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RKL LLP is pleased to announce that Michael Koch, CVA, has been named as leader of the firm’s Valuations Practice, which identifies and analyzes a business’ key value and cost drivers. “Mike has played a key role in the growth and development of RKL’s valuation capabilities, which is why he’s a perfect fit to lead this practice area,” said RLK CEO Ed Monborne. “Throughout his tenure with RKL, he has turned hard work into tangible results for our clients and truly embodies what it means to be a trusted advisor.”

Tower Health announced that Eugene F. Reilly, MD, FACS, MHCI, CPE has been appointed Vice President, Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO). In this role, Dr. Reilly will work closely with the health system’s clinical and technology leaders to ensure alignment of health information technology (Health IT) with strategic, clinical and operational objectives. He will also continue in his roles as Associate Medical Director of the Trauma Program and Director of the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Reading Hospital.

The Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) announced the addition of Bonnie L. Spayd of Bernville, PA to the MRC staff as Regional Director, Manufacturing Solutions for Berks and Schuylkill counties. Spayd will mentor small and medium-sized manufacturers to improve their competitive position and will be a dedicated resource for business growth, workforce development, and funding opportunities.

Albright College Professor of Fashion, Paula Trimpey, M.F.A., of Reading, Pa., worked as a tailor/stitcher on the recently released major motion picture, “I Heard the Bells.” Trimpey also made an appearance in the film. The film is about the inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Opportunity House named Alyssa Bushkie Chief Operating Officer of the organization. She is the first chief operating officer in the organization’s history. In this new role, Bushkie will be responsible for oversight of the homeless shelter, housing program, Second Street Learning Center, Warehouse and OppShop, retail thrift operation.

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Architects recently announced that Roland McGee joined its firm as a Design Technician. McGee will assist the firm’s Architects and Project Managers with all phases of design documentation and construction contract administration, develop detailed 3D/BIM models and will create construction documents and schedules from those models. He also will assist Project Managers with construction phase contract administration.

Waterfall Media Group, a well-known producer of digital media for broadcast and web-based applications and serves clients coast-to-coast, has recently launched its new website. Established in 1984 by Scott Verret, the company also offers commercial photography, ad design, audio production, 3-D animation, web design, digital marketing and other creative services.

Entech Engineering, Inc. (Entech) is pleased to announce the company has been ranked #28 in the list of Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for medium-size companies in 2022. The awards program is a public/private partnership between Team Pennsylvania Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Pennsylvania State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, and the Central Penn Business Journal. This is Entech’s fourth consecutive year of being recognized on the list.

The Loomis Company, a national insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Wyomissing, announced that Senior Account Executive Britany LaManna was recognized by Insurance Business America as one of the Nation’s finest rising insurance professionals of 2022. The nominees had to be age 35 or under and committed to a career in insurance. The final list of 59 rising stars was determined by a panel of industry leaders.

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New Castle Lawn & Landscape has announced that Dan Marshall has been promoted to partner. Marshall has been an employee of New Castle Lawn & Landscape since 2009 when he joined the team following his service in the United States Air Force. He worked his way up through the company and now oversees production.

Kevin Gallen has been promoted to Vice President of Operations from his role as Operations Manager. In his new role, Gallen will be responsible for all warehouse and factory operations as well as purchasing and international supply chain logistics. In addition, he will be responsible for the operations of each of the three buildings that Ethosource inhabits in Morgantown, Reading and King of Prussia as well as the grounds for each facility. Gallen joined Ethosource in 2008.

Omega Systems, a portfolio company of Pfingsten Partners and award-winning managed service provider (MSP) and managed security service provider (MSSP), announced it has acquired The TNS Group, a seasoned IT services provider based in Stamford, CT. The acquisition further expands Omega’s presence in the Northeast region and in key target industries including fintech, healthcare and nonprofit. The TNS Group has been delivering technology, cybersecurity and IT consulting services for more than 25 years and has offices in Stamford, New York City and Fairhaven, MA.

Barley Snyder is proud to announce attorneys Brian Ott and Keith Mooney have been named to Lehigh Valley Business’s Law Power List for a second consecutive year. The list, determined by the LVB editorial board, recognizes influential attorneys in the region who demonstrate impactful leadership and continuously help improve the quality of life of the community.

A leader in Ethosource’s growth is Sarah McDaniel who has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer from her previous position as Vice President of Sales Management. In her new role, McDaniel will be responsible for executing the company’s business growth and team growth strategies. She will lead the sales, sales operations, accounting, and administration teams. Since joining the company in 2008, McDaniel has been an integral part of the company’s growth and community involvement.

