{"id":166134,"date":"2026-04-15T04:52:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T04:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/166134\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T04:52:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T04:52:12","slug":"personnel-file-april-15-2026-scranton-times-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/166134\/","title":{"rendered":"Personnel File, April 15, 2026 \u2013 Scranton Times-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ameriprise Financial Services LLC
\n\"GinaGina Bonacci Carey, Ameriprise Financial Services LLC (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Gina P. Bonacci Carey, CFP, CFS, financial adviser with the Carbondale location, has reached a career milestone through the company\u2019s Circle of Success program by achieving years of consistently high performance.<\/p>\n

Ten percent of Ameriprise advisers have earned this distinction. Bonacci Carey was one of only 59 advisers to achieve this milestone in 2025.<\/p>\n

She has over 17 years of experience with the company. As a financial adviser, Bonacci Carey provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in one-on-one relationships with her clients. For information, contact Bonacci Carey at 570-282-0661, visit the Ameriprise office at 79 Dundaff St., Carbondale, or visit the website at ameripriseadvisors.com\/gina.p.bonacci.carey.<\/p>\n

Dime Bank
\n\"MelissaMelissa Bowling, Dime Bank (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Melissa Bowling has been promoted to senior vice president, chief operating officer.<\/p>\n

Bowling\u2019s career at the bank is a testament to growth, dedication and leadership developed from the ground up, bank officials said. Beginning her career with the bank in October 2008 as head teller at the Honesdale branch, Bowling steadily rose through the ranks, earning successive promotions that culminate in her appointment as chief operating officer.<\/p>\n

Throughout her tenure, Bowling advanced to assistant branch manager and later branch manager of the downtown Hawley branch. In October 2016, she was promoted to retail operations officer, taking on responsibility for overseeing the efficient and effective operation of all branch offices while serving as a liaison between retail branches and other departments.<\/p>\n

Bowling most recently served as vice president, retail operations manager, playing a key role in driving operational consistency, supporting branch performance and enhancing the overall customer experience across the organization.<\/p>\n

As chief operating officer, Bowling will focus on operational excellence, cross-department collaboration and supporting the bank\u2019s mission of delivering exceptional service throughout the branch network in Wayne, Pike and Lackawanna counties.<\/p>\n

Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation
\n\"MariaMaria Gereda, EPCAMR (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Maria Gereda, a Kingston native and 2018 Holy Redeemer High School graduate, has been hired by the nonprofit in the role of GIS watershed outreach specialist. Her duties will mainly involve digitizing and georeferencing coal mine maps, especially in support of the state Department of Environmental Protection\u2019s Mine Subsidence Insurance Program. She also will assist with EPCAMR activities such as conducting watershed assessments and coordinating illegal dumpsite cleanups.<\/p>\n

Gereda received her bachelor\u2019s degree in 2022 from the University of Texas at El Paso. More recently, she completed an online certification program in Geographic Information Systems through Austin Community College in Austin, Texas. Gereda began assisting EPCAMR in April 2025 as a part-time intern. She then had an opportunity to serve full time at the local nonprofit for a six-month stint as an AmeriCorps member.<\/p>\n

During that time, Gereda became certified as a North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) Level 1 coordinator. She also assisted staff with water-quality monitoring and event planning, attended professional conferences and helped to manage volunteers.<\/p>\n

EPCAMR is a small but impactful nonprofit organization based in Ashley. The organization got its start in the mid-1990s and continues to successfully lead projects throughout the region to improve landscapes and lives.<\/p>\n

eXp Realty
\n\"KathyKathy Casarin, eXp Realty (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Kathy Casarin, a real estate agent serving the Scranton area, has been named one of 2025\u2019s top agents according to a year-end ranking by Clever Real Estate, a fast-growing real estate technology company. Casarin is currently with the Elite of eXp, Christine Ives Polizzi Team.<\/p>\n

Clever Real Estate\u2019s Top Agent distinction highlights real estate professionals who demonstrate exceptional performance, strong client satisfaction and a proven ability to deliver results in competitive local markets.<\/p>\n

Agents are selected based on a combination of reputation, experience and performance indicators.<\/p>\n

