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1 0 dŚĞ ƵƚŚŽƌŝƚLJ │ October i mmediate P ast P resident - m elissa r adoVanic Greater Johnstown Water Authority/RDM - Johnstown, LLC M elissa Radovanic is a graduate of University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations and Advertising. Melissa began her career at Crown American Hotels in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in the year 2000 as the Catering Sales Manager of the Holiday Inn Johnstown Downtown. Within a few years Melissa worked to open the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center. Melissa served as the Director of Conference Sales and eventually the Director of Marketing & Community Relations for 18 years. She was responsible for the overall sales, marketing and advertising effort of the Holiday Inn Johnstown Downtown, the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Richland Township, the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center and managed a four-person sales team. From 2019 until late 2021 Melissa served on the Greater Johnstown Water Authority Board of Directors representing Westmont Borough which led to her involvement with the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association and eventually being a Board Member of PMAA representing Region 6. In the fall of 2021 Melissa made a significant change in her career path. After 21 years in hospitality and tourism, Melissa switched roles to the field of water and wastewater. Melissa currently works for RDM- Johnstown, the operations manager of the Greater Johnstown Water Authority. She is the Assistant Manager of Commercial, Distribution, and Collections and directs the day-to-day management, development, and operations of those departments and the personnel assigned to those departments. Melissa is the President of the Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership a volunteer led non-profit organization with a mission to promote Downtown Johnstown as a destination to shop, dine, and explore. Over the past five years the Partnership has embarked on several initiatives, most notably the Christmas Tree @ Central Park project. Since originally installed in November 2015, tens of thousands of guests have visited Central Park during the Christmas season. She is Army Depot. Much like PMAA’s Future Leaders Program, the opportunity helped prepare Sharon for a successful transition into the workforce and laid the foundation for her future career. Following graduation, Sharon began her career with Hamilton Township Municipal Authority in 1985, where she has dedicated herself to serving the Authority and its customers for more than four decades. Through a strong work ethic, unwavering commitment to excellence, and a willingness to embrace new challenges, she built a successful career marked by continuous learning, adaptability, and professional growth. Subsequent to acquiring her Wastewater Operator Certification, Sharon was appointed Manager of the Hamilton Township Municipal Authority in 2011. In this role, she provides leadership and oversight for all facets of the Authority’s daily operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. Her extensive industry knowledge, commitment to operational excellence and forward-thinking leadership has helped guide the Authority in meeting the evolving needs of its customers, while ensuring reliable service. Sharon was the recipient of the 2019 Utility Leadership Excellence Award for significant leadership in the operation of a utility from Pennsylvania Water Environment Association. Throughout her career, Sharon has valued the opportunity to build trusted relationships and lasting friendships with colleagues and industry professionals across Pennsylvania and beyond and prides herself on keeping Hamilton Township Municipal Authority at the forefront of changes as the industry continually evolves. Sharon is actively involved with the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA), serving on its Board of Directors as Region 4 Director from 2023 through 2026. She is also a member of the Legislative Committee and Women Innovation Networking (WIN) Steering Committee. Through her leadership and service, she has implemented initiatives to strengthen Region 4, contributing to the organization’s growth and advocacy efforts. Sharon will serve as the Second Vice President for the 2026 - 2027 Association year. Sharon resides in Chambersburg with her husband, Mark. She is the proud mother of two children Matthew (daughter- in-law, Jamie) and Michael (daughter-in-law, Krystle) and several grandchildren ranging in ages from 2 to 14.