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Snyder named W. L. Gore & Associates CEO
W.L. Gore & Associates, Newark, announced that family member Bret Snyder, chair of the board of directors, succeeded Jason Field as president and CEO, effective immediately.
Field will remain for a time to assist with the transition. Field was one of two non-family members to serve in the post in recent years.
Field, a resident of Flagstaff, AZ and had been spending time in Delaware. Gore has its fast-growing medical business based in the university town. It also has medical sites in the Phoenix area.
The appointment also followed the September death of Robert W. Gore, inventor of Gore-Tex fiber and former CEO and board chair.
The CEO is the only position with a title at the privately-held company that is known for its team-oriented lattice-work system that does not confer job titles.
Snyder brings 25 years of experience to the role of president and CEO, with work both inside and outside Gore. Since joining in 2008, he has served in various technical and leadership roles throughout his career at Gore.
Snyder will continue to serve as the chair of the board, a position he has held since 2016. As the grandson of Gore’s founders Bill and Vieve Gore, Bret is the third generation of Gore family members to serve in the dual role of president and board chair.
Snyder holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Washington College of Engineering and a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Brown University.
World Trade Center Delaware names board members
World Trade Center Delaware welcomed new members to its Board of Directors—Damian DeStafano, Carmen Facciolo Jr. and Howard Henderson.
The Center is open in its new location at 42 Reads Way, Suite B in New Castle.
- Charlie Tomlinson of Today Media is the newly elected President of the Board of Directors of the World Trade Center in Delaware.
- Damian DeStafano is the Director of the Delaware Division of Small Business..
- Carmen Facciolo Jr. is the Director of NAI Emory Hill, President of Emory Hill Real Estate Services, Inc. and Vice President of Emory Hill & Company, the construction division.
- Howard Henderson works as a Senior Associate for Triad Associates, a premier economic development consulting firm in Southern New Jersey.
Leadership Delaware board appointments
Leadership Delaware, Inc. (LDI) announced the appointment of one new member to its Board of Directors, along with two Advisory Board Members. Joining the Board is Logan S. Herring, Sr. and joining the Advisory Board is Robert J.A. Fraser and Robert F. Martinelli.
Logan S. Herring, Sr. is the CEO of Kingswood Community Center, REACH Riverside, and The Warehouse (WRK
Fraser has been an integral part of Leadership Delaware since its founding. He has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, and an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University. Martinelli, is CEO and President of Today Media, a family owned media company that specializes in regional publications, events, websites, and custom communications. Martinelli holds a law degree and was admitted to the New York State Bar. He is a graduate of Holy Cross College in Massachusetts and Pace University School of Law in New York.
Belfint, Lyons, and Shuman announce promotions
Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. (BLS), a certified public accounting and consulting firm with offices in Delaware and Pennsylvania, announced the following:
Kelly and Laughlin promoted to Principals in Tax & Small Business Department
Michael D. Kelly, CPA recently celebrated his 12th anniversary. He is an advisor to members of our rotational development program, all while keeping up with tax changes, creating new client connections, nurturing existing client relationships, and adding to the strategic discussions for BLS. Michael received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Mathematics from the University of Delaware, a Master of Taxation from Villanova University.
Karly A. Laughlin, CPA recently celebrated her 11th anniversary with BLS. She has built a career at BLS focused on tax matters, notably estates and trusts. Karly received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Delaware.
Blahut, Hagy, and Snyder promoted to Manager in their respective departments
- Steven P. Blahut, CPA is a key member in the firm’s Corporate Service Department. Steve celebrated his 19th anniversary at BLS and has supported the firm’s Delaware Holding Company practice group from the beginning of his BLS career. Steve received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from William Paterson University.
- Casey A. Hagy, CPA is a member of the firm’s Accounting & Auditing Department and recently celebrated her eighth anniversary with the firm. Casey received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Cedarville University.
- Stacey I. Snyder, CPA is a member of the firm’s Accounting & Auditing Department where she specializes in Employee Benefit Plan Audits. Stacey began as an intern at BLS in 2011 and joined the firm as a Staff Accountant in June of 2012. Stacey received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Widener University and a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Delaware.
Bayhealth welcomes physician
Bayhealth Primary Care, Milford welcomed board-certified internal medicine doctor Robert Rolfes, MD.
With more than 35 years of experience in internal medicine, Rolfes most recently served as a primary care doctor in the VA Clinic in Dover. Prior to that, he provided inpatient and outpatient care in the U.S. Army and was an internist at various physician practices and medical centers in Virginia. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio.
Berkshire Hathaway associates join firm
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors Christiana Office, welcomed Katelyn Neary as a sales associate. She is a member of the New Castle County Board of Realtors, and she serves Christiana, Bear and Newark.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors Christiana Office, welcomed Ziyi Yang as a sales associate. Yang is a member of the New Castle County Board of Realtors and she serves New Castle County.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors Hockessin Office, welcomed Michael McDowell as a sales associate and new member of the Brian Foraker Team.
