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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

Fulton Bank, Pennsylvania Bar and more name new hires, promotions

Associations

Harrisburg-based Go Big Small Biz Network named Brian Brooks director of business development. Brooks has more than 32 years of experience leading organizations to growth, is a small-business owner and will help advocate for small-business interests.

Pennsylvania Bar Association elected Shawnee S. Burton to its Family Law Section Council. Burton is a partner with Lancaster-based Lancaster Law Group.

Wormleysburg-based Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association named David Simonetti a board member. Simonetti is a senior director of store operations and business operations for Wawa Inc., responsible for markets including Pennsylvania and for store operations business support services.

Banking and finance

Lancaster-based Fulton Bank named retired Rear Adm. Jan Hamby and Mike Shirk board members. Hamby has more than 35 years of expertise and leadership in telecommunications, space, cyber and national security and also co-owns Fair Winds Farm LLC and TwinSet Designs. Shirk is CEO of The High Cos. with more than 25 years of business management, strategy and engineering experience.

Economic development

Alexandria, Virginia-based Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives elected Ryan Unger a board member. Unger is president and CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Capital Region Economic Development Corp.

Education

Mount Joy-based The Janus School named Heather Strunk head of school.

Health care

Derry Township-based Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine named Dr. Giselle Saulnier Sholler division chief of pediatric hematology and oncology at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and director of pediatric oncology research at Penn State College of Medicine, effective Sept. 1. Sholler, a pediatric hematology-oncology clinician and researcher, will bring with her the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium, an international network of universities and children’s hospitals dedicated to discovering new therapies and cures for children with cancer. The College of Medicine will provide oncology team members with dedicated research space and opportunities to explore and identify treatments in the pediatric oncology field.

Law

Lancaster-based Brubaker Connaughton Goss & Lucarelli LLC elected Mark E. Lovett chairman. Lovett is a founding member, partner and senior member of the litigation department, representing businesses and individuals in real estate, construction, contracts, business, fiduciary and personal injury. Robert W. Pontz was elected vice-chair. Pontz, also a founding member and partner, is in the financial services group, emphasizing commercial collection, creditor interests in state court and bankruptcy proceedings, and business counseling.

Manheim Township-based Saxton & Stump named Candace N. Edgar senior counsel attorney in the Harrisburg office. Edgar has experience in insurance defense litigation in state, federal and appellate courts.

Media

Swatara Township-based WITF Inc. named Jess King executive director for The Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement. The institute will build stronger communities by researching, developing and advancing innovations in local news consumption and delivery, media literacy and citizen participation in civic life. King has more than 20 years of experience in public and nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofits

Rotary Club of Lancaster installed Beth Trout as president. Trout is vice president of advancement and communications at Landis Communities. Trout has more than 30 years of nonprofit experience. Eric Elliott was named president elect. Jamie Alton was named club secretary. Tom Wobber was named treasurer.

Susquehanna Township-based Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg named Dustin Copenhefer director of MyndWorks. Copenhefer, who has experience in counseling and an understanding of mental health care’s intricacies, hopes to help reduce barriers in accessing behavioral health care services.

York-based Bell Socialization Services Inc. named Peggy Davidson as philanthropy officer. Davidson has been working in fund development for more than 20 years.

Kinber elected Carrie Rampp chair of the board of managers for its KeystoneREN subsidiary, which will focus on research, education and community networking to empower Pennsylvania communities. Rampp is vice president and chief information officer of Franklin and Marshall College. Grant Dull was named executive director of KeystoneREN.

Self storage

York-based Investment Real Estate Group of Companies named Lisa Morgan operations specialist. Morgan will provide administrative support by scheduling meetings, booking travel, assisting with onboarding new properties and facilitating communication between the office and the field.

Senior care

Landis Communities’ Landis at Home named Shaneea “Shay” Brown care navigator for residents in Steeple View Lofts and Landis Place on King, both in downtown Lancaster. Brown will conduct welcome interviews, arrange education for residents, update resource guides, develop care navigation plans, engage with care providers and be a contact as care needs increase.

