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Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, has introduced a new advanced machine called Thomas L. Green WCX Wirecut offering more product flexibility, control, better safety features and easier sanitation than previous designs. This new machine has an expanded range of product capabilities including standard and filled bars, multicolor products, filled and encapsulated cookies, pet treats, frozen dough applications and more. The WCX is capable of producing throughput yields of up to 300 cuts per minute (cpm), while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and consistent piece weight.

Entech Engineering, Inc.

(Entech) has announced that Bryon Killian, PE, has been promoted to Business Unit Director of Entech’s Civil Environmental Resources Business Unit. He is replacing Robert Weir, PE, who will assume the role of President later this year. In this position, he will oversee all facets of the Business Unit including engineering/ design, resource management, business development, project management, and client management for the firm’s municipal and water and wastewater clients and industrial environmental services. Barley Snyder is pleased to announce attorney Rachael Shaw has joined the firm in its Wyomissing office. Shaw will work in the firm’s Business and Real Estate practice groups. She concentrates her practice on business law where she counsels her clients on a variety of business matters such as corporate formation, governance and mergers and acquisitions. In her real estate practice, Shaw helps clients with agreements of sales and leasing matters.

RKL LLP is pleased to announce that firm Partner Timothy Kraft, CPA, has been named one of Lehigh Valley Business’s Forty Under 40 honorees. The award recognizes professionals 40 years of age and younger who are making an impact on the Greater Lehigh Valley through their career accomplishments, community service and commitment to inspiring change.

Omega Systems, a portfolio company of Pfingsten Partners and managed service provider to highly regulated and security-conscious organizations, today announced it has acquired PICS ITech, an IT services company based in Greater Philadelphia. A Top-50 MSP by Channel Futures this year, Omega continues to achieve accelerated growth with the addition of PICS, strengthening its team of technology professionals and bolstering its portfolio of ‘Smart’ solutions. Committed to helping today’s mid-market enterprises traverse the challenges posed by escalating cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance standards, Omega delivers a premier suite of services to businesses in need of robust, secure and professional support.

The Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC) has named Barley Snyder attorney John “J.” Quain its “Light of Liberty Pro Bono Attorney” for 2022. The prestigious award is bestowed annually on the organization’s top pro bono attorney, honoring his/her exceptional service and support. PIRC, based in York, Pa., provides free legal services and education to either help immigrants obtain or to protect their legal status. Quain routinely volunteers with PIRC helping immigrants and their families in Pennsylvania receive legal aid they would not have access to otherwise. Quain dedicated his time to a pro bono program, which helps immigrants obtain their U visas. Discovery FCU announced that after a comprehensive, nationwide search, its long-time Vice-President/Chief Information Officer Michele Smith succeeds retiring CEO Edwin William. Smith brings 22 years of service and experience with Discovery FCU to her new position. She has been instrumental in leading the organization through the pandemic, countless strategic initiatives, product and service enhancements and the recent renovation of the branch. She is a passionate advocate for the credit union movement and philosophy of people helping people.

In August, Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. opened its newest regional office — a development that will expand Isett’s services to the businesses and residents of the Greater Scranton Area — in Olyphant. The engineering and consulting firm has grown to nine locations across Eastern and Central Pennsylvania. The new facility allows Isett associates to have larger and smart workspaces with several common spaces for meetings and team building; and other modern amenities.

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Fromm, a leading electrical distributor in the Mid-Atlantic Region, named Stephen Miller as Vice President of Information Systems and Strategy. In this role, Miller will be responsible for managing the company’s digital infrastructure and implementing new technology initiatives.

Berks Latino Workforce Development Corporation

(BLWDC) announced the appointment of Violet Emory to the role of its next Executive Director. In this role, Emory will be responsible for leading and guiding all aspects of the organization’s critical functions including board relations, philanthropy, staff development, execution of the strategic plan, education and skills programming. She also will be partnering with key community leaders and partners to further integrate Berks Tec Centro both in city as well as county economic and labor force development.

Berkshire Investment

Group announced Nickolas Crosby has joined the team as Client Services Manager. In the role, Crosby will be working directly with client’s operational inquires along with building and maintaining relationships. He will also be involved in daily operations, compliance and regulations, financial reporting, managing accounts and supporting the team of advisors in the office. Herbein + Company, Inc. (Herbein), a leading CPA advisory firm, announced it has merged in the Chagrin Falls, Ohio based organizational psychology firm Watterson & Associates, Inc. (WAI). Founded in 1996, WAI strategically partners with companies to manage employees’ development needs. As part of Herbein, WAI will initially operate as a Herbein division called Herbein | Watterson Talent Solutions. In January 2024, the division will operate as Herbein Talent Solutions.

Lehigh Valley Business has named Barley Snyder partner Thad M. Gelsinger to its annual Forty Under 40 list. Forty Under 40 recognizes professionals 40 years of age and younger who have been successful in the central Pennsylvania area. Honorees, chosen by Lehigh Valley Business (LVB) editors, were selected based on their professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to inspiring change.

To support the company’s growth and client success, Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. has appointed three associates to assume new positions across several offices. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and client management, Erin Burke will serve as the company’s Vice President of the Southeast Pennsylvania Region. As Vice President, Burke will focus on providing executive-level communication and oversee the management of multi-discipline projects. Brandon Trate, PG, will assume the role of Vice President of the Lehigh Valley Region. Trate will provide the company with executive-level project and client management across Isett’s multidiscipline services. Formerly serving as Isett’s Vice President of the Southeast PA Region, Chris Kotch, PG, will assume the position of Vice President of the Field Division. Kotch will oversee Isett’s Environmental Consulting, Forensic Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Survey, and Construction Materials Testing departments and services.

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