Yardley Woman Named New Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce Vice President

Provided by the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce:

Stephanie Ripka of Yardley was recently promoted to Vice President of the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce, another step in a career of progressive accomplishment.

Starting out in retail, Stephanie managed card and gift stores in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania for over a decade. Later she transitioned into the Construction industry working for both general and mechanical contractors where she excelled in project management, accounting and cost-control. With proven proficiency in finance and client service, she utilized her skills for over 20 years in construction.

During that time Staphanie became active in local member-based organizations, volunteered on committees, eventually becoming Chair of the Membership Committee of the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce. During that same time she served as a board member of the Women’s Business Forum. Stephanie is responsible for having founded 2 companies; in 2000 she started Riverview Capital Management, a bookkeeping firm. In 2009 she also started Tri-State Greenergy, an energy conservation company that teaches clients how to save time and money using a systematic approach is still in existence today. She also continues as a Limited Partner with her husband in property management for Ripka Properties in Yardley. Coming on board with the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce three years ago, Stephanie chose to step out of her bookkeeping firm to concentrate on assisting with the Chamber’s financial re-organization process and continues to bring her expertise to the Chamber in Fairless Hills. Her commitment to client service is her number one priority by sharing her knowledgeable background to set goals and create measurable solutions.

Stephanie is a QuickBooks Pro Advisor and is currently earning a Bachelor’s degree In Business Administration with a minor in Marketing from Strayer University.