David Parfrey has been named vice president of marketing at Mohegan Sun Pocono. In this role, he will oversee all consumer and casino communications, including entertainment, promotions, special events and more. A graduate of Penn State University with a focus in accounting, Mr. Parfrey’s career took root at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the mid-2000s, eventually leading to being named director of finance in 2009, which he held until 2017 when he was named director of financial planning and analysis. In this role, he led Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Marketing Analytics team, along with advising senior management on operational trends, maintaining financial budgeting and overseeing financial modeling projects associated with capital investment opportunities.

Sheree Klemow was recently named marketing and events coordinator for NEPIRC (Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center). In this role, Ms. she will increase awareness of NEPIRC’s mission of providing state-of-the-art training, innovation and technical assistance to keep business growth and vitality in the region. Most recently, Ms. Klemow served as the Business Development Manager for a General Motors affiliate, where she grew business through special marketing initiatives, advertising, website and social media and special events. She attended the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications of Syracuse University for graduate work in advertising and broadcasting and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester.

Janelle Farkas was recently named industrial engineer for NEPIRC (Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center). In this role, she will provide seminars, workshops and consulting services to regional manufacturers and other NEPIRC clients. She specializes in Six Sigma, statistical analysis, continuous improvement strategy, data strategy, design and implementation of operational metrics, and Lean Enterprise. Ms. Farkas received her Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Attorney Christopher C. Quinn has joined the personal injury team at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, PC (HKQ Law), where he will provide legal counsel to personal injury clients, specializing in product liability, medical malpractice and auto negligence. He will be based in the firm’s Kingston office.

He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, and a minor in Political Science. Attorney Quinn pursued his legal career at Duquesne University School of Law, and was selected as a national member of the Order of the Barristers. He received the 2016 CourtCall Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and the 2016 Shalom Moot Court Award. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Attorney Ryan M. Molitoris has joined the Personal Injury Team at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, PC (HKQ Law). A graduate of The University of Scranton, Attorney Molitoris pursued his legal career at Widener University School of Law, graduating in the top 10 percent of his class. Attorney Molitoris is a member of the American Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Luzerne County Bar Association, the Lackawanna County Bar Association and the Federal Middle District of Pennsylvania. He is treasurer of Wyoming Seminary Alumni Council and a member of the Vanguard Committee at the Westmoreland Club.

Attorney Kevin Walsh has joined the Commercial Team at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, PC (HKQ Law). He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Bucknell University and pursued his legal career at Syracuse University College of Law. He was selected as a recipient of the Lampe Bar Scholarship and received the CALI Award for Achievement in Insurance and Society Seminar Activities. Attorney Walsh is a member of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Borton-Lawson recently welcomed three new employees to its Wilkes-Barre office.

Benjamin Jacobson recently joined Borton-Lawson’s IT team as a systems network administrator. He is a graduate of Penn State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management.

Joshua Piestrak recently returned to Borton-Lawson as a survey assistant after previously working as an intern for the company. He is a graduate of Penn State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Survey Engineering.

Amy Tsai has joined Borton-Lawson’s Oil and Gas Facilities team as a process designer. She is a recent graduate of Lehigh University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Prior to attending Lehigh, she worked at CTCI, Taiwan’s largest engineering, procurement, and construction company.  Her seven years of project experiences include LNG facilities, oil refineries and polymer plants.

Allied Services Integrated Health System recently named Michelle Peffer, RN, as the new director of nursing for the team at Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit in Scranton. She has more than 18 years of experience in healthcare, with more than seven years dedicated to helping patients in a skilled nursing setting. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Gerontology from the University of Scranton in 1999, followed by her nursing degree from Penn State in 2004.

Kevin E. Bowman, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, Assistant Vice President of Pharmacy Services, Allied Services Pharmacy, recently met the requirements for a seven-year recertification as a board bertified geriatric pharmacist awarded by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS). He earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from Creighton University. Prior to joining Allied Services, he served as the pharmacy director for several acute care facilities as well as in a long-term care pharmacy.

Gary A. Beppler, PharmD, the Certified Antibiotic Stewardship Pharmacist and Consultant Pharmacist for  Allied Services Pharmacy, recently achieved certification in antibiotic stewardship through the Society of Infectious Disease Pharmacists. He earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from Temple University. Prior to joining Allied Services, he served as a pharmacist at an area hospital.

Chris Langley was recently promoted to the position of Vice President of Information Systems at Allied Services Integrated Health System. A 17-year employee, through his dedication to team building and leadership, the information systems and system improvements/outcome analysis departments at Allied became unified as the information systems department. Mr. Langley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Wilkes University.

Melissa Kelleher, RN, BSN, has been named Assistant Vice President of the Home Health division at Allied Services Integrated Health System. She oversees a staff that provides skilled nursing, medical social services and physical, occupational and speech therapy to patients in their own homes. Ms. Kelleher earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Bloomsburg University. She is a certified OASIS Specialist, COS-C and a Home Care Coding Specialist, HCS-D. She joined Allied Services in 2013 as a patient care supervisor.

Kathy Casarin was recently recognized as the Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society’s 2018 Alumna of the Year.

Ms. Casarin began her studies at Penn State Scranton, where she was a student athlete for the women’s volleyball team and worked as a peer leader under the direction of Dr. Gail Keating. Additionally, she worked as an intern in Mercy Hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation and public relations departments.

She is a Lifetime Member of the Penn State Alumni Association and has served on various boards and committees at Penn State, including the Penn State Scranton Alumni Society for two terms as president; Penn State Scranton Advisory Board member; and Campaign Fund Committee member.

In addition, she actively volunteers at numerous campus events and has served as chairperson for the Penn State Scranton Alumni Society’s annual James D. Gallagher Golf Tournament, for which she is a passionate fundraiser each year.