In addition, she has been featured on the cover of SUCCESS Magazine\u2019s Power Agent Edition, a nationally syndicated real estate publication spotlighting top-performing agents across the country.<\/p>\n

The cover story showcases Casarin\u2019s ability to merge elevated branding with disciplined execution \u2014 demonstrating how clarity, consistency and professional standards translate into measurable results for clients.<\/p>\n

She has served multiple terms as president of the Abington B2B Referral Group, where she led sustainable growth initiatives, expanded membership and established a leadership cabinet that strengthened both professional collaboration and charitable impact.<\/p>\n

Geisinger Health Plan<\/p>\n

Jeremy Gaskill is the new president of GHP and executive vice president of insurance operations for Geisinger, effective Feb. 23. He joins GHP after more than two decades at Humana, where he most recently served as the national insurance carrier\u2019s central region president for Medicare, overseeing a nine-state region based in Kansas City, Kan.<\/p>\n

Gaskill\u2019s Humana experience included overseeing the growth of the organization\u2019s network of providers and managing commercial and government business lines, including Medicare and Medicaid, for various regions.<\/p>\n

Gaskill takes over the position of GHP president from Karen Murphy, who stepped into the job last March after having served in a variety of other leadership roles at Geisinger for several years.<\/p>\n

Marywood University
\n\"AndreaAndrea Novak, Marywood University (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Andrea Novak, M.A., CCC-SLP, has been named the recipient of the 2025 National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Advisor Honors Award for Continued Commitment, a national recognition presented annually to one chapter adviser who has demonstrated outstanding dedication and service to students over a period of more than five years.<\/p>\n

Novak has served as the university\u2019s NSSLHA chapter adviser for approximately 25 years, far exceeding the five-year minimum required for consideration, and is known for her hands-on mentorship and unwavering presence in student-led initiatives.<\/p>\n

The Continued Commitment Award recognizes advisers who provide consistent and meaningful support to their NSSLHA chapters while promoting student leadership, engagement and professional development. Recipients also exemplify NSSLHA\u2019s core values, including philanthropy, community service, advocacy, career awareness and leadership.<\/p>\n

Beyond her role as an adviser, Novak is the chairperson of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and is recognized for fostering an environment where students feel encouraged to grow as leaders and future professionals.<\/p>\n

Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
\n\"MirandaMiranda Slosky, NEPA Alliance (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Miranda Slosky has joined the NEPA staff as an accountant.<\/p>\n

Slosky will be responsible for managing accounting functions for all of NEPA\u2019s financial activities and subsidiaries.<\/p>\n

She earned her Bachelor of Science in accounting from Penn State University and resides in Mountain Top.<\/p>\n

The alliance, a regional community and economic development agency, serves seven counties of Northeast Pennsylvania: Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne.<\/p>\n

Reading & Northern Railroad
\n\"JimJim Raffa, Reading & Northern Railroad (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

The railroad announced that Jim Raffa has been promoted to the position of chief marketing officer.<\/p>\n

Raffa began his railroad career in 1989 with the railroad\u2019s predecessor, the Blue Mountain & Reading Railroad, as a trackman. After the Reading & Northern Railroad was formed in December 1990, he transitioned to coal traffic manager and real estate manager. In 2007, Raffa accepted an ownership position with Lehigh Railway and Luzerne & Susquehanna Railway. In 2020, after the sale of those rail lines to R.J. Corman, Raffa returned to the railroad to manage the petrochemical and minerals accounts, including the natural gas and Marcellus shale business. He was named executive vice president of marketing and sales last year. In addition to the petrochemical and mineral business, Raffa assumed management of the railroad\u2019s industrial development department.<\/p>\n

Raffa has over 35 years of railroad experience, specializing in business development, project management, marketing and operations. He was born and raised in Schuylkill County and has a passion for railroads, especially around his hometown of Schuylkill Haven. Raffa graduated from Penn State University in 1988 and has a Bachelor of Science in mathematics with a minor in secondary education. He has also completed some graduate courses, working toward a master\u2019s degree in education.<\/p>\n

