Dennis Yablonsky was the CEO of the

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from 2008 to 2017, when he retired. He previously served as a member of

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Ed Rendell's cabinet as Secretary of

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. He was nominated for that position in 2003. He resigned in 2008. He holds a degree from the

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. He was CEO of Carnegie Group Incorporated from 1987 through 1999. Prior to that, he served in various roles, including President and CEO, for Cincom Systems. He was named to the

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list of "Pennsylvania's Smartest Staffers and Operatives."

External links

Allegheny Conference bio

References

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