-Compiled by Amy DiNunzio

Elizabethtown College, Howard Hanna Krall Real Estate and more name new hires, promotions

 

Associations
Manchester Township-based The Manufacturers’ Association elected John C. Porter, Joshua Hedden and Tabitha Musso board members. Porter is a partner of Fowler, Hirtzel, McNulty & Spaulding, Hedden is director of operations with BAE Systems, and Musso is CEO of MKT Metal Manufacturing.

Banking and finance
York Township-based PeoplesBank named Matt Shandlay vice president of wealth management. He has more than 20 years of wealth management experience.

Scranton, Lackawanna County-based Peoples Security Bank & Trust named Ed Naab Central PA Market president. Naab, who has 30 years of banking industry experience, will develop relationships with customers and businesses and mentor staff from the bank’s Central PA Business Center in Lebanon. Naab will also continue to oversee all banking and lending operations within the Central PA Region

Mifflintown, Juniata County-based Pennian Bank named Coryann Catalano-Alexandre a relationship banker in its West Shore office in Lemoyne.

Construction
Fuse Alliance, an organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, added Lower Allen Township-based Commercial Flooring Professionals Inc. to its network. Commercial Flooring Professionals provides commercial installations in markets that include health care, education and corporate.

Heck Construction Co. Inc. named Kurt Meckley director of business development. Meckley will lead the marketing and public relations efforts for both Heck Construction Co. and Heck Residential. Heck Residential named Shawn Hess project manager. Hess has more than 32 years of residential construction industry experience and will oversee on-site visits, proposal presentations and management of time, materials and labor.

Education
Elizabethtown College named Christopher D’Imperio director of corporate partnerships in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. D’Imperio will work with local and regional organizations to serve the needs of their workforce and continue to grow the school’s educational opportunities.

Government
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission appointed Theresa D. Mingarell of Cumberland County and Lenora M. Best, Ray Landis and Elizabeth R. Marx, all of Dauphin County, to its Consumer Advisory Council. Before retirement, Mingarell was a policy analyst with the PUC’s Bureau of Consumer Services. Best retired as a manager with the PUC’s Bureau of Consumer Services. Landis was an advocacy manager for AARP Pennsylvania. Marx is executive director of the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project.

Insurance
Carlisle-based Strickler Agency Inc. named Jason Crider a commercial risk adviser in its Chambersburg office.

Nonprofits
Harrisburg-based HACC Foundation named Don Sites chair and Diane Grove vice chair of its board. Sites is retired and was previously employed in operations and corporate finance of multinational companies. Grove is director of support services with Boyer & Ritter LLC. Terry L. Davis was named a board member. Davis is the owner and CEO of Keystone Correctional Services Inc.

Warminster Township, Bucks County-based Planned Parenthood Keystone named Katelyn Rohrbaugh a board member. Rohrbaugh is an attorney with Lancaster-based Barley Snyder and a member of its litigation and real estate practice groups. Rohrbaugh is also part of the higher education and hospitality industry groups.

Real estate
North Cornwall Township-based Howard Hanna Krall Real Estate named Vicki Eckel a sales associate.

Compiled by Amy DiNunzio

Fulton Financial Group, RKL Virtual Management Solutions and more name new hires, promotions

Architecture and engineering

Derry Township-based Keystone Clearwater Solutions named Matthew King vice president of engineering and construction. King will oversee water system development and implementation for natural gas clients.

Banking and finance

Lancaster-based Fulton Financial Corp. named Karthik Sridharan senior executive vice president, chief operations and technology officer. Sridharan will lead information technology and operations professionals who provide digital experiences for bank customers.

Millersburg-based Mid Penn Bank named Lola Lamnatos a private banker and vice president.

Consulting

Manheim Township-based RKL Virtual Management Solutions named Ryan Coccagna client advisory and CFO services practice leader. Coccagna, a certified public accountant, will oversee the delivery and development of outsourced accounting and financial management services. Lindsay Heist was named workforce strategies human resources information system solutions practice leader. Heist will oversee the software capabilities that support the firm’s technology and human resources advisory offering. Amanda Miller was named core accounting practice leader Miller, a CPA, will lead a team of accounting professionals who handle clients’ back-office finance and accounting functions. Victoria Pritchard was named technology and innovation practice leader. Pritchard will lead the company’s technology and innovation efforts across all of its outsourced back-office service offerings. Jennifer Strobel was named workforce strategies practice leader. Strobel will lead the company’s human resources consulting and advisory services.

