On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) proudly participated in the Benefit for Berks County Veterans Luncheon, sponsored by Customers Bank and hosted at the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading. Dr. Jill Hackman, BCIU Executive Director, and John Coakley, BCIU Program Administrator for Transportation, were honored to join and recognize the following veterans seated at the BCIU-sponsored table: pictured, left to right: James McLoughlin, BCIU CDL Driver, Marine Corps; David Sharrer, BCIU Van Driver, Army; Scott Major, BCIU Chief Information Officer, Marine Corps; Candice Corle, BCIU and Oley Valley School District (OVSD) Board Member, Marine Corps; Robert Quinter, retired BCIU Board Member, Marine Corps; Michael Ratynski, BCIU Maintenance, Navy; Dr. Dan Richards, BCIU Director of the Office of Professional Learning (OPL), Army; Richard Garini, BCIU CDL Driver, Navy.
To all veterans, we extend our deepest appreciation for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedom.