Hope Enterprises Elects New Chairman
July 07, 2017
Hope's board provides policy and strategic direction to advance Hope's mission, which is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disABILITIES by providing them with caring supports and responsive programs and services. Wertz succeeds Lauren C. Bryson, who will serve a one-year term as the board's past chair.
"We are pleased to have Jerry serving in this lead role as we move forward," said Robert Labatch, Hope's president. "His knowledge of Hope and depth of experience in the business and civic communities have positioned him well to help us advance our mission."
Wertz is president and chief executive officer of Data Papers Inc. in Muncy. He previously served as general manager of New Columbia Joist and administrative manager of Schott Pharmaceutical Glass.
Wertz also serves on the board of the Lycoming Economic Development Foundation and the Susquehanna Health Foundation. He also is past chairman of the Manufacturing & Business Association of Pa.
Wertz holds a bachelor of science degree in business from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Barb, reside in Upper Fairfield Township, Montoursville. They have one grown child, Leslie Zechman; a son-in-law, Derreck Zechman; and grandson, Cohen Zechman, all of Turbotville.
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