Health care

Pittsburgh-based UPMC named Dr. Paul D. Mahoney co-director of the structural heart program at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central PA. Mahoney focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of structural heart disease and performs advanced interventions.

Law

Lancaster-based Barley Snyder named attorney Larry Heim chair of its liquor law practice. Heim has been helping hospitality industry businesses obtain and defend their liquor licenses for more than 40 years. Derek Dissinger is a partner and chair of the real estate practice and the Hospitality Industry Group. Dissinger works with the application, sale and transfer of liquor licenses for hotels, restaurants and joint ventures.

Nonprofits

Lancaster-based Water Street Mission named Dan Siewert senior vice president of programs. Siewert will oversee much of the mission operations serving those experiencing homelessness. Marj Wilcox was named senior vice president of operations. Wilcox will oversee information technology, finance and maintenance. Bob Kramer was named senior vice president of advancement. Luis Rodriguez was named vice president of residential life. Rodriguez will direct the operations of shelter and residential programs. Greg Kessler was named senior vice president of health services. Jeremy Wiker was named vice president of finance.

York-based Typical Life Corp., which supports individuals throughout York and Adams counties in residential group homes, day programs and community service opportunities, named Sandra Chilton executive director.

Real estate

East Pennsboro Township-based Landmark Commercial Realty named Jamie Keener senior adviser. Keener has more than 30 years of business and land planning experience and will provide strategic guidance and support for clients’ commercial real estate needs.

Self storage

York-based Investment Real Estate Group of Companies named Justin Quinto vice president of acquisitions and asset management. Quinto will oversee the research, evaluation and selection of properties to add to the Moove In Self Storage portfolio. Elizabeth Kirchner was named human resources coordinator. Kirchner will maintain employee files and personnel-related data; track the annual performance review process; and assist with employee orientation, training programs, compensation and benefits.

Compiled by Amy DiNunzio

HRG, ACNB Bank and Penn National Insurance name new hires, promotions

Architecture and engineering
Swatara Township-based HRG named Michael Smetana chief innovation and technology officer. Smetana, who has 21 years of experience helping architecture, engineering and construction consultants and their clients use information technology, will develop technology service offerings related to infrastructure planning, design and management.

Associations
Lemoyne-based Pennsylvania Association of Realtors named Paige Perrucci an associate counsel in the legal department. She will be one of four attorneys who staff the association’s legal hotline.

Banking and finance
Gettysburg-based ACNB Bank named Andrew A. Bradley senior vice president and chief risk officer. Bradley will manage the bank’s risk, audit, compliance and information security and keep abreast of banking industry regulatory requirements.

Education
East Pennsboro Township-based Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network named Contrell Armor director. Armor will promote high-quality afterschool and summer youth development programs through advocacy, capacity building and support for quality initiatives.

Construction
Susquehanna Township-based Quandel Construction Group LLC named Sarah Knehr project executive and health care team leader. Knehr will oversee a portfolio of health care projects, lead project teams and complete projects on time and within budget.

Insurance
Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Co., which does business as Penn National Insurance, elected David E. Black a board member. Black is a strategic adviser with Dame Leadership and was president and CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber.

Law
Lancaster-based Barley Snyder named Brandon D. Pack an attorney with its creditors’ rights practice group. Pack will work in the Wyomissing, Berks County, office and concentrate his practice in financial services litigation, banking litigation and residential and commercial mortgage foreclosures.
Nonprofits
West Donegal Township-based Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation named David W. Berry executive director. Berry will establish goals and objectives, supervise staff, maintain the budget, coordinate facilities’ usage and scheduling, communicate with Masonic youth groups and Masonic organizations; and oversee volunteer recruitment and training. Joseph A. Pullin was named assistant executive director. Pullin will be secretary to the board of directors, speak at Masonic organizations and youth group events, develop and supervise Masonic youth group programs and meetings and facilitate communication to adult and youth leaders.

