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Art & Theatre

City Theatre hired Linus Craig director of education.

		Profile of the Week Rae Reynolds Job: Director, member services for VHA Pennsylvania (a group purchasing organization for hospitals) Age: 34 Favorite stocks/mutual funds: Starbucks and Nine West Someday I want to: Take a tour of Africa and visit Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana Interesting facts about me: I serve on two boards: UMOJA African Arts Company and the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh. I'm also a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters and have a "Little" named Raven. Favorite Movie: "The Pursuit of Happyness" What inspires you? God, my parents, and my boyfriend (Michael). I have a lot of love and support. They all inspire me to do my personal best. Person you'd most like to have dinner with: Oprah Winfrey. She's so wise and intelligent. I'd like to better understand what motivates her. What do you like about Pittsburgh? I love the arts and culture that are available here.

Associations/Organizations

YouthWorks Inc. named its executive committee. Directors: Chair: Iris Nahemow, Ph.D., Nahemow Associates LLP; vice chair: Allison Lee-Mann, director of human resources, WQED Multimedia ; treasurer: Bradley P. Lusk, partner-assurance services, Sisterson Strategies for Business; assistant treasurer: Joseph A. Bruce, manager, Schneider Downs & Co. Inc.; secretary: Miranda E. Nickles, associate, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP. Joining the board: Martha Lubynsky, program developer, A.V.P. Workplace Banking at Universities, PNC Bank; Alan Lesgold, Ph.D., dean, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh; Janis Ripper, principal on special assignment, High School Reform, Pittsburgh Public Schools; and Jonathan Walkush, planning and operations manager, Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Pittsburgh Young Professionals announced its board and officers for 2007. President: Brad Collins, Deloitte & Touche; vice president: Amy Gelzheiser, Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; treasurer: Heather Cunko, Equitable Resources Inc; administrative secretary: Michele Aldrich, University of Pittsburgh; recording secretary: Nicole Wood, PPG; president emeritus: Beth Sanchez, UPMC; directors: Rick Cancelliere, JD Anthony; Steven Gifford, Greensburg Community Development Corporation; Megan Maculloch, Daymon Worldwide; Kristen Reiner, Technology Publishing Co.; Kelly Renninger, Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.; and Shannon Voll, Pietra gallo Bosick & Gordon LLP.

Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble Inc. elected officers for 2007: President: Ronald L. Hicks, Jr., partner, Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP; vice president: Kenneth J. Witzel, attorney, Watkins, Dulac & Roe P.C.; secretary: Jennifer Highfield, coordinator of government and community affairs, Comcast/Three Rivers West; and treasurer: Jacque Rowden, user services manager, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.

Education

California University of Pennsylvania named Ronald W. Wagner interim dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research effective July 1. Dr. Wagner will succeed Thomas G. Kinsey, who plans to retire at the end of this academic year.

Foundations

Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation elected its 2007 officers for the Board of Trustees. President: Jane C. Burger, partner, Speedwell Inc.; vice president: Claudia L. Allen, chief financial officer, Port Authority of Allegheny County; secretary: Charlotte Brown, associate professor of psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; and treasurer: Lloyd F. Stamy Jr., partner, C.S. McKee L.P. In addition, the board elected Ramon C. Rustin, Warden, Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections, to the 12-member board of trustees.

Health and Medicine

I. William Goldfarb, M.D., was named medical director of The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Burn Center, the region's only burn center to have received verification from the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeon's Committee on Trauma.

The Centers for Rehab Services named Craig Maartmann-Moe director of its McCandless facility. The Centers is a partner of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and affiliated with the UPMC Institute for Rehabilitation and Research.

Law

Michele K. Yoder, a patent agent has joined The Webb Law Firm. Ms. Yoder has an extensive background in mechanical, chemical and medical arts, as well as research experience in areas involving anti-cancer drugs and polymers.

Tucker Arensberg P.C. announced that Edward C. Spontak and Danielle L. Hodnicki have joined as associates. Mr. Spontak joined the litigation department. He handles products liability, construction and commercial cases and has litigated claims in twenty-five states. Ms. Hodnicki joined the litigation department and concentrates her practice in general civil litigation and workers' compensation.

Grogan Graffam P.C. announced that the attorneys of Miller & Miller LLP joined the firm on Jan. 1 in the business transactions practice group. Kenneth R. Miller joins as a shareholder. He brings with him more than 30 years experience in the areas of estate planning and administration, elder law, tax law, business formation and administration and real estate. Morgan A. Evans joins as an associate. She concentrates her practice in estate planning, elder law, real estate and commercial litigation. Harvey A. Miller, Jr. joins the firm Of Counsel. He has represented clients in estates and trusts, general business matters and litigation. J. Lee Miller has more than 50 years of experience in real estate law, timber leasing, litigation and business organization and administration. He joins the firm Of Counsel after having been a partner at Miller & Miller since 1950.

Dean Bierkan has joined Lathrop & Gage L.C. as Of Counsel attorney. She will remain in Pittsburgh and work through the firm's New York office.

Bridget M. Gillespie was named partner at Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton P.C. She focuses her practice in the representation of insurance carriers in insurance coverage and bad faith matters and representation of clients in commercial and tort litigation.

Nonprofit

FamilyLinks announced that Tammy Wells and Herman L. Reid Jr. joined its board of directors. Ms. Wells is technical business analyst, Highmark, and Dr. Reid Jr. is president, Teacher Excellence Center.

Manufacturing

Centria named Nicole Johnson, communication and graphic design specialist in its marketing communications department.

United States Steel Corp. named Stephen A. Szymanski general manager-business development and John A. Rose general manager-ERP project.

Jeff Moeslein was named president of Swing Line Windows, Inc. and Owens Corning Basement Finishing System.

Professional Services

Maria Raymond was promoted to market vice president for the Lake Erie/Western Pennsylvania region of Right Management.

Technology

4CTechnologies named Michael Krynicki vice president, strategic services; Jonathan Taaffe and Wendy van Vliet, managing consultants; and Ryan Crum, principal consultant.

Elsewhere

McKissock & Hoffman P.C., said Pittsburgh native Timothy J. Burke was elected a shareholder. Mr. Burke bases his practice in the Philadelphia office, where his litigation practice includes professional liability, commercial litigation and the defense of medical malpractice claims.