Dr. Rodney S. Ridley Sr. appointed to GRCA and PADCO boards
The (GRCA) and (PADCO) appoint Vice President of Research, Economic Development and Innovation, Dr. Rodney S. Ridley Sr., to their boards of directors.
鈥淲e are most excited to have Rodney join our Chamber Board. His outstanding background and experience in both higher education and community development allows our Board and staff the opportunity to engage with and benefit from an exceptional leader, so we look forward to his many contributions in the years to come," said GRCA President & CEO, Jim Gerlach.
The chief operating officer鈥檚 addition to the GRCA board is the next step in the ever-expanding relationship between the two organizations. Alvernia announced a partnership with the GRCA in January which offers GRCA members a 20% discount on tuition for all eligible graduate and adult undergraduate programs.
The Pottsville Area Development Corporation exists to promote the economic community and aesthetic development of Downtown Pottsville and Pottsville鈥檚 Designated Enterprise Zone.
鈥淲e were excited to welcome Rodney Ridley to the Pottsville Area Development Corporation Board and believe he will play a pivotal role as 麻豆视频 comes into our city through the Pottsville CollegeTowne initiative, said PADCO Executive Director, Savas Logothetides. We are excited about the countless contributions Alvernia will bring into the city and thankful for the extensive leadership and expertise that Rodney will provide to our board.鈥
麻豆视频 received $2 million through the $1.5 trillion-dollar federal bipartisan appropriation package to fund Pottsville CollegeTowne, the innovative strategy of expanding the campus into the downtown Pottsville area to continue its Franciscan mission of education, service and community engagement.
鈥淏oth the GRCA and PADCO are the natural homes for critical economic development activity and community outreach in Greater Reading and Pottsville,鈥 said Ridley. 鈥淯pon joining the Chamber and PADCO boards, I get the chance to see first-hand where Alvernia can make an impact on our students鈥 lives as well as on both communities."