Compiled by Amy DiNunzio

RKL LLP, Pennsylvania Food Merchants and more name new promotions, hires

Accounting
Manheim Township-based RKL LLP named partner Wade G. Becker chief revenue officer. Becker, certified public accountant and chartered global management accountant, will lead business development and focus on strategic revenue initiatives. Partner Michael J. Eby was named managing partner for the Capital Region. Eby, a certified public accountant, will oversee operations and support the firm’s growth in the Capital Region. Both positions are effective June 1.

Associations
Wormleysburg-based Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association named Jess Reese, Tim Murray and Keith Martin board members. Reese is vice president of sales for small format/specialty discount channels with Utz Quality Foods. Murray is manager of industry engagement for Altria Group Distribution Co. Martin is director of business development and executive director of business development for Associated Wholesale Grocers.

Banking and finance
Chambersburg-based F&M Trust named Rita Carbaugh a mortgage loan officer in the Memorial Square Community Office. Celeste Tressler was named assistant loan operations manager. Tressler will ensure the effective monitoring and servicing of approved loans. Elijah Blauch was named a marketing coordinator for Cumberland County and the Greater Capital Region. Blauch will be based in the Carlisle Crossing Community office. Darletta Hay was named assistant community office manager for the Mont Alto Community Office. Cindy Helman was named assistant community office manager for the West Washington Street Community Office. Sami Attrill was named a third-level financial services representative for the West Washington Street Community Office. Rachel Caustic was named lead financial services representative for the Mont Alto Community Office. Mary Conklin was named lead financial services representative for the Shippensburg Community Office. Eric Fleming was named credit officer. Chanda Green was named treasury sales and support specialist. Kia Treml was named marketing communications specialist. Marsha Williard was named lead financial services representative for the Marion Community Office.

Manheim Township-based Ambassador Advisors named Robert T. Nayden chief operating officer. Nayden will continue to guide employees toward more efficient systems and workflows while focusing on client service.

Consulting
Manheim Township-based RKL Virtual Management Solutions named Sharon Farina a client service manager, specializing in accounting and financial management. Farina, who has 25 years of senior leadership experience in various manufacturing companies, will focus on increasing workplace efficiency and accuracy.

Education
Elizabethtown College installed Elizabeth A. Rider as president. Rider has been with the college for more than 30 years and is leading its five-year community strategic plan.

Insurance
Harrisburg-based Keystone Agency Partners named Patrick J. Kinney president and board member. Kinney will handle day-to-day strategic and operational duties.

Law
Lancaster-based Barley Snyder named attorney Andrew J. Mahon an associate. Mahon has more than a decade of experience in immigration and employment law. In immigration, Mahon represents families and businesses seeking immigration benefits and defends individuals in removal proceedings.

Nonprofits
Susquehanna Township-based Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Foundation named Shelley Scherer president and CEO. Scherer will build strategic collaborations and philanthropic support to enable the foundation to raise funds and increase student affordability.

Harrisburg-based Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania announced that executive director Danette Blank plans to retire in June. Blank has led the organization for 23 years, guiding it through difficult financial times. She established a capital campaign and helped the company move to its current location and also toward social media and technologies for people who are blind and visually impaired. She also sought to hire individuals with disabilities.

Utilities
Canonsburg, Washington County-based Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and Maryland, which includes greater York in its service territories, named Brian McCaul vice president of gas operations. McCaul has three decades of energy industry experience and will be in charge of natural gas operations.

Other
East Cocalico Township-based Morphy Auctions named Sarah Stoltzfus director of sales. Stoltzfus will oversee external sales and consignor outreach, manage consignment proposals, assist with generating leads and support the sales and marketing team.

