RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Regional premier advisory firm, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), announces that its human resources (HR) department was recently named one of the Best HR Teams in America in 2023 by Best Companies Group.

This prestigious award recognizes the top-performing HR teams across the United States who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and impact on their organizations, setting the standard for excellence in HR practices and contributing to the success of their companies. BSSF is included on the list of 39 total organizations being recognized as having the best HR teams across the country.

“I’ve always felt our HR team was one of the best around, but I am so proud that the team has officially been recognized as one of the very best in the nation,” said Ken Wolfe, President and Managing Principal at BSSF. “Our HR professionals do such an outstanding job making sure our team members are well supported professionally and can maintain life balance personally. They are also phenomenal at working with clients to provide essential talent acquisition and other outsourced HR services. I am so grateful for the knowledge and care they provide to our people as we continue making sure BSSF is a great place to work with and work for.”

The BSSF HR Department is responsible for helping the Firm retain and attract top talent; provide competitive compensation and employee benefits; establish training and development programs to support career growth; maintain compliance with HR-related regulations and sustain workplace safety. In addition to managing those essential internal functions, the BSSF HR Department also provides a variety of talent acquisition, outsourced HR and other HR consulting services to clients across the Mid-Atlantic region.

“I am overjoyed that the BSSF HR team has been recognized as being among the best HR teams across the country, and I am just so privileged to work with three incredible women who are my colleagues within our HR department” said Susan Yohn, Director of HR at BSSF. “It’s a blessing to be able to lead a team of such talented individuals who are so dedicated to enhancing the workplace culture of both BSSF and the clients we serve. We look forward to continuing to make BSSF and other businesses across the country exceptional places to work, as part of our important mission of helping people achieve extraordinary outcomes.”

The Best HR Teams in America award is issued by Best Companies Group. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Best Companies Group’s mission is to help growing businesses achieve workplace excellence. The company provides independent employee engagement and satisfaction surveys, leadership surveys and more to help businesses capture valuable employee feedback data and find actionable solutions to increase workplace happiness. In addition to recognizing BSSF as having one of the Best HR Teams in America, Best Companies Group has also been involved in recognizing BSSF as the #1 Best Place to Work in PA in the medium-sized company category in collaboration with Central Penn Business Journal for the third consecutive year in 2022.

GETTYSBURG, PA, April 18, 2023

--- ACNB Bank recently presented the

2023 Volunteer of the Year Award to Gary W. Rappoldt, Senior Vice President/Regional Commercial Lending Manager, in recognition of his community involvement. The Optimist Club of Gettysburg received a $1,000 contribution from ACNB Bank to acknowledge Mr. Rappoldt’s exemplary volunteer service.

In celebration of ACNB Bank’s 160th Anniversary in 2017, the Bank introduced the Volunteer of the Year Award to recognize staff members who embrace the true spirit of giving back to the community as volunteers. In its seventh year, this award program also serves to highlight the important work of the community organizations represented by the award winners.

“ACNB Bank’s 2023 honoree, Gary Rappoldt, serves in leadership volunteer positions with multiple organizations in our market area and truly embodies the spirit of community banking, which includes lending his business expertise and other important skills to benefit others,” said James P. Helt, ACNB Bank President & Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Rappoldt joined ACNB Bank in 2008 as Vice President/Commercial Relationship Manager and has more than 29 years of banking experience with 23 years focused specifically on commercial relationships. In his current role as Senior Vice President/Regional

Commercial Lending Manager, he is responsible for a team of commercial relationship managers and works to meet the commercial banking needs of business customers located throughout the counties of Adams, Cumberland and Franklin in southcentral Pennsylvania. Mr. Rappoldt is based at the Bank’s North Gettysburg Office located at 675 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA. He is a graduate of York College of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor of Science in management, with minors in economics and accounting and a concentration in banking and finance.

Mr. Rappoldt received ACNB Bank’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of his volunteer leadership and service with a number of local community organizations, contributing nearly 400 hours of his time in 2022. He selected the Optimist Club of Gettysburg as the recipient of the Bank’s contribution to this organization in his honor. Mr. Rappoldt joined the Optimist Club in 2002 and is currently serving his second term as President.

“There are many qualities that make Gary a great leader, including his enthusiasm that inspires other members of the club to see projects through to fruition. He is always willing to roll up his sleeves to get something done. Above all, Gary has a sincere passion for serving children and youth in our local community and is committed to the Optimist Club of Gettysburg’s mission of ‘helping to bring out the best in children’. Under his leadership, our club has continued to grow and establish meaningful partnerships with other local organizations to serve our youth and future leaders. Gary has played an important role in the club’s ability to serve 7,700 children annually through our many sponsored events and programs,” said Daryl Aurand, Optimist Club of Gettysburg Secretary.

(York, PA) – The Manufacturers’ Association and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are pleased to announce a new workforce and training partnership to provide high quality training and education to the manufacturing industry. As regional manufacturing continues to grow and evolve, there is an increasing need for skilled workers who possess the knowledge and expertise to keep up with these changes. The region is estimated to have an advanced manufacturing skills gap of nearly 13,000 workers by 2029, and this partnership will help address this need by providing the necessary training and education so manufacturers can grow their companies.

The partnership will focus on reskilling and upskilling the incumbent workforce with training programs that are tailored to the specific needs of the manufacturing industry covering a wide range of topics, from basic manufacturing processes to advanced technologies and automation. This expanded effort builds on the 20 plus years of collaboration between the Association and the College that has included articulation agreements between the organizations, serving on employer advisory councils, promoting manufacturing careers and coordinating on past training grants for the manufacturing industry. The Manufacturers Association of Central Pennsylvania brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this partnership. As a leading voice for the manufacturing industry in the region, the association is uniquely positioned to provide insight and guidance on the specific needs of manufacturers in Central

Pennsylvania. “We are excited to expand our partnership with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to leverage both of our organizations assets to ensure that our manufacturing workforce is equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demand of today’s high tech manufacturing environment,” said Tom Palisin, Executive Director of the Manufacturers’ Association. Pedro Rivera, President of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, added, “Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has a long history of providing a high-quality, handson education to students preparing for a career in technology and the trades. We are proud to partner with the Manufacturers’ Association to extend this tradition and help create even more opportunities for those currently employed in the manufacturing industry.”

The Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and Manufacturers’ Association workforce training partnership is currently enrolling for courses starting in April at the College and include electrical safety (no cost), CNC Milling Machine Operator training, and front-line supervisor training for manufacturers. Interested employers can enroll their existing workforce in courses via the Association’s website (mascpa. org/training) and all courses will be held at the College’s Greiner Center Campus. For more information, please contact Tom Palisin at the Association or Tracey Dukert at Thaddeus Steven’s College of Technology.