Bekah McClelland

Mechanicsburg

Digital Editor at Central Penn Business Journal

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Meet CPBJ's 2025 Power List for Lobby

3 weeks ago | cpbj.com | Bekah McClelland

Welcome to Central Penn Business Journal’s Power List for Lobbyists. With our lists, we are introducing our readers to the people who impact the way we live through their profession. Today we recognize those who help shape our communities and influence our quality of life through the political foundations our society depends upon with our first list dedicated to only lobbyists. To do that, we asked them to introduce themselves and share something about their jobs and their influences.
Stephanie Catarino Wissman

3 weeks ago | cpbj.com | Bekah McClelland

American Petroleum Institute PennsylvaniaExecutive DirectorStephanie Catarino Wissman has served as executive director of the American Petroleum Institute Pennsylvania for 14 years. For Catarino Wissman, advocating for natural gas and oil industries and its workforce is key to the success of Pennsylvania’s future. She considers this advocacy a rewarding part of her work.
Catharine Conner

3 weeks ago | cpbj.com | Bekah McClelland

Milliron & GoodmanPartnerCatharine Conner is a partner at Milliron & Goodman, a government relations and professional services firm based in Harrisburg. The firm provides strategic counsel, effective government relations, public policy strategies, grassroots advocacy and association management services. Conner earned a degree in public policy from Penn State University and an associate degree in legal assistant studies.
Central Penn Business Journal

3 weeks ago | cpbj.com | Bekah McClelland

Entresol StrategiesOwnerIn 2020, Amber Benzon founded Entresol Strategies as a boutique, women-owned government affairs and strategic communications practice. Benzon’s practice was founded with values of integrity, collaboration and client-first advocacy in mind. In a previous Power List, Benzon said the conflict of politics can be demoralizing for a community looking for action and progress. “Identifying allies is essential.
Central Penn Business Journal

3 weeks ago | cpbj.com | Bekah McClelland

Penn State HealthAssociate Vice President, Government Health RelationsAs associate vice president of government health relations at Penn State Health, Sheilah Borne represents the organization’s legislative and regulatory interests to the local, state and federal levels of government bodies. She has worked in the university’s Office of Government and Community Relations since 2004.
Central Penn Business Journal

3 weeks ago | cpbj.com | Bekah McClelland

Greenlee PartnersPartnerClint Cullison has been a partner at Greenlee Partners for 20 years. For Cullison, advocating on issues that improve the quality of life, safety of Pennsylvania communities, and “leaving the world better than we have found it” are a particularly rewarding part of his career. “We are fortunate to live in a country where the right to petition our government is a fundamental principle of our society,” Cullison said.
Central Penn Business Journal

3 weeks ago | cpbj.com | Bekah McClelland

Versant StrategiesPresident and CEOMeecee Baker has been president and CEO of Versant Strategies for 18 years. “With ongoing cuts looming, agricultural and rural businesses need capital to sustain and grow,” Baker said, noting that Versant aims to access funding opportunities for its clients.
Central Penn Business Journal

3 weeks ago | cpbj.com | Bekah McClelland

K&L GatesGovernment Affairs CounselorRene Diehl has held her role at K&L Gates for ten years. She finds purpose in her role, advocating for initiatives that drive economic growth across the commonwealth and support the state’s industries and workforce. “Whether it’s engaging with legislators, building coalitions, or analyzing proposed legislation, I’m driven by the opportunity to help shape policies that create real, tangible benefits for Pennsylvanians,” Diehl said.
Central Penn Business Journal

3 weeks ago | cpbj.com | Bekah McClelland

Bane StrategiesPresidentBane Strategies is a minority and woman-owned and operated firm based in Harrisburg. As president, Yeseñia Bane brings experience accumulated over her 15 years working in politics and government. Bane graduated from Albright College with a bachelor’s degree in political science, as well as a grant writing certification from the University of Notre Dame. “Most recently Yeseñia served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Tom Wolf,” the organization stated on its website.
Central Penn Business Journal

3 weeks ago | cpbj.com | Bekah McClelland

Keystone IngenuityPresidentKara Beem has been in her current position for three years. As a contract lobbyist, Beem said her issues vary depending on the state government needs of the client. “I take great pride in collaborating with organizations whose mission is to enhance [Pennsylvania], creating a stronger Pennsylvania for families, businesses, and communities,” Beem said.