Camelback Resort
Christopher Baulo, Camelback Resort (SUBMITTED)
Kavon William Langley, Camelback Resort (SUBMITTED)
As part of its continued focus on enhancing guest experiences, the year-round recreational destination in the Pocono Mountains has appointed Christopher Baulo as its new director of food and beverage and Kavon William Langley as executive chef.
In his new role, Baulo will oversee the resort’s expansive culinary operations, which include 25 dining outlets ranging from food trucks and all-day casual venues to upscale dining concepts. Langley will lead day-to-day kitchen operations across the resort, including in-room dining and on-site catering for meetings, weddings and special events.
With more than 30 years of experience as both a chef and hospitality executive, Baulo will provide strategic leadership for the resort’s food and beverage operations, guiding daily execution, operational performance and long-term business objectives.
Most recently, Baulo served as director of food and beverage for Kings Island, a 364-acre amusement park northeast of Cincinnati, where he oversaw all culinary operations in collaboration with the park’s executive chef.
Baulo holds an associate of applied science degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University.
As executive chef, Langley will oversee all kitchen operations at the resort, including food quality, budgeting and inventory management, blending his culinary prowess and business acumen. With a 25-year career in culinary operations, he most recently served as event chef/executive chef for the Brooklyn Museum with Great Performances in New York City, a role he held for nine years. He also served as executive chef for Great Wolf Lodge & Resort Hotels, overseeing five restaurants at the property, as well as the executive chef for IHG Hotels in New York. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of culinary professionals, Langley has served as a culinary instructor at the New York Restaurant School, Urban Horizons, Culinary Tech Center and the Art Institute of New York City.
Langley holds an associate degree in hotel management and culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University.
eXp Realty
Christine Ives Polizzi, eXp Realty (SUBMITTED)
Kathy Casarin, eXp Realty (SUBMITTED)
The Christine Ives Polizzi Team of eXp Elite announced the addition of real estate professional and listing specialist Kathy Casarin to its growing elite team.
Known for her results-driven approach, elevated marketing and unwavering commitment to client service, Casarin brings a powerful blend of experience, leadership and brand presence to the team. Her reputation for strategic pricing, strong negotiation and innovative digital marketing aligns seamlessly with the team’s mission of excellence, collaboration and elevated service.
Casarin has earned recognition for her leadership, community involvement and professional achievements, and is known for guiding clients with clarity and confidence through every stage of the real estate journey. Her transition to the company reflects a shared vision of growth, collaboration and delivering next-level results in today’s competitive market.
New York Army National Guard
Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
Harold Quezada from Great Bend, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 101st Expeditionary Battalion, received a promotion Dec. 15 to the rank of master sergeant.
Army National Guard promotions are based on a soldier’s overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential.
These promotions recognize the best-qualified soldiers for a career in the Army National Guard.
University of Scranton
Doug Boyle, University of Scranton (SUBMITTED)
Hank Willenbrink, University of Scranton (SUBMITTED)
Accounting Chair and Professor Douglas M. Boyle, DBA’88, was recently reelected to serve as chair of the Allied Services Foundation board of directors. Allied Services Integrated Health System, which has offices and centers throughout Northeast Pennsylvania, is a nationwide leader in rehabilitation and elderly care services. Boyle has been a member of the board since 2010. He was named chair in 2016.
Boyle is an award-winning educator and researcher who’s worked 30-plus years in industry in startup, middle market and Fortune 500 companies, where he has held the positions of board chair, president, chief executive officer, chief operations officer and chief financial officer. He recently ranked No. 2 worldwide for accounting education publication volume in the past six years, according to the Brigham Young University Accounting Research Rankings, which also placed the university No. 1 worldwide for research published by Ph.D. students. He is also ranked No. 1 internationally for research published in leading refereed accounting practitioner journals, according to “The Intersection of Academia and Practice: Publishing in Leading U.S. Accounting Organizations’ Journals,” Issues in Accounting Education (2020).
Under Boyle’s leadership, the university’s accounting program in the Kania School of Management was selected as one of the nation’s Best Business Schools by the Princeton Review. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Scranton’s accounting program top 40 in the nation.
Hank Willenbrink, Ph.D., professor of English and theater, was recently named editor-in-chief of the academic magazine Ecumenica: Performance and Religion. Willenbrink’s first issue, a 122-page special edition filled with book and performance reviews, essays and roundtable conversations, was published in November.