Camp Hill, PA, December 10, 2018 – Mountz Jewelers is the 2018 Catalyst Award winner for Small Business of the Year, as selected by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC. Co-owners of Mountz Jewelers Ron Leitzel and Tonia Leitzel Ulsh were recognized for the award at the annual awards event on Thursday, December 6 at the Hilton Harrisburg and the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.
“We will celebrate 40 years in 2019 and continue to be humbled and deeply inspired by the customers we serve,” said Ron Leitzel, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Mountz Jewelers. “Our Mountz team is the foundation of our success. We have employees who have been with us for over 30 years and regardless of the position, every Mountz employee shares the same values and dedication to customer service as we do,” says Ron.
“By focusing on bringing the top designers, the finest and most brilliant diamonds available, as well as Rolex to central Pennsylvania, we can offer timeless quality and superior value to our customers,” said Tonia Ulsh, President/Chief Operations Officer of Mountz Jewelers. “We are now serving second and third generations. To be invited into people’s lives for their most private moments is something we cherish. For us, the connection to our customers is key to all we do and will continue to be in the years ahead.”
The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC selects the Catalyst Awards to honor individuals and businesses who demonstrate a commitment to making a difference in their communities, creating more opportunities for business and building a brighter future in the Harrisburg region.
The list of Catalyst Award winners for 2018:
Athena Award Recipient
Kristal Turner-Childs, Eyes Wide Open LLC & Pennsylvania State Police
Business Diversity Champion Award Recipient
Hamilton Health Center
Catalyst Award Recipient
TheBurg
Corporate Citizen of the Year Award Recipient
Capital BlueCross
Emerging Business Leader of the Year Award Recipient
Mike Wilson, Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Entrepreneur of the Year Award Recipient
Jason Klock, Klock Entertainment
Government Leader of the Year Award Recipient
Robert “Bob” Reilly, Former Deputy Chief of Staff for former Congressman Todd Platts and Congressman Scott Perry
President’s Award Recipient
Kathleen Pavelko
Small Business of the Year Award Recipient
Mountz Jewelers
Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient
Lynda Morris, Capital Region Partnership
About Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC serves as a catalyst for promoting growth and quality of life in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties through bold leadership, visionary members and powerful results. The organization provides a unique blend of business, community/economic development and advocacy services under one roof to boost the economic vitality and livability across our region. The Chamber & CREDC has been accredited with five stars from the United States Chamber of Commerce—a distinction achieved by only 1 percent of chambers across the nation.
About Mountz Jewelers
Mountz Jewelers has been the premier jeweler in Central Pennsylvania for over 35 years. The family owned and operated retailer has three locations in the Central Pennsylvania market and offers the most comprehensive jewelry designer brands in the area. Mountz carries Rolex, Forevermark, Hearts On Fire, Pandora, Le Vian, John Hardy, Roberto Coin, IPPOLITA, Scott Kay, TACORI, Alex and Ani, Shinola and many more. Trust your special moments to Mountz in Carlisle, Camp Hill and Colonial Park/Harrisburg. To learn more about Mountz Jewelers, visit www.mountzjewelers.com.
Pictured in the photo from left to right is Ron Leitzel, Chairman and CEO of Mountz Jewelers and Tonia Ulsh, President and COO of Mountz Jewelers.