Chamber Ambassadors are a group of passionate members inspired by the Chamber mission. This prestigious, highly visible group engages with the regional business community to help existing members maximize their membership and assist in the recruiting of new members. The Ambassador committee is led by our chairs and membership team.

Michael Burke

Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Vice Co-Chair

Matt Caylor

Martin Communications, Inc.

Lauren Coffee

The Shannon Claire Agency

Chelsey Hall

American Cancer Society

Nicole McCartan

Peyton Walker Foundation

The Peyton Walker Foundation is dedicated to combating Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), the number one killer of student-athletes and one of the leading causes of death in the United States for people under 25. Established to honor the memory of Peyton Walker, who tragically passed away from SCA at just 19, the foundation focuses on increasing awareness, providing free heart screenings, advocating for legislative change, and offering CPR training and AED placements. Through its proactive community outreach and educational efforts, the Peyton Walker Foundation aims to protect hearts, save lives, and ensure that no other family has to endure the loss of a loved one to Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Blake Milbrand

American Heart Association - Capital Region Division

Jannene Miller

1-800 Water Damage of Harrisburg

Devon DiBiase

Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Co-Chair

Angela Horn

Effectv a Comcast Company

Kala Umberger

Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Co-Chair

Karen Young

HR Resolutions, LLC
Past Co-Chair

Karen A. Young capitalizes on her more than 30 years of experience in human resources as she and her team utilize savvy strategy to develop solutions that produce real results. Karen believes that when the HR pieces fall into place, an organization begins to run like a well-oiled machine.

Karen inspires CEOs, CFOs, and other Accidental HR® managers to fulfill the organization’s mission while strengthening their workforce. She is committed to going the extra mile for clients, helping them build an HR framework that results in improved workplace culture and lower HR costs.

Karen is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and author. Her latest book, Sought-After: How to Be Heard, Be Trusted, and Be Recognized for Your Expertise, provides a fail-safe formula for career success and social mobility, along with entertaining anecdotes about potentially career-ending moves that became a solid foundation for forward trajectory. Her book, Honest and Real: An Essential Guide for Drama-Free Human Resources, reimagines HR fundamentals in a post-pandemic world while offering advice on effective HR practices that will reduce the daily drama that business leaders experience.

Karen holds degrees from Lebanon Valley College and Saint Francis University, as well as certificates in Strategic HR Management from both The Wharton School of Business and Cornell University. Karen is professionally certified by the HR Certification Institute as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) as well as the Society for Human Resource Managers as a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP.)

Karen resides in Harrisburg, PA, with her husband and retired racing greyhounds. She is an active member and leader in area business chambers and professional organizations.

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