Dateline Pittsburgh
People on the move Advocacy
Denny Civic Solutions promoted Charlie Lotz to vice president and chief operating officer and named Cassie Rusnak director of creative content and communications and Anna Havrilla manager of online engagement and strategy.
Banking
First Commonwealth Bank promoted Chris Adams to small-business executive; Adam Dick to financial solutions regional leader, Metro PA region; and Dan Wagner to financial solutions regional leader, Community PA region.
The PNC Asset Management Group said Amanda Agati will succeed Mark McGlone as chief investment officer, effective April 9.
Education
The Ellis School appointed Amanda Finigan as head of theupper school, effective in July.
Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools hired Jennifer Rignani as director of advancement.
Law
Melissa Devich Cochran has returned to Marshall Dennehey’s Pittsburgh office as a shareholder in its asbestos and mass tort litigation practice group. She focuses her practice on product liability, particularly asbestos litigation.
Media
Greg Wells was named vice president of sales and marketing and DeShane Hambrick was named vice president of project management and customer experience for Comcast’s Keystone Region.
Manufacturing
PPG promoted John Bruno to vice president, investor relations and an officer ofthe company, and appointed Tony Wu to vice president, automotive re finish, Asia. Mr. Wu will replace the retiring Pauline Yuen.
Nonprofit
Pro co pia Consulting said Heather Maneval joined as central region director.
Professional Services
L.B. Foster Co. appointed William M. Thalman as senior vice president and chief financial officer.
Awards and Honors
Stifel said Tracy K. Johnston, financial advisor of The Mastilak Wealth Management Group, earned the Certified Financial Planner certification.
Good will of Southwestern Pennsylvania announced the winners of its 2021 Power of Work Awards, which honor businesses opening their doors and improving the lives of people with disabilities and/oro ther challenges by offering them work or work-related experiences. HIRE category Giant Eagle and Surge Staffing. HELP category winners: Bethel Bakery and Styling By Chi.
Business notes
Catalyst Communities is nowa fully integrated office of Beacon Communities LLC. In this union, Catalyst’s team members in Pittsburgh have joined Beacon, where they will continue working on their projects in the region and concentrating on the mission to build and renew neighborhoods— focusing on affordability and inclusivity, sound financing, and quality services.
The University of Impactful Resilient Infrastructure Science and Engineering Consortium has welcomed the Constructors Association of Western PA as its newest member. There search consortium has a focus on finding solutions for more durable, longer-lasting transportation infrastructure that will avoid the high cost and disruption caused by highway rehabilitation.
The Allison Park-area Pet Valu will be rebranded as Pet Supplies Plus. The new store, at4960 William Flynn Highway, will now offer full-service grooming services, self pet-wash stations and curbside pickup.
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