The 2025 Women of Influence honorees were celebrated alongside the Women to Watch and Circle of Excellence recipients.
Lehigh Valley Business named ET&T's Co-President Fusun Bubernack to the Circle of Excellence, a group of women with longstanding, notable success in the community who are leading the way for other women. The winners were honored during the Women of Influence Awards celebration on Wednesday, May 14, at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.
"It's an honor to be named to the Circle of Excellence alongside such inspiring women who are making a meaningful impact in their communities and industries," said Fusun Bubernack. "As a woman in technology and a leader of a multigenerational family business, I've always believed in the power of mentorship, integrity and lifting others as we rise. This recognition is a celebration of the extraordinary women who lead with purpose, challenge expectations and open doors for others. I'm proud to stand among them and remain committed to empowering the next generation of women leaders."
Fusun Bubernack leads ET&T with her husband, Michael Bubernack, alongside their two daughters, Merjan Bubernack and Sirma Bubernack, the third generation of family leadership. After taking over the company in 2001 and recognizing a shift in markets and evolving ways of working, they began investing in new solutions and services that matched long-time customers' needs.
Since 1968, ET&T has been committed to providing reliable, friendly, and knowledgeable service. Across the company, the ET&T team has a collective 200 years of experience providing technology services, including managed IT support, business phone systems, structured cabling, surveillance systems, and data backup and disaster recovery solutions. The company services areas across Eastern Pennsylvania, including Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Philadelphia and the Poconos.
The Circle of Excellence honorees were selected by a panel of judges comprised of previous years' recipients and the Lehigh Valley Business editorial team. The additional 2025 Circle of Excellence inductees include:
‒Nancy W. Ahlum, associate broker at Carol C. Dorey Real Estate.
‒Terri Lampe Melcher, vice president of workforce development and continuing education at Reading Area Community College.
‒ Jessica O'Donnell-Gower, executive vice president of affiliated chambers, Easton and Phillipsburg area, and Northern Tier for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.
‒ LoriAnn Wukitsch, president and CEO of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites.
The full list of 2025 Women of Influence, Women to Watch and Circle of Excellence honorees is available at https://lvb.com/event/women-of-influence-awards/.
