ERIE, PA -- Ron May, the Executive Director for the Center for eBusiness and Advanced IT (eBizITPA) released the following statement on the passing of eBizITPA Board Chairman, Chris Knoll:

"It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of eBizITPA Board of Directors Chairman, Chris Knoll. Not only is Chris a huge loss to his family, but the banking and economic development communities as well. His leadership and guidance will be greatly missed by everyone in our organization. On behalf of the eBizITPA Board of Directors and our staff, our thoughts and prayers go out to Chris's family, friends and his colleagues at PNC."