Accounting
Herbein + Co. Inc. promoted David Cordier, Craig Mengel, Josh Pollet and Randy Raifsnider to partner.
Associations & Organizations
Informs said Ramayya Krishnan, dean of Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, was elected as the 25th president of its board.
Banking
Megan Legursky joined Mars Bank as a mortgage loan originator.
Communications
Think Communications Inc. hired Lauren Bayer as account executive and Rachel Ritchey as graphic designer.
Education
Point Park University announced new and promoted faculty members. Conservatory of Performing Arts: April Daras, assistant professor of theatre; Colleen Hooper, assistant professor of dance history; Tim Marquette, visiting associate professor of theatre and head of private voice; Hanjin Park, assistant professor of directing; Matthew Powell, assistant professor of dance; and Caitlin Scranton, visiting artist of dance. Rowland School of Business: Robert Derda, assistant professor of sports, arts and entertainment management; Sandra Mervosh, assistant professor of human resources and coordinator of human resources management program; and Patrick Mulvihill, assistant professor of management. School of Arts & Sciences: Todd Avellar, assistant professor of psychology and practicum placement coordinator, Psy.D. in clinical-community psychology program; Randall Bendis, laboratory instructor of natural sciences, engineering and engineering technology; Eric Stennett, assistant professor of education and director of the Ed.D. in leadership and administration program. School of Communication: Sera Mathew, assistant professor of community engagement.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has named Ervin Sejdić an associate editor of its journal, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. Mr. Sejdić is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering.
Health
Excela Health named Katelyn Printz as director of employee relations at Westmoreland Hospital.
Insurance
Henderson Brothers hired Diane Gross, senior financial consultant, employee benefits; Liane Ruch, executive assistant, employee benefits; and Alexis Gruber, accountant.
Investment Services
Hefren-Tillotson Inc. hired Ed Lettieri as vice president and director of business development and appointed Erin Weber to financial adviser.
Law
Spilman Thomas & Battle said Travis A. Knobbe has joined the firm. Mr. Knobbe's law practice focuses on commercial litigation, construction law, creditors' rights, bankruptcy and appellate litigation.
Kenneth J. Witzel has joined Frost Brown Todd as a member. He focuses on oil, gas and natural resources law.
Robb Leonard Mulvihill welcomes its newest associate, Jeffrey M. Childs.
Cohen & Grigsby said Alicia A. Handy joined its business services group with her practice focused on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate matters, and Alexis A. Leventhal joined its bankruptcy and creditors’ group.
Sara Davis Buss and Christopher J. Rayl have joined Eckert Seamans’ Pittsburgh office as partners.
Manufacturing
Vitro Architectural Glass hired William Davis as productivity manager and technical services engineer.
Elliott Group appointed John Rann, vice president of its newly integrated cryogenic pumps business, Ebara International Corp.’s Cryodynamics Operation. In addition, Shugo Hosoda was promoted to vice president of engineered products.
Media
Comcast Keystone Region named Aaron Mimran, vice president of project management; DeShane Hambrick, senior director, retail; and Jennifer Cloonan, director, government and external affairs. It promoted Mark Depretis, senior director, government and external affairs; Ann McDonald-Polk, director, human resources; and Kristen Bell, senior director, human resources.
Nonprofit
Chartiers Center named to its board: president, Caroline Belczyk, manager, Accenture; first vice president, James Sray, manager, Labor Relations/PA American Water; second vice president, Susan Bryan, retired nurse; secretary, Patricia Chastulik, retired teacher; and treasurer, James Wood, attorney, Diefenderfer Hoover & Wood.
Shaunda Miles was appointed program officer for arts and culture at The Heinz Endowments.
Sarah Ahmad (Wilson) of Highmark joined the board of The Tull Family Theater.
Sales
R21 Holdings Inc., parent of rue21 stores, named Jason LaRose to its board. Mr. LaRose is president of North America of Under Armour.
Awards and Honors
The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association presented Suzanne Higginbotham with the Pharmacist of the Year Award at its 2017 Annual Conference. Ms. Higginbotham is director of the Duquesne University Pharmacy and Center for Pharmacy Care. In addition, she is an adjunct professor in Duquesne’s School of Pharmacy, where she also serves as coordinator of the Residents/Fellows Program and oversees administration and delivery of the certificate programs offered for pharmacists and student pharmacists. The award is presented to a pharmacist who has demonstrated dedication to the profession; contributed time and effort to the various professional organizations; furthered the profession of pharmacy through community service; and embodied those qualities of attitude and leadership, which exemplify the profession.
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First Published: November 20, 2017, 5:00 a.m.
