John Paul Houser
President
John Paul Houser is a graduate of Bishop Carroll High School, the Pennsylvania State University and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, where he graduated summa cum laude. A Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, John is employed at his family’s business, the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc. located in Ebensburg and Nanty Glo.
Christina Koren
Vice President
Christina Koren serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. A native of Ebensburg, PA, Christina earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa. and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Waynesburg University, Waynesburg, Pa.
Christina is a committee member of the Cambria County Heart Association’s Heartchase and the Ebensburg Potatofest. She is also a member of the Young Professionals of the Alleghenies and the Ebensburg Women’s Moose Chapter. She holds membership in the Mid-Atlantic Association of College and University Housing Officers, the Association for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities and the National Association of College Auxiliary Services. Christina also enjoys time participating in the local Ebensburg golf and bowling community leagues.
Lisa Shirt
Secretary/Treasurer
Lisa Shirt is the Vice President of Commercial Business Development Officer at InFirst Bank.
Julianne Bishop
Julianne Bishop is the retired owner and operator of Gold Rush Diamonds and Boutique, located in the Ebensburg Mini Mall. Julianne is originally from Hastings, PA and has been in business in the local area for over 20 years. Ms. Bishop is very active in the community, donating her time to local business partnerships, networking groups, as well as school and church organizations.
Kristen Sossong
Ms. Sossong is the owner and operator of Gold Rush Diamonds and Boutique, located in the Ebensburg Mini Mall. She and her husband and four children live in Ebensburg Borough.
Carol Myers
Carol Myers joined Ebensburg Insurance Agency in 1988 and maintains a diversified personal and commercial insurance book of business. She initially studied property and casualty insurance at the Commercial Union Insurance School for Agents, has attained the designation of Certified Professional Insurance Agent and Certified Work Compensation Agent designation. She is currently a member of the Cambria County Industrial Development Board, Ebensburg Woman’s Club, Northern Cambria Business Association, Johnstown Chamber, and the East Hills Business Association.
Carol Rummel
Carol Rummel, 35 year resident of Ebensburg. Community volunteer and Chairperson of PotatoFest.
Kristen Sossong
Kristen Sossong is the owner and operator of Gold Rush Diamonds & Boutique. She and her husband reside in Ebensburg with their four children.
Jessica Lieb
Jessica Lieb serves as a Director of Business Operations at MyAdvisor/VetAdvisor powered by ThreeWire Systems, LLC. Ms. Lieb attended Mount Aloysius College where she completed an Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology. She has also earned a Bachelor of Health Science from South University, and then finished a Master of Business Administration degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in December of 2019.
Ms. Lieb currently serves as President of the Northern Cambria Rotary Club District 7330 (2019-2020) and is a board member of the Ebensburg Main Street Partnership. She is a member of the Ebensburg Women’s Moose Chapter, Cambria County Leadership (John R. Gunter) Program, Cambria County Chamber of Commerce, Ebensburg Planning Commission and serves on the Ebensburg PotatoFest committee.
Nick Damin
Nick Damin is Vice President of Business Operations at Damin Printing Company. He is also active with the Dauntless Fire Company and currently serves as their vice president.
Tim Scanlan
Timothy Scanlan, CFP®, RICP® is a financial advisor in Ebensburg, PA. He has been in practice for over 20 years and employed by Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. since 2020. Tim is a lifelong resident of Ebensburg and an honors graduate of Central Cambria High School and Juniata College. In the community, he is a life member of The Dauntless Fire Company and a board member of Ebensburg Youth League Baseball. Tim resides in town with his wife Allison, daughter Ava, and son Connor.
Jessica Murphy
Jessica Murphy is the Director of Culture at Sourceree Business Solutions, and also serves as a Data Analyst in the Government space. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. She lives in Richland and enjoys volunteering and fundraising for various organizations in the community.