Leadership School Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced
Leadership School Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced
CrossState is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the Leadership School Memorial Scholarships, awards established in 1972 to honor the legacy of past Association Boards of Directors. Each scholarship provides full tuition and lodging for CrossState Leadership School, taking place August 4–7 at the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center.
Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients:
- Regina Belles, Belco Community CU – Gary Chizmadia Scholarship
- Denise Best, White Rose CU – Joseph Moore Scholarship
- Eric Brotherson, Erie FCU – James Cotten Scholarship
- Dana Eckman, First Capital FCU – Memorial Scholarship
- Lori Kijowski, Armstrong Associates FCU – Memorial Scholarship
- Lisa Magee, GNC Community FCU – Memorial Scholarship
- Lisa Nacey, Pheple FCU — John F. Hinchey Scholarship
- Evan Thomas, Pheple FCU — Memorial Scholarship
- Shauna Trolli, Belco Community CU – Memorial Scholarship
- Victoria Kissinger, Team First FCU – Cookie Yoder Scholarship
Leadership School remains one of CrossState’s most enduring and impactful development experiences. With two tailored tracks—Leading Yourself and Leading Others—the program equips attendees with the strategies, confidence, and skills to thrive in credit union leadership roles.
We look forward to welcoming this outstanding group to the 2025 session! If you’re interested in registering for Leadership School, don’t miss the July 3 deadline for the hotel room block.