The YBA Workforce NOW Foundation, a York County-based nonprofit launched earlier this year and focused on developing the next generation of skilled trade professionals, has named Melissa Longenberger as Executive Director.
Melissa’s career spans 20+ years, with at least a decade of experience focusing on the building industry in Pennsylvania. In her prior role as Vice President of Membership for the York Builders Association, Longenberger helped develop YBA’s WorkforceNOW® initiative in 2018, well before it achieved nonprofit status. She is a graduate of Mansfield University with a degree in Business Administration.
“As plans to launch the Foundation came to fruition, it didn’t take us long to realize that Melissa was a natural fit for the role,” said YBA Executive Vice President Laurie Lourie. “She has the experience and passion we need to lead the organization and a true connection to our mission. Her guidance will be key to helping us achieve our goals in the coming years.”
About the York Builders Association
The York Builders Association is a nonprofit organization chartered in 1964 and affiliated with the Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The mission of the York Builders Association is to advocate for the building industry by promoting standards of ethics and education, and services to benefit members and the community. For more information, contact the York Builders Association at 717-767-2444 or yorkbuilders.com.
About YBA Workforce NOW Foundation
The YBA Workforce NOW Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and connecting future construction industry professionals with the opportunities available to them in the local building industry. To learn more, contact the Foundation at 717-767-2444 or visit www.ybaworkforcenow.com.
