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District office names employee of the quarter

Sandi Duke is the District Office Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter, 2024. As secretary for the Design Unit, Duke coordinates unit travel arrangements and performs a wide range of clerical duties, including producing letters for signing, filing documents, answering phones, covering the reception desk, processing mail, organizing calendars, scheduling meetings, taking meeting minutes, creating and sending emails, and reviewing district memorandums. In 2022, 2023 and 2024, she periodically performed the clerical duties of the Design Unit and the Right-of-Way (ROW) Unit, ...

Aviation conference coming to region’s airport in October

This fall marks the 44th year of the Annual Pennsylvania Aviation Conference, the only conference of its kind in the Commonwealth, which begins on Oct. 7. According to a news releas, the three-day conference and trade show brings together the people, companies, and innovations that generate ...

Real estate group reminds public of market changes

The West Branch Valley Association of Realtors is reminding consumers that changes in the homebuying process are now in effect locally and nationwide. The changes promise to make buyer agent services and fees clearer for consumers. According to a news release, two changes went into effect Aug. 17: • Property listings in databases known as Multiple Listing Services (MLS) will no longer include an offer of compensation to buyer agents. Instead, homebuyers and buyer agents will discuss fees directly. • Before touring a home with a buyer agent, either in-person or virtually, ...

Financial adviser support, administrative assistant join firm

Evergreen Wealth Solutions recently announced the addition of two highly skilled professionals. Kathy Mayo and Cody Street, to the team. These talented individuals bring a combined expertise in financial services and administrative support, and financial advisory assistance that will enhance the firm’s commitment to exceptional client service and operational efficiency. Mayo brings 37 years of financial industry experience to Evergreen Wealth Solutions. Starting her career in 1987 with EF Hutton, she has since built a distinguished career that includes 20 years at Merrill Lynch, 12 ...

Employee-services firm names vice president

Swift Kennedy recently announced Lisa Crawford’s promotion to vice president. “Lisa has been a top performer for the agency and always goes above and beyond for clients and prospects while simultaneously helping other staff members succeed in their roles,” President and CEO Jerry Calistri said, according to a news release. “Lisa is one of the hardest-working employees I know. I have worked with her for almost 30 years in different capacities and was excited when the opportunity was presented to have her join Swift Kennedy in May 2005.” For the past 19 years, Crawford has ...

Real estate agency presents 2 with awards

Kevin Hodrick, broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty, of the Williamsport office monthly awards for August 2024. According to a news release, the award for the sales associate with top production in listings was presented to Amy Schemery and the sales award went to Lance Jensen. “These agents take the time to understand their clients’ specific circumstances to provide advice, supply current information on market trends, and local insights that will allow them to make the right decision. We are happy to have these individuals on our team,” Hodrick said, ...