leadership is rooted in a commitment to enhancing both employee and member experiences across all Belco locations. Wendy has successfully guided teams through complex initiatives including mergers and acquisitions, process improvement, strategic planning, and the centralization of retail banking operations.
Wendy holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA from Elizabethtown College. She is also a graduate of the Leadership Lancaster Core Class and the Leadership Harrisburg Executive Series, reflecting her dedication to community engagement and professional development.
Known for her collaborative approach and results-driven mindset, Wendy continues to champion innovation and excellence in retail financial services.
Mia Lowry - PR Chair
Mia Lowry is an accomplished healthcare strategist, social impact leader, and communications professional based in Middletown, PA. As the Public Image Chair for the Harrisburg Rotary Club, she brings over 15 years of experience in strategic outreach, marketing, and public engagement to amplify the Club’s community presence and service mission.
Mia currently serves as the Principal Impact Strategist for Vantage Impact Partners, where she provides healthcare consulting services and leads high-impact campaigns in the health and wellness sectors. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Central Pennsylvania Psychedelic Society and holds advisory and leadership roles across multiple nonprofit and professional organizations.
She is known for her ability to build meaningful connections across sectors, translate complex ideas into compelling narratives, and design initiatives that inspire collective action. With a background in healthcare strategy and a master’s certificate in Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania, Mia blends a data-informed mindset with a people-first approach. Her skill set includes marketing and communications strategy, partnership development, cross-functional leadership, and organizational storytelling.
Mia brings a vibrant energy and visionary perspective to every project she leads, using the power of communication to move missions forward and build a better future for the communities she serves.
Carley Lucas, Membership Chair
Carley Lucas is a Relationship Manager for Members 1st Federal Credit Union. She serves on the boards of the Vista School and Vista Foundation, a licensed Private Academic School that provides integrated special education and behavioral health and outreach services for students ages 5 to 21 on the moderate to severe end of the autism spectrum. She volunteers for the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania on their Finance Development Board. Carley is an Ambassador for the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC; and is the Membership Chair and on the board of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg. Carley loves a good gala and sits on the gala committees for: The Gamut Theatre, The Women of Distinction Event for the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, The Vista School, and the Keystone Business Alliance. She is also an award-winning Toastmaster and was the founding president of a local Toastmasters Club and is a graduate of the Dame Leadership Program.
Aside from her professional experience and philanthropy she advocates for the autistic community wherever possible, most importantly connecting with and mentoring local parents looking for resources for their children. She is a classically trained painter and has chaired and painted a mural. Her favorite job by far is being a mother to her 6-year-old son, Mack. She lives in Mechanicsburg with her son, her husband, Kyle, and their Australian Cattle dog, Bleu.