TIPS Club State College

Adam Allen

Co-Founder & Owner

LeaseMyMarketing

Adam is the CEO and Co-Founder of  LeaseMyMarketing. After working in corporate marketing for nearly 20 years with national brands like Trane, Wells Fargo, Penn State University, and more, he’s applying his knowledge to his work with business owners to drive growth through the use of cutting-edge digital marketing technology. LeaseMyMarketing provides turn-key solutions for website development, lead generation, and local marketing, all supported with a best-in-class online dashboard.

Megan Biega

Property Manager
Nittany Property Management, Inc.

Nittany Property Management, Inc. is a full service property management company serving the State College and surrounding area. Our goal is to provide the best professional services to our owners, investors, and also our tenants. It goes without saying, "a satisfied client is a happy client"!

Sara Blose

Owner, Photographer 

Bona fide Photography

Sara is an award winning photographer that has more than a decade of experience photographing weddings and families.  She specializes in capturing authentic connection.  

Nicole Carnicella

Dentist/Owner
Centre Dental Care

General, family, implant/surgical, orthodontic, and cosmetic dentistry
List Other Busiess/Civic Club Memberhips: CBICC, PA Coalition of Oral Health, PA AGD State Advocacy Committee, Former Member of the State Board of Education.

Monteca Confer

Finger, Ear and Throat Specialist
Confer’s Jewelers

Confer's Jewelers is the fun jewelry store where everyone feels loved. We can help you with a $25 birthday gift and a $250,000 diamond and everything in between. Come in and visit us!

Sandra L. Cramer

Co-Owner

The HR Office, Inc.

Employment Services.

Sharon Dixon-Brytczuk

Retired

Valued community member.

Cindy Evcic

Agent

State Farm

State Farm insurance agency.

Katherine Fagan

Owner

The Hair Lady Shop

Katherine Fagan, “The Hair Lady”, is a certified “alternative hair” specialist, helping clients with solutions for hair loss and thinning -- and finding alternative looks. At any given time in the shop, you’ll find 250-300 high-end wigs and toppers from national and international manufacturers. Committed to privacy and confidentiality, Katherine sees one client at a time by appointment.

Lori Fisher

Deputy Director

Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County

The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County is a local non-profit arts organization that celebrates the human spirit through the arts by showing art from around the corner and around the world. The museum is a vibrant community for families, artists, and patrons with a positive social and economic impact on our region. Lori curates several galleries and manages the daily museum operations. She enjoys working with and promoting local artists in her community.

Anthony Fragola

Managing Director

Fibrenew Alleghenies

Fibrenew specializes in the repair, restoration and renewal of leather, plastics, vinyl, fabric and upholstery servicing six major markets: automotive, aviation, commercial, medical, marine and residential. Utilizing our services to repair damaged materials in your vehicle, boat, airplane, home or office offers an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective alternative to replacement.

Renee Frank

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Owner

Energy Rehab

Energy Rehab combines excellence and convenience as we provide mobile outpatient physical therapy and wellness services in central Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. ​By offering all aspects of outpatient physical therapy in the patient’s home or other location of their choosing, we improve compliance and overall patient outcomes.

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Desiree F. Fralick

Esquire

​The Mazza Law Group, PC

When you are facing a difficult legal matter, you need the help of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. The Mazza Law Group, PC, founded in 1956, is well established in the State College community. We can provide you with compassionate, understanding, and knowledgeable legal service and defense. Our firm serves clients throughout central Pennsylvania. We have attorneys who are experienced in a number of different areas of law, meaning that we can help you with a variety of legal matters.
 

Susan Robinson Fruchtl

Director of Major Gifts for Athletics
Nittany Lion Club
Penn State University

As an entity of the Nittany Lion Club & Penn State Athletics, the Student Nittany Lion Club aims to educate current students on the philanthropic impact they can have on the sports teams they love to cheer on while creating fun & memorable experiences.

Kit Henshaw

Partner / Operations Manager

Harrison's Wine Grill & Catering /

Above the Valley Event Center

Harrison's Wine Grill is one of three enterprises headed by partners Kit Henshaw and Chef Harrison Schailey. This family of businesses also includes Harrison's Eat Well Catering, voted "Best Caterer" every year since 2004, and Above the Valley Event Center, a special event venue perched on the Mount Nittany Ridge overlooking the scenic valleys and adjacent mountain ranges.

Ellen Kline

Real Estate Sales

​Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower 

Ellen has 25 years of experience in real estate with expertise in contracts, market conditions and negotiating. KBB is the premier real estate company in Centre County with market share that far surpasses the competition.  Experts in Residential, Commercial, Land and New Construction sales.  

