Jeffrey Box, president and CEO of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, announces the promotion of Kate McMahon to Vice President of Transportation Planning Services, effective July 1.

She will replace Alan Baranski who has announced his retirement effective June 30, after 20 years with NEPA.

McMahon will be responsible for the administration of the Transportation Planning Services Division, NEPA’s responsibilities under the PennDOT contracts, and overall management and supervision of all programs and staff assigned within the division.

McMahon has been employed by NEPA since 2011. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from the University of Scranton, a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University and a master’s degree in organizational management from Misericordia University. She is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners. McMahon serves on the board and executive committee of the American Planning Association- Pennsylvania Chapter and is the chair of the Northeast PA Section. She lives in Kingston with her husband and son.

NEPA Alliance, a regional community and economic development agency, serves the seven counties of Northeastern Pennsylvania including Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne.