Thomas D. Longenecker

Thomas D. Longenecker joined CCA in 2012 as chief operations officer and was appointed as president and chief executive officer effective July 1, 2020.

Mr. Longenecker leads a team of more than 2,000 professionals, who serve more than 29,000 students in grades K-12 across Pennsylvania.

His background comprises more than 25 years of school operations leadership, with previous experience working at Carlisle Area, Conrad Weiser Area, and Susquenita school districts. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Wilkes University and was previously an adjunct professor at Shippensburg University.

Mr. Longenecker holds a Pennsylvania superintendent letter of eligibility and received a master’s degree in education from Wilkes University, a bachelor’s degree in economics from Shippensburg University, and an associate degree from Harrisburg Area Community College.

He also was a two-time recipient of the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence and received the 2011 PASBO Award of Achievement.

In his spare time, Mr. Longenecker enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities and taking his boys for ice cream on his scooter with a sidecar.