About Suncom
SUNCOM Industries is a nonprofit human services agency dedicated to helping individuals with developmental and physical disabilities improve their quality of life. Through vocational training, skill development, and supportive services, we empower people to reach their fullest potential and achieve greater independence.

Our programs are designed to support, educate, and empower individuals with disabilities to secure meaningful employment and lead fulfilling lives filled with everyday accomplishments, personal growth, and community involvement.

Like everyone else, people with developmental and physical disabilities dream of having a job, building friendships, participating in their communities, and living as independently as possible. At SUNCOM, we provide the opportunities, resources, and support needed to help individuals achieve these goals and turn their dreams into reality.

At SUNCOM, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to work, belong, thrive, and live a meaningful life.

Who We Are

Suncom Industries’ Mission Statement
The mission of Suncom Industires is to promote socialization and provide vocational assessment, training and employment opportunities to enable persons with disabilities to fulfill their greatest potential within the community.

SUNCOM Industries’ History
In 1966, a group of people recognized the need to help people with disabilities achieve their fullest potential. With a strong desire to make a difference in people's lives and a total of fifty dollars in cash, this group of twenty-seven business leaders, professionals and citizens of the community, organized to form the non-profit corporation called SUNCOM Industries.

Initially, funds were raised through donations and grants. A building was purchased south of Sunbury and set up as a training center and workshop. In 1969 SUNCOM began operations with a staff of three serving three people with disabilities.

Today, a staff of 100 provides training for independent skill development, vocational work skill enhancement, and community involvement. We serve over 350 people in two vocational rehabilitation facilities, three adult training programs, two Community Unity sites and a supported placement program.

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Suncom Industries’ Board Members

Officers
  • Dennis Curtin - Chairperson
  • Jeffrey Leitzel - Vice Chairperson
  • Marty Gates - Secretary
  • Ed Moyer - Treasurer
Directors
  • Larry Eckstine
  • Emily Palen
  • Al Reeves
  • Lisa Sojka
  • Tony Zilz
Advisory Members
  • Graham Showalter, Esq.
  • Richard Grafmyre
  • Linda Newton
  • Sandy Sojka

Meet the Team

  • Nicole Fertig

    Nicole Fertig

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Logo for Community Integrated Employment Services (CIES) with large blue letters and green dots above, and black text below.

    Carrie Charles

    Director of CIES & Sr. Manager ccharles@suncom.org

  • A group of ten diverse people, including men and women of different ages, poses together in front of a wall with colorful notes and decorations for Autism Awareness Month. Some are seated, others standing, with cheerful expressions.

    Barbara Shypulefski

    Program Director Bloomsburg bshypulefski@suncom.org

  • Diane Black

    Program Director Northumberland & Sunbury 2380 and Aging dblack@suncom.org

  • Shawn Stewart

    Procurement & Program Director Northumberland 2390 sstewart@suncom.org

  • Jesssica Steele

    Director of Compliance jsteele@suncom.org

Contact us.

Suncom Industries, Inc
570-473-8352

128 Water Street
Northumberland, PA 17857

Main Facility ~

Administrative Offices, Northumberland 2380 & 2390 Programs and CIES - Community Integrated Employment Services

128 Water Street
Northumberland, PA 17857

Locations

Community Unity Sunbury

153 South Second Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
570-490-0945 | dblack@suncom.org

Bloomsburg Facility - 2380 & 2390 Programs

164 West Ninth Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-387-0830 | bshypulefski@suncom.org‍ ‍