Nino Cimino has joined our team as the new Director of Development and Outreach! In this new role, Nino will assist us in developing the Chamber’s fundraising activities, including giving campaigns, sponsorships, grant development, and government relations, and will help us to cultivate relationships with new and existing Chamber members and community members of the Greater Wyoming Valley.

Prior to joining the Chamber, Nino spent 5 ½ years as a Senior Development Manager with the American Cancer Society. There he managed the Coaches vs Cancer NEPA campaign, NEPA vs Cancer campaign, the Hazleton Telethon, and various fundraising events in Pennsylvania and New York. Before that, he was a substitute teacher at Riverside Jr/Sr High School and a statistician for the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

Nino graduated magna cum laude from Bloomsburg University with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. During his undergrad, he double majored in secondary education and citizenship.

We asked Nino some fun questions to get to know him better, and so you can too! 

Q: Why the Wyoming Valley? (What about the area made you want to live and work here?

A: To put it simply, the people and the history. Growing up in NEPA I learned quicky that this area is full of hard-working people just trying to do their best for their family and their community. Whether it was 100 years ago when my family first arrived in the area or today, that sentiment remains true. Together we can once again make the Wyoming Valley a thriving center for innovation, advancement, and prosperity for everyone.

Q: What are you most excited about in this new role?

A: I am most excited to meet new people, forge meaningful relationships, and play a role in elevating the community.

Q: What causes are you most passionate about?

A: I am passionate about supporting cancer organizations, youth services, and children’s hospitals. As a former educator, I believe that any service that helps kids is a worthy endeavor.

Q: What hobbies do you enjoy?

A: I enjoy going to concerts, watching sports, playing disc golf and video games.

Q: What’s a fun fact about yourself?

A: I am a Green Bay Packers Shareholder.

Q: What is your go-to movie? Your go-to artist?

A: My comfort movie is Back to the Future and my favorite band is O.A.R.

Q: What is the last thing you watched on Netflix?

A: Seinfeld

Q: What are 3 words you would use to describe yourself?

A: Outgoing, Friendly, and Thoughtful

Q: What inspires you?

A: My family. From my parents and siblings to my wife and son, each of them has inspired me to be a better person every day.

You can reach out to Nino by email at Nino@wyomingvalleychamber.org or by phone at 570-408-1728, and we're sure you will see him at a Chamber event coming up soon!