Watson named chief estimator
Wohlsen Construction Company announced that David M. Watson has joined the firm as Chief Estimator in its Lancaster, Pennsylvania office. Watson will provide leadership and direction for the estimating team.
He is a graduate of Penn State University, and has worked in the construction industry for over 25 years. He brings extensive experience with estimating, and is also an experienced leader, embodying both the technical skills and management skills necessary for this position.
Watson served as the Vice President for the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Chapter 61 and is a member of the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Allentown Chapter. He was awarded the Subcontractors Association of Delaware Valley’s Estimator of the Year in 2007, and is the author of two ASPE-published articles titled “Ethics & Estimating in an Uncertain Economy” and “Stormy with a Chance of Estimating.”
Caesar Rodney Institute names president
The Caesar Rodney Institute announced the appointment of Charles “Chuck” Daniel to the position of President.
He replaces Dr. John Stapleford, who will return to the position of Director of the Center for Economic Policy and Analysis, a position he will occupy until the end of the calendar year.
Daniel previously worked as the Senior Director of Partner Relations with the American Cancer Society, national office. He served 20 years in the Marine Corp Reserves, retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant. He will primarily focus on fund-raising and using his nonprofit experience to tell stories about how government policies can help or hurt citizens trying to obtain a higher quality of life.
ab+C adds new team
ab+c Creative Intelligence, Wilmington, a full-service marketing communications agency, has formed a new team dedicated to behavior change marketing.
The agency’s portfolio in this niche marketing specialty is both extensive and diverse—including campaigns to reduce obesity rates, increase cancer screenings and decrease heroin use. ab+c has accrued the bulk of its experience through working with government agencies, but also boasts work with healthcare and nonprofit organizations. Senior account supervisors Mike Cordrey and Alexandra Parkowski, who have a combined 21 years of experience in this area, will lead the team.
“When you pair policy change with a strategic marketing program, you create a powerful recipe for changing behaviors,” explains Cordrey.
“With the federal government devoting one-sixth of its budget to healthcare, the right behavior change marketing campaign helps promote disease prevention, which greatly reduces future health-related costs,” adds Parkowski.
Thanks to strategic planning and measurement efforts, ab+c can point to a multitude of evidence-based success stories, including colon cancer and skin cancer campaigns for the Delaware Division of Public Health that earned national recognition from the White House and Centers for Disease Control. and Prevention, respectively.
EDiS announces six staff additions
EDiS Company announced the addition of six new people.
Craig Chaney has been added to the Field Management team. He has over 30 years of experience including a background in commercial and government construction. Previously, he ran his own company and worked on several projects at the Aberdeen Proving Ground.
T.J. DeMatteis joined EDiS as a Project Engineer. He graduated from Millersville University in May with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Engineering and Technology Management with a concentration in Construction Technology. He worked as an intern for EDiS during the summer of 2014.
Jay Deputy was added to the team as a Field Manager. Jay has 28 years of experience in the construction industry and has been involved in both commercial and residential building.
Dennis Duerr joined EDiS as a Senior Project Manager. He is a seasoned construction professional with experience on large-scale, international projects. His most recent assignment was for Turner International where he managed three high-rise projects in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Javier Bedolla Pantoja, a recent graduate of the University of Delaware, is assisting with EDiS BIM Services – EDiS’ Building Information Modeling (BIM) modeling, coordination and fabrication business. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
Chris Sanchez joined EDiS as a Project Manager. He has approximately 19 years of experience in commercial construction management. He has completed projects in a variety of industry sectors including office space, life science, hospitality and aviation.
Messick named to County Bank Board
County Bank announced the appointment of Lynda A. Messick to the County Bank Board of Directors.
Messick formerly served as the president and CEO of Community Bank Delaware since it was founded in 2005. Prior to these roles she was president of Delaware National Bank which is now Fulton Bank.
In addition to her responsibilities with the Delaware Bankers Association, Messick also served as a member of the American Bankers Association’s Community Bankers Council. She currently serves on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Community Bankers Council, is a board member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, and is a board member of Atlantic Community Bankers Bank. Messick has attended the University of Delaware, Delaware State University and Stonier Graduate School of Banking. She is the chair elect of Nanticoke Health Services Board and is an American Red Cross volunteer.
Cannelongo joins CNB as comercial VP
CNB announced that Brian Cannelongo has joined the company as Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer. He will be responsible for business development and portfolio management of commercial client relationships.
In the near future, Cannelongo will be managing a new CNB Loan Production Office that will be located in Middletown, Delaware. He will provide services for clients covering the Maryland Upper Eastern Shore and the Delaware Lower New Castle County areas. Cannelongo attended the University of Delaware where he focused his studies in psychology.
Prior to joining CNB, he worked as a commercial lender for WSFS and also for Bryn Mawr Trust Corporation in New Castle County.
He is an active board member for Unity 4 Orphans and is a coach for youth sports and a mentor and youth leader at LifeHouse church in Middletown, DE.
