The Board of
Directors of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce
the appointment of Mary R. Malone to succeed Donna Palermo as the eleventh President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber.
A search committee, formed immediately
following the announcement of Palermo ’s retirement in
January, has conducted a thorough search and
interviewed many qualified candidates.
Liz Maguschak, GHCC Board Chair, said, "The search committee worked
extremely well to review and research each and every candidate. We are confident Mary has the right
combination of skills and knowledge to continue the Chamber’s mission to assist
members in promoting their business and improving the quality of life in the
Greater Hazleton area."