Charles McFadden of Summit Hill was elected president of the Anthra-Penn Community Development Corporation last night, defeating William McGinley, Columbia County, by an 8-6 vote.

McFadden, who is one of three Carbon County board members, had been serving as vice president of the corporation and is also chairman of the Coaldale State General Hospital directorate.

He won the votes of the Carbon, Luzerne and Montour members while McGinley’s support came from his own county as well as Schuylkill County members.

James Connelly, Montour County, was elected first vice president.