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Personnel File: Feb. 22, 2024

Delaware Restaurant Association elects officers The Delaware Restaurant   announced a  new slate of Executive Committee officers for 2024. Jeffrey Gosnear of Grotto Pizza will serve as 2024 Chairman of the Board of the DRA, with previous Chairman Gianmarco Martuscelli (Martuscelli Restaurant Group) now serving as Immediate Past Chair, Michael Stiglitz (Two Stones/2SP Brewing Co.) as Vice Chair, and Paula Janssen (Janssen’s Market /...

Personnel File, Feb. 13, 2024

Gilmartin named M. Davis president M. Davis & Sons, Inc., appointed  Michael A. Gilmartin as President and Chief Financial Officer. After serving as CFO since 2015, Gilmartin brings 25 years of experience in the contracting and construction industry to his new role. In addition to maintaining his current responsibilities as CFO, Gilmartin will now oversee strategic presidential duties. John...

Business people: Jan. 25, 2024

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) named the following new members to its Board of Directors and Board of Governors, effective January 1: W. Douglas Mokoid, Delmarva Power, David A. Tam,  Beebe Healthcare The following were elected to the State Chamber’s Board of Governors:Desa Burton, Zip Code WilmingtonTerry Glebocki, Delaware Park Casino & RacingCathy Kanefsky, Food Bank of DelawareMelissa Kenny,...

Startup302 applications accepted for start-ups with principals from underrepresented communities

Applications for Delaware’s fourth annual Startup302 funding competition are being accepted now through January 29 from technology-enabled startups with high-growth potential and at least one founding team member from an underrepresented group. The prizes include cash grants from a $130,000 prize pool, mentorship opportunities, and connections with potential investors and influencers. The 302 name refers to Delaware's area code. Coordinated by the Delaware...

Business people: Jan. 18, 2024

Send your personnel releases to drainey@delawarebusinessnow.com Aguilar to head Delaware State Fair The longtime No. 2 leader at the Delaware State Fair is taking the top post. Danny Aguilar was named General Manager after serving as   Assistant General Manager and Marketing and Sponsorship Manager for more than 17 years. He will succeed William J. DiMondi who had been with...

Personnel file: Jan. 8, 2024

Deadwyler named interim president of County Chamber Yvonne Deadwyler has been named the interim President of the New Castle County Chamber, succeeding Bob Chadwick, who served as the Chamber's President for over five years before retiring on December 31.  "Yvonne currently holds the position of Vice President of the Chamber and is very knowledgeable of the Chamber's operations and the work...

Personnel file: Dec. 24, 2023

 Kendal Corp names CEO The Kendal Corporation’s board  announced the selection of the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. Vassar Byrd, formerly the CEO of Rose Villa Senior Living in Portland, OR. Kendal is based in Newark.Before joining Kendal, Byrd was CEO of Rose Villa Senior Living, a nonprofit life plan community she had served for 17 years. Byrd’s departure follows the completion of...

Personnel file: Nov. 27, 2023

Smith named LYCRA CEO The LYCRA Company announced that Gary Smith was appointed chief executive officer, effective November 27. LYCRA is a maker of fabric used in sports, beachwear, and other applications. Smith will replace Dean Williams, who has served as acting CEO since August. Williams will continue as chief financial officer and assist with the transition. Smith has more...

Survey: Middle class frozen out of Delaware child care aid programs

According to a new survey of parents, working families in Delaware struggle to afford quality early care and education programs, including many who earn too much money to qualify for state-funded programs.The burden is so great that the costs derail plans to start a business, advance their education or have another child. Families continue to face limited supply and high...

Personnel file: Nov. 8, 2023

(Send your people news items to drainey@delawarebusinessnow.com) Grotto Pizza announces executive promotions Grotto Pizza recently announced the promotion of two longtime employees to top positions. Jeffrey Gosnear is now president of the Rehoboth Beach-based restaurant group, which has 23 locations in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Adam Webster is the company’s new vice president of operations. Dominick Pulieri will remain CEO of the company, which...

Personnel file: Nov. 1, 2023

(Send personnel news items to drainey@delawarebusinessnow.com Briggs names Deputy Director The Biggs Museum of American Art announces today that Sandra K. James has been appointed Deputy Director, Head of Philanthropy and External Relations.  In addition to Philanthropy and External Relations, James will oversee the Membership and Visitor Experience functions in her new role.  Before joining the Museum in 2022, James spent more than 20...

Municipal electric group breaks ground on power line training site

 The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) marked the groundbreaking of their Joint Lineworker Training Yard. The Joint Lineworker Training Yard is designed to support workforce development and safety training for apprentice and journeyman lineworkers for DEMEC’s municipal member utilities. Phases are planned to include climbing, transformers, substations, bucket trucks, meters, and other training. Local and state officials, federal representatives, state...

Personnel file: Oct. 23, 2023

(Send your personnel announcements to drainey@delawarebusinessnow.com) Reybold names CFO Reybold Group, Bear, a company specializing in residential communities, commercial and coworking spaces, and self-storage properties, announced the appointment of Gerard Herr as its Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.   Herr will oversee all financial operations, including accounting, treasury, financial planning, and analysis. Herr brings over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting...

Budingers, Khan, Martinelli named to Business Leaders Hall of Fame

The board of directors of Junior Achievement of Delaware and Delaware Business Leaders Hall of Fame Chair Daryl Roberts announced the 2023 Delaware Business Leaders Hall of Fame Laureates. The induction is scheduled for Oct. 26 at the Wilmington Global Innovation Center within the Experimental Station complex near Wilmington. Bill and Don Budinger, Robert F. Martinelli, and Ayanna Khan...

Personnel file: Oct. 12, 2023

(Send personnel news and photos to drainey@delawarebusinessnow.com) Price named senior VP at Artisans' Bank Artisans’ Bank promoted Colin Price, vice president of commercial lending to senior vice president chief retail banking officer.  In his new position, Price is responsible for leading and directing all aspects of the bank’s community-based retail banking operations. He works with management and their teams to establish...
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