LeRoy S. Zimmerman

During my career in public service and the private sector, I have been privileged to serve in various capacities. I take great pride in all of them. However, serving as the President of The Pennsylvania Society, one of our Commonwealth’s longest standing and most respected organization, is a special honor.

For more than a century, The Pennsylvania Society has distinguished itself through its strong public presence and its generosity. It has made contributions to numerous worthwhile causes while honoring those who have achieved excellence in business, government, the sports world, service and the arts. The Society promotes an appreciation for what it means to be a conscientious citizen in a participatory democracy. In addition, the Society continues to function as a lens that focuses the talent, energy, and good will of its 1899 plus members. It continues to bring people together who share joint interests and mutual passions about the strength of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. And, perhaps most important of all, it has prevailed through the challenges and changes of the 20th century, evolving into one of this nation’s premier 21st century organizations. In its one hundred and tenth year, The Pennsylvania Society continues to be valid, viable, and still growing.

It is a thrill to be a part of that growth. I look forward to working with our Executive Director, Carol McC. Fitzgerald, the members of Council and all the members of The Pennsylvania Society as it moves forward into a bright and exciting future.