Leaders from across the Harrisburg Region were well represented in City & State PA’s 2026 40 in Their 40s, including Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC’s own Jamal Jones and several Chamber members recognized for their leadership across the Commonwealth.
The Harrisburg Region had a strong showing at City & State PA’s 2026 40 in Their 40s celebration, with several local leaders recognized for their impact across business, government affairs, economic development, technology and community leadership. The annual statewide honor recognizes Pennsylvanians in their 40s who are making a meaningful difference in their industries and communities.
The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC is especially proud to celebrate Jamal Jones, Manager of Regional Initiatives, who was recognized among this year’s honorees.
Jones was honored for his leadership in advancing regional economic development through strategic partnerships, community revitalization initiatives and programs that create opportunity across the Harrisburg Region. Before joining the Chamber & CREDC, he held leadership roles with the City of Harrisburg, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Pennsylvania CareerLink, building a career centered on expanding opportunity for residents and businesses alike.
“Jamal’s passion for serving our communities and creating opportunities for others is evident in everything he does,” said Ryan Unger, President & CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC. “This recognition is incredibly well deserved, and we are proud to have him representing our organization and our region.”
The Chamber also congratulates several member organizations whose leaders were named to this year’s list, including:
- Angie Armbrust, McNees Government Relations
- Kimeka G. Campbell, Young Professionals of Color
- Alex Charlton, Constellation
- Megan Dapp, One+ Strategies
- Lisa Diamond, Info-Matrix Corporation
- Dan Hayward, Novak Strategic Advisors
- Heather Hiester, KPMG
- Cody Jones, Triad Strategies
- Christine Medina, Deloitte Consulting
- Luc Montminy, Duane Morris Government Strategies
Notably, 25% of this year’s statewide honorees are leaders from the Harrisburg Region, highlighting the extraordinary talent, innovation and leadership that continue to shape our business community and the Commonwealth. We congratulate Jamal and all of this year’s recipients on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for the positive impact they continue to make across our region and Pennsylvania.
About the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
For 140 years, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC has served as the region’s catalyst for economic prosperity. The organization combines business, community, and economic development services to enhance the region’s vitality and livability. The Chamber is a five-star accredited chamber through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—a distinction held by fewer than 1 percent of chambers nationwide. CREDC is the region’s toolbox for economic development. It is the only Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO) approved by the Commonwealth’s Department of Community and Economic Development to perform economic development activities regionally using Pennsylvania’s funding programs across Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties.
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