{"id":151446,"date":"2026-03-29T09:06:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T09:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/151446\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T09:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T09:06:11","slug":"newsmakers-for-march-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/151446\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsmakers for March 29"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DERMATOLOGY PARTNERS<\/p>\n<p>Alexandra Davis, PA-C,\u00a0has joined Dermatology Partners\u2019 Kutztown practice. A board-certified physician assistant and Berks County native,\u00a0Davis brings clinical expertise and a deep connection to the local community. She earned her Bachelor of Science in exercise science from Central Michigan University, graduating magna cum laude, before completing her Master of Science in physician assistant studies at West Chester University.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Alexandra Davis (Courtesy Dermatology Partners)\" width=\"298\" height=\"298\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/REG-L-newsmakers-BRIEFS-0329_AlexandraDavis.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"4617440\" \/>Alexandra Davis (Courtesy Dermatology Partners)<\/p>\n<p>Prior to attending West Chester University, Davis gained valuable hands-on dermatology experience as a medical assistant with Dermatology Partners. During her physician assistant training, she completed a dedicated dermatology rotation with Schweiger Dermatology Group, where she expanded her skills in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Her experience includes comprehensive skin exams, biopsies, cryotherapy, intralesional injections, and assisting in surgical procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Davis is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Before returning to Dermatology Partners as a provider, she practiced at Penn State Health Exeter Family Practice, delivering comprehensive care to patients of all ages, managing chronic conditions, and treating urgent care needs.<\/p>\n<p>Alan (AJ) Himmelsbach, \u00a0who previously served patients in Kutztown, will now be seeing patients at Dermatology Partners\u2019 Douglassville and Pottstown offices.\u00a0Himmelsbach is a board-certified nurse practitioner with more than two decades of experience in medical and surgical dermatology and emergency medicine.<\/p>\n<p>FLEETWOOD BANK<\/p>\n<p>Fleetwood Bank has appointed Betsy Knott as vice president of retail banking. Knott brings 15 years of banking and sales experience and many certificates from the American Bankers Association. Additionally, she recently completed the PA Bankers Association\u2019s Advanced School of Banking in 2024.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Betsy Knott (Courtesy Fleetwood Bank)\" width=\"323\" height=\"452\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/REG-L-newsmakers-BRIEFS-0329_BetsyKnott.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"4617441\" \/>Betsy Knott (Courtesy Fleetwood Bank)<\/p>\n<p>In her previous role, Knott opened and managed a new bank branch in Horsham, while maintaining management responsibilities for an existing branch in Limerick. Overseeing hiring, training and onboarding while configuring branch operations with internal systems, Knott is excited to bring her skills to Fleetwood Bank.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love that Fleetwood Bank is a community bank. I love the relationships and connections I am able to create with our clients, learning more about them than their names, and being available to help with creating their dreams,\u201d Knott said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>SAXTON &amp; STUMP<\/p>\n<p>Saxton &amp; Stump\u00a0has hired\u00a0Ian Wood\u00a0as director of applied AI, a newly created leadership role focused on translating emerging technology into measurable client value and operational performance. In this role, Wood is responsible for designing, governing, and scaling AI initiatives across the firm and its affiliates to enhance legal service delivery, business operations, and client experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Ian Wood (Courtesy Saxton and Stump)\" width=\"327\" height=\"395\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/REG-L-newsmakers-BRIEFS-0329_IanWood.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"4617442\" \/>Ian Wood (Courtesy Saxton and Stump)<\/p>\n<p>The creation of this role reflects the firm\u2019s long-term investment in technology infrastructure and its commitment to building practical, responsible AI capabilities that enhance efficiency, insight, profitability, and client outcomes. This appointment underscores the firm\u2019s strategic focus on becoming an AI-forward law firm.<\/p>\n<p>Wood\u2019s work encompasses enterprise technology integration, AI governance, ethical and regulatory compliance, cybersecurity alignment, risk management, and operational modernization. He leads cross-departmental initiatives to identify high-impact use cases, implement structured rollouts, and ensure AI deployment drives measurable improvements in efficiency, profitability, and client experience while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and professional responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Wood brings significant experience advising many of the largest and most sophisticated law firms and professional services organizations in the country, where he has implemented and governed AI platforms, built and scaled enterprise project management offices, and led complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives in highly regulated environments.<\/p>\n<p>Wood earned his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and will graduate in May with an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. He holds advanced credentials in AI product management, portfolio management, and program and project management.<\/p>\n<p>Email your news to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/2026\/03\/29\/newsmakers-for-march-29\/mailto:money@readingeagle.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">money@readingeagle.com<\/a> and attach a recent (high-resolution) photo. Include a contact name and phone number with your submission. Deadline is the Tuesday prior to publication.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DERMATOLOGY PARTNERS Alexandra Davis, PA-C,\u00a0has joined Dermatology Partners\u2019 Kutztown practice. 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