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Newsmakers for April 20

Newsmakers for April 20

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MUHLENBERG GREENE ARCHITECTS
Michael Van Noy has joined the firm of Muhlenberg Greene Architects as a project manager.
Michael Van Noy (Courtesy MG Architects)
Van Noy brings to MG Architects more than 20 years' architectural design experience, working on projects ranging from small tenant fit outs to a three-story hospital. His professional background as a project manager and quality director includes roles at the State of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services overseeing renovations and new construction projects, in addition to his work for several regional firms.
At Muhlenberg Greene, he will oversee projects from initial planning and schematic design through construction completion. He will also assist with internal training, specification writing, and design overview.
Van Noy earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from Harrisburg Area Community College and a certificate in industrial drafting, from Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. An Architectural Review Exam (ARE) candidate in New York, Van Noy has completed his IDP.
Van Noy will work out of the firm's Wyomissing office, but as customary, he will support projects throughout the firm's service area.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES OF BERKS COUNTY
Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County has announced that Christina Kline has joined the BCSS team as program coordinator. In addition, Krystal Rodriguez has been promoted from intern to administrative assistant.
Christina Kline (Courtesy Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County)
In her role as program coordinator, Kline will assist the program director with research, scheduling presenters, support groups, and program topics. She will oversee community outreach to identify potential partnerships and collaborations in addition to identifying resources and volunteers. She will analyze data from all programs and resources to ensure positive outcomes for all program participants, including breast cancer survivors, their family members, and caregivers.
A graduate of Exeter Township High School, Kline attended West Chester University, where she received a bachelor's degree in nutrition as well as a master's degree in business administration.
Krystal Rodriguez (Courtesy Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County)
Rodriguez joined BCSS in the fall of 2023, during her senior year in high school, through a co-op program. Her position at the time was as an intern assisting with general office tasks, attending community tabling events, and performing a variety of tasks at our special events and fundraisers.
In her new role as administrative assistant, Rodriguez will provide oversight for program and donation tracking, manage supply inventory, assist with program facilitation, and perform a variety of general administrative tasks. Additionally, she will assist with the recruitment, training, and scheduling of organization volunteers to support community awareness, special events, fundraisers, and general office support.
Rodriguez was born and raised in New York and moved to Pennsylvania with her parents, two older brothers, and her dog, Max, in 2016. She is a 2024 graduate of Reading High School and is currently in her freshman year of college at Alvernia University, majoring in criminal justice.
SAXTON AND STUMP
Saxton & Stump co-founder and CEO James W. Saxton has once again been recognized as one of central Pennsylvania's most influential business leaders, earning a place on the Central Penn Business Journal's (CPBJ) annual Power 100 list for the fifth consecutive year. The list highlights leaders shaping the region's economy, policy, and community, including top executives, entrepreneurs, and public figures.
James W. Saxton (Courtesy Saxton and Stump)
Saxton's continued presence on the Power 100 list follows his CPBJ 2025 'Icon Honors' distinction, which recognizes his years of leadership, business success, and service to the community.
It also follows an accomplished year for Saxton in 2024. In May, Saxton's alma mater, Shippensburg University, honored him as the school's Class of 2024's undergraduate commencement speaker. Then in October, the school presented him with its Alumni Award of Distinction. Saxton graduated from Shippensburg in 1979 before graduating from the Duquesne School of Law in 1982.
In the community, Saxton has been a founding board member of the Lancaster Community Health Plan, chairman of the Lancaster YMCA Foundation, president of the Lancaster YMCA board of directors, and a past board member of the American Heart Association. In 2014, Saxton and his wife Sally received the 'Excellence in Philanthropy Award,' presented by the Lancaster General Health Foundation's board of trustees. In 2013, the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals presented the couple with its 'Philanthropist of the Year' award.
BARLEY SNYDER
Barley Snyder has announced the addition of partner Michael S. Bechtold to its Lebanon office, along with team members, paralegal Britany Tasco and legal administrative assistant Kelly Ellinger. Bechtold has earned a strong reputation for legal excellence in the region and brings nearly two decades of experience to the firm.
Bechtold has a proven track record in civil litigation, including business disputes, breach of contract matters, tort claims and liability-related cases. As a member of The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, he is nationally recognized for his success in securing significant verdicts and awards for his clients.
Michael S. Bechtold (Courtesy Barley Snyder)
In addition to his litigation practice, Bechtold advises family-owned and corporate businesses on a range of legal matters, including business formation, contracts and dissolution. He also provides estate planning and administration services. He also serves as solicitor for Lebanon School District and is actively involved in the community, coaching youth sports. Prior to joining Barley Snyder, he worked for a small, full-service law firm located in Lebanon.
Britany Tasco (Courtesy Barley Snyder)
Tasco, a paralegal in the firm's Litigation and Business practice groups, and Ellinger, who will provide administrative support to Bechtold and Tasco, will further enhance the firm's ability to serve businesses, organizations and individuals across a broad spectrum of legal matters.
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