Business people: March 26, April 1 2014

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Mosher named SVP at WSFS

 WSFS Financial Corporation, parent company of WSFS Bank, announced that Charles (Chuck) K. Mosher, CPA, was promoted to Senior Vice President and Controller.

Mosher oversees the day-to-day activities of the finance team and ensures the company’s finance function is organized and efficient and produces accurate financial and management accounts. He is responsible for the planning, development and execution of all accounting activities including financial reporting, modeling, analysis and guidance on all current and future projects.

As controller, he is also responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained. In addition, he works closely with all business lines, divisions and subsidiaries to provide centralized budget support, forecasts and cash flows.

Mosher joined WSFS in 1998 as a Financial Services Representative working in the  Glen Mills, Pennsylvania branch, eventually becoming a Branch Sales Manager.

Later he was promoted to the Controller’s Department where he held the positions of Financial Reporting Manager and most recently Vice President and Assistant Controller.

Mosher earned a Bachelor of Science in Economic Crime Investigation from Syracuse University. He is a licensed CPA in Delaware and is a member of both the American Institute and Delaware Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Mosher resides in Middletown with his wife and three children.

Clancy takes post at Goodwill

Patrick Clancy of Havertown, Pa.  has joined Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County as Director of Workforce Initiatives.

In his role at Goodwill, Patrick will be responsible for the organization’s career and workforce development efforts, which include the four existing job resource centers that help to connect local residents to jobs in the community. He will also be responsible for development of a new youth training and employment initiative that is part of Goodwill’s new three-year strategic plan.

Prior to joining Goodwill, Clancy was executive director of a $20 million grant program at Community College of Philadelphia aimed at assisting adults with skills training and job placement. He also served as the regional director of the Southeastern PA Workforce Investment Boards, where he was responsible for working with economic development organizations to design and deliver cost-effective training programs.

Clancy earned his bachelor’s degree in human resources at LaSalle University and is currently completing a master’s degree at St. Charles Borromeo. He is a member of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals and the Society for Human Resources Management.

Andrew White joins Long & Foster

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., welcomed Andrew White to its Greenville, Del., office.

A real estate professional for the past 15 years, White has experience in both commercial and residential real estate, including luxury and high-end properties.

“We’re thrilled that Andrew White has joined the Long & Foster family—the No. 1 brokerage in the Mid-Atlantic region,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “We operate with an agent-first mentality at Long & Foster, and that outlook helps ensure our team of highly skilled agents like Andrew have all the tools, resources and training necessary to provide the total home-ownership experience to their clients.”

White  specializes in representing buyers, sellers, investors and estates, and he’s experienced in short sale transactions. Additionally, White currently represents a portfolio of more than 1 million square feet of commercial real estate.

“Throughout our history, Long & Foster has attracted top-notch real estate professionals like Andrew, thanks to our focus on providing quality training and tools that help agents achieve business success,” said R.T. Christopher, manager of Long & Foster’s Greenville office. “The company’s commitment to helping home buyers and sellers reach their home-ownership goals also allows us to stand out in the market, and it’s one of the many reasons that Andrew chose to join our team in Greenville.”

White is licensed to practice real estate in both Delaware and Pennsylvania.

He lives in Brandywine Hundred with his wife and two children.

PBF  announces executive  promotions

PBF Energy Inc. announced executive promotions which take effect April 1.

Tom Nimbley, PBF’s CEO, commented on behalf of the board of directors that the changes will “better position the company for future growth.”

PBF operates three refineries, including a site at Delaware City. The company is based in northern New Jersey.

In the past, it has expressed interest in acquiring other refineries.

The changes include the following:

Matthew Lucey, currently Chief Financial Officer, has been named Executive Vice President reporting to Nimbley.

Erik Young, currently Director of Strategic Planning, has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and will also report to Nimbley. Herman Seedorf, currently Senior Vice President of Eastern Region Refining, has been named Senior Vice President of Refining and will report to Lucey.

Todd O’Malley, currently Vice President – Products, has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer reporting to Nimbley.

Paul Davis, Vice President – Crude and Feedstocks, will continue in his role and report to Todd O’Malley.

Michael Gayda, president, and Jeffrey Dill, general counsel, will continue in their current roles.

In his new role,  Lucey will oversee refining operations, capital projects and strategic planning.  Seedorf will be responsible for the operations at the company’s refineries.

Thomas D. O’Malley, PBF’s executive chairman, commented, “I am pleased to have the company announce these executive changes to better focus the company for future growth and shareholder return. I look forward to continuing in my role as Executive Chairman and working with Tom Nimbley, as well as Matt Lucey, Erik Young, Todd O’Malley and Herman Seedorf in their new roles.”

Dean of students named

José-Luis Riera has been named dean of students at the University of Delaware, Dawn Thompson, vice president for student life,  announced. Riera has been  interim dean of students since Aug. 19. He  has served as associate dean of students at UD since 2010.

In his role as dean of students, Riera will work with all campus units to create a purposeful educational experience for students in their out-of-classroom activities and programs, and provide leadership with campus-wide efforts that integrate academic and student life, engage students in their community, and help students develop citizenship and leadership. The dean of students provides leadership and supervision for the Office of the Dean of Students, New Student Orientation Office, Office of Student Conduct, and Student Wellness and Health Promotion. In addition, the dean directs the Student Behavior Consultation Team and responds to critical incidents and student emergencies.

In announcing his appointment, Thompson said, “José has the experience, skills and vision to assume the dean of students position. I look forward to partnering with José to enhance the student experience at the University of Delaware.”

Before coming to UD, he held positions in student life at University of Maryland College Park, Drexel University and Colorado State University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in music and biology from Muhlenberg College, a master of science degree in student affairs from Colorado State University and his doctorate in college student personnel administration from the University of Maryland.