PEOPLE: promotions, appointments and hires

ARCHITECTURE/ ENGINEERING

Lancaster-based RGS Associates Inc. named William Fredericks a senior project engineer. He will create and review design of subdivision and land development plans. He was a project engineer. He has a BS in civil engineering from Weidner University. Ryan Bechtold was named a designer. He was employed with Rettew Associates and has a bachelor of landscape architecture degree from Penn State University. Tim Weisser was named a project designer. He was employed with George M. Albert PE LLC. He is an engineer-in-training and has a BS in civil engineering from Penn State.

Harrisburg-based Reynolds Consulting Engineers named Cheryl A. Desmond director of business development. She has a degree in electrical technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology.

ASSOCIATIONS

Washington, D.C.-based National Association of Home Builders named John G. Swanson a trustee with its 50+ Housing Council, which researches the active adult, independent-living and assisted-living markets. He is president of Willow Valley Living in West Lampeter Township.

Susquehanna Township-based Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg named Amanda Kahl a public relations and communications coordinator. Her responsibilities will include social media, website content, membership communication and special events. She was a press assistant with the 60 Plus Association and a PR specialist with Quantum Communications. She has a bachelor's degree in communications journalism from Shippensburg University.

BANKING/FINANCE

Lebanon-based Yocum & Co. named Michael C. Valudes and Martin "Tripp" D. Yocum III equity partners. Valudes joined the company in 1997; Yocum in 2003.

Gettysburg-based ACNB Bank named Heather D. Bumbaugh retail manager of the Chambersburg office. She will oversee overall management of the office. She has more than five years of experience, including bank management and lending responsibilities, as well as a bachelor's degree in communications and journalism with a minor in theater from Shippensburg University.

Lancaster-based Sequinox named Michael Zimmerman vice president and partner. He will help direct dayto-day decisions and continue as an investment adviser for asset management and estate planning. Before joining the company five years ago, he was a chemist for 14 years. He has a BS in biochemistry with a minor in finance from Philadelphia University and an MS in organic chemistry from the University of Texas.

Lititz-based Susquehanna Bank named Chad Clabaugh chief retail officer. He will collaborate with regional presidents and retail executives, as well as the teams managing online, mobile, ATM, telephone and other banking services, and also oversee consumer lending. He has more than 30 years of bank experience and a bachelor's degree from York College.

Lower Paxton Township-based Centric Bank named Getty K. Wilson a vice president and mortgage department manager. She has more than 21 years of mortgage experience and was a vice president and residential mortgage originator with Mid Penn Bank. Michelle L. Carrasquillo was named vice president and human resources manager. She has more than 16 years of human resources experience, most recently as corporate director of human resources business partners with Caron Treatment Centers. She has a BA in political science from Duquesne University.

CONSTRUCTION

Reynolds Construction of Harrisburg named Ashley M. Williams a marketing assistant. She was employed with a staffing firm. She has a BS in marketing and communications media from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Kenneth C. Baker Sr. and Byron K. Horner were named on-site construction managers with the Harrisburg office and the King of Prussia office, respectively. Affiliate Reynolds Restoration Services named <person>Todd N. Leakway a restoration technician. He has extensive restoration experience. Sara P. Collins was named a marketing specialist. She has a bachelor of business administration degree in marketing from Radford University. Timothy W. Tipton was named a project manager with the King of Prussia office. He has more than 25 years of carpentry and construction experience and previously owned a construction contracting business.

CCS Building Group of West Lampeter Township named Brent Hess trades manager and safety director. He will develop the plumbing, painting and electrical divisions. He has more than 20 years of HVAC, plumbing and home remodeling experience. Rob Dippner III was named electrical superintendent. He has more than 15 years of experience as an electrician, most recently as an electrician and service technician with JK Mechanical. He will oversee the firm's team of electricians.

EDUCATION

Middle Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies named Diane Johnson president. She is an associate professor of political science with Lebanon Valley College and chairwoman of its history and political science department. She has a doctorate from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

GOVERNMENT

The Pennsylvania Senate confirmed James R. Biery of Cumberland County as commissioner with the Pennsylvania Banking and Securities Commission. Prior to retirement, he was president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association and chairman of the Corbett administration's transition team for the Department of Banking. He is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College and the University of Pennsylvania.

HEALTH CARE

East Hempfield Township-based Brain Orthopedic Spine Specialists, which provides neurosurgery, orthopedics, neurology, physical therapy and pain-management services, named Robert T. Still CEO. He was practice manager of Lancaster Radiology Associates for 21 years. He is a graduate of Indiana University and Penn State University.

Grisolano Center for Neurodevelopment in Derry Township, a pediatric practice that helps children overcome learning and development challenges, named Stephanie Dobroski a licensed clinical social worker. She has more than 25 years of mental health experience, working with children, teens and adults with developmental delays and special needs. She was employed with Philhaven. She has a master's degree in social work from Marywood University.

INSURANCE

Capital BlueCross of Susquehanna Township named Todd Shamash deputy general counsel and head of regulatory affairs. He will assist with corporate legal matters and provide oversight for activities involving government regulation. He was Gov. Tom Corbett's deputy chief of staff responsible for health care and insurance matters, and has worked on health care provider, payer, managed care and reimbursement matters his entire legal career. He was also a trustee on the Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund and senior counsel and director of government affairs for Jefferson Health System. He is a commissioner of the Department of Banking and Securities. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and a law degree from Dickinson School of Law.

