2026 GPCC Autumn Breakfast Meeting

The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Autumn Breakfast Meeting will be held on Friday, November 6^th at the St. Joseph Marello Parish Hall, 241 William Street, Pittston and catered by Just Fred Catering.
 
This year’s presentation will be given by John Yudichak – President, Luzerne County Community College.
 
John Yudichak is the eighth President of Luzerne County Community College, the largest and most accessible institution of higher education in northeastern Pennsylvania. He began his tenure on July 1, 2024.  
 
Prior to his service at LCCC, President Yudichak devoted 24 years to the public sector serving as a Pennsylvania lawmaker, earning a reputation as an effective consensus builder who accomplished notable community and economic development projects that propelled northeastern Pennsylvania forward. He served for 12 years as the State Senator for the 14th Senate District in Carbon and Luzerne Counties, and for 12 years for the 119th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 
 
A graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School and Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School, President Yudichak holds a master's degree in American Studies and a bachelor's degree in English from Penn State University. 
 
He is the proud father of four daughters: Sarah, Anna, Evelyn, and Grace. 
 
Serving as Chairperson for the event is Clarissa Meade.
 
Clarissa is a native of Newport Township, PA and currently resides in Avoca, PA with her husband, Matthew.
 
She is a graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School and attended Lock Haven University.
 
Professionally, Clarissa Meade started her professional career in Disability & Community Services working 1on1 with individuals with disabilities in the classroom & workplace. She then held management positions at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa. She currently serves as a Mortgage Loan Consultant, at First Keystone Community Bank, originating conventional, construction, and loans in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Monroe, and surrounding counties. 
 
In the community, she is a former LHU President of Colleges against Cancer & HS Assistant Basketball Coach for the Nanticoke Trojanettes. Currently, she serves on fundraising/event committees for PA Inclusive, Northeast Sight Services, & Dress for Success Luzerne County, and on the Alumni Council for Leadership Northeast. She is a current Board of Director of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of the Leadership Northeast CORE Class of 2026.