Jessica Herzing is a grassroots community development advocate with a particular interest in resident inclusion in civic and community planning. As project coordinator of the Cameron County Project, she led a team of volunteers in implementing the Community Heart & Soul model in Pennsylvania’s least populous county, helping translate resident input into community-led initiatives and renewed civic engagement.
Professionally, Jessica has more than a decade of experience in managerial accounting and financial management, working with rural businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities. She currently serves as Director of Operations & Client Advisory Services with Judd A. Schager, CPA. Her expertise lies in regulatory reporting, audit compliance, and designing practical financial and administrative systems that strengthen financial reporting, grant administration, and fiscal management.
Jessica was elected to the Cameron County Board of Commissioners in November 2023 and served from January 2024 through October 31, 2026. Her work in county government centered on budgeting, financial oversight, and modernization. She continues to bring both a community-centered and practical operational perspective to her civic and professional work.
