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Susan C. Yee
Born
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationB.S. Finance & Marketing; minor in International Relations, Lehigh University (1982)
Occupation(s)Technology executive, entrepreneur, investor
Years active1980s–present
Known forFounder and CEO of Active Data; SCY Investments; board leadership at PBS39/WLVT, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Broad Street Angels
Notable workActive Data Calendar; Active Calendar
Websitescyinvestments.com


Susan C. Yee is an American technology executive, entrepreneur, and investor based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She is the founder and chief executive of Active Data, Inc.,[1] and president of SCY Investments.[2] Yee has served on the boards of Lehigh Valley Public Media (PBS39/WLVT),[3] Lehigh Valley Health Network,[4] and the Broad Street Angels.[5] She also served on the national board of C-SPAN.[6]

Career

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Early life and education

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Yee joined the family business, Twin County Cable, in 1978 while still a student, and later graduated from Lehigh University in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing and a minor in international relations.[7] She recalled working in the company from an early age, “stamping bills PAST DUE when I was 5 years old.”[8]

Cable television

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In 1993, Yee was named chief operating officer of Twin County Cable, the Lehigh Valley’s second-largest cable system,[9] and was elected to a three-year term on the national board of C-SPAN.[10]

From the 1960's to the early 1990s, Twin County Cable competed directly with Service Electric in the Lehigh Valley market. The Pittsburgh Press described this period as a “cable duel,” highlighting aggressive competition for subscribers.[11] In October 1994, industry consolidation reshaped the region when C-TEC Corp. acquired Twin County Trans Video, adding more than 74,000 customers.[12]

Entrepreneurship

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In 1995, Yee founded Regional Network Communications, Inc. (RNCI) and launched Region Online, one of the Lehigh Valley’s first web portals.[13] In 1999, she launched Active Data, Inc., developing online calendaring software. In 2014, Yee and Active Data were recognized as the Winner of the SmartCEO Voltage Award in the Emerging Innovator Startup category.[14] Active Data transferred its trademarks to Dude Solutions in 2017.[15]

In 1995, she co-founded Regional Network Communications and launched Region Online.[16] Archived company pages confirm the firm’s operations in the late 1990s.[17] The Region Online project was one of the first community web portals in the Lehigh Valley.[18][19]

In 1999, she founded Active Data, a web-based calendaring and event management platform.[20] Archived versions of the company’s website show its early product offerings.[21]

Boards and leadership

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Yee chaired the board of Lehigh Valley Public Media from 2022 to 2024.[22] She was a trustee of Lehigh Valley Health Network from 1997 to 2020 and continues to serve on the hospital board.[23] She also serves on the board of trustees of Lehigh University[24] and on the Dean’s Advisory Council of its College of Education.[25]

Community and investing

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Yee founded SCY Investments in 1995.[26] She is a charter member of the Broad Street Angels, which has invested over $10 million in startups since 2017.[27] She has judged regional entrepreneurship competitions such as StartUp Lehigh Valley.[28]

Recognition

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  • National Association of Minorities in Cable Hall of Fame (1993)[29]
  • Pennsylvania’s 50 Best Women in Business (1997)[30]
  • Women of Influence, Lehigh Valley Business (2015)[31]
  • Legendary Business Leaders of the Lehigh Valley (2017)[32]
  • SmartCEO Voltage Award – Emerging Innovator (2014)[33]
  • YWCA Golden Laurel Award (2015)[34]


Intellectual property

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Active Data Exchange, Inc. was assigned U.S. Patent 8,166,522 (issued April 24, 2012), covering a syndication methodology.[35]

Public media leadership

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Yee served as Chair of the Board of Lehigh Valley Public Media (PBS39/WLVT) from 2022 to 2024 and remains Immediate Past Chair.[36]

Healthcare leadership

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Yee served as a trustee of Lehigh Valley Health Network from 1997 to 2020, during which the network grew to $4 billion in annual revenue.[37] She continues to serve on the Lehigh Valley Hospital Board of Directors.[38] In 2024, LVHN announced a merger with Jefferson Health.[39]

Community engagement and entrepreneurship

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Yee has been active in regional entrepreneurship, serving as a judge for the StartUp Lehigh Valley pitch competitions.[40] She founded SCY Investments in 1995, supporting early-stage technology ventures, and is a founding member of the Broad Street Angels, serving on its executive committee.[41][42]

Education and university service

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Yee served on the board of trustees of Lehigh University from 1995-2004.[43] and currently serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council of its College of Education.[44]

Honors and recognition

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  • National Association of Minorities in Cable Hall of Fame (1993)[45]
  • Pennsylvania’s 50 Best Women in Business (1997)[46]
  • Lehigh University Alumni Award, Class of 1982 (2017)[47]
  • SmartCEO Voltage Award – Winner, Emerging Innovator Startup category (2014)[48]
  • YWCA Golden Laurel Award (2015)[49]
  • Women of Influence, Lehigh Valley Business (2015)[50]
  • Legendary Business Leaders of the Lehigh Valley (2017)[51]
  • Profiled as a role model in Lehigh Valley Business (2017)[52]

Media and publications

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Yee has contributed commentary to CMSWire (2011),[53] IT Business Edge (2017),[54] and Inc. (2017).[55]

Personal life

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Yee resides in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and has two children.[56] Her late husband, Richard Douglas Martin, died in 2011.[57]