Compiled by Amy DiNunzio

 

Newsmakers: Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz, JFC Global and Mowery

Matthew R. Harvey, Daniel Gagliano, Stephen R. McDonald, Amber Schuster, Clarence J. Dade and Jessica Francis. PHOTOS/PROVIDED
Matthew R. Harvey, Daniel Gagliano, Stephen R. McDonald, Amber Schuster, Clarence J. Dade and Jessica Francis. PHOTOS/PROVIDED

Accounting
East Pennsboro Township-based Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz named Matthew R. Harvey a senior manager in its insurance practice. Harvey is a certified public accountant, provides tax compliance and consulting services and specializes in insurance taxation.

Associations
Lancaster Chamber elected Timbrel Chyatee, Jocelyn Engle, Genise Wade, Eric Wenger and Kathryn Sandoe to its board of trustees. Chyatee is the owner of Chyatee. Engle is publisher for Engle Printing & Publishing Co. Inc. Wade is chief human resources officer for The Wenger Group. Wenger is a certified public accountant and a managing partner for the Lancaster office of RKL LLP and leads its tax outsourcing practice. Sandoe is with Kathryn Sandoe LLC.

Harrisburg Young Professionals elected Olivia Edwards Rindfuss president, Iqbal Singh and Lauren Maurer vice presidents, Peter Megoulas treasurer and Ali McFadden secretary. Rindfuss is a senior associate at Triad Strategies. Singh is vice president at Orrstown Bank. Maurer is sales manager at theBurg. Megoulas is business loan account manager at Members 1st Federal Credit Union. McFadden is digital marketing coordinator at Members 1st Federal Credit Union.

Wormleysburg-based Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association named Paul Brauer, Deriece Harrington and Shawn Rinnier board members. Brauer is president and chief operating officer of Westville, New Jersey-based Brown’s Super Stores Inc., which has Philadelphia-area locations; Harrington is director of government affairs with PepsiCo., representing the company in the Mid-Atlantic region, and Rinnier is president of Save Philly Stores.

Banking and finance
Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. named Jessica Francis business solutions officer. Francis will identify and customize solutions to help increase businesses’ efficiency and profitability, as well as fraud protection solutions.

Indiana County-based S&T Bank named Michael Tschudy commercial banking market leader in York. Tschudy will lead business lending, day-to-day banking, fraud protection, wealth management planning and consumer banking in the region.

Economic development
York County Economic Alliance named Silas Chamberlin chief strategy officer. Katie Mahoney was named chief marketing and business development officer.

Construction
Silver Spring Township-based Mowery named Daniel Gagliano director of design. Gagliano will develop project designs, collaborate with outside design firms and manage a team of architects, engineers and designers.

Government
The Pennsylvania Senate confirmed Pamela M. Iovino of Allegheny County as a commissioner with the State Civil Service Commission.

Health care
Pittsburgh-based UPMC named Dr. Peter Wallick a member of its provider network. He is a plastic surgeon who specializes in hand and wrist surgery and practices with UPMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Chambersburg in Franklin County.

Law
 Manheim Township-based Saxton & Stump named Steve Costello and Chad Goebel leaders of its healthcare litigation group. They are shareholders. Christopher A. Stump, shareholder and previous leader of that group, retired.

York-based Stock and Leader LLP elected attorneys Sarah L. Doyle and Leigh E. Dalton partners. Doyle is a member of the business, municipal and school practice groups and the litigation team and counsels on governance issues. Dalton is a member of the school law practice group and guides clients on issues including special education and pupil personnel matters. Attorney Stephen J. Fleury Jr. was named equity shareholder. Fleury is a member of the labor and employment group and the investigations and criminal defense group and focuses his practice on labor and employment law and assists institutions and individuals in investigations. Alyssa A. Adams, Denean M. Russo and Kiandra D. Steffy were named senior counsel. Adams is a member of the trucking and commercial transportation group. Russo is a member of the business, corporate and tax; mergers and acquisitions; corporate health care and life sciences; and banking and financial services groups. Steffy practices in the labor and employment, Title IX, commercial litigation and the investigations and criminal defense groups.

Lancaster-based Barley Snyder elected Lindsey Cook, Christopher Naylor, Kevin Myhre and Alex Puskar partners. Cook works for the litigation practice group. Naylor is a member of the real estate and business practice groups. Myhre is a patent attorney for the intellectual property practice group. Puskar is an attorney in the business and tax practice groups and chair of the summer associate program recruiting committee.

