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Workplace — Oct. 10-11

A brief look at hires, promotions, awards and honors

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New hires and promotions

Dana Peo has joined Kish Bank as Vice President, Branch Banking Market Leader. In her role, she will lead branch banking performance, team development, client service, and community engagement across Kish Bank's Blair, Centre, and Huntingdon branch network.

Peo brings more than 20 years of banking and financial services experience to the Kish team. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Branch Manager with First National Bank in Hollidaysburg. Prior to that role, she held leadership positions with First Commonwealth Bank, including Vice President, Financial Solutions Area Manager, where she led retail banking teams across the Bedford-Blair region.

Peo is based at Kish Bank's Altoona office.

Stephen V. Kline has been promoted to Chief Investment Officer by New Pundulum Corporation, Altoona, a family-owned and managed portfolio specializing in the manufacturing and industrial space.

Kline will retain his current position as Chief Financial Officer, adding responsibility for the development and execution of New Pendulum's investment strategy. The promotion represents a significant expansion of Kline's leadership responsibilities. As Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer, he will help guide financial strategy, capital allocation, investment evaluation and long-term growth initiatives across New Pendulum and its interests.

Martina Stojanovska has joined Conemaugh Physician Group's Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team. Her addition expands access to specialized orthopedic and trauma care for patients throughout west-central Pennsylvania.

Stojanovska brings specialized training in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic trauma. She earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her orthopedic surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. She subsequently completed fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma at Detroit Medical Center. As part of the Conemaugh Physician Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team, Stojanovska will provide care for patients experiencing orthopedic injuries and conditions, helping them improve function, manage pain, and maintain their quality of life close to home.

Katie Kensinger of State College has been promoted by Juniper Communities to National Director of Marketing. A seasoned health services marketing professional, Kensinger has been with Juniper Communities since 2016, steadily advancing her career and expanding her leadership responsibilities within the organization.

In her new role as National Director of Marketing, Kensinger will lead Juniper Communities' strategic marketing, branding, communications, and digital engagement initiatives nationwide, building on nearly a decade of experience with the organization and its communities.

Brittany Mayer has joined the Business Development team at Keller Engineers Inc. as Business Development Coordinator.

In this role, she will help to support and strengthen Keller's growth through a variety of initiatives, from creating engaging print and digital marketing materials, to representing the company at industry and community events. She will also work with the leadership team to identify new opportunities to build meaningful business relationships.

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