CAMPAIGN CHAIRWOMAN

Dr. Branton has more than 24 years of experience as a surgeon and specializes in breast health and oncologic surgery. She is the medical director of UPMC’s Breast Health Center in Williamsport and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons where she serves as a cancer liaison physician.

Lycoming county and the surrounding area is blessed to have Dr. Susan Branton in the community. She is an inspirational leader and a wonderful role model to all. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our campaign team.

Just a few of Susan's professional highlights include:

- Susquehanna/UPMC Physician of the Year
- Current President of UPMC Williamsport Medical Staff (430 physicians and 200 advanced professionals)
- Cancer Liaison Physician with the American College of Surgeons
- UPMC Board of Directors, Leadership Program and COVID response team
- Past President of the Lycoming County Medical Society

She is also extremely active in the community and has volunteered her time including everything from a t-ball coach to the President of the Community Park Association.

“I’ve always had the mindset that if you want to promote meaningful change, you need to be willing to put yourself out there and take action,” says Dr. Branton. It is this attitude that our campaign to elect Jamie is based upon.

TREASURER

John Engel, Jr. was born and raised in the heart of Lycoming County. Upon graduation John worked in a number of construction jobs and other industries and eventually worked his way into the financial industry as a lender for the past 20+ years.

John has worked with several local charities over the past 30 years including The Red Cross, Children’s Development Center, Little League Baseball, and the Chamber of Commerce. He is currently a member of the Hope Enterprises Board of Directors. Additionally John served as a school board member at South Williamsport Area School District for 16 years, including 15 years as President.

John has been married for 31 years to his wife Christine, also born and raised locally. Together they are the proud parents of two grown children. John is an avid hunter and also enjoys fishing, camping, hiking, biking, running and in all things outdoors.

His contribution to "Friends of Jamie Flick" is providing expertise on taxes and education.

COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

Alivia Tagliaferri is an author, documentary filmmaker, business owner and mental health advocate. Born and raised in Williamsport, she graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and lived in Washington, D.C. for fifteen years. There, she worked with lawmakers, lobbyists, grass-roots organizations, governmental agencies and military/veteran nonprofit organizations as a writer, publisher, event producer, video producer and media consultant.

Her novel, Beyond the Wall: The Journey Home, chronicles the journey of a Vietnam veteran mentoring an Iraq War veteran as they navigate their way home after combat. Her film endeavors include Remember. Honor. Ride., Profiles in Service: It Takes A Nation, Beyond the Wall: Homeless Zone, and Power of One: Preventing Suicide in America. She has recently written and composed a children’s musical scheduled for production in 2024.

She currently serves on the YWCA Board of Directors, and previously served on the local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) board, as well as the Lycoming County Suicide Prevention Coalition. The owner of three businesses, Alivia serves as district office manager for the 83rd district and is the proud mom of a young son.

CONSULTANT

Shaun Sholder grew up in Lycoming County and graduated from Jersey Shore High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania where he also played football and wrestled.

Shaun recently retired as manufacturing manager from International Paper. In his 32 year career he worked in 7 different locations in the United States and Europe in operations and engineering. He also spent 8 years working in the technology group going to plants worldwide to improve their reliability and productivity.

Shaun is married to the former Kathy Crist from Jersey Shore and they now reside in Lycoming County. Together they enjoy visiting their two daughters, one in the Columbus area and the other at the Marine base in Okinawa, Japan. Shaun brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in manufacturing and operations to Jamie's team.