Servant Leader
Each year, Leadership York recognizes one outstanding alumnus for their contributions to the greater good in our community. This year’s Outstanding Alumnus of the Year is Frank H. Countess. The Outstanding Alumnus of the Year selection committee is comprised of past recipients of Leadership York’s Alumnus of the Year award and Leadership York staff.
Frank is a 1997 graduate of the Leadership Training Program (LTP) and since graduating has served on numerous committees and boards in the community. His committee service would be too lengthy to list, but we think you will enjoy seeing where he has served since he completed this program.
Complete list of board service since Leadership York:
- :Appell Center for the Performing Arts, Board of Directors
- Better York, Inc., Board of Directors
- Central Market York, Board of Directors
- Crispus Attucks Association, Board of Directors
- Dallastown Dollars for Scholars. Board of Directors
- Historic York, Inc.., Board of Directors
- York JCC (Jewish Community Center), Board of Directors
- Lafayette Club, Board of Directors
- Hispano Centro, Board of Directors (Now Latino Unidos)
- Redevelopment Authority of the City of York, Board Member
- Trojan Soccer Club, Board of Directors
- William C. Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum, Board of Advisors
- York College of Pennsylvania, Board of Trustees
- York Country Day School, Board of Advisors
- York County (PA) Bar Association/York County Bar Foundation, Board of Directors
- York County Beekeepers Association in Pennsylvania
- York County Land Bank Authority, Board Member
- York County Prison Ministry, Board of Directors
- York Suburban Dollars for Scholars, Board of Directors
His current board service includes:
- Better York, Inc., Board of Directors, Vice Chair
- Redevelopment Authority of the City of York, Board Member
- William C. Goodridge Center, Board of Advisors
- York College of Pennsylvania, Board of Trustees
- York Country Day School, Board of Advisors
Frank strongly believes that Leadership York is a great place for young, civically minded people to meet and connect. Frank says, “Leadership York attracts people who want to make a difference in their community and teaches them how to be servant leaders.”
Frank is one of over 3,900 Leadership York graduates who live, work, and serve all over York County.
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