Profile of the Week Kirsten A. Womack Job: Owner/virtual assistant, Im-mack-ulate Impressions Age: 43 Favorite stock/mutual fund: AT&T. Someday I want to: See the Cleveland Browns go to the Super Bowl; sorry, Steeler fans, I'm from Ohio. Interesting/useless facts about me: I used to compete in barrel racing. Favorite Movie: "The Color Purple" What inspires you? Being told I can't. Person you'd most like to have dinner with: My father passed away before I met my husband. I would love to have dinner with my Mom, Dad and husband. This is a simple pleasure that most take for granted but that I will never have the opportunity to enjoy. What do you like about Pittsburgh? It has a strong sense of family.

People on the Move

Accounting

Parente Randolph promoted Brian Lenart to principal.

The Catanese Group hired Daniel Notaro as a senior accountant and Danielle Frances as a staff accountant, both in its Pittsburgh office.

Erica Kensinger, Joan Moore, Madeline Schoen and Veniamin Lofenfeld have joined the accounting staff at Louis Plung & Co.

Advertising

Stern Advertising, a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom Group Inc., promoted Marsha Gavula in the Pittsburgh office to vice president, group media directors.

Associations & Organizations

Ann Ostergaard is one of four new members to the board of directors of YMCA of the USA. She is a former chair of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh and a human resources professional who led her own Pittsburgh-based consulting firm from 1986-2004.

Mark Gordon, founding partner, Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon, was appointed to a three-year term as a hearing committee member serving the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

The state Senate appointed Steven D. Irwin the third member of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission. Mr. Irwin, nominated by Gov. Ed Rendell, is a partner in the law firm of Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl and sits on the firm's management committee.

Education

Anne-Marie Balzano was named executive director of the Campus School of Carlow University and Carlow's Children's Programs.

Duquesne University named Julie Shepard director of alumni relations.

Health & Medicine

Richard C. Chesnos was appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer at St. Clair Hospital.

Western Pennsylvania Hospital named Mark R. Palmer president and chief executive officer, as of Nov. 13.

Law

Lisa Schonbeck joined Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl. She focuses on litigation and employment law.

Ellen Freeman joined the Pittsburgh office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney as special counsel. She focuses on employment-based immigration, such as temporary work visas and permanent residence, including PERM/labor certification applications, preference petitions and consular processing/adjustment of status.

Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon said Jay L. Panzarella joined as co-chair of the business practice group and Brian G. Ritz, as an associate in the business practice group.

Marketing & Design

Brady Communications promoted Jenny Pearson to art director.

Nonprofit

The United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh promoted Emily Farkas to director of its Young Adult Division.

Professional Services

JK Milne Asset Management hired Martin M. Shin as head of technology and operations.

Technology

PAETEC Communications Inc. said Leon M. Robinson joined as a senior account manager.

B Three Solutions Inc. appointed Mike Walton president.

Camilla Hick joined Farfield Scientific Inc. as a communications officer.