Our Open Letter on Racism
This letter states the commitment of In Good Company to dismantling racism in our businesses and in our community. As business leaders, we acknowledge the vast disparities in economic opportunity that exist in our community, and we commit to using our companies to better address these disparities through our business practices.
In Good Company—Open Letter from Lancaster County Businesses
06.10.2020
As business leaders, we believe racism and brutality have no place in America and no place in Lancaster County. We grieve for the families, friends and communities of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others. These tragedies are but the latest chapter in a centuries-long legacy of racial injustice in our country.
“In Good Company” partners throughout Lancaster County condemn the acts of violence, hatred, racism, and injustice that Black Americans and people of color have experienced for generations and continue to experience today. We affirm the worth of every individual and pledge our support to end systemic racism in all its manifestations.
As business leaders, we also specifically acknowledge the vast disparities in economic opportunity that exist in our community. We commit to using our companies to better address these disparities through our hiring policies, our advancement opportunities, our purchasing decisions, and our pay practices. We understand that perfection will not happen overnight, but we commit to taking active steps towards improvement, always in open and honest dialogue with people of color and their allies who rightfully demand more.
Our businesses are only as strong as the communities we serve. As we look to the future, we want to do more. We have an obligation to do more. We will do more.
Take Action
We acknowledge that the list of signees below does not represent all businesses that align with this message, and it is only a start of a long journey to build meaningful inclusion in our business community. To sign and add your company’s support to this letter, email info@goodcompanylancaster.com with your affirmative response, title, and company logo.
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Jon Zuo, President
Steven R. Herr, President & CEO
Kae Kohl, President
Susan Eberly, President
Jen Reiner, President
Jim Schultz, Founder & President
Vic Grizzle, President & CEO
Michel Vermette, President & CEO
Mark C. Atlee & Jamie D. Hall, on behalf of the partners
Ben Atwater & Matt Malick, Partners
Alex Brame, Regional President, Central Pennsylvania Region
Dana Paparo, Owner / Stylist
Nate Scott, President & CEO
Crystal Weaver & Kyle Sollenberger, Co-Owners
Susan Blue, CEO, President & Owner
Deepa Balepur & Richard Wolman, Principals
Michael Walmer, CEO
Ryan Martin & Ryan Smoker, Partners
W. Kent Hartzler, President & CEO
Amanda & Daniel Klotz, Co-Owners
Deborah Brandt, Creative Director / Owner
Martha Lester Harris, President & CEO
E. Philip Wenger, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Peter Kraybill, on behalf of the partners
Matt Hannigan & Kyle Leakway, Co-Owners
Heike Martin, Owner
Heather & Nathan Kreider, Co-Owners
Mike Shirk, CEO
Brian Rinker, Market President, Eastern Region
Ryan Martin & Ryan Smoker, Partners
Mandee Metzger, Founder & Owner
Kate & Jonathan Coleman, Co-Owners
Bede Fahey, Co-Founder & Partner
J. Peter Lindquist, President
Tyrone Miller, CEO
Lane Levengood, Owner
Caroline Muraro, President
Tim Snyder & Manny Lamichane, Owners
Jesse Pellman, Partner
Lucy Dowd, Partner
Heather & Nathan Kreider, Co-Owners
Mike McMonagle, Owner & Principal
Mark Heath, on behalf of the partners
DJ Ramsay, Principal
Chad McComsey & David Zimmerman, Partners
Brianna Garber & Kent Mast, Co-Owners
Roger North, Founder and President
Michael Biggerstaff, Chief Inspiration Officer
Ashley Belsinger, Owner
Penn Ketchum, Partner
Jan L. Bergen, President & CEO
Dana Robertson & Christopher Breimhurst, Co-Founders
Stephen M. Massini, CEO
Julie Fitzpatrick, Executive Director
Terasa Astarita, Owner & Founder
Joel Snyder, Managing Principal
Jessica Rodgers, General Manager
Gerald J. Ressler, Executive Director
Kevin Murphy, President & Owner
James DeBord, President
Mark Reed, President
Rodney Shumaker, Founder & Owner
Robert M. Krasne, CEO
Jennie & Jonathan Groff, Owners
Justin Bucks, President
Anne Kirby, Founder & Art Director
Mary W. Renner, CEO
Steve Goble, Owner
Mary Kohler, President
Tony Moyer, General Manager
Shane Zimmerman, President
Jennie & Jonathan Groff, Owners
Steve Walter & Phil Weaver, Co-Owners
Joshua Funk, President & CEO
Joe Devoy, Owner
Lauren Spigelmyer, Founder
Scott Fiore & Joan Paxton, President & Chief Administrative Officer
Peter Barber, Co-Owner
Aileen Wigotow, Owner
Karen Loftus, Adventuress in Chief
Kedren Crosby, President
Steve Wolgemuth, CEO