Adams County Economic Development Corporation

Adams County Economic Development Corporation

The Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) was incorporated in 1960 as the Gettysburg Industrial Development Corporation. In 1989, the name of the organization was changed and ACEDC was born. ACEDC is a 501(c) 6 organization whose mission is to improve the economy of Adams County while preserving and enhancing the quality of life by formulating, implementing and promoting economic development strategies for sustained investment and employment opportunities in Adams County.

Board of Directors

Nick Bair- Prime Home Real Estate
Michael Cogliano- Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital
Chad Collie – New Oxford Chamber of Commerce
Christopher Delaney- Gettysburg College
Shawn Eckenrode – Adams County Technical Institute
Ronald Hankey – Adams County Industrial Development Authority
Barbara Hartman – Realtors Association of York & Adams Counties
David Laughman – Mayor of Arendtsville
Ned Leppo – Columbia Gas
Sarah Messer- Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Pete Martin – Board Chairman, Amblebrook Gettysburg
Carrie Nace – Board Vice Chair, Novak Strategic Solutions
Karl Pietrzak – Destination Gettysburg
Steve Rasmussen – Board Treasurer/Secretary, Adams Electric Cooperative
Marty Karsteter Qually – Adams County Commissioner
Wayne Steinour – ACNB Bank
Carrie Stuart – The Chamber of Gettysburg & Adams County
Shanon Toal – Truist
Attorney Tim Anstine, Solicitor

Executive Committee

Mr. Peter Martin – Chairman of the Board
Amblebrook Gettysburg

Ms. Carrie Nace- Vice Chair of the Board 
Novak Strategic Advisors

Mr. Steve Rasmussen – Treasurer/Secretary

Mr. Michael Cogliano
Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital

Mr. Ronald Hankey
Adams County Industrial Development Authority

Mr. Shanon Toal
Truist

Ms. Carrie Stuart 
The Chamber of Gettysburg & Adams County