Julie Topkis Nason was named the vice president of development for Nason Construction Inc. She will oversee and guide the development initiatives of each of Nason’s regions, working hand-in-hand with the operations, preconstruction, and marketing departments.
Nason has worked more than 28 years in the development field throughout Delaware and the greater Philadelphia region. She serves as Trustee of the Grand Opera House and is a Delaware Community Foundation board member, as well as being a community activist with Wilmington Rotary and other associations throughout the region.
McGlinchey named acting executive director of RDC
Megan M. McGlinchey has been appointed acting executive director of the Riverfront Development Corp. of Delaware (RDC). McGlinchey joined the corporation in 1997. Previously, she held the position of deputy director, and is currently chair of the Governor’s Tourism Advisory Board, a member of the board of directors of the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau, Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, and the March of Dimes; and she serves as the chair of the Delaware Zoological Society.
Slagle appointed VP for Make-A-Wish
Larry Slagle was appointed vice president of development and marketing for Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Northern Delaware & Susquehanna Valley. Slagle formerly served as the director of major gifts for the American Cancer Society.
Slagle has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit field, having worked with organizations such as Eastern University, Habitat for Humanity and World Vision.
Fantini Research taps Robin Coventry
Robin Coventry has been hired as director of business development for Fantini Research. Coventry will be responsible for revenue generation and brand development for Fantini Research and for its various products and services.
Coventry previously worked as a newspaper editor, audio-visual project manager, website content manager, director of PR, and owner of several small companies. She previously ran the U.S. division of British company Aegis Research. She has an MBA in marketing management. Coventry is also an instructor of art history and human development at Delaware Technical and Community College.
Susan Forbes returns to WJBR
Susan Forbes has returned to 99.5 WJBR as event producer with Beasley Media Group Inc. Susan previously served as promotions director for WJBR in 2012, and will return to work at the Wilmington station.
Courtyard Newark earns TripAdvisor distinction
The Courtyard Newark at the University of Delaware received a TripAdvisor certificate of excellence. The achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great reviews from guests on TripAdvisor over the past year.
The certificate of excellence accounts for the quality and quantity of reviews submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of a least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.
The hotel is owned by the University of Delaware, and is managed by Shaner Hotels.
Orth recognized as No. 1 advisor on Barron’s list
Kimberlee M. Orth, a private wealth advisor with Orth Financial Group was recognized as the No. 1 advisor on the top 100 women financial advisors in the country by Barron’s Magazine. Barron’s recognizes the most outstanding financial advisors who represent the highest levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business.
Orth was chosen based on assets under management, revenue generated for her firm, acceptable compliance and legal records, client satisfaction and professional designations.
Richards, Layton & Finger attorneys earn top honors
Dan Klein and Robert Krapf, directors of Richards, Layton & Finger, have been named in Who’s Who Legal: Real Estate 2016. They are among only four Delaware lawyers selected for the list of the world’s leading real estate lawyers.
Krapf, president of Richards, Layton & Finger and head of the firm’s real estate group, focuses his practice on transactional matters in the area of real estate, commercial, and land use law.
Klein focuses on complex business transactions, public/private joint ventures, and real estate loan workouts.
Richards, Layton & Finger directors Fred Cottrell, Kelly Farnan, and Jeffrey Moyer have been named among the top patent firms and attorneys in Delaware in IAM Patent 1000 2016-The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. Cottrell ranked IAM’s prestigious gold band, and represents industry leaders in significant patent litigation before the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
Moyer represents some of the world’s leading technology companies in property matters in the Delaware District Court and the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Farnan is a nationally recognized litigator with experience in patent cases involving pharmaceuticals, electronics, telecommunications, and consumer products.
Hagley Museum and Library earns 4-star rating
Hagley Museum and Library recently earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. The four-star rating is a result of sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency.
Since 2002, Charity Navigator has awarded only the most fiscally responsible organizations a four-star rating. These accountability and transparency metrics, which account for 50 percent of a charity’s overall rating, reveal which charities have best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and whether they freely share basic information about their organization with their donors and other stakeholders.
