Meet the Greater Reading Team

Deb Heffner, EDP 
Economic Development Coordinator

Deb Heffner

Deb currently serves as the Economic Development Coordinator for Berks Economic Partnership (BEP).  BEP’s mission is to recruit new businesses to Berks County and help existing businesses retain and grow jobs.  In her role she serves as the primary person for all prospect outreach which includes attending conferences and tradeshows, event planning, relationship management, and site visits. 


As the fiscal manager she oversees all accounting functions, grant writing, and membership coordination.  Additionally, Deb manages the internship program and is the producer and host for BEP’s monthly Economic Development in Greater Reading show on Berks Community Television. 

Deb has attended various higher education institutions including; Georgia Tech, Penn State, Kutztown University, and Alvernia University.  Deb has received the designation of Certified Economic Development Professional by both the Northeastern Economic Developers Association and the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association.   

Deb and her husband Tim have two sons, Jason and Jacob.  She has always been an active volunteer within the community having served as President of the Oley Valley Youth League, a GiggleWorks Board Member, Family Coordinator for Boy Scout Troop 569, and a youth sports coach.  Currently, Deb serves on the EARN and Oley Valley Community Education Foundation Board of Directors, and she serves as the Event Coordinator for Pennsylvania National Guard’s Charlie Company located in Kutztown. 

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