Accounting

Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP hired Brandon Grannas, senior associate, tax services group, and Katie Smith, associate, business valuation and litigation support services group.

Maher Duessel named Elizabeth E. “Betsy” Krisher, president and managing partner, effective Oct. 1.

Associations & Organizations

Jana Volante Walshak, a litigator with Fox Rothschild LLP, was elected vice chair of the Young Professionals Board of Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania.

Meyer, Unkovic & Scott said attorney Kathryn M. Kenyon was appointed to a three-year term as a hearing committee member serving the disciplinary board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Ms. Kenyon is a partner and works in its litigation and dispute resolution and employment law and employee benefits groups.

James V. Dionise, president and chief executive officer of Mars National Bank, is serving on the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s board. Mr. Dionise is also serving as second vice chair.

Banking

KeyBank announced the executive leaders who will lead teams in its Western Pennsylvania market following the merger of KeyCorp and First Niagara Financial Group. Kip Clarke, executive vice president, was named regional executive for the newly created Midwest Region; Todd Moules was named market president and commercial banking sales leader for KeyBank in Western Pennsylvania; Thomas Fontana was named retail sales leader until his planned retirement in December; David Hammer was named commercial market leader for KeyBank’s Pittsburgh Region; Michael Borowy was named commercial market leader for the Erie Region; Reneé Coyner was named business banking sales leader; and Anthony Latore was named mortgage sales leader. Walter DePasquale and John Minnillo will lead the Key Investment Services team in the Midwest Region. Mr. DePasquale will lead the sales team in Pittsburgh, and Mr. Minnillo will lead the sales team in Erie.

Design

PWCampbell said five new individuals have joined the PWCampbell/Studio 109 Designs team. They are Zach Boyers and Maggie Guntli, project managers; Nate Green, architectural staff, Studio 109 Designs; Adam Merante, sales department, PWCampbell; and Matt Vranjes, land development/permit coordinator.

Education

Duquesne University named the Rev. James P. McCloskey, senior adviser to the president for strategic initiatives, and Mary Ellen Solomon, assistant vice president for executive affairs.

Engineering

Jeffrey Predmore joined Michael Baker International as director of security.

Health

Mitchell Rothenberg, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, joined Allegheny Health Network and will practice at Canonsburg Hospital and Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion.

Hotels

Kristen Burr joined Fairmont Pittsburgh as business travel and entertainment sales manager.

Insurance

Jennifer Meyer joined Henderson Brothers Inc. as an account analyst in the employee benefits division. associate.

Jackson Lewis PC said Dean Falavolito joined as a principal.

Robb Leonard Mulvihill recently hired two new attorneys. Andrew D. Shannon and Jeffrey M. Stacko.

Nonprofit

Courtney Mahronich joined Friends of the Riverfront as director of trail development.

The Heinz Endowments appointed Michelle Figlar to vice president for learning.

Daniel K. Barbusio was named executive director of Christian Housing Inc.

Goodwill of Southwestern