Paul Ascenzi is the owner of Light in the Dark Analytics. The business specializes in business automation and growth by creating innovative, customizable solutions that optimize customer relationships, streamline sales, and boost efficiency. The business focuses on AI integration and custom automation services.
Ascenzi has decades of experience in software development for financial services and messaging systems (SMS, Voice and E-mail) for energy companies. Ascenzi received a Bachelor’s degree from Penn State and a Master’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Liam Neville is a Fractional Growth Coach for Moore Strength and global business operator with over a decade of leadership experience across manufacturing, engineering, finance, and compliance.
He has managed multimillion-dollar facilities in the U.S., Ireland, and Italy, led international acquisitions, and delivered results in automation, supply chain efficiency, and profit growth. Grounded by his roots in family-run businesses and sharpened by executive roles in cross-border operations, Liam bridges entrepreneurial grit with disciplined execution. Known for turning complexity into clarity, he advises on compliance, automation, and digital transformation while guiding business leaders in applying AI to unlock efficiency and strategic focus.
Neville holds a bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross.
Dr. Will Ramey is a seasoned leader, a dynamic speaker, and the owner of Shared Leadership, LLC, a veteran-owned team development solutions provider. With experience leading teams in Fortune 50 companies and as a U.S. Army combat veteran, Will brings the power of collaboration, shared leadership, and team creativity to every audience and organization he serves.
Dr. Ramey values community involvement and leadership development. This includes conducting community workshops for Leadership Lackawanna’s Core, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, and Executive Programs, Leadership Northeast’s Executive, Juniors, and Impact programs.
A graduate of Drexel University with a doctorate focused on organizational behavior, Will blends his leadership research with real-world expertise to deliver practical, actionable insights.
Ramey received a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University, a master’s degree from Webster University, and a doctorate degree from Drexel University.
Fred Reck is the president and founder of InnoTek, a managed service provider, and a four-time MSP 501 honoree for innovation and cultural excellence.
A former IBM system integrator turned entrepreneur, Reck has helped more than 1,000 businesses harness technology to improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and scale smarter. A sought-after speaker and trusted advisor, he has presented to hundreds of information technology and business leaders, earning top presenter recognition for his insights on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
Reck is not just a tech expert; he’s a community-minded leader with a mission to impact 10,000 lives daily. His experience in bridging C-level strategy and technical execution makes him a compelling and grounded addition to conversations that matter to local innovators and business leaders alike.
Reck earned a bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University. Committed to lifelong learning, he continues to pursue advanced training and executive education in emerging technologies, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and strategic IT leadership.
Brian Reese is the founder and chief information officer of Reese Networking, a local cybersecurity consulting firm. A seasoned executive, he brings more than 17 years of experience in the field of information technology.
In addition to leading his firm, Reese serves as a professor of information technology and cybersecurity at Penn State University, where he helps shape the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Reese earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Penn State University and holds numerous industry certifications in information technology, including cloud computing, computer virtualization, and cybersecurity.
Joey Zarcone is a vice president at Posture Interactive, a Scranton-based digital marketing agency where creativity and strategy work in alignment.
With nearly 20 years in the creative field, Zarcone has guided businesses and organizations of all sizes in telling their stories through bold ideas, thoughtful design, and smart digital solutions. Zarcone’s curiosity for emerging technology and passion for creative problem-solving fuel innovative approaches in business, art, and education.
Zarcone is a graduate of Marywood University, where he spent many years as an adjunct instructor. He is devoted to the NEPA community and contributes countless hours to nonprofit organizations and arts-in-education initiatives.
