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Joe Kantz

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Business & Development Manager at North Shore Rail Road
📍 Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States

Joe Kantz serves a dual role as the Chairman of the Snyder County Commissioners and the Business & Development Manager for the North Shore Railroad. He focuses on attracting new manufacturing and jobs to Central Pennsylvania, drawing on his communications degree from Susquehanna University to foster regional growth.

Outside of his official duties, Joe is deeply connected to his community. He lives on a family farm nearly a century old and credits his extensive involvement in the 4-H youth program for his practical life skills. He also owns a business focused on Southern Gospel music.

Unique fact: The nearby town of Kantz was named after his great, great, great, great Grandfather, Christian Kantz, II.

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Current Role
Business & Development Manager
Location
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States
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Priorities

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Regional Economic Growth
Serves on the boards of several economic development organizations, including DRIVE and FOCUS Central PA, to bring new manufacturing jobs and businesses to the region.
Rail Freight Logistics
His role at North Shore Railroad involves helping companies save on transportation costs and marketing industrial sites to businesses across the country.
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Career

Work history

8-2014
Business & Development Manager
North Shore Rail Road
2013 - 11-2017
Sales Representative
Timberhaven Log Homes
2-2009
Owner
Gospel Music Weekend
1-2008
County Commissioner
County Of Snyder
2-2002 - 8-2011
Commercial Sales Consultant/NE Sales Manager
Kuhns Bros Log Homes
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North Shore Railroad donates to Focus Central PA | Business. Featured in The Daily Item
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Pa. shortline takes over rail service in Snyder County from Norfolk Southern. Featured in PennLive
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Education
1990 - 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Susquehanna University
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