Sisters of IHM Foundation
\n\"AnnAnn Rink, IHM Foundation (SUBMITTED)
\n\"CarlCarl Witkowski III, IHM Foundation (SUBMITTED)
\n\"LoriLori Barrett, IHM Foundation (SUBMITTED)
\n\"SisterSister Cor Immaculatum Heffernan, IHM Foundation (SUBMITTED)
\n\"JohnJohn Hanrahan, IHM Foundation (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

The foundation announced the election of new officers for its board of directors. Ann Rink will serve as president, Carl Witkowski III as vice president, attorney Lori Barrett as treasurer and Sister Cor Immaculatum Heffernan, I.H.M., as recording secretary. In addition, the board welcomed attorney John Hanrahan as a new board member.<\/p>\n

Rink is a lifelong collaborator with the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, educated at IHM schools and inspired by their mission of service. A graduate of Marywood University, she devoted 43 years to St. Joseph\u2019s Center, rising from early intervention teacher to administrator of community services and leading major program growth for children and adults with disabilities. Widely recognized for her leadership and service, Rink remains active in community organizations. She has worked with the foundation board for several years, playing major roles in organizing the annual Sisters Celebration event.<\/p>\n

Witkowski brings more than two decades of leadership experience in financial services, insurance and business development. He currently serves as partner and chief relationship officer at Group Capital LLC and Presidio Insurance LLC, where he leads sales and client service operations across multiple states. Witkowski has a strong record of community service and board leadership, including roles with the Greater Pittston YMCA, Wyoming Valley Montessori School, and several regional arts and educational organizations.<\/p>\n

Barrett is assistant vice president and trust officer at Fidelity Bank Wealth Management in Dunmore, where she specializes in investment account administration, retirement planning, and trusts and estates. She brings 25 years of legal experience from private practice and holds degrees from Rutgers University and Seton Hall University School of Law. Barrett is active in professional and community service, serving as president of the board of the Lackawanna County Bar Association and as a board member of the Lackawanna County Industrial Development Authority. She also volunteers with Friends of the Poor and Lackawanna Pro Bono.<\/p>\n

Sister Cor Immaculatum is a retired professor of art at Marywood University, where she served the Department of Art for 30 years and chaired the graduate and undergraduate programs for 14 years. She holds advanced degrees in fine arts and counseling from Syracuse University, the University of Notre Dame and Marywood University. Since retiring from full-time teaching, Sister Cor Immaculatum has stayed active. She remains engaged in creative art and is noted for the many beautiful life-size bronze sculptures she has created. She happily serves the foundation board, her congregation and the mission of the IHM Sisters.<\/p>\n

A senior attorney with Brock & Scott PLLC, Hanrahan\u2019s law career spans more than three decades. He has led his own practice, served as partner and associate in multiple firms, and argued cases before the Maryland and District of Columbia courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He is deeply committed to community service, having chaired the Delaplaine Arts Center and St. John Regional Catholic School boards and contributed to numerous local and educational organizations.<\/p>\n

The Wright Center
\n\"SarahSarah Mucciolo, Wright Center. (SUBMITTED)
\n\"BriannaBrianna Galvin-Bayo, Wright Center (SUBMITTED)\n<\/p>\n

Three experienced pharmacists with local ties will staff the Wright Center for Community Health Wilkes-Barre\u2019s new pharmacy, which opened March 16.<\/p>\n

Sarah Mucciolo will serve as the pharmacist-in-charge and pharmacy manager for the Wright Center Pharmacy Wilkes-Barre, located inside its community health center at 169 N. Pennsylvania Ave. She has more than 35 years of experience in retail pharmacy, most recently at CVS pharmacies throughout the area. Mucciolo will lead the development, implementation and sustainability of pharmacy services at the Wright Center\u2019s health centers and will oversee, direct and supervise all pharmacy activities.<\/p>\n

Joining her are pharmacists Michael Mucciolo, who also has more than 35 years of experience in retail pharmacies, most recently at Rite Aid in Old Forge; and Brianna Galvin-Bayo, who has five years of experience in retail pharmacy, most recently at Albert\u2019s Pharmacy in Pittston.<\/p>\n

The 1,400-square-foot pharmacy is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be open to patients of the Wright Center as well as members of the surrounding communities. Most common prescriptions can be filled as customers wait, while some specialty medications may require 24 hours\u2019 notice.<\/p>\n

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