Michael R. Ruck, tax manager, joined Malin Bergquist.

Kline, Keppel & Koryak P.C. hired Aaron M. Powell as a staff accountant.

Elias/Savion Advertising Inc. hired Jennifer Schmitt, public relations specialist, and Elizabeth Bacheson, public relations coordinator.

Kiron K. Skinner, associate professor of social and decision sciences and director of the International Relations and Politics Program, Carnegie Mellon University, was reappointed to the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

Thaddeus J. Clements, executive vice president/strategic resources for First Commonwealth Financial Corp., was appointed vice chairman of the Pittsburgh Dance Council's advisory board.

The OMEGA Federal Credit Union named Troy L. Garvin CEO.

TJ&S hired Donna Lynch, manager, small business accounts, and Ashley Green, customer service representative.

Community College of Allegheny County board of trustees named new members: Amy M. Kuntz, senior vice president and market director, PNC Institutional Investments; and Joseph G. Brimmeier, CEO, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.

Community College of Allegheny County Educational Foundation oard named new members: Jesse Campayno, owner/president, Campayno Consulting Services; Stephen D'Angelo, president and CEO of dck worldwide; Peter DeComo, chairman and CEO of Alung Technologies; and Jerry Lopes, president of program operations and affiliations for American Urban Radio Networks and Sharon McGinnis Young, McGinnis Sisters Specialty Food Store.

Named to Carlow University's board of trustees were: Bruce I. Crocker, a consultant and trustee of The Hillman Co.; Daniel J. Lebish, resident and CEO, HM Insurance Group and United Concordia Cos. Inc.; Paula J. Hasbach, director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; Helene Louise Norbut, principal, Ernst & Young LLP; and Inez K. Miles, vice president, Citizens Bank.

Duquesne University appointed Madelyn Reilly assistant general counsel and director of risk management.

Bryan Bischoff joined R.A. Smith National as a survey technician.

Pennoni Associates hired William J. Bury as senior project manager, Monroeville office.

Chester Engineers appointed Pete Miller senior project manager, industrial group.

St. Clair Hospital and Fatigati/Nalin Associates said Robert E. McMichael III joined the primary care providers.

Passavant Hospital Foundation named William D. Speidel III director of development.

Chris Ingram was promoted to director of Gateway Rehab's transitional living programs in Beaver County.

Dr. Charles Robert Dushack III joined Pittsburgh Family Foot Care P.C.

Lloyd's Insurance & Investments hired John Kearney and Megan Reimer as account executives.

Leonard Mulvhill LLP hired Joshua R. Guthridge and Justin T. Romano as associates.

Lawrence Gurrera II, attorney, joined the personal injury department at Edgar Snyder & Associates.

The Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh Airport promoted Rick Daviso, executive chef; Lee Corbett, chef de cuisine of Jacksons Restaurant-Rotisserie-Bar; and Andrew Hendrickson, banquet chef.

Erin J. McLaughlin, attorney with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, was named to the board of directors for Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh.

Ladies Hospital Aid Society named new members and lifetime members. They are: Dr. Vitasta Bazaz, Betty Ann Defebo, Jocelyn Dellaria, Julie Ferraro, Joe Gaydos, Dr. Zipora Gur, Tom Hacke, Kimberley Hammer, Arlene Mann Handmaker, Michelle Houser, Constance Ionadi, Joy Jenko Merusi, Jennifer Jones, Lisa Kapinski, Diane Knowles, Claude Kronk, Patricia Plislusky, Jeanine Pronio, Dolores Samuels, Doug Sansom, Christine Tumpson and Susan Varga. In addition, Sally Wiggin, Christine McCormick and Jai Pausch were named lifetime members.

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