Month: May 2025

Luke Bernstein

President & CEO, PA Chamber of Business and Industry

Luke Bernstein is president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. A seasoned financial, government, and public policy professional, Luke came to the organization in 2022 with more than 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors.

Before leading the PA Chamber, Luke was most recently executive vice president, chief operations and technology officer at Orrstown Financial Services.  He had served as Orrstown’s corporate spokesperson since 2017.

He was previously senior vice president of external affairs at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association from 2015 to 2017 and deputy chief of staff for former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett from 2011 to 2015.

In addition to his executive leadership roles in the private sector and state government, Luke has experience working at the federal level, as a former appointed advisor in the Administration of President George W. Bush and as an aide in the U.S. Senate. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and policy studies from Dickinson College, where he also served as an adjunct professor.

Luke also completed the Duke Leadership Program at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.  He is a very active member of his community, serving on numerous boards and as a youth sports coach.

Representative Jesse Topper

PA House Republican Leader

Rep. Jesse Topper has been the voice of his neighbors of the 78th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since he was elected in 2014. In 2024, his Republican colleagues elected him as the House Republican Leader for the 2024-25 session. 

Since taking office, Topper has been a strong advocate for improved healthcare options for residents, particularly for those in rural areas. In recent legislative sessions, he has worked toward better educational opportunities for Pennsylvania students. As the Republican chairman of the House Education Committee, he worked across state government and with stakeholders to bring to fruition several key education initiatives that will improve the lives of Pennsylvania’s students at all levels of education while respecting taxpayers.

Topper is a lifelong resident of Bedford County and has two sons. Throughout his life, he has been very active in his community, participating in 4-H and the Boy Scouts, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He also coaches football at Bedford High School, where he was a three-sport athlete.

A homeschooled graduate, Topper earned his bachelor’s degree from Frostburg State University. He is also a graduate of Leadership Bedford County and the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School.

Topper has remained active in his community, including having served as first and second vice president of the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, as well as Bedford Borough Council. He also enjoys playing piano and organ at local churches and serving as a PIAA official in basketball and baseball.