CONFERON INC.
The Twinsburg-based meeting planning firm has hired John E. George as national director of sales. Previously, he served as assistant director, International Center, for the Cleveland Clinic.
SCORE
The Akron chapter of SCORE named Larry N. Johns of the McJak Candy Co. as its Entrepreneur of the Year. Johns purchased the company, which currently has 17 employees, two years ago.
GRAPHIC ENTERPRISES INC.
The North Canton-based company hired Monica Howe as human resources director. Her responsibilities cover all phases of the employment process.
SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM
Summa Health System appointed Christopher C. Kostoff as director of corporate communications. He is responsible for marketing, communications and public relations for the Akron health system.
AUDIO-TECHNICA, U.S. INC.
The Stow company hired Tracy R. Brefka as sales manager, professional products.
AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Akron General Health System named Mary F. Brackle director of marketing communications. She has worked in communications for the hospital since 1984.
CAMBRIDGE HOME HEALTH CARE
The Akron-based home health care provider promoted Carrie Spears and Peg Bertin to district managers; Lori Mart to assistant director of finance; and Candace Fournier, Lori Chalman and Amie Betz to assistance branch managers.
THE AKRON BAR ASSOCIATION
Lori J. Karasek was appointed executive director of The Akron Bar Scholarship Foundation.
MCKAY INSURANCE AGENCY INC.
The Akron-based insurance agency hired Marilyn J. Mekeal as commercial accounts manager.
STARK COUNTY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
James Kling has taken over as executive director of the association.
HOMETOWN HEALTH NETWORK
Calvin E. Warren Jr., M.D., was named vice president of medical affairs for HomeTown Health Network, a regional managed care organization with offices in Massillon and Akron.
INCEPT CORP.
Ray Vierheller was named marketing and communications manager for Incept Corp., a direct marketing consulting firm based in Canton.
BROCKMAN, COATS, GEDELIAN AND CO.
Katherine Juhasz joined the Akron-based firm’s accounting services group as a staff accountant. CaSandra Kriston joined the administrative services group as an administrative assistant.
PASCO
The Hudson holding company hired Keith A. Hauser as senior vice president, operations, and Gary R. Bauer as vice president, technology group. Both will work in the Information Solutions Group.
SMITHERS SCIENTIFIC SERVICES
The Akron company promoted Thomas M. Dodson to vice president of consulting services. He is responsible for the company’s technical and management consulting activities. John R. Sedlak was promoted to vice president and chief operating officer of Smithers Quality Assessments Inc.
