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The following promotions have been made at UHY Advisors: Heather Bearfield to principal in the technology assurance and advisory services practice; Jeff Castiglioni to manager in the audit practice; Patricia Aas to manager in the tax practice; Jeff D’Ambrosio to senior in the audit practice; Christine Evanich to senior in the audit practice; Sean Kelley to senior in the tax practice; David Bienia to senior staff in the audit practice; Adam Canosa to senior staff in the audit practice; Matt Carlson to senior staff in the audit practice; Paige Muraca to senior staff in the audit practice; Sara Mahdavi to senior staff in the audit practice; and, Joe Gorski to senior staff in the tax practice.
Dr. Stuart Lieblich was elected secretary/treasurer of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the national association’s annual meeting. Dr. Lieblich has received several honors and distinctions during his career, including his selection to the “Top Dentists” lists by Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Magazine. Beyond treating trauma patients at Hartford Hospital, he volunteers his time at the hospital’s dental clinic.
Robert Lang has joined Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage on LaSalle Road in West Hartford as a broker. Lang handles residential and investment properties in the Greater Hartford area. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker, Lang was affiliated with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Farmington.
Community Health Resources has announced that Henry Garcia, APR, community relations coordinator with the Manchester Public Schools, and Ivette Rivera-Dreyer, director of financial aid and veterans’ affairs at Manchester Community College, have joined its board of directors. Garcia joined the Manchester Public Schools in August 2008. Prior to that, he served as communications bureau chief with the Connecticut Department of Education. Rivera-Dreyer holds a master’s degree in administration and human services and has been with Manchester Community College since 1997.
Lewis J. Robinson, retired general counsel of The Travelers has been named chair of the nine-member volunteer board of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving — the community foundation for the 29-town Greater Hartford region. Robinson has served on the foundation’s board for six years. Susan J. Sappington of Bloomfield, who has held board positions with many area arts, health care, and civic organizations, has been appointed to the foundation’s board. Edward J. Forand Jr., former president & CEO of the Children’s Museum of West Hartford, has been named vice chair. Francisco L. Borges, chairman of Landmark Partners, was re-elected treasurer.
Fandotech in Manchester has announced that Frank Gesino, vice president of professional services, and Dan Kaupp, senior analyst, recently completed the requirements to become certified project management professionals. The PMP designation recognizes individuals who have demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in leading and directing project teams to successful project completion. A rigorous certification process includes a combination of formal project management training, longevity in performing the roles and duties of a project manager that includes three to five years experience. A final written exam is also part of the cetification process.
Restaurant Hospitality Magazine has recognized Dan Meiser, general manager of Firebox Restaurant in Hartford, as one of its up and coming top 30 restaurateurs under the age of 30. Meiser was the only Connecticut restaurateur noted in this year’s national survey.
Reid and Riege has named Ronald John Koniuta a stockholder of the firm. Koniuta has been with Reid and Riege since 2000 and is a member of the firm’s employee benefits department. His practice addresses compliance issues related to the drafting, design and operation of employee benefit plans, including Section 401(k), Section 403(b), profit sharing, section 457, defined benefit, and health and welfare plans.
Veteran health care attorney and executive Harvey C. Sigelbaum has joined Pepe & Hazard as counsel to the firm. Sigelbaum brings decades of experience in the insurance industry, addressing issues pertaining to industry growth and strategic planning. He also has extensive knowledge of health care cost containment. A former president and CEO of several health care networks and insurance companies, Sigelbaum most recently worked with the law firm of Tyler Cooper & Alcorn.