References

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  1. ^ "Our Story – Susan C. Yee". Active Data.
  2. ^ "SCY Investments". SCY Investments.
  3. ^ "PBS39 and 91.3 WLVR announce officers for its 2022 Board of Directors". WLVT. January 2022.
  4. ^ "Susan Yee – LVHN Board Profile". Lehigh Valley Health Network.
  5. ^ "Executive Committee". Broad Street Angels.
  6. ^ "Twin County executive named to C-SPAN board". The Morning Call. July 17, 1993.
  7. ^ "Susan C. Yee". The Morning Call. March 6, 1994. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  8. ^ "Susan C. Yee". The Morning Call. March 6, 1994. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  9. ^ "Susan C. Yee". The Morning Call. March 6, 1994.
  10. ^ "Twin County executive named to C-SPAN board". The Morning Call. July 17, 1993.
  11. ^ "Cable duel: Service Electric and Twin County competition". The Pittsburgh Press. September 23, 1990. p. F3.
  12. ^ "C-TEC purchases Twin County Trans Video, Inc". The Times-Leader. October 23, 1994.
  13. ^ "Susan Yee". The Morning Call. February 23, 1997. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  14. ^ "SmartCEO Voltage Award Winner – Emerging Innovator: Susan Yee (2014)". YouTube. 2014.
  15. ^ "Our Story – Susan C. Yee". Active Data. Archived from the original on 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  16. ^ "Susan Yee". The Morning Call. February 23, 1997.
  17. ^ "Regional Network Communications – Company Archive". Internet Archive. April 20, 1999. Archived from the original on April 20, 1999. Retrieved September 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  18. ^ "Susan Yee". The Morning Call. February 23, 1997.
  19. ^ "Region Online (archived homepage)". Internet Archive. December 7, 1998. Archived from the original on December 7, 1998. Retrieved September 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  20. ^ "Our Story – Susan C. Yee". Active Data.
  21. ^ "Active Data Exchange (archived homepage)". Internet Archive. February 29, 2000. Archived from the original on February 29, 2000. Retrieved September 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  22. ^ "PBS39 and 91.3 WLVR announce officers for its 2022 Board of Directors". WLVT. January 2022.
  23. ^ "Susan Yee – LVHN Board Profile". Lehigh Valley Health Network.
  24. ^ "Lehigh University Commencement Program (Trustee listing)". Lehigh University.
  25. ^ "Dean's Office – College of Education". Lehigh University.
  26. ^ "SCY Investments". SCY Investments.
  27. ^ "Executive Committee". Broad Street Angels.
  28. ^ "Area entrepreneurs win $33,000 in StartUp Lehigh Valley awards". Lehigh Valley News. October 24, 2024.
  29. ^ "Susan C. Yee". The Morning Call. March 6, 1994.
  30. ^ "LVH names four new directors". The Morning Call. August 15, 1997.
  31. ^ "2015 Women of Influence winners named". Lehigh Valley Business. 2015.
  32. ^ "Legendary Business Leaders of the Lehigh Valley". The Morning Call. January 25, 2017.
  33. ^ "SmartCEO Voltage Award Winner – Emerging Innovator: Susan Yee (2014)". YouTube. 2014.
  34. ^ "YWCA Awards: Celebrating Community Involvement". Lehigh Valley Press. May 7, 2015.
  35. ^ "US Patent 8,166,522 – Syndication Methodology" (PDF). USPTO.
  36. ^ "PBS39 and 91.3 WLVR announce officers for its 2022 Board of Directors". WLVT. January 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-02-10. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  37. ^ "Susan Yee – LVHN Board Profile". Lehigh Valley Health Network.
  38. ^ "Susan Yee – LVHN Board Profile". Lehigh Valley Health Network. Archived from the original on 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  39. ^ "Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health Network announce merger". CBS News Philadelphia. December 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  40. ^ "Area entrepreneurs win $33,000 in StartUp Lehigh Valley awards". Lehigh Valley News. October 24, 2024.
  41. ^ "SCY Investments". SCY Investments. Archived from the original on 2025-03-27. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  42. ^ "Executive Committee". Broad Street Angels. Archived from the original on 2025-08-14. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  43. ^ "Lehigh University Commencement Program (Trustee listing)". Lehigh University. Archived from the original on 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
  44. ^ "Dean's Office – College of Education". Lehigh University. Archived from the original on 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  45. ^ "Susan C. Yee". The Morning Call. March 6, 1994.
  46. ^ "LVH names four new directors". The Morning Call. August 15, 1997. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  47. ^ "Our Story – Susan C. Yee". Active Data. Archived from the original on 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  48. ^ "SmartCEO Voltage Award Winner – Emerging Innovator: Susan Yee (2014)". YouTube. 2014.
  49. ^ "YWCA Awards: Celebrating Community Involvement". Lehigh Valley Press. May 7, 2015.
  50. ^ "2015 Women of Influence winners named". Lehigh Valley Business. 2015.
  51. ^ "Legendary Business Leaders of the Lehigh Valley". The Morning Call. January 25, 2017. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  52. ^ "Role model advises women to lead, keep learning, follow through". Lehigh Valley Business. September 11, 2017. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  53. ^ "What Do Security, Sales Guys, Geeks, Web Parts & Comfortable Shoes Have in Common? They All Were Found at SharePoint Conference 2011". CMSWire. October 2011. Archived from the original on 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  54. ^ "User Adoption: It's the Benefits, Stupid". IT Business Edge. August 24, 2017. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  55. ^ "So You're Selling Your Company? Here's How to Make Life Good in the Office Until the Very End". Inc. April 24, 2017. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  56. ^ "Susan C. Yee". The Morning Call. March 6, 1994. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  57. ^ "Grand Cayman accident death of Richard Martin". Lehigh Valley Live. June 2012.
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