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JONESTOWN BANK & TRUST CO.<\/p>\n

Philip Courtney has joined Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. as chief risk officer. In his new role, Courtney will identify, understand, and manage risk across the organization while supporting responsible growth. He will oversee the bank\u2019s enterprise risk management and compliance functions and work closely with leadership and team members throughout the organization to protect JBT clients and communities.<\/p>\n

\"PhilipPhilip Courtney (Courtesy Jonestown Bank and Trust Co.)<\/p>\n

A graduate of Kutztown University and the Barret Graduate School of Banking, Courtney has over 16 years of banking experience. He is also a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to join JBT because of its strong community banking heritage, its commitment to relationships, and its clear focus on serving customers and communities the right way,\u201d Courtney said in a statement.<\/p>\n

SCHUYLKILL RIVER GREENWAYS<\/p>\n

Schuylkill River Greenways has named Jason Brudereck as its director of communications. In his new role, Brudereck will lead communications, media relations, and marketing efforts to raise awareness of Schuylkill River Greenways\u2019 work along the Schuylkill River and Schuylkill River Trail and throughout the Schuylkill River National Heritage Area.<\/p>\n

\"JasonJason Brudereck (Courtesy Schuylkill River Greenways)<\/p>\n

Previously, Brudereck led public and media relations for dozens of nonprofits as a communications consultant and held communications roles at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and Berks County Community Foundation. He began his career as a reporter for The Reading Eagle.<\/p>\n

Brudereck lives in Berks County, where he volunteers with several nonprofits and serves on the Berks County Public Libraries System Advisory Board. He holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism from Boston University.<\/p>\n

\u201cJason is doing more than telling people what we do; he\u2019s giving them reasons to care and ways to get involved,\u201d Elaine Paul Schaefer, executive director said in a statement.<\/p>\n

BARLEY SNYDER<\/p>\n

Attorney Jennifer Carter has joined the firm of Barley Snyder as an associate in its York office. Carter is a member of the firm\u2019s Litigation Practice Group and also works with its Employment and Land Use teams. She represents businesses, property owners and other clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters, guiding them through complex disputes with a practical, strategic approach.<\/p>\n

\"JenniferJennifer Carter (Courtesy Barley Snyder)<\/p>\n

Before joining Barley Snyder, Carter practiced at regional and national law firms, where she represented clients in insurance defense and commercial litigation matters across a broad range of industries.<\/p>\n

She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the York County Bar Association and was recently selected for the Pennsylvania Bar Association\u2019s Bar Leadership Institute Class of 2026\u20132027.<\/p>\n

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