William J. Minor,  a financial adviser with the Canfield office of Merrill Lynch, has been named to the Forbes 2018 list of “America’s Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors.’ The list includes 247 financial advisers with Merrill Lynch, the most of any firm.  “We believe William exemplifies what it means to be a leader in the […]

Sarah Boyarko has been promoted to chief operating office of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. Boyarko joined the chamber in October 2006 and became vice president of economic development in 2012. She has led the chamber’s business retention and expansion program and national attraction efforts. Under her direction, the economic development staff has managed a variety […]

Chuck T. George (pictured), CEO of Hapco, has been named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the  Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. George will receive the award at the chamber’s Salute to Business breakfast Thursday at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman. Also being honored are Ryan Behenna, vice president of operations for Arconic Engineered Structures, named Business Professional of […]

Kim Sauerwein has joined Burgan Real Estate in Boardman as its newest agent. Although she has been a successful real estate agent for more than a decade, she began her career as a professional travel agent and has served as a director of the Columbiana Area Tourism Board. Sauerwein became a licensed real estate agent […]

Ben Katz is the new director of the Early Learning Center at the Jewish Community Center in Youngstown. He spent the last two years as a science teacher at Akiva Academy and will replace Kathy Mioni, who will continue as the academy principal.  Katz holds a master’s degree in education from Florida Atlantic University. “He […]

Jan Brown, a resident of Boardman, was elected first vice commander of AMVETS at the organization’s 74th annual convention in Orlando, Fla. Reg Riley of Pittsburgh was elected commander. AMVETS, also known as American Veterans, has more than 250,000 members nationwide and membership is open to the nation’s 20 million veterans and their families. Keynote […]

Kathy Gierlach has been appointed chief financial officer for the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. She is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the chamber’s fiscal functions; and providing analysis of budgets and financial reports and trends. She will also oversee human resources. “Kathy brings a wealth of knowledge to the chamber and has worked […]

Derek Dixie, a 2000 graduate of the former Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown, coordinated the Jay-Z and Beyonce concert July 25 in Cleveland. Dixie has been the touring music director for Beyonce since 2012. He is responsible for planning the music compilation and flow for shows as well as scouting instrumental talent for special […]

The Jewish Community Center, Youngstown, has named Laura Weymer as its health and wellness director. The position will enable Weymer to combine her passion for health and wellness with her previous experiences in development and fundraising, says Mike Rawl, JCC executive director. “The position is a new investment that will provide additional oversight over our […]

Ankle & Foot Care Centers has added three physicians to its staff. Dr. Michael Stas (pictured) joins Ankle & Foot from St. Luke’s University Hospital in Allentown, Pa., where he completed a two-year fellowship in podiatric dermatology. Dr. Bradley Backoff comes to the practice from University Hospitals in Richmond Heights, where he completed a three-year […]