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Fulton Bank honored for Military Internship program

Fulton Bank has earned an American Bankers Association Award (ABA) for its Military Internship program. Fulton is one of eight banks nationally and internationally to be named 2023 Community Commitment Award winners. 

Banks are recognized for the ABA’s annual awards for their extraordinary corporate social responsibility efforts ranging from affordable housing to economic inclusion. Award winners will be recognized at the ABA convention Oct. 10 in Nashville, Tenn. 

“Fulton Bank is honored to receive this award recognizing our efforts to support veterans as they transition to the civilian workforce,” Curt Myers, Chairman, president and CEO of Fulton Financial Corporation, said in a statement. “We are grateful for the wide range of expertise, resourcefulness and commitment that service members contribute to our company, our communities, and our country each day.” 

Fulton Bank’s Military Internship program, now in its 10th year, is a six-month internship that helps veterans transition from military service to the civilian workforce with on-the-job training in the financial services industry. Upon completion of the internship, the program provides job search support both within Fulton and throughout the banking industry.

Fulton Bank has worked with more than 168 veteran interns and hired 42 of them for full-time positions since the program’s launch in 2019. Wells Fargo of San Antonio also won an ABA award for supporting military families.

“I am continually amazed and proud of the work America’s banks do to support communities nationwide,” said Rob Nichols, ABA president and CEO. “The efforts of the banks recognized this year have changed the lives of many and showcase the very best our industry has to offer. I hope other institutions will join me in applauding their good work and duplicating it where possible.”

Made up of independent, national experts in each category, the selection committee reviewed bank nominations from across the country and chose winners based on specific criteria including the creativity and thoughtfulness of the bank program. According to the ABA, Community Commitment Award winners must embody the ideals of corporate social responsibility and demonstrate success in measurable terms.

ABA awards also went to Dollar Bank in Pittsburgh (Affordable Housing); United Bank, Vienna, VA (Community and Economic Development); Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio, (Economic Inclusion); Bank of Guam, Hagatna, Guam (Financial Education); The Corporate Bank, Roslindale, Mass. (Protecting Older Americans); and Comerica Bank, Dallas (Volunteerism).

“These eight winning programs exemplify the transformational impact that banks can have in the communities they serve,” said Lindsay Torrico, executive director, ABA Foundation. “All of these initiatives required dedication and commitment from bank leadership and the employees involved. We’re pleased to have this opportunity to shine a light on their efforts to drive community and economic change.”

Harrisburg University, McNees Strategic Solutions Group and more name new hires, promotions

Accounting
East Pennsboro Township-based Boyer & Ritter LLC named John W. Akeley, Mason Garza and Adrianna Gray associates.

East Pennsboro Township-based Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz named Christopher R. Anderson a senior adviser. Anderson, who has more than 38 years of public accounting experience, will be a member of the outsourced accounting services team, which provides clients with outsourced chief financial officer and controller services.

Banking and finance
Wheeling, West Virginia-based Security National Trust Co., with an office in Lancaster, elected Shane Zimmerman and Greg Lefever board members. Zimmerman is president of Lancaster-based The Steinman Foundation. Lefever had a 40-year career in banking and trust services, including executive positions with S&T Wealth Management, PNC Private Bank, Sterling Financial Trust Co. and Bank of Lancaster County. Kevin Hart Kornfield was named a senior consultant and client adviser. Alan J. Walsh was named a trust administrator and vice president. Sandra L. Bair was named an administrative assistant. Kornfield, Walsh and Bair will work in the Lancaster office.

Education
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology named Cameron J. McCoy provost. McCoy will shape academic programs, foster interdisciplinary initiatives and promote research. He was a U.S. Army officer.

Government
Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace appointed Tina Campbell as director of administrative services. Campbell has executive experience in both financial and nonprofit organizations.

Health care
Effective Oct. 1, Lower Allen Township-based Select Medical Holdings Corp. named John Saich and Thomas Mullin co-presidents. Saich and Mullin will work together to create best practices and improve integration across the company’s network of specialty hospitals and outpatient physical therapy centers. Michael Malatesta was named executive vice president and chief financial officer. Malatesta will be responsible for companywide financial planning and analysis. Martin Jackson was named senior executive vice president of strategic finance and operations. Michael Tarvin was named senior executive vice president, general counsel and secretary. John Duggan was named executive vice president and deputy general counsel. Tyler Hollenbach was named executive vice president of strategy and growth. Mary Lacey was named senior vice president and chief human resources officer. Shelly Eckenroth was named senior vice president and chief communications, marketing and branding officer. Kerry Dishner was named senior vice president of functional operations for specialty hospitals. Bridget Sherick was named senior vice president of accounting for shared services. Robert Breighner was named senior vice president of compliance and audit.

Lobbying
Harrisburg-based McNees Strategic Solutions Group, an affiliate of McNees Wallace & Nurick, named Kevin Sunday a policy adviser. Sunday will advise business executives, nonprofits and trade associations on policy matters and will help develop their public affairs strategies.

Nonprofits
Gettysburg-based United Way of Adams County named Adam Boyer a board member. Boyer is an attorney with Lancaster-based Barley Snyder and helps businesses and community organizations with legal needs including transition planning, financing and real estate. Boyer also helps individuals with estate planning and administration.

Harrisburg-based Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts named Heather Woodbridge vice president of operations. Woodbridge will oversee facility management, education, production and events, and staff management.

York-based Leadership York named Kim Lentz program & event coordinator. Lentz will run the Mentorship York program, assist with the Future Leaders of York program, develop and launch the Leadership York ambassador program and assist with coordinating events.
Kelly Bradburn, Linda Gorter, Katrina Rothrock, Ryan Service Manzo and Tania Zech were elected board members. Bradburn is with Traditions Bank. Gorter is with Big Brothers Big Sisters of York & Adams Counties. Rothrock is with Dover Area School District. Manzo is with Penn State York. Zech is with the York County Coroner’s Office.

Self-storage
York-based Investment Real Estate LLC named Thomas Kilko Jr. development and construction manager. Kilko will develop projects from conception through their final construction phases and coordinate a team of professionals for each project. He is a professional engineer.

Compiled by Amy DiNunzio