As PBC starts its third decade of existence, the Top 100 People represents a larger footprint, now 20 counties. We added three northern tier counties – Tioga, Bradford and Susquehanna – and one in a region rich with “wet” gas, Fayette.

The people who comprise our list bucked the economic trends and excelled in their chosen field It was hard not to include a high number of folks who are connected to the oil and gas industry in one way or another. In gathering nominees and compiling the list, we tried to arrive at a list of people who had the most impact in 2011. (PA Business Central, January 27, 2012)

As General Manager of the Wayne Township Landfill, Jay’s forward thinking has enabled the landfill to move ahead of its competition and grow more than 125 percent in annual sales. This has allowed for the hiring of an additional 33 full-time positions, which provide family sustaining income and benefits. In addition, Jay also helped recruit numerous companies into the community.

Besides being busy as the General Manager of the landfill, he is a partner in other successful businesses such as Big Woods Properties, Big Woods Realty, PA Energy Vision and 23 South Main. A few of his business memberships include SWANA Keystone Chapter, Woodlands Bank, Manufacturer’s and Business Assoc. and Clinton County Economic Partnership. Alexander is also actively involved in his community whether it be as a past-coach for Mill Creek Little League and Montoursville Junior Athletics or as a current member of the Masonic Lodge 232 and Jaffa Shrine.