York-based CGA Law Firm elected Stephen R. McDonald a shareholder. McDonald is a civil litigation and criminal defense attorney and the solicitor for multiple southcentral Pennsylvania municipalities, and the York County Clerk of Court’s Office.

Nonprofits
York-based LifePath Christian Ministries named Clarence J. Dade director of operations. Dade will lead operations and shelter programs and services across York County.

Springettsbury Township-based Cultural Alliance of York County elected Jared Bean chair, James K. Fowler chair-elect, Suzanne Becker secretary, Tiffani Spangler treasurer, Lee King allocations chair and Allison Meckley and Elizabeth Zifferer campaign co-chairs. Chris Velez, Ophelia Chambliss, Roxanna Gapstur, JT Hand, Vicki Karandrikas, Chad Paules and Bryan Tate were elected board members. Velez is audio systems manager for Production Express.

Staffing
Camp Hill-based JFC Global named Amber Schuster director of financial services. Schuster leads the financial recruiting group.

Compiled by Amy DiNunzio

Newsmakers: RKL LLP, Stock and Leader and ECORE International

Salvatore Anastasi, Wilfred Bentley, Michael Koch, Debra Lechner, Shari Sell and Glenn Rambler
Salvatore Anastasi, Wilfred Bentley, Michael Koch, Debra Lechner, Shari Sell and Glenn Rambler.

Accounting

Manheim Township-based RKL LLP named Michael Koch leader of its valuations practice, which identifies and analyzes a business’ value and cost drivers. Koch is a certified valuation analyst and has experience in valuation, financial modeling and projections, and litigation support.

Associations

Arlington, Virginia-based American Intellectual Property Law Association elected Salvatore Anastasi second vice president. Anastasi is a patent attorney, partner and intellectual property practice group chair with Lancaster-based Barley Snyder.

Chicago-based American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law named Joseph R. Falcon III chair of the patent litigation committee. Falcon will also serve on the America Invents Act Task Force and Patent Section 101 Task Force. Falcon is a partner and intellectual property attorney with Lancaster-based Barley Snyder.

Banking and finance

Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. named Glenn Rambler a commercial relationship manager. Rambler will help meet the financial needs of businesses and business owners in Lancaster and Lebanon counties.

Construction

East Hempfield Township-based B.R. Kreider & Son Inc. named Dean Stoner senior estimator.

Consulting

Harrisburg-based Dame Leadership named Mark Walker an assessment solutions practice leader. Walker will assist in the marketing and delivery of employee assessment services. Tedd Wheeler was named a leadership consultant. Wheeler will provide companies with coaching and strategic planning services. He is a U.S. Army veteran.

Insurance

Swatara Township-based Millers Mutual Insurance named Mickey Bekelja vice president of finance, chief financial officer and treasurer. He will manage, analyze, and ensure integrity of treasury operations and partner with Millers’ business units to monitor and guide the company’s strategic direction and support business operations.

Law

York-based Stock and Leader named David M. Walker counsel in the school law group. Walker will focus on general solicitor, labor and employment issues, school business, construction, contracts and pupil services matters.

Manufacturing

Lancaster-based Ecore International named Debra Lechner chief marketing officer. Lechner will oversee the planning and execution of marketing and advertising initiatives to support the company’s mission and strategic business goals.

Nonprofits

Lancaster-based Tenfold named Wilfred Bentley chief community investment officer. Bentley will lead the Tenfold Community Lending team, which focuses on increasing homeownership opportunities for underserved people in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties.

Real estate

Manheim Township-based Sable Commercial Realty named Justin Geisenberger senior vice president. Geisenberger will help with business development and strategic company decisions. Geisenberger is a licensed real estate salesperson and Certified Commercial Investment Member.

Retail

East Hempfield Township-based Gish’s Furniture named Shari Sell manager of the East Earl store at the Shady Maple Complex.

Compiled by Amy DiNunzio

Newsmakers: PASHE, Barley Snyder and BrillDog Inc.

