Immediate announcements, such as weather-related closings, delays, cancellations or emergencies.
Please note the following updates on HACC’s Lancaster Campus:
The Main Building on HACC’s Lancaster Campus remains open.
The East Building on HACC’s Lancaster Campus will remain closed until further notice.
The College will share an update when the East Building is ready to open.
Note that although power has been restored to the Main Building, the East Building sustained additional damage due to a water surge at the building's main power source when power was briefly restored. This resulted in significant water damage to the electrical systems that supply the building.
Students who have classes in the East Building will receive additional information about their classes via email. Please monitor your email for updates.
Employees who are normally located in the East Building should consult their supervisor or executive dean for more direction.
Remote classes, clinicals and online classes are running as normal.
Please complete and submit the following Public Speaking Request form at least two business days prior to the date of the meeting at which you would like to speak. At each regular meeting of the HACC Board of Trustee Committees, members of the community have the opportunity to provide comments to the committee members under agenda item “Public Comments". This is the only open forum period during each regularly scheduled committee meetings.
Biographical Sketches of HACC President and HACC Board of Trustees
Dr. Dan Lufkin, Ed.D. President
Daniel Lufkin, Ed.D., is the eighth president of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, a position he assumed in June 2026. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Lufkin has dedicated more than 25 years to higher education leadership and student success, serving students and communities across Arizona, Virginia, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Dr. Lufkin began his professional career as an elementary school teacher in Phoenix, Arizona before transitioning into higher education, where he held leadership roles in student affairs, enrollment management, athletics, and academic administration. Prior to joining HACC, he served as President of Tarrant County College South Campus in Fort Worth, Texas, and previously as President of Paul D. Camp Community College in Virginia.
Throughout his career, Dr. Lufkin has been recognized for advancing workforce development, expanding educational access, and building partnerships that strengthen communities and regional economies. He has served on numerous local, state, and national boards, including the Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Board of Directors, the Virginia Board of Workforce Development, the Tarrant County Reentry Coalition Board, and the Virginia Tidewater Consortium. A passionate educator, Dr. Lufkin has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in leadership, governance in higher education, and student success as an adjunct faculty member at Texas Christian University and University of Arizona Global Campus, believing that staying connected to students and the classroom helps inform his leadership and decision making.
Originally from Upstate New York, Dr. Lufkin is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, mountain biking, basketball, and golf. He and his wife, Catey, are proud parents of two children, Lily and Layton.
Jonathan Bowser is a managing partner and co-founder of Integrated Development Partners, a real estate development and consulting firm in Central PA. Prior to this position, he was the president and CEO of the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Bowser also serves on many community boards to include; Community First Fund, Harrisburg Area Builders Association, Whitaker Center and Susquehanna Township Planning Commission.
Laura Campbell is a regulatory coordinator at the Department of Environmental Protection. She has over 20 years of experience working within the regulatory system in Pennsylvania. Laura attended HACC and graduated from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. She is dedicated to Perry County through serving on many community boards.
Hagir Elsheikh is a health career and HACC nursing graduate. Ms. Elsheikh is the founder and CEO for HSE Staffing Agency, a healthcare staffing company. She has a bachelor of science in nursing and an associate degree in electrical engineering.
Mauree Gingrich spent 14 years in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing Lebanon County’s 101st District. She also served for 12 years on the Palmyra Borough Council.
James Grandon spent his entire career as a real estate developer in the Harrisburg area. Mr. Grandon is the former chairman of the HACC Foundation Board and most recently served on the State’s Higher Education Commission. Mr. Grandon also serves on many community boards.
Marsha V. Krotseng, Ed.D., has over thirty years of experience in higher education. She has held executive roles at both the institution and state system levels, including serving as the first female president of Bluefield State College. Dr. Krotseng is active in the American Council on Education Women’s Network Executive Council and sings with Cantate Carlisle.
Dr. Krotseng established a scholarship specifically for students who could not graduate without the additional aid and also led the development of an integrated Strategic Planning and Budgeting Model that was recognized with two Best Practice awards. Dr. Krosteng is married for 40+ years to her husband and best friend.
Gloria Vázquez Merrick serves as executive director of the Latino Hispanic American Community Center (LHACC) of the Greater Harrisburg Region since July, 2010. Prior to the nonprofit arena, Ms. Merrick served in the public sector, becoming the first Latina Director of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Leadership Development Institute (LDI) - graduating nearly 300 professional and executive women from LDI. Gloria also served as Director of the Governor’s Office of Administration (OA), Commonwealth Management Development and Pennsylvania Management Associate programs, designed to develop existing management and to recruit recent college graduates from across the state to come work in the Pennsylvania public sector. As a senior management consultant in OA central headquarters, Merrick was instrumental in the development and execution of statewide initiatives impacting 35 agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction. Gloria rounded out her public service career serving on the Pennsylvania Department of Health executive team where she spearheaded health initiatives and programs.
Ms. Merrick currently serves on boards of the Harrisburg Public Schools Foundation, the Historic Harrisburg Association, the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), and PennLive Editorial boards. Recognitions include: Central Pennsylvania “Latina Inspirational Leadership” Award; YWCA Women of Excellence Award; 2018 Martin Luther King Drum Major Award; 2019 BCM Peacemaker Award and the Latino Connection 2020 Community Leader Award.
Gloria graduated with distinction from Eastern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management/Studies, and is a graduate of the Commonwealth’s Leadership Development Institute for Women in Government.
Jerry Mitchell is an outreach specialist with Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Jerry has been working in state government for 18 years, specializing in computer application development, cyber-crimes and fraud. In 1998, Jerry started his career with the Department of the Auditor General in the Office of Management Information Systems. Jerry’s work involved training more than 800 employees statewide on the latest application software and system protocols. Jerry lectured department employees on internet safety protocols and how to prevent identity thieves from stealing or cloning a person’s identity and personal devices. Jerry attended HACC and received his Trainer’s Certificate from Penn State Harrisburg.
Elizabeth “Liz” Knouse has held senior-level communication positions within the military and state government. A former president of the South Middleton School District Board of Directors, Ms. Knouse serves on many local boards.
Tom B. Richey, chairman of HACC’s Board of Trustees, held senior-level positions in Fortune 500 real estate development companies. With over 30 years of real estate development experience, Mr. Richey actively participates on the Board’s Finance Committee and is a member of the HACC Foundation Board.
Toni H. Sharp, vice chairman of HACC’s Board of Trustees and chairman of the Board’s Education Committee, held senior-level sales and marketing positions with AT&T and Verizon until her recent retirement. With over 20 years of sales and marketing experience, Ms. Sharp served on various community boards including the West Shore School District Board of Directors.
Peter C. Wambach, secretary of HACC’s Board of Trustees, is an alumnus of HACC’s second graduating class. Mr. Wambach previously held senior-level state government positions, including 12 years as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Deepanker Tewari is a director for veterinary lab services with the Department of Agriculture with over 25 years of experience working with State, Federal and University institutions including the National Institutes of Health and the Rockefeller University. Dr Tewari is an alumni of University of Cambridge (UK), Penn State (US) and HAU (India). He has served in various executive roles with several professional and local community organizations.
Lori Brandt, an alumna of HACC, has spent over 20 years serving the senior population through a variety of outreach and marketing leadership positions. She serves on many community boards.
Niles S. Benn, assistant treasurer of HACC’s Board of Trustees, has practiced media law for over 40 years and currently teaches law at York College of Pennsylvania. He is an accomplished sculptor. Mr. Benn previously served as chairman of the board to one of the region’s hospitals and currently serves on numerous community boards.
