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New manager at market
Dennise Hill has been hired as the new manager at the Broad Street Market, 1233 N. 3rd St. Hill had been economic development and neighborhood coordinator for Steelton Borough.

Russell named director of Harrisburg Mall
St. John Properties Inc. named William Russell for the new position of director, Harrisburg Mall, just across the city line in Swatara Township at 3501 Paxton St. In a joint venture with Petrie Ross Ventures, Baltimore-based St. John Properties acquired the one-million-square foot property in June. Russell was formerly vice president of property management and development for Maryland-based Hill Management Services, Inc.

Dykehouse named Hershey Med CIO
Penn State Hershey Medical Center named Rod Dykehouse as new chief information officer. He previously served as CIO for both UCLA Medical Sciences and Froedtert Health System, an academic partner of the Medical College of Wisconsin. Tom Abendroth, M.D., who has served as the medical center’s CIO since 2002, is now its first chief of medical informatics. He will guide efforts to leverage Penn State Hershey’s electronic medical record to improve clinical care delivery and advance clinical research.
 
Barrett to depart AACA
Michael J. Barrett, executive director of the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey, intends to leave the museum later this year. His departure is consistent with the plans he made known to the museum’s board of directors at the time he was hired, according to AACA. The board thanked Barrett for his service and contributions to the museum. AACA said the board will immediately begin a search for a new executive director. For more about the museum, visit www.AACAMuseum.org.

Morgan elected to Central Penn College board
Brad Morgan, vice president of cost and capital efficiency at Ahold USA, which operates Giant Food Stores, LLC, in Carlisle, was elected to the Central Penn College’s board of directors at the most recent board meeting on May 17. Morgan has more than 25 years of experience in leadership and finance.

Drapp earns volunteer service medal
Capt. Brian T. Drapp, commanding officer of the Naval Sea Logistics Center in Mechanicsburg, has been awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for ongoing exemplary contributions to the community. Drapp was recognized for accomplishments while president of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation’s Mechanicsburg chapter the past two years. He has lead and mentored for Harrisburg High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, worked to double the amount of financial donations made to charitable organizations, and assisted in the creation of the Mechanicsburg Chief Petty Officer Association, among other contributions.

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