 Josh Jensen, Frank DeSantis and Rachael Shaw
Josh Jensen, Frank DeSantis and Rachael Shaw. PHOTOS/PROVIDED

Associations

National Association of State Treasurers elected state Treasurer Stacy Garrity chair of the ABLE Savings Plan Network. The network will provide strategic leadership on advancing ABLE savings accounts for people with disabilities.

Government

Harrisburg-based Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission named Stephen M. DeFrank vice chairman. DeFrank will focus on the delivery of safe and reliable utility service, the rebuilding of aging utility distribution infrastructure, and preparation for cyber threats to utility distribution systems.

The Pennsylvania Senate approved the nominations of Allison Jones and Daniel Klingerman to the Harrisburg-based Pennsylvania System of Higher Education’s board of governors. Jones is secretary of policy and planning for Gov. Tom Wolf. Klingerman, of Lycoming County, is CEO and chairman of Liberty Group.

Law

Lancaster-based Barley Snyder named Rachael Shaw an attorney in its Wyomissing, Berks County, office. Shaw concentrates her practice on business law and real estate and will work in those practice groups.

Manufacturing

Lancaster-based Ecore International named Josh Jensen chief financial officer. Jensen will be responsible for finance, accounting, business intelligence and information technology and will manage the company’s financial plans and growth strategies.

Real estate

Denver, Colorado-based Re/Max named Sandy Jamison vice president of region development for the Re/Max Northeast Region. Jamison will oversee regional operations in Pennsylvania and 13 other states.

Technology

New Freedom, York County-based BrillDog Inc. named Frank DeSantis chief operating officer. DeSantis will manage overall business operations and be responsible for strategic planning; revenue and profitability; and managing sales, marketing, customer service and operations, and vendor recruitment and retention.

-Compiled by Amy DiNunzio

Newsmakers: H.F. Lenz Co., Mowery and McConkey Insurance & Benefits

Dakota Wolf, Josh Zelnis, Ronald W. Fresch, David Musser, Andrew Pilcicki and Tammy Spear

Architecture and engineering

Aaron Tompkins

Johnstown-based H.F. Lenz Co., which has an office in Manheim Township, named Aaron J. Tompkins commissioning group supervisor. He has provided commissioning services, retro-commissioning services, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Fundamental Commissioning and LEED-Commercial Interiors Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning services for corporate, educational, health care and government facilities in the United States. Ronald W. Fresch was named field group supervisor. He has monitored and observed construction workmanship, materials and equipment; enforced applicable codes during construction; attended construction and coordination meetings; and reviewed vendor and contractor shop drawings.

 

Construction

Silver Spring Township-based Mowery named David Musser project manager in the special projects group. He will administer and manage smaller projects, oversee field employees and handle material orders and budgets.

Insurance

Jacob Coover

Springettsbury Township-based McConkey Insurance & Benefits named Jacob Coover employee benefits consultant. He will manage relationships and the renewal process. Nicole Houck was named administrative coordinator. She will cover the reception desk, process mail and plan and coordinate companywide events. Dakota Wolf was named human resources coordinator. She is a licensed notary and will assist with human resources tasks. Katherine DeWald was named client service associate. She will learn how to resolve employee and employer benefit and claims issues and manage carrier relations. Josh Zelnis and Andrew Pilcicki were named business insurance executives. Tammy Spear and Emily Warner were named client service managers. Spear is licensed in property and casualty and life and health insurance. Warner is licensed in property and casualty insurance.

Law

Pittsburgh-based Eckert Seamans named Bryce R. Beard an associate in the Harrisburg office. He will work in the energy, utilities and telecommunications practice groups. He will focus on administrative litigation predominately before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and represent pipeline, electric and natural gas distribution, electric and natural gas suppliers, water and wastewater, and transportation companies.

Nonprofits

Junior League of Lancaster named Susan Bowser president. She is a social media and video production consultant with Susan T Bowser Media LLC. Hannah Funk was named president-elect, Brittany Winnick treasurer, Jess Rodriguez recording secretary, Laura McGarry parliamentarian, Elizabeth Reidenbach communications vice president, Carrie McCullough community impact vice president, Melissa Frill-Esterly fund development vice president, Kelly Gehman membership development vice president, Sarah Lesser nominating vice president, Karen Chesters placement vice president and Katie Keister sustainer board chair.