MARKETING

Moxie Design and Marketing of York named Janelle Hons business development director. She has 15 years of business development, sales management and sales training experience, most recently as director of business development with Alpha Benefits Group.

Synapse Marketing Solutions of East Hempfield Township named Betsy Gonzalez a digital marketing and content-development strategist. She has more than 10 years of marketing and writing experience, as well as a BA in English from Mount Holyoke College and an MA in writing from Johns Hopkins University.

Godfrey of Lancaster named Josh Albert director of business development. He was an operations manager with Ed4Mil, an education marketing company in York County, and has experience in sales and sales management. Lori Somers was named director of business services. She will oversee agency finances, external business services and payroll, employee benefits and other accounting services. She was an operations manager for Carton Donofrio Partners, where she worked for more than 14 years. Alison Fetterman was named an account supervisor. She was a senior account manager. She has a BA in English and communications from Grove City College. Julie LaSalle and Ruben van der Meij were named account managers. LaSalle has a variety of agency experience, an associate degree from Reading Area Community College and a BS in business administration from Kutztown University; van der Meij has a BS in marketing and management from Penn State University. Emily Bricker was named an associate account manager. She was a corporate marketing coordinator and analyst with New Pig Corp. She has a BS in marketing from Penn State. Ginny McCreary was named a public relations account manager. She was a public relations associate account manager. She has a BA in strategic communications from Elon University.

NONPROFITS

Lancaster-based Court Appointed Special Advocates of Lancaster County, which provides court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children, elected Kimberly Ibarra and Pauline Strausbaugh to its board. Ibarra is a labor and delivery nurse with Women & Babies Hospital of Lancaster General Health and oversees triage and special unit care for high risk pre-delivery patients. She is a registered nurse with a BS in nursing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Strausbaugh is an accounting assistant with D.H. Funk & Sons and monitors accounts receivable, accounts payable, daily deposits and invoicing. She has a BS in accounting from Central Penn College.

Manheim Township-based Pennsylvania Dutch Council of the Boy Scouts of America, which includes Lancaster and Lebanon counties, elected Rupert Taylor executive vice president. He is executive vice president and chief financial officer of Warfel Construction Co. He has a bachelor's degree from Elizabethtown College. David R. Bradbury was elected assistant treasurer. He is executive vice president of the construction solutions division with Murray Securus. He has an associate degree and a BS in business administration from Penn State University. Both men are Eagle Scouts.

Susquehanna Township-based Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania named Melissa Vayda president and CEO. She was employed with Central Penn College for 15 years, most recently as chief academic officer and interim president. Previously, she was employed with a juvenile detention center and the American Red Cross. She also was a commissioner with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. She has a BA in American studies and sociology, an MBA, an MA in American studies and a doctorate of education in organizational leadership.

REAL ESTATE

Mid Atlantic Realty Group LLC of Harrisburg named Tod G. Shedlosky managing partner.

SENIOR CARE

Landis Homes of Manheim Township named Gregory Ifft director of dining services. He will direct and manage all dining venues on campus. He has 25 years of dining services experience, most recently as associate food service director with LGH Women and Babies Hospital.

TECHNOLOGY

York-based Pace Resources Inc. named Jim Stoneberger manager of professional and consulting services with its Print-O-Stat Software Solutions subsidiary. He has nearly 20 years of experience and will oversee the applications engineers, develop phased implementation plans and develop and deliver training courses. Dottie Townshend was named division sales manager. She has more than 15 years of experience as an AEC sales executive and as a territory manager for Autodesk Inc.Tom Feninez was named an applications engineer. He will provide training and education for media imbedded processors, conduct software and workflow demos, and provide technical support to clients. He has a degree in architectural engineering from Penn State University. Jennifer Dangro was named division vice president. She will oversee administrative, marketing, sales and technical teams. Danielle Langhauser was named operations manager. She will oversee administrative and marketing teams, as well as compliance and vendor relationships.

East Lampeter Township-based 12:34 MicroTechnologies named Evelio Mulet-Diaz a junior network administrator. He will manage antivirus software and assist users with mobile devices.

TOURISM

East Lampeter Township-based Dutch Wonderland Family Entertainment Complex named Adam Gardner safety and security manager. He will oversee the day-to-day safety and firstaid functions. He was a seasonal security supervisor and emergency medical technician. He has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Lebanon Valley College. Allyson Weaver was named a marketing specialist. She will be responsible for non-paid marketing opportunities. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from Millersville University. Jim Bowe was named maintenance director for the rides, equipment, structures and grounds. He was a safety consultant. Previously, he was a pilot with the U.S. Air Force and a commercial airline pilot. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in safety from the University of Southern California. Mark Lariviere was named a maintenance mechanic. He was a seasonal maintenance employee. He has an associate degree in automotive technology from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Tom Whittington was named campground director of the Old Mill Stream Campground. He was the maintenance director, and he will continue to be a project manager, supervising all major construction projects and capital improvements.

Wyomissing-based Penn National Gaming Inc. named Ameet Patel senior vice president of regional operations. He was general manager of Hollywood Casino Columbus in Ohio. He will oversee all facets of regional gaming operations, with a primary focus on the Southern Plains region. He has an MBA in finance from Philadelphia University.

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