After four years at Ethosource, Emily Hracho has formally accepted the role of Lead Sales Associate. In this newly created role, Hracho will be responsible for maintaining and distributing information and pricing of the company’s new manufacturers, oversight of resource libraries, and providing new and ongoing training and support for the sales associate team. Hracho will also support multiple account executives in the sales associate role and will be an instrumental resource for pricing analysis and researching product solutions.

Barley Snyder is pleased to announce the addition of four new partners to the firm’s partnership group effective Jan. 1. The following attorneys were elected in September 2022. Lindsey Cook works for the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. She has represented some of the largest businesses in Maryland and Pennsylvania, both at a trial court level and before appellate courts. Christopher Naylor is a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Business practice groups. As a real estate attorney, he handles a wide range of real estate matters including counseling residential and commercial landlords and tenants, drafting leases and contracts, resolving disputes, representing clients in disputes, and more. Kevin Myhre is a patent attorney for the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. He is involved in patent application preparation and prosecution, trademark matters, litigation support, and research and strategy development. Alex Puskar is an attorney in Barley Snyder’s Business and Tax practice groups. His practice includes vast experience with mergers and acquisitions including assisting clients with the establishment, use and operation of, and acquisitions involving employee stock ownership plans.

Fraser Advanced Information Systems is pleased to announce that it has named Melissa Confalone as its new president. In her new role, Confalone will be responsible for day-to-day operations and strategic planning and will serve as a leader of the company. Prior to her promotion to president, Confalone served as the Vice President of Sales for the past six years for Fraser. She served as a sales leader in the organization for over 20 years and has been an integral part of Fraser’s leadership team. Working with company leadership, Confalone has helped Fraser to recognize year-over-year growth in revenue across the board and led the sales group to record-setting levels.

The Berks Business Education Coalition (BBEC) announced that Terri Hill has been selected as the new Executive Director. In her role, Hill will bring together leaders in business and education to help our students access the resources and experiences needed to better prepare for life after graduation. The BBEC celebrates 31 years since its founding, and Hill is the fourth Executive Director.

Jon Bekken, Ph.D., a professor of communications at Albright College, has been awarded the Landon-Dalton Service Award for his central role in saving the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s peer-reviewed journal: Teaching Journalism and Mass Communication.

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New Members

Adobe

BLiNCK Studios

Circadia By Dr. Pugliese Inc.

Dolly’s Delights

Equinox Benefits Consulting

G&T Industries

Girl Scouts of Eastern PA

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses - Greater Philadelphia

GV Enterprises LLC

Innovation Cleaning LLC

Karen Glass LLC

Kineticxperience

Kriebel Culinary Services LLC.

GOURMAND

Leeward Renewable Energy

McCarthy Enterprises

McNees Strategic Solutions Group

Meesha Aesthetics

Mountainview Mechanical

Pennsylvania Anesthesia Coalition LLC

Renegade Solutions, LLC

Robles Auto Sales LLC

Studio 413 Photography

Team of Greats LLC

Yuasa Battery, Inc.

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 Bartlett Tree Experts

 Berks Commercial Roofing, LLC. DBA Roof Maxx of West Reading

 Clean Eatz Reading Pa - DaniZ LLC

 CM Financial Advisors

 Combined Insurance

 Comstar Technologies

 Crownstone Equipment/ Bobcat of Reading

 D&S Portable Toilets

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 EOS Worldwide

 Esterbrook Pharmacy

 FA Insurance

 Fit4Mom Reading

 French Creek Aesthetics

 Homemade Cravings

 Jackson Cross Partners

 KRE Security LLC

 LA Spa and Nail Bar

 Mary Kay-Shelley Townsley

 Mission Autism Clinics

 My Source Entrepreneur

 Nicholas Stoltzfus Homestead

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 Spark Solutions & Support, Training and Facilitation

 STEM for Kids LLC

 The Best Bookkeep

 Treatment Access and Services Center Inc of Berks County

 Wohlsen Construction Company

5 YEARS

 Barry Isett & Associates

 Catering by John Lowe

 Oasis Dog Spa & Shoppe

 Olsen Design Group Architects, Inc.

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 Burns Logistics Solutions, Inc.

 Diamond Credit Union - Exeter Branch

 Fox Theatres LLC

 Kay Pool and Spa Service

 RE/MAX of Reading - Kent E. Wrobel

 RTC Direct Mailing, Inc.

 Russo Food & Market

 Storage World

 Township of Cumru

 Vide Consulting Group, LLC

 Zwicky Processing & Recycling Inc.

15 YEARS

 Bertolet Construction LLC

 PhytogenX, Inc.

 Pro Max Fence Systems LLC

20 YEARS

 City of Reading - City Council

25 YEARS

 Hartman, Valeriano, Magovern & Lutz, P.C.

 PENNVIA Private Railcars, Inc.

 S&S Structures, Inc.

 Valerie S. Deibler, D.D.S., Ltd.

30 YEARS

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35 YEARS

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