Self Storage

Manchester Township-based Investment Real Estate LLC named Amber Miller construction and facilities coordinator. She will be responsible for working with the online construction software, updating budgets and managing invoices. Glen Williams was named project manager. He will help determine project specifications, plan construction operations and schedule phases to meet deadlines.

 

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Newsmakers: Investment Real Estate, Pennsylvania Bankers Association and Centric Bank

Patrick Collins, Robin Burnhisel, Brian Sweeney, Westley Enterline, Pamela Szajnuk and Caleb Setlock.

Accounting

Robin Alexander

Manheim Township-based Walz Group named Robin Alexander director of the tax division. She will provide strategic leadership for the division and help meet the firm’s operating and growth goals.

Manheim Township-based Ross Buehler Falk & Co. named Patrick N. Collins a manager in the tax department. He will handle tax returns and provide tax and compliance services. He is a certified public accountant.

 

Architecture and engineering

Harrisburg-based Chris Dawson Architect named Westley Enterline project architect. He will lead project teams through the design and documentation process, develop technical drawings and specifications, and oversee construction administration services for commercial and institutional clients.

Associations
 Susquehanna Township-based Pennsylvania Bankers Association elected Angie M. Sargent first vice chair and Wesley M. Weymers immediate past chair. Craig L. Kauffman was elected to represent PA Bankers Group 5, and J. Duncan Campbell III was elected a nonvoting member. Sargent is senior executive vice president and chief information officer with Fulton Bank. Weymers is executive chairman of The Gratz Bank. Kauffman is president and CEO of Peoplesbank. Campbell is president and CEO of the association.

Banking and finance

Christopher Bickel

Lower Paxton Township-based Centric Bank named Christopher J. Bickel commercial revenue officer. He will drive revenue for the bank in the Central Pennsylvania and suburban Philadelphia markets and oversee the cash management department.

Lower Allen Township-based LeTort Trust named Robin Burnhisel family wealth relationship manager. She will handle client inquiries, research and resolve questions and coordinate clients’ financial information. Brian Sweeney was named systems administrator. He will manage the information technology systems and handle network management, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting hardware and software.

Insurance

East Donegal Township-based Donegal Insurance Group named David W. Sponic senior vice president of personal lines.

Nonprofits

Mark Holman

Susquehanna Township-based Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance named Mark Holman, Jim Willshier, Pamela Szajnuk, Kara Finck, Rosalind Lee and Ron Bunce board members. Holman is director of human resources with Susquehanna Township School District. Willshier is chief public affairs officer with Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. Szajnuk is CFO with County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania. Finck is a law professor with the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Lee is regional director of Pennsylvania operations with Progressive Life Center Inc. Bunce is president and CEO with Children’s Home of York.

Rotary Club of York installed Glenn Miller as president. He is senior director of philanthropy for York College of Pennsylvania and a priest on staff at Saint James Episcopal Church in Lancaster.

Manheim Township-based Compass Mark elected Karen Dielmann and David Frank board members. Dielmann is dean of health sciences, sciences and humanities at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. Frank is a certified public accountant and vice president of taxation at Ametek Inc. Teri Miller-Landon was named director of programs.

United Way of Lancaster County named Caleb Setlock a board member. He is an attorney with Lancaster-based Barley Snyder and practices in the employment practice group, representing employers in litigation and advising them on best practices.

Self storage
Investment Real Estate LLC named Tara Taylor accounting and accounts payable assistant. She will approve invoices for the accounts payable department and handle invoice entry and vendor payments for Moove In Self Storage locations. Molly Welby was named marketing coordinator. She will handle social media posts and email marketing campaigns, maintain and update the company’s website and write press releases. Lisa Morgan was named brokerage administrative assistant. Alison Smith was named administrative assistant. Moove In Self Storage named Heather Kazee acquisitions manager. She will drive the company’s acquisitions processes, ensure completion of onboarding tasks, set up vendor accounts and keep records of customer interactions.

Compiled by Amy DiNunzio