ABOUT FAY-PENN
Designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO)
Fay-Penn was incorporated in 1991 to assist in the economic development revitalization efforts in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. We are a membership based organization, designated as a tax-exempt, nonprofit under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Our funding comes from revenue generation by Fay-Penn operations, various local, public and private contributors and foundations, and grant and loan support from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and federal government for specific projects. All contributions are used to support economic development revitalization efforts throughout Fayette County, including providing assistance to other economic development organizations and initiatives.
As part of our mission, we are committed to providing comprehensive business development services to make our clients more competitive in a global marketplace.
Fay-Penn strives to create a supportive environment for business start-up, expansion and attraction by implementing programs to:
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Retain and grow existing businesses
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Attract new businesses
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Create and retain jobs
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Develop the workforce
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Generate private and public business investment
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Enhance quality of life amenities and services
SITE SELECTION
Fayette County has a great location, low cost of doing business, workforce attracting amenities, and all the incentives and support you need to compete in today's global marketplace.
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Fay-Penn collaborates with local, regional and state partners to offer a plethora of business amenities aimed at helping your business succeed.
FINANCING
Fay-Penn provides loan financing with low rates and loan fees to small businesses. We also coordinate the lending process with various partners to provide complete, seamless financing packages.
WORKFORCE
We combine efforts with our partners and local educational institutions to provide comprehensive workforce development services designed to have direct impacts for employers.
Our Team
BOARD OFFICERS
Chairman Dan Gearing, President, Specialty Conduit & Manufacturing, LLC.
1st Vice Chair Todd Casteel, President, Compass Technologies Consulting, LLC.
2nd Vice Chair Deb Fox, Retired, Bae Systems, Inc.
Treasurer CJ Callahan, Market President | Commercial Relationship Manager, United Bank
Secretary Devan White, VP Financial Advisor, Wealth Enhancement Group
BOARD MEMBERS
Edward Balling
PRESIDENT, FAIRCHANCE CONSTRUCTION
Andrew Erjavek
VP, FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Shane Gannon, Esq.
PARTNER, WATSON MUNDORFF LLP
Michael George
PARTNER, MOUNTAINCREEK PROPERTIES
Max House
PRESIDENT, HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES
William Jackson
OWNER, JACKSON FARMS
Corbin Kearns
GLOBAL ENGINEERING DIRECTOR, JOHNSON MATTHEY
Lawrence Kiefer
TREASURER, MID-PENN BANK
Judy Lynn-Craig
OWNER | OPERATOR, DAIRY QUEEN OF SWPA, INC
Robert McLuckey
PRESIDENT, MCLUCKEY DEVELOPMENT | GNAGEY PROPANE
George ‘Rusty’ Smalley
PRESIDENT, GEORGE R SMALLEY COMPANY
Steve Smolenski
OWNER, JOLTBIKE
James Stark
RETIRED, FAYETTE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Ted Stilgenbauer
PRESIDENT, HEARTLAND FABRICATION
Bret Swaney
OWNER, PINE HOLLOW MECHANICAL
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
William Blaney Past Chair & Treasurer
Mark Fike Past Chair & Secretary
James Foutz Past Chair & Treasurer
Greg Parsons Past Secretary
Stephen Neubauer Past Chair & Asst. Secretary
OUR HISTORY
Robert E. Eberly, Sr.
In 1990, Robert E. Eberly, Sr. and a number of state and local elected officials garnered a $500,000 Economic Revitalization Grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that led to the formation of Fay-Penn on January 16, 1991 to assist in growing the economy of Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Mr. Eberly was Fay-Penn's original Board Chair and served from 1991 - 2001.
Throughout the years, Fay-Penn administered, created, and merged with a number of local industrial and economic development organizations having a similar purpose. Fay-Penn is the only organization in Fayette County designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO).
With strong leadership and support, Fay-Penn continues to thrive and maintains a reputation as one of the most well-respected economic development organizations not only in the Commonwealth but across the country.
Although the organization's primary mission has remained constant, its strategies continually expand and evolve. Our progressive attitude and adaptability to external economic drivers have been key factors in us creating or retaining over 10,000 jobs and generating $1.7 billion in business investment in Fayette County.
Fay-Penn is an Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider and Employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to
USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, D.C. 20250-9420