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 facilitate the future of Adams County through economic opportunities, productive partnerships, and community-focused strategies.
Board of Directors
Michael Cogliano- Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital
Chad Collie – New Oxford Chamber of Commerce
Andrea Foore – ACEDC Board Secretary/Treasurer, ACNB Bank
Shawn Eckenrode – Adams County Technical Institute
Edith Cimino – The Chamber of Gettysburg and Adams County
Barbara Hartman – Director Emeritus
David Laughman – DL3 Systems
Ned Leppo – Columbia Gas
Isaac Bucher – Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium
Carrie Nace – ACEDC Board Chair, Novak Strategic Solutions
Karl Pietrzak – Destination Gettysburg
Jeff Turner – Adams Electric Cooperative
Marty Karsteter Qually – Adams County Commissioner
Ralph Serpe – Adams County Community Foundation
Harlan Lawson – GMS Funding Solutions
Shanon Toal – Truist
Attorney Tim Anstine, Solicitor
Executive Committee
Ms. Carrie Nace – Chair of the Board
Novak Strategic Partners
Ms. Andrea Foore – Treasurer/Secretary of the Board
ACNB Bank
Mr. Karl Peitrzak
Destination Gettysburg
Mr. Ned Leppo
Columbia Gas
Mr. Isaac Bucher
Mr. Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium