Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) recently announced the appointment of Sheri Collins to its Board of Directors, effective last week.
Sheri Collins is a longtime advocate for Pennsylvania entrepreneurship and innovation with more than three decades of public service experience. A former Deputy Secretary at DCED, she helped advance startup growth and technology commercialization through initiatives such as the Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Program and has deep roots with Ben Franklin as a former Executive Director of the Ben Franklin Development Authority. Earlier this year, she launched her own strategic consulting practice, leveraging a distinguished career in economic development and public policy.
In her new role, Collins will help provide strategic leadership and oversight as BFTP/CNP continues its mission of supporting entrepreneurs, innovators, and growing companies throughout central and northern Pennsylvania.
“Sheri brings an exceptional combination of leadership, experience, and commitment to entrepreneurship that will be a tremendous asset to our board,” said Steve Brawley, President and CEO of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA. “We are pleased to welcome her and look forward to the insight and perspective she will contribute as we continue supporting innovative businesses across the region.”
Collins added, “I’m honored to serve on the Board of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania, where our innovation economy thrives thanks to an incredible team of professionals supporting the organization’s 32‑county footprint. I’m equally excited to collaborate with some of the region’s most accomplished entrepreneurs and look forward to contributing to this momentum for years to come.”
About Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania
For more than 40 years, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania has helped entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving businesses. Through funding, expertise, and a network of strategic partners, Ben Franklin supports startups and manufacturers that are creating new technologies, generating jobs, and driving economic growth throughout its 32-county region.