Judy L. Loy

CEO & Investment Advisor

Nestlerode & Loy Inc.

Investment firm specializing in Individuals, Families and Non-Profits

George McMurtry

Owner
America’s Carpet Outlet

Sells and installs flooring.

Michael Podolski

Producer / Director
Blackbird Media Group, Inc.

Blackbird Media Group specializes in high end video production, with a strong storytelling foundation, from marketing, recruitment and fundraising to educational and entertainment needs.  Our passion is creating video presentations that ring with sincerity, visually entice, and ultimately connect and impact with your desired audience.   Creative solutions - it's what we do!

Paul Podwika

Relationship Manager
Heartland Payment Systems

Credit card processing.

Theresa Ritzman

Owner

Connections Clothing

Connections Clothing offers up to date and trendy styles of women’s clothing and accessories as well as a selection of men’s business ware.  We also specialize in tux/suit rentals for special occasions like weddings/proms/black tie events. Connections Clothing was originally opened in 1996. After working for Connections Clothing for more than five years, Theresa purchased the store from the original owner in November of 2019. 

Dillon Schall

Project Manager
Landscape II

Landscaping and hardscaping.

Tracy Sepich

Doctor of Optometry
Restore Eye Care and Eye Gym

Restore Eye Care and Eye Gym is a full service professional optometric practice. We prescribe and sell high quality lenses, frames and contact lenses. Our Optometrists have special training in Vision Rehabilitation Services and Vision Therapy.  Additionally we provide medical eye care, Glaucoma management, Diabetic eye exams, and Emergency eye care. We care for patients of all ages and all abilities. We are located in the State College area, easily accessible off the 322 and I99.

Danan Sharer

Kish Benefits Consulting

Service is the foundation of our business.  Our team has the experience and expertise to guide you through the complexities of planning, implementing and managing a successful employee benefit program.  As an independent insurance agency we work with most health, dental, vision and ancillary carriers to help you find the best options for your business and employees.

Martin A. Sheridan

Chief Geek

​TekResults Ltd.

We are a Central Pennsylvania based professional technology company.    We provide workstation, server and network installation, problem solving and ongoing maintenance.  We also provide computer and networking hardware, software and services.  We also sell, install and maintain onsite and internet based telephone systems.

Richard Shore

Retiree, Entrepreneur, Grandpa

Valued community member.

Michael J. Siggins

Architect, LEED AP

Michael J. Siggins, Architect

I bring over 30 years of professional architectural experience with a personal touch to your residential or small commercial project whether it is new construction, a renovation or an addition. Whatever architectural style you prefer for your project, I will always follow my personal design philosophy that fine design is always timeless. 

Elizabeth Stephenson

President
Custom Stuff / The Empowered Women's Experience

Custom Stuff procures promotional products to help businesses gain exposure and recognition through hard goods that stick around.

Empowered Women's Experience - Helping and encouraging women to become who they were born to be through our signature event, The Empowered Women's Expo and various other networking opportunities throughout the year.

Scott Stephenson

Owner
The Sign Stop

Sign design and production.

Larry F. Swartz

Owner
Swartz Fire & Safety Inc

Fire and safety. 

Ray Terrizzi

Owner
Nittany Chem-Dry

All natural cleaning services for flooring and carpets.

Elizabeth (Beth) A. Walker

Mortgage Originator
Penn State Federal Credit Union

Banking services.

Marc Warren

President
Customer Follow Up, Inc

Providing customer service assessment and improvement services since 1997. CFU helps businesses provide the level of service that impels their customers to give them more work and to enthusiastically refer others. Based on customer feedback, CFU provides analysis and calls to action regarding an organization’s strengths and areas to improve.

Karen Weiss

Founder
Dream Big Coaching LLC.

At Dream Big Coaching, we provide leadership coaching so you can stay focused on what matters most in work and life. We understand the overwhelm and stress that comes with being a leader, whether you're a small business person, a community or church leader, or the CEO of your household. That’s why we help people like you make your dreams a reality.

Greg Wisyanski

Owner
Fish Window Cleaning / Glass Doctor

Commercial and residential window cleaning, pressure washing, gutter cleaning and post construction cleaning; a full service home, business and auto glass repair and replacement company specializing in insulated glass units, shower enclosures, and mirrors.

Dan Workman

Workman Auto, Inc.

Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales.

Brandon Zlupko

CPA, CEPA, Partner
Baker Tilly

We are Baker Tilly. A leading advisory, tax and assurance firm dedicated to building long-lasting relationships and helping you win now and anticipate tomorrow. We have only one agenda: Yours.