Apr. 16—Weidenhammer

Charles G. Zwicker has been promoted to the position of president and COO of Weidenhammer, effective Feb. 27, becoming only the second president of Weidenhammer in 45 years. Zwicker is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of experience in consulting, sales & marketing, and operations. He will lead the company's strategic initiatives and drive growth into the future.

Zwicker joined Weidenhammer in 2006 as a sales manager and since then, his career trajectory has included being sales director, vice president, and most recently COO. During his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the company.

Zwicker is a graduate of Bloomsburg University and an active member of his community both professionally and personally. He currently serves as co-chairman for The Chamber of Commerce for Great Philadelphia's Middle Market Action Team's Steering Committee. He also serves as a Judge of Elections in Montgomery County, a steering committee member at La Salle College High School, and as an adult leader in Scouting BSA.

Prospectus Berco

Prospectus Berco has welcomed four new members to its board of directors: Dr. Amanda Cipolla, Ed.D; Robert Rice, Jr.; Michel deTurck, semi-retired architect with STV Inc.; and Thomas J. Wentzel, co-owner of Boyertown Planing Mill Co.

Amanda Cipolla, Ed.D. is an educational consultant with Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN). Cipolla has dedicated 18 years to education in the areas of special education, elementary education, Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTII), and leadership. Immediately before going to PaTTAN, she served as assistant superintendent for a public school in Berks County. Cipolla's credentials include Pennsylvania certifications in elementary education, special education, reading specialist certification, principal certification, Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership.

C. Robert Rice Jr., is an attorney, certified public accountant, and the founding member of an Exeter Township accounting firm with tax planning, preparation, and compliance services for individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. His firm's expertise also includes business consultation from initial startup to long-term and transition planning. Rice earned a law degree from Temple Law School, a master's in business administration from Lehigh University, and a bachelor's degree in math & business economics from Albright College. He is also a certified valuation analyst (CVA), certified global management accountant (CGMA), and licensed insurance advisor. He serves on the board of directors of Barracks Fresh Start Recovery and Teachers-in-the-Parks.

Rice was the former Treasurer of the Berks County Bar Association and recipient of the Berks County Bar Association Presidential Award of Merit (2012).

Michael deTurck is a semi-retired architect with STV Inc. and has extensive experience in a variety of building types, including higher education, high security (top secret) facilities, institutional facilities, and commercial facilities. He previously served on Prospectus Berco's board of directors from 1999-2004 and 2006-2009 and is a former board president and vice president. He also served on the property committee from 1999-2009, chairing the committee from 2000-2002, and served on property during the purchase and renovation of the William Lane building in Reading.

Thomas J. Wentzel is VP and co-owner of Boyertown Planing Mill Co., an architectural millwork company formed in 1913, which he and his wife Susan purchased in 2006. A lifelong resident of Berks County, Wentzel graduated from the former Holy Name High School and the Berks Career and Technology carpentry and cabinetmaking program. He started his carpentry career with Creative Kitchens and then started his own carpentry and remodeling business from 1978-1985.

After working in the Philadelphia area, he opened a commercial construction company, Tom Wentzel Co., until 2012. Working at the Boyertown Planing Mill brought Wentzel back to his love of cabinetmaking, wood, and woodworking. He works with one of his sons who shares the same passion for wood and woodworking. Wentzel has volunteered in his church as church consistory member and president and served as a community volunteer as a firefighter and boy scout leader.

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