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Wednesday, March 20, 2002

By Natalie Hill

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Architecture

L.D. Astorino Cos. hired Mary E. Sensebaugh as a staff accountant.

Perkins Eastman Architects hired Sandra Lafe, strategic planner and Arch Pelley, architect.

Associations/Organizations

Steve Frank joined Pittsburgh Technology Council as managing director of its CEO and finance peer networks; Mario Bruzio was promoted to administrative manager, workforce education, for the council and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center.

		Profile of the Week William M. Guthrie Job: Director of Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors LLC Age: 37 Ambition: To develop an integrated and balanced lifestyle to grow both personally and professionally First job: A janitor at the Century III Mall Lerner's women's clothing store. I was the handyman who did all the miscellaneous chores in the store -- I cleaned windows and mirrors and vacuumed the store Worst job/why?: Working at a fast-food restaurant in high school. The hours were long, the pay was low and the food was not very good. Biggest work challenge ever: Developing a successful and meaningful entity that works with clientele to create customized investment and wealth management strategies Favorite stock/mutual fund: I have several favorites, but the one that comes to mind is the Muhlenkamp Fund. Dream vacation: Australia to scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef Away from work I: Work out, play pool and the guitar, and study to complete a master's degree in taxation at Duquesne University. Favorite book: I enjoy reading in areas outside of my work and school, such as philosophy and science. As of recently, my favorites are "Zen in the Martial Arts" and the "Seven Mysteries of Life." If I won the lottery, I'd: Continue to work, but invest my winnings. I also would travel and hire a personal chef.

The Western Pennsylvania Cemetery Association elected officers: President, Peter Kurka, superintendent of Mount Vernon Cemetery; first vice president, Jozef Madar, cemetery director of St. Martin de Porres Cemeteries; second vice president, William A. Danley, cemetery director of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish; and secretary/treasurer, Paul Shiring, superintendent of Washington Cemetery.

The Western Pennsylvania chapter of The ALS Association named officers for the 2002-03 term: President, Sarah W. Wood, research scientist, Carnegie Mellon University; vice president, Nadav Baum, director of investments and member of the Director's Council, Salomon SmithBarney Inc.; treasurer, John J. Grater, tax manager, Deloitte & Touche LLP; and secretary, Robert P. Bowser, associate professor of pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Named as members to the board for a three-year term: Mary Brown, Janet Chollet, Mary Ellen Costa, Sandy Kmetyk, Ann Mitchell, Nadene Purcell, Jack Simon and Susan Whitney.

Donald C. Bluedorn II, shareholder at Babst Calland Clements & Zomnir, was appointed to the board of the Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority.

Lawyer Jeffrey L. Pollock was named chair of the Squirrel Hill Revitalization Project of CPAC for the United Jewish Federation.

Banking, Finance

National City Bank of Pennsylvania appointed Jeffrey W. Sterner vice president of the Altegra collections department.

Allmerica Financial named Donald A. McDade managing director.

Contractor, Construction

P.J. Dick Inc. hired Stephen Bacher as regional vice president. He will establish and develop the Mid-Atlantic regional office in Herndon, Va.

Education

The board of directors of the CCAC Educational Foundation elected Mark D. Lay as a board member. He is chairman and chief investment strategist for MDL Capital Management.

Winchester Thurston School appointed Laurie B. Heinricher assistant head for 2002-03.

Energy

Equitable Resources named Johanna O'Loughlin senior vice president.

Entertainment

Clear Channel Entertainment Music Pittsburgh named Mike Gentille director of event operations of the Post-Gazette Pavilion and CCE Music Pittsburgh regional director of event operations and production; Ed Traversari executive director of the Amphitheatre at Station Square and director of promotions for CCE Music Pittsburgh; Roy Martin-Smith director of marketing for CCE Music Pittsburgh. And Chris Jamison, formerly of the company's sponsorship department, joined the marketing staff as alternative marketing and promotions coordinator.

Health and Medicine

St. Barnabas Health System promoted Kellie Kelly to director of nursing services.

Susan McKinney has been named coordinator of library sciences at St. Francis Health Sciences.

Ohio Valley General Hospital named John Alan Conte Jr. marketing representative for the Hospital's BusinessFit occupational medicine program; and Susan M. Stanish clinical manager for the hospital's BusinessFit occupational medicine program.

Investments

Parker/Hunter Inc. announced promotions and new officers:

Appointed to senior vice president, Robert T. Aumer, public finance; Gregory A. Ewing, public finance; Sally J. Huber-Lewis, Pittsburgh; and Orville H.Lerch, Clarion.

Appointed vice president were Daniel R.Dusch, operations; Beth A. Ewing, public finance; Katherine T. Hanna, trading; Deanne L. Knizner, investment banking;

Emile A.Legros Jr., Painesville; Cindy W.Pastin, Pittsburgh; Lori A. Shoemaker, financial planning; and Christopher T. Wolfe, accounting. Appointed to assistant vice president were Steven C.Baumgarten, research; Frank B. Crissman, operations; Ellen B. Gallagher, marketing; Matthew H. Lerch, Clarion; Karen L. Shakoske, advertising; and Kimberly Taylor, operations.

Law

Lawyers Janine Sherwin and Michael Zimecki have joined the personal injury department of Edgar Snyder & Associates.

Littler Mendelson elected Robert W. Pritchard shareholder.

Howard J. Finkelstein has joined Buchanan Ingersoll's New York office as a shareholder in its financial services group.

Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis announced the addition of former federal judge Timothy K. Lewis to its legal staff. Lewis, who served on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, focuses on arbitration and mediation matters, corporate and commercial litigation, federal and state criminal cases and appeals.

Zimmer Kunz elected Anthony C. Carone and George R. Rarneth II shareholders and Christopher T. Yoskosky was elected director.

Manufacturing

NuRelm E-Business Software promoted Mike Yandura to business manager and hired Adam Bujanowski, marketing strategist; Byron Frank, senior software engineer; Bill Klasnic, alliance partnership director; Lori Payne Elliott, training specialist, and Elizabeth Harhai, business development manager. Kopp Glass Inc. said Dr. Sandra Larson joined as a Glass Scientist.

Sabina Manufacturing named Brian Kurtz production manager of its metal fabrication and stamping facility.

Mine Safety Appliances Co. elected James A. Cederna and John C. Unkovic directors.

Nonprofit

Life's Work of Western PA appointed Laks Iyengar chief operating officer.

Susan Davis, executive director of Every Child Inc., was elected chairwoman of the Consumer Health Coalition board of directors.

Railroad Investments

Railroad Development Corp. promoted Bradley J. Knapp to vice president.

Elsewhere

De Lage Landen Financial Services named William P. Nasri formerly of Pittsburgh, vice president of sales and new business development for its Tech Finance Strategic Business Unit.

"Alien Taste" by Wen Spencer, formerly of Evans City, has been selected one of the top five nominees for the Sapphire Award, sponsored by Science Fiction Romance.

LEASES

Zamagias Properties said Wedding World, North Park Club House, Steak & Shake and Comp USA signed leases to The Plaza at Robinson Town Centre.

NEW BUSINESS/NEW OFFICES

Certified public accountants James L. Chemel and Gregory S. Kornick have formed the region's newest CPA firm, Chemel Kornick & Co. LLC., which specializes in working with executives, high-net-worth individuals, trusts and businesses that have complex tax planning and compliance issues. The boutique professional services firm employs six experienced tax professionals.

Jeffery L. Pollock opened a larger officer for his general law practice at 1320 Shady Ave., Suite 100 Rear, Squirrel Hill.

Paul Furiga, former vice president at Ketchum public relations and past editor of the Pittsburgh Business Times, has formed WordWrite Communications LLC, a public relations and communications agency.

Smithton-based retailer Levin Furniture will open a store in Century Square in West Mifflin in mid-April. Robert Levin, president, said the store would carry special designer collections from Dick Idol Furniture, Alexander Julian Home, Jessica McClintock and Chris Madden as well as a state-of-the-art sleep center, a leather gallery, a reclining furniture department and a 25,000-square-foot clearance center.

Pittsburgh Internet Consulting opened for business at 9853 Old Perry Highway in Wexford. Visit the Web site at www.pittsburghinternetconsulting.com or call 412-367-1021.

Fidelity Bank opened a branch office at 17 West Main St., Carnegie.

XiTech, a computer software and consulting services firm, is expanding its operations with the addition of offices in Cincinnati and Ravens wood, W.Va.

Dr. Meena Adhar has opened North Pittsburgh Pediatrics & Adolescents, Wexford Professional Building, Suite 2204, 11676 Perry Highway. Adhar is a graduate of Lady Hardinge Medical College in India. Call 724-940-1777.

Bolts Auto Works, an automobile specialty store, opened at 2555 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell.

Wedding World opened its sixth area store in the Robinson Towne Centre shopping complex in Robinson. Wedding World is a division of Kaufman's Wedding World based in Altoona.

BUSINESS NOTES

Dorothy Andreas is now the sole proprietor of the Sewickley Spa, Beaver Street in Sewickley, and North Market Street in Ligonier. The spa caters to men and women with 112 luxury spa services. Information is available on the Spa's Web site at www.sewickleyspa.com.

Hanlon Electric Co., a union electrical contractor based in Monroeville recently formed a new subsidiary, Hanlon Network Services, to specialize in installation, diagnostics and service of data and communications networks. Hanlon Network Services adds a BICSI-certified staff to Hanlon's 20 years of experience in data network installation.

Tenant Representation Associates, a leading Pittsburgh-based provider of corporate and institutional real estate services, has become the Western Pennsylvania strategic partner in ITRA Realty Group. The firm will now be known as ITRA/Pittsburgh Tenant Representation Associates. Scott Fabean of Mt. Lebanon serves as president and CEO of ITRA/Pittsburgh. The strategic partners of ITRA Realty Group provide exclusive tenant representation to businesses, nonprofits and associations that lease or buy commercial property in more than 40 markets in the United States, Canada, China and Mexico.

CONTRACTS

LarsonO'BrienAcumen, Advertising and Public Relations was named Turner Dairy Farms' agency of record.

Massaro Co. has been award a $2.7 million contract to provide general construction services for the construction of an 8,500-square-foot addition to St. Clair Hospital.

Pelleon L.P. has been selected to provide electronic bidding services to the Ohio School Facilities Commission for kindergarten through 12th-grade school construction projects. Under the initial contract, the OSFC will utilize Pelleon to electronically manage the procurement of 11 construction projects valued at approximately $85 million. Pelleon will be working closely with URS Construction Services, one of the OSFC's primary construction management firms. The Pelleon and URS partnership represents the OSFC's first application of electronic bidding for construction services.

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