Alex A. Pilkington is the current President of CPENG and brings over 25 years of leadership experience and has held executive roles across industry sectors from startups to global Fortune 500 organizations. As a two-time entrepreneur, he has built, operated and scaled both organizations and successfully positioned both for acquisition.

Mr. Pilkington draws his extensive leadership ability and experience from his service as a United States Army Ranger and SOF Operator. He has completed many of the U.S. Army’s most prestigious and challenging leadership schools and programs, trained with many of the world’s most elite special operations groups and highest government agencies. Through these experiences, Mr. Pilkington is able to offer a truly unique combination of experience, insight and leadership to an organization.

Mr. Pilkington has held full executive oversight of Business Operations, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, Information Technology, Business Development, Finance, Strategy Development and Execution and Risk Management, among others. And has built and managed global and local teams and direct reports.

Mr. Pilkington’s personal philosophy is that he is a student of life and vigorously seeks out opportunities to continue his personal and professional learning and growth. He draws energy from opportunities where he can share his life experiences and lessons learned and uses them to help others grow and benefit as a result.

A servant leader, Mr. Pilkington believes it is his responsibility to lead by example and does this by actively participating in and supporting his community, veterans and service members and as a mentor to young, aspiring leaders. He regularly volunteers his time for a national veteran organization and for his Alma Mater.

Mr. Pilkington has a Master’s Degree in Management, Strategy & Leadership from the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Phoenix and received his Project Management Certification from Boston University.  

Email: apilkington@cpengroup.org

Saige Pacholokis a Solutions Consultant in software and technology, with an expertise in leading organizations through extensive assessment and discovery processes to find the best technology solutions for their organization. Saige excels in building strong relationships and communicating with her clients to ensure successful projects and implementations, skills she has used to make an immediate impact in the industry.

Saige’s ability to build relationships, lead teams, and communicate was developed throughout her career in the sports and entertainment industry. Saige played competitive ice hockey for 20 years, including as a representative of her province, home country of Canada, and the University of Wisconsin Badgers.

She is also an active volunteer for Resolve Walk of Hope and eagerly supports other organizations that her friends and family are involved in.

Saige’s various life and work experiences brought her to Pennsylvania in 2021. She was introduced to CPENG in the fall of 2020, which was a perfect fit as she loves networking and helping people.

Email: spacholok@cpengroup.org 

Jim is an experienced leader with a diverse background.  In business, he has managed engineering, multi-site manufacturing, quality and regulatory departments.  He has led cross-functional teams, including international partners.

Outside of work, Jim has been active in his church, where he has held various executive leadership roles and committee chair positions.

Jim started and led a networking support group in New England when his employer released over 30 people.  

Upon return to PA, Jim joined, and became a leader in an executive networking group where he built a team that created best practices.  Jim is past President of CPENG and is the meeting facilitator in Harrisburg. 

Check the calendar page for dates and times of our regional meetings.

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Email  jwatkins@cpengroup.org

Mike is the Director of Manufacturing at ecore International. Prior to ecore, Mike held manufacturing leadership positions at Ross Technology, Dart Container and Ardex Engineered Cements / The W. W. Henry Company.

Mike was CEO/COO of Tank Services where he guided its strategic direction and growth. Prior to Tank Services, Mike was the General Manager of Berner International and Berner Energy Recovery. 

He also worked at Armstrong World Industries.

He has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing operations, process improvement, organizational change, new product development and management.