Association and Organizations

Think Greensburg hired Ashley Kertes as executive director.

Architecture

Pieper O’Brien Herr Architects promoted Scott Maritzer to associate.

Engineering

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. announced its newest associates: Matthew Cichy, James Feath, Daniel Long, Darren Myer, and Samer Petro. Mr. Cichy is a senior project manager in its water and wastewater service group. Mr. Feath is the regional manager of its Pittsburgh office. Mr. Long is a project manager and structures team leader in its transportation group. Mr. Myer is the regional manager of transportation services in its Pittsburgh office. Mr. Petro is the regional manager of its Morgantown office. In addition, Laura Williams was named a direct shareholder.

Education

Seton Hill University appointed Molly Robb Shimko, vice president for institutional advancement.

Stuart T. O’Neal of Burns White was appointed to the board of the Sherman Foundation.

Investment Services

Hefren-Tillotson Inc. promoted Nichole McQuaide to director of human resources and Grady J. Wirth to financial adviser; and Michael B. McKee was named financial adviser.

Henderson Brothers hired Spencer Miller as the director of IT.

Law

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP said Robert Palumbi joined as a partner of counsel in its litigation department.

The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania appointed Joseph C. Romano, attorney, Burns White, to a three-year term as a hearing committee member

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. said Judith L. Bacchus has joined its board of directors.

Museum

Carnegie Museum of Art appointed Ellen P. Kessler as its new board chair.

Nonprofit

Annette Gomez Myarick was named executive director of the PA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Allison Corbett was named marketing and communications director for Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Inc.

The National Institute for Newman Studies hired Daniel “Danny” T. Michaels as chief technology officer.

Real Estate

Kathleen Cooper, Phillip

Seegrid named Sean Stetson, vice president of engineering; Elizabeth Peck, director of marketing; and Bobbi Jamriska, director of product management.

Business notes

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services celebrated the grand opening of its new Washington office. The office relocated to The Street at the Meadows, a new development located at 100 Adios Drive adjacent to the Meadows Racetrack and Casino in North Strabane.

Awards and Honors

Sharnay Hearn Davis, manager of the Research Community Engagement Scholars program in the Center for Community-Engaged Teaching and Research, was recognized as one of The New

Carla Falkenstein received The Samuel K. McCune Award for Distinguished Service from Presbyterian SeniorCare Network for exceptional service in support of aging-related concerns and for making a significant, positive impact on the lives of older Americans.

HRT Solutions was named a winner of the 2018 American Small Business Championship by SCORE.

Alex Kiderman, chief technology officer, Neuro Kinetics Inc.’s, was recognized as a new member of the prestigious Bárány Society.

Petuum Inc., an artificial intelligence infrastructure platform, was selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s 2018 Technology Pioneers.

Joseph P. Moschetta was awarded “The Champion of Justice Award” by the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association at its Annual Judiciary Dinner. The award was originated to recognize those attorneys who have spent their careers in pursuit of justice for people who cannot fight for themselves.

Linda Jo Thornberg, president of the Pittsburgh Business Show and vice president of corporate communications and public relations for Higher Images, won the Empowering Women in Business Award from Inspiring Lives Magazine.

John Pollock, professor, Duquesne University,received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring to honor his career in educating students from universities to grade schools. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Science Foundation announced that Mr. Pollock, along with 27 individuals and 14 organizations, was honored..