Young Professionals Conference

Are you a banker with current leadership responsibilities or aspiring to be in a leadership position? Join us for the Young Professionals Conference to learn the keys to leadership in today’s banking industry.


    Time Session
         
    Tuesday, Sept. 23
    		 
    1 - 3:30 p.m. Cocoa Packs
    Cocoa Packs, provides supplemental food and other support to local children in need to enhance overall wellness.  Participants will be doing a variety of tasks in their warehouse.  Volunteers should dress in comfortable clothing and wear closed-toed shoes. 
         
    5:30 - 7 p.m. Networking Reception  
         
    Wednesday, Sept. 24  
    8 a.m.  Registration & Continental Breakfast Networking
    		  
         
    8:30 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks
    Duncan Campbell, President & CEO, PA Bankers Association
    Coryann Catalano-Alexandre, Chair, Young Professionals Committee; Relationship Banker, Pennian Bank    		  
         
    8:40 a.m. General Session
    Economic Outlook
    Ryotaro (Ryo) Tashiro, Outreach Economist and Advisor|Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia    		  
         
    9:20 a.m. Refreshment Break & Networking
    		  
         
    9:40 a.m.

    General Session
    Speed Round - Banking Topics
    During this session, attendees will receive a high-level overview of three popular banking topics. 

    • Bank Annual Report – Melissa Hartman, CPA, EVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, Atlantic Community Bankers Bank & Nicole Barbaro, CFO, Mauch Chunk Trust Company
    • Fraud – Kathleen Wagner, CFCI, Vice President, Security & Fraud Officer, ACNB
    • Regulatory/Advocacy – Tim Ward, VP, Government Relations, PA Bankers Association
    		  
         
    10:55 a.m. General Session
    Importance of Finding a Mentor and Sponsor: Navigating the Career Path
    Jamie Campbell, Ph.D., CDE, Associate Dean, Diversity Enhancement Programs, Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University
    The journey to the C-suite is often marked by glass ceilings, broken rungs, and plateaus. Finding a mentor and sponsor is a necessity for avoiding the pitfalls and obstructions on the leadership journey. This session will be geared towards helping participants to make that decision about who should be their mentors or sponsors. An additional takeaway from this session will be to understand the difference between a mentor and a sponsor.    		  
         
    12 p.m. RECOGNITION LUNCHEON & NETWORKING
    Future Under 40 Winners - Sponsored by: Crowe
    Young Professionals Champion Award – Sponsored by: Crowe
    		  
         
    1:15 p.m. General Session
    The Solution Room
    During this networking session you will work with your table to help find solutions to each obstacle.  Each table will have a list of scenarios that you have to work through.  Appoint a spokesperson for your table to report to the entire group.
    		  
         
    2:30 p.m. Refreshment Break & Networking
    		  
         
    2:45 p.m. General Session
    The Changing Face of Leadership
    Robb Rempel, Executive Vice President Consulting Services, Haberfeld
    You’ve put in the work, earned your opportunities, and you're just getting started. But as the world shifts, so must the way we lead. To lead in the future, you’ll need more than ambition; you’ll need self-awareness, adaptability, and a deep understanding of those around you. True leadership starts with knowing your strengths, owning your growth, and focusing on what creates real impact. Whether you lead a team or lead by example, now is the time to build the foundation for the leader you're becoming.
    Key Points Covered:
    • Imposter Syndrome—learning to deal with the common and persistent sense that we don’t deserve and aren’t ready for the responsibilities we’ve been given
    •  Emotional Intelligence—understanding our unique abilities and the areas where we are likely to struggle
    • Growth Mindset—the relentless desire to grow in knowledge and in wisdom so we can serve those with whom we are entrusted
    •  High Payoff Activities—the difference between high and low performing leaders isn’t usually what they know, it’s what they do.
       
    		  
         
    3:45 p.m. Closing Remarks/Adjourn
    Coryann Catalano-Alexandre, Chair, Young Professionals Committee; Relationship Banker, Pennian Bank
    		  

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Dates:
Sept. 23-24, 2025
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
Hershey, Pa.

Cost:
Member: $350
Affiliate Member: $410
Non-Member: $525



    

 

Contact:
Jackie Catalano
Vice President, Professional Development
(717) 255-6939
jcatalano@pabankers.com