The functions of the committee might include building a business case for the project, planning, providing assistance and guidance, monitoring the progress, controlling the project scope and resolving conflicts. As with other committees, the specific duties and role of the steering committee vary among organizations. Please reference the below committees that North Central has to offer.

Governance Committee
Scott North, Jefferson County Commissioner - Chair
Matt Quesenberry, Elk County Commissioner
Carol Duffy, McKean County Commissioner
Deborah Pontzer
Matt Marusiak, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Jill Martin-Rend, BC3@Brockway
Jim Chorney, North Central
Audit & Finance Committee
Joe Haines, Elk County - Chair
Kimberlea Whiting, Cameron County
Dave Glass, Clearfield County
Susan Zook Wilson, McKean County
Doug Morley, Potter County
Loan Review Committee
Joe Haines, CNB Bank - Chair
Shane Oschman, City of Bradford, OECD
Courtney Cole, Citizens and Northern Bank
Padraic McGrath, CPA McGrath CPA, LLC
Drew Nedzinski, St. Marys EDC, Vice Chair
Kimberlea Whiting, Cameron County IDA
Sean Gabler, First Commonwealth Bank
Norm Strotman, Northwest Bank
Rob Swales, Clearfield Co. Industrial Dev. Authority
Paul McCloskey, Clearfield Co. Industrial Dev. Authority - Alternate
Joseph Weible, Jefferson County Development Council
Tom Beveridge, Solicitor
Microloan Review Committee
Darlene Buttery, CNB Bank
John MacDonald, Northwest Bank
Heather Serafini, Elk County Redevelopment Authority
Rob Swales, Clearfield Co. Industrial Dev. Authority
Tina Gradizzi, St. Marys EDC
North Central Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee
Cameron County
Planning Representative:
- Cliff Clark, Cameron County IDA
Economic Development Representative:
- David Greene, Northern Tier Community Action Corporation
Industry Representative:
- Tina Johns-Solak, Cameron County Chamber of Commerce
Clearfield County
Planning Representative:
- Jodi Brennan, Clearfield County Planning
Economic Development Representative:
- Janie French, Headwaters Charitable Trust
Industry Representative:
- Paul McCloskey, Clearly Ahead Development
Elk County
Planning Representative:
- Tracy Gerber, Elk County Planning
Economic Development Representative:
- Tina Gradizzi (Chair), City of St. Marys
Industry Representative:
- Doug Bauer, Horizon Technologies
Jefferson County
Planning Representative:
- Katie Donald, Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
Economic Development Representative:
- Jamie Lefever, Jefferson County Department of Development
Industry Representative:
- Jill Martin-Rend (Vice Chair), BC3@Brockway
McKean County
Planning Representative:
- Richard Fry, McKean County Planning Commission
Economic Development Representative:
- Kate Kennedy, Kane Area Development Center
Industry Representative:
- Ann Robinson, Economic Development Liaison
Potter County
Planning Representative:
- Pete DiBiase, Potter County Planning Commission
Economic Development Representative:
- Kelly Bruno, Coudersport Chamber of Commerce
Industry Representative:
- C. Robert Wicker, Potter County Education Council
EX Officio Members
Department of Environmental Protection:
- Erin Wells, Local Government Liaison
Governor`s Action Team:
- Kim Thomas, Northwest Regional Director
Governor`s NW Regional Office:
- Michael Ferritto, NW Regional Director
PA Department of Community & Economic Development:
- Kim Thomas, Northwest Regional Director
PA State Representatives:
- Office of the Honorable Mike Armanini (R- District 75)
- Rhonda Race, Jill Grosch, Office of the Honorable Martin Causer (R-District 67)
- Tracy Clark, Office of the Honorable Brian Smith (R- District 66)
PA State Senator:
- Zachary Ankeny, Office of the Honorable Cris Dush (R- District 25)
United States Department of Agriculture:
- Gary Reed, Area Director (Western Region)
Workforce Solutions for North Central Pennsylvania:
- Pamela Streich, Executive Director
At-Large Members
Lumber Heritage Region:
-Holly Komonczi, Executive Director
McKean County Economic Development:
-Robert Veilleux, Economic Development Liaison
North Central PA LaunchBox:
-Bradley Lashinsky, Program Director
PA Wilds Center:
-Brittany Madera, Branding and Licensing Partnerships Manager
Ridgway Borough:
-Michael Handley, Borough Manager
Ridgway Township:
-Michelle Bogacki, Secretary
RPO Transportation
Rick Viglione, At-large PA Downtown Center - Chair
Will Hunt, Potter County Planning - Vice Chair
Cliff Clark, Cameron County IDA
Jodi Brennan, Clearfield County Planning
Tracy Gerber, Elk County Planning
Vacant, Elk County Planning - Alternate
Jamie Lefever, Jefferson County Dept. of Dev.
Bill Setree, Jefferson County Dept. of Dev. - Alternate
Richard Fry, McKean County Planning
Mark Schultz, PennDOT District 2-0
Tom Zurat, PennDOT District 2-0 - Alternate
Harold Swan, PennDOT District 10-0
Doug Dupnock, PennDOT District 10-0 - Alternate
Frank Hampton, PennDOT Central Office
Dean Roberts, PennDOT Central Office - Alternate
Amy Kessler, Trans, Comm., Econ. Dev.
Bert Lahrman, Trans, Comm., Econ. Dev. - Alternate
Dessa Chittester, Public Transit
Bob Shaffer, DuBois Regional Airport
Joe Barber, Trucking
Vacant, Railroad
Shawn Arbaugh, At-large Municipal
Mike Haynes, At-large Municipal - Alternate Clearfield
Shane Oschman, At-large Community & Econ. Dev.
Anita Dolan, At-large Community & Econ. Dev. - Alternate McKean
Candace S. Hillyard, At-large PA Wilds/Tourism
Amy Auman, At-large Housing & Redev.
Bob Mecca, At-large Human Service/Access to Transp.