People on the Move: May 6

People on the Move is a rundown of recent hirings, promotions, appointments and other notable movements by professionals in the state. If you’re interested in submitting an entry, please contact news@delawarebusinesstimes.com. 

Sam Lathem | PHOTO COURTESY OF DRBA

President Joe Biden recently appointed The Rev. Samuel E. Lathem to the Amtrak Board of Directors. Lathem was elected as the first African-American president of Delaware State AFL-CIO in 2003, a position that he served in until retiring in 2015. He serves as chairman of the Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Vocational Education and was appointed by former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner to serve as the first African-American Delaware commissioner on the board of directors of the Delaware River Bay Authority.

Whisman Giordano & Associates, LLC (WGA) announced three manager promotions: 

Christopher Kobus | PHOTO COURESTY OF WGA

Christopher Kobus joined WGA in 2015 and immediately took on various leadership roles such as managing engagement teams and the education schedule. He is a native of Delaware and attended Salesianum School and DeSales University. “I am looking forward to taking on the challenges and opportunities presented with this new role, especially impacting client service and helping lead the firm into the future,” Kobus said in a statement. 

Kevin Sanok | PHOTO COURESTY OF WGA

Kevin Sanok joined WGA in 2017 and strengthened the tax department with his ability to research, understand and implement tax rules to benefit WGA’s clients. He holds degrees in accounting from both the University of Delaware and Wilmington University. Sanok in a statement said, “It’s nice to know that the partners at WGA have seen me grow and have noticed all the hard work I have put in the last five years. It’s unique to be at a place that wants and helps you to succeed.” 

Brian Moreau | PHOTO COURESTY OF WGA

Brian K. Moreau joined WGA in 2015 and started as a staff accountant and worked his way up the WGA ranks. He is a certified fraud examiner and is an adjunct professor of accounting at a local college. Moreau honed his top-notch client services skills during his 15 years in the golf industry. In a statement, Moreau said, “Connecting with clients is at the heart of what we do here. This promotion gives me an even greater opportunity to lead by example to my teammates. It’s an exciting time to be part of this growing firm.”

Kent Economic Partnership has selected Zachary Prebula to serve as the business developer. He will be responsible for promoting Central Delaware as an attractive business location for local businesses to expand. Puebla will be focusing on local business retention and expansion while supporting ongoing projects in the pipeline. He previously served as in economic development at Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development Organization. 

Wilmington Trust announced Meghan Shue, executive vice president and head of Investment Strategy and Portfolio Construction, has been recognized as one of American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next 2022. 

Meghan Shue | PHOTO COURESTY OF WILMINGTON TRUST

“I have been fortunate to work with exceptional female leaders and mentors during my time in this industry and am honored to be recognized among many of these phenomenal women by American Banker,” Shue said in a statement. “It has been a pleasure to grow with the bank and the Wilmington Trust team. I am proud of the work we are able to deliver to clients and our ongoing ability to navigate market uncertainties.”

Shue joined Wilmington Trust in September 2017 and has served as head of Investment Strategy and Portfolio Construction since January 2020. She has over 13 years of experience in the banking industry and is currently responsible for helping manage Wilmington Trust’s asset-allocation process, developing market research, and communicating the investment team’s market outlook to current and prospective clients.

Shue is a leading member of the firm’s Investment Committee, which is responsible for deriving strategic and tactical asset allocation positioning. She also oversees the firm’s portfolio construction process — including implementation of asset class views through a variety of proprietary, non-proprietary, passive, active, and factor-based solutions — and chairs the Portfolio Management Committee.

Hommy Poursaied | PHOTO COURESTY OF BBB

Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Delaware announced Hommy Poursaied, general manager of Martin Dealerships, has been elected chairman of the board of directors. Poursaied joined the BBB Board in 2017 and has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry.

BBB has announced five new members to the board of directors.

Nicole Bailey Ashton is vice president of Ashton Pools in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Ashton manages marketing, branding, human resources, and sales for the company. She is a member of the boards of directors for the Center for Inland Bays and Meals on Wheels Delaware.

Lisa K. DeRose has over 30 years of experience in public and private accounting. She is an experienced tax preparer from industry leaders with an emphasis on construction, real estate, manufacturing, distribution and professional services. DeRose is an active board member and treasurer with the ACE Mentor Program of Delaware where she won the Outstanding Advocate award. More recently, she was honored by Delaware Today with the 2021 Women in Business Award. She serves as a board member and treasurer for the Construction Financial Management Association of Delaware (CFMA) where she has both written and presented numerous educational courses. 

Kevin Kain, MPT, MBA is the corporate director of Financial Planning and Operational Analysis at ChristianaCare. Kain’s 20 years of clinical healthcare experience include pediatric acute care, wound care, acute rehabilitation, and adult rehabilitation medicine. His leadership and administrative experience include rehabilitation, operations, and project management. Kain spent the past four years with Christiana Care Health System as a Managing Organizational Excellence Consultant focused on labor management & productivity, benchmarking, operational analysis, and zero-based budgeting. He is a board member and coach of Naamans Little League, a member of the Leadership Delaware class of 2019, and a volunteer at Catholic Youth Ministries.

Doug Nichols of SeaScape Property Management is a Sussex County-based property management company that works with condominium, townhouse, and single-family homeowner associations in both New Castle and Sussex County Delaware. Nichols previously spent many years in systems integration, technology, and network management for MBNA America. 

Delaware divorce lawyer Megan Rush Walstrom is an experienced family law professional and Rahaim Saints & Walstrom, partner. Offering representation in divorce, child custody, and other proceedings, she has a long history of working with clients, assessing the unique needs of their case, and providing creative legal solutions that allow them to begin the next phase of their life from a place of strength.

Ernst & Young LLP announced Fulton Financial Corporation Chairman and CEO E. Philip Wenger was named Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Greater Philadelphia Award finalist. Entrepreneur of the Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed. Under Wenger’s leadership, Fulton helps vulnerable communities overcome challenges to financial empowerment every day with access to affordable financial products; unique mortgage programs for first-time home buyers; financial literacy curriculums for young people and adults; and training and support for small businesses. Wenger was selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact – among other core contributions and attributes.