Greater Hazleton Native Named New CEO of PA Chamber of Business and Industry

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry recently announced the conclusion of its search for its next president and CEO with the nomination of Luke Bernstein, who is a native of Greater Hazleton.

A seasoned financial, government, and public policy professional with over 20 years of experience, Bernstein most recently served as executive vice president and chief operations and technology officer at Orrstown Financial Services, where he has been employed and served as corporate spokesperson since 2017.

Before joining the bank, he served as 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, Bernstein has experience working at the federal level, previously serving as an 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.  Luke looked forward to stepping into his new role, which began on June 15.