Comings & Goings: New services, new board members, promotions and new faces at nonprofits

Joseph Deinlein and Katharine Wilson, The Herald-Mail
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Veteran-owned Go Getters Outdoor Services and Go Getters Washing opened in March, offering pressure and soft washing, junk removal, lawn care and landscaping services in the Hagerstown area.

Owner Austin Kershner said his business stands out in its knowledge and professionalism.

A Go-Getters company car.
A Go-Getters company car.

Unlike other power and soft washing services that just use water, he said, Go Getters uses safe chemicals to provide a better wash.

"We go full in-depth with our professionalism," Kershner said. "What fills our deal is how much knowledge we have and our experience."

Kershner first learned about power washing during the four years he served in the Marine Corps.

Go Getters is not in the market purely for profit, Kershner said; he also wants to help the community. The company is working to clean one house free every month.

"It makes me happy helping people; it's not always about money," Kershner said.

For more information, contact Go Getters at gogettersoutdoors@gmail.com. The company offers free estimates for services. Call (240)-513-5247.

New Dollar General Market opens in Hagerstown

The new DG Market at 761 Wilson Blvd. in Hagerstown.
The new DG Market at 761 Wilson Blvd. in Hagerstown.

A new Dollar General Market has opened on Wilson Boulevard in Hagerstown.

Dollar General's market store format includes a wider selection of food items, including meats, fruits and vegetables. The store will also carry typical brands and products offered by the chain, according to news release from the company.

"The new DG Market format aims to provide the Hagerstown community with closer access to fresh and healthier foods and a convenient location to purchase the items they want and need at everyday low prices," Matthew Simonsen, senior vice president of real estate and store development, said in the release.

The chain plans to donate 100 new books to a nearby elementary school through a partnership with the Kellogg Company, per the release. Schools, nonprofits and libraries within a 15-mile radius of the new store may apply for Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants.

There will be around 15 employees at the new location.

Mlend, Middletown Valley Bank name new president of mortgage sales

President and CEO Bill Poffenbarger Jr. of Millennium Financial Group Inc., also known as Mlend, has retired, and Jerry Merrick has been promoted to executive vice president — president of mortgage sales for Middletown Valley Bank and Mlend.

Bill Poffenbarger
Bill Poffenbarger

Poffenbarger officially retired Aug. 1 from the wholly owned mortgage subsidiary of Middletown Valley Bank, according to a news release from the bank. Merrick had been vice president of mortgage lending for the Western Maryland market before his promotion.

Jerry Merrick
Jerry Merrick

“On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank Bill for his 20 years of success, support, and leadership through the founding and growth of Mlend. We wish him well on his next chapter.” Robert E. (BJ) Goetz, president and CEO of the bank, said in the news release. He added that Merrick's "many years of experience as a top-performing lender in the mortgage lending industry have him well positioned to support and lead our corporate mortgage team to the next level.”

Washington promoted to San Mar deputy executive director

Jerica Washington was recently appointed deputy executive director of San Mar Family & Community Services, according to a news release from San Mar.

Jerica Washington
Jerica Washington

Washington started her new position July 1. A staff member of San Mar since 2014, she has held a variety of positions within the agency, including special projects coordinator, therapist, and as director of the Jack E. Barr Center for Well-Being Outpatient Mental Health Clinic for the last five years.

Washington holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland and completed the Georgetown University School of Public Policy nonprofit management executive certificate in June, according to the release. She will continue to lead the outpatient mental health work at San Mar, as well as focusing on adding campus program development initiatives and facilities planning, board of managers operations and other growth needs.

United Way of Washington County announces board of directors for 2023-24

The United Way of Washington County recently announced its incoming officers, directors and continuing board members for 2023-2024.

New officers include Shane Heizer, a wealth adviser with Carson Wealth, chairman; Stacie Turner, a compliance manager with Fiserv, vice chair; and Emily Beecher, a supervisor with SEK, CPAS & Advisors, treasurer. Richie Holzapfel, vice president and financial adviser of the Holzapfel Group, was named secretary, and Julie Pippel, a private environmental consultant, is the past chair.

New board members include:

  • Rhiannon Combs, branch manager with M&T Bank

  • Tsala Harrison, general manager with Pepsico

  • Nicole Alt-Myers, co-president of Myers Management

  • Mark Subrizi, producer with Blue Ridge Risk Partners

Continuing members include:

  • Ben Bruno, JLG

  • Leslie DeMott, DC News Now

  • Mike Harsh, Hagerstown Community College

  • Lynn Haines, Meritus Health

  • Tim Haines, Washington County Public Schools

  • Gary Hayes, retired owner of Spherion Staffing

  • Tereance Moore, owner/consultant with TMConsultant LLC

  • Ellen Prete, Citi

  • Zane Schreiber, Abeles Flurie Wealth Management

  • Angie Stouffer, Washington County Public Schools

  • Vaun Miles-Swain, the Washington County Board of License Commissioners (liquor board)

  • Mark Zucca, Potomac Edison

Outgoing board members include

  • Mary-Jane Bowyer, CNB Bank

  • Karen Boyer, First United Bank & Trust

  • Erin Clark, SEK

  • Christ Howlett, Hagerstown Housing Authority

Brook Lane announces new leadership

Brook Lane, a nonprofit mental health system, announced three new leadership changes through a company release.

Yuki Uchino is the interim chief information officer of Brook Lane as of July 7, following the retirement of Robert Fritz. He will oversee Brook Lane's transition to a new electronic records system, according to a release.

Uchino recently worked at Meritus Health as the director of analytics and software engineering.

Jeremie Robinson started as director of facilities management on July 10. Robinson has experience as a facility manager for GCL Facility Management and experience as an HVAC technician.

Brian O'Keefe became the director of physician practice in June. He was the chief operations officer at Metropolitan Nephrology Associates and is an experienced healthcare executive, according to the release.

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