Barb Bowker, vice president of marketing at PSECU, has beenrecognized by Central Penn Business Journal as on of its2015 Women of Influence.

This year 27 women were recognized for making a significantpositive impact in local businesses and communities.

“Being included with such an accomplished group of women is bothrewarding and inspiring. I hope that hearing the stories of each ofmy fellow honorees will motivate others to pursue their passions inboth business and community service,” Bowker said.

Bowker has been with the $4.3 billion Harrisburg, Pa.-basedcredit union for some 28 years in departments ranging frominformation technology and member services to marketing.

In addition to an expansion of PSECU's University Developmentprogram, under her leadership technology has been furtherintegrated into marketing and membership development strategiesresulting in greater community involvement and outreach.

Bowker's commitment to community service has always extendedbeyond her role at PSECU including volunteering and next month,serving as board chair of the American Heart Association/AmericanStroke Association Capital Region Division.

She has also found time to serve as secretary of the HarrisburgRegional Chamber's Board and as a member of the Pennsylvania StateSystem of Higher Education Foundation board of directors. Bowkerrecently wrapped up her term as a member of the Pennsylvania CreditUnion Foundation board of directors, where she served assecretary.

She is a graduate of the Leadership Harrisburg Area CommunityLeadership Series and a past recipient of the YWCA of GreaterHarrisburg's Women of Excellence award.