Kathy Henderson Executive Director, Carbon Chamber and Economic Development
Kathy has been with Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corp. for 9 years beginning as the Director of Economic Development. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association, a board member of the Northeast PA Alliance, Wildlands Conservancy and CTC Manufacturing and serves as chair of the NEPA Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy and Procedures committee.
Under Kathy’s leadership, the CCEDC maintains certification as a Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) lending organization. She also serves as the administrator and underwriter for the Carbon County Industrial Development Authority’s revolving loan funds and the CCEDC’s Small Business Expansion Loan Fund.
As an elected official, Kathy serves as the tax collector for East Penn Township. Born and raised in Carbon County, Kathy enjoys camping, fishing, and spending time with her family and 4-year-old grandson. In addition, she and her husband Jim own Pocono Glamping.