ACCOUNTING & CONSULTING
The Communications Factory started an annual scholarship program for high school students.
Deborah Ruby opened a practice in association with D’Andrea & Associates to focus on personal injury, insurance and domestic relations.
Mark B. Merklin of Brouse McDowell received the Karl S. Hay award.
Kenneth M. Lapine of Roetzel & Andress was recognized in the 2003 referral guide, The Best Lawyers in America.
BANKING & FINANCE
*Second National Bank promoted Romona Davis Washington to vice president, small business manager, in the commercial lending division at the Akron Banking Center.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Walsh University appointed Teresa Parker as assistant registrar and Michael Pusateri as director of annual giving.
Children’s Hospital Medical Center hired Stephen Cosby as director of child and adolescent psychology and Heather Cairns as director of Ask Children’s and Children’s After Hours.
MANUFACTURING
ACS Industries hired Jeffrey J. Guritza to lead its marketing and communications department.
Akron Tool & Die expanded to handle machining services on workpieces up to 192 inches
MEDIA
WhiteSpace added Sharon Vinciguerra as a graphic designer and Jennifer Snider as a senior copywriter.
REAL ESTATE & ARCHITECTURE
Karen Thompson of Smythe, Cramer Co. was elected vice chairperson of the professional development division of the Akron Board of Realtors.
