Bony Dawood founded Dawood Engineering in 1992 and today leads a growing group of companies that provides consulting, engineering, construction, and development services nationwide for a wide range of industries encompassing land development, real estate, transportation, utilities, and energy from offices in multiple states. Dawood’s diverse clientele includes privately and publicly held companies, state and federal agencies, public entities such as municipalities, and development companies. As President of Dawood Engineering, Bony is responsible for the strategic direction of the company and creating a culture of continual improvement for employees. His commitment to Dawood’s clients is inherent in the company’s values: to be responsive, earn trust, and provide high-quality service.

In March 2007, Ms. Husic led a team of shareholders to acquire and establish Centric Bank and Centric Financial Corporation, where she now serves as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to taking the leadership role at Centric, Ms. Husic joined Vartan Bank, serving as Executive Vice President, COO & CFO. She was appointed President in July 2005, distinguishing her as the first woman in the Harrisburg region to hold that title at a financial institution. Before rising to leadership at Centric Bank, Patti was a member of the executive management team at Pennsylvania State Bank where she successfully directed the accounting, finance, and management information systems for 14 years. She brings over 30 years of experience in the banking industry. As Chair of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association in 2013, she is only the third female in 120 years to hold that prestigious leadership position. Ms. Husic was also recognized by American Banker as one of the Most Powerful Women in Banking for the years 2015-2019. A graduate of Temple University where she earned her BBA in Accounting and Management Information Systems, Ms. Husic is also a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

For more than two decades, Jessica E. Meyers has developed a strong reputation as a leading entrepreneur, philanthropist and voice for women in business. In 2003, she founded JEM Group, a commercial construction company. As one of few women in the industry, she has grown JEM Group into one of the best known and widely respected construction firms in Pennsylvania. Today, JEM Group handles projects across many market sectors, including corporate, health care, education, government, multi-family and retail. Jessica has a deep commitment to the community and gives time generously to many local organizations. She previously served as chair of AAA Central Penn, trustee for Harrisburg University and director for Metro Bank. She remains a member of the AAA board and The Salvation Army Harrisburg, and serves on the board of the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg. Jessica also has served various leadership roles for the Central PA Food Bank, Harrisburg Young Professionals and United Way of the Capital Region. A well-known public speaker, Jessica has spoken at a number of high-profile events, including Leadership Harrisburg, Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Junior Achievement, and has been featured on CNN and WITF’s "Smart Talk." For her professional and civic dedication, she has been recognized as one of the Central Penn Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” and as one of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business. JEM Group was recognized as one of the CREDC FAB Five, was a finalist for the Small Business Administration's Small Business of the Year award, and most recently was named Woman Owned Business of the Year by the SBA. Her firm also was named one of the CPBJ's 50 Fastest Growing Companies three times and has received numerous awards for safety and craftsmanship. A graduate of Penn State University, Jessica has lived in Central Pennsylvania for more than 30 years and currently resides in Camp Hill, with her husband, David; daughter, Stella; stepson, Gus; and dog, Lulu.

Anne Deeter Gallaher is Owner/CEO of Deeter Gallaher Group LLC, a PR, marketing, and digital media firm with offices in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Nashville, Tennessee. Driven by measurable performance, Anne and her team create award-winning results for clients in financial services, food and retail, state, engineering, banking, commercial real estate development, construction, health care, and music entertainment. Serving as chair of The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital Region advisory board and a past member of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber/CREDC board, Anne is also a member of Urban Land Institute, the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, and The Wall Street Journal’s Women in the Economy Task Force. She is the founder of Harrisburg Social Media Club. Anne is co-author with Amy D. Howell of Students in High Gear: A Guide for Students and Aspiring Game Changers in Transition from College to Career (2015) and Women in High Gear: A Guide for Entrepreneurs, On-Rampers, and Aspiring Executives (2013). Published in The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, PA Banker, Pennlive, Pennsylvania Business Central, Central Penn Business Journal, Strategy + Business, The Patriot-News, Ragan Communications, and a contributor to several blogs, Anne holds dual bachelor degrees in English and Communications/Journalism. Honored as one of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business, she is a frequent speaker and writer on entrepreneurship, small business, social media, PR, leadership, and higher education.