Movers and Shakers

Commerce Bank & Trust Co. has appointed JOHN KELLEY as senior vice president - commercial real estate. Kelley was previously senior vice president for the Edgartown National Bank and also a senior lender for Peoples Bank and Fleet Bank in Hartford.

The University of Massachusetts Medical School has appointed CHARLES PAGNAM as vice chancellor for development. He will lead the joint development function of the medical school and UMass Memorial Health Care, and serve as the chief executive of the UMass Memorial Foundation. He previously served at the Mount Sinai Medical Center as senior vice president for development.

Citizens Financial Group Inc. has appointed STEPHEN WOODS EVP and regional director for Mid-Corporate Banking East, overseeing activities in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions. Most recently, he was district president of KeyCorp in Maine.

RICK WILLIAMS, president and founder of The Equity Co. Inc., has been named chair of the board of the Massachusetts Community Development Finance Corp. Prior to founding The Equity Co., Williams was a management consultant with Arthur D. Little of Cambridge.

Strata Bank has elected STEPHEN LINCOLN, a senior vice president of Franklin-based Garelick Farms, as director and trustee in its holding companies, Service Bancorp, MHC and Service Bancorp, Inc. Lincoln, senior vice president of Garelick Farms, will serve on the bank’s governing board and advising on policy and operations issues.

Worcester-based Fallon Community Health Plan has named W. PATRICK HUGHES as senior vice president and chief marketing and sales officer. He will oversee FCHP’s New England marketing and sales strategy. Hughes previously founded and ran a consulting and brokerage firm since 2000. Prior to that he was senior vice president of sales, marketing and product development for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

Providence-based Citizens Financial Group, Inc. has appointed NORMAN DELUCA of Sudbury as vice chair for Citizens’ Consumer Financial Services Group. In this new position, he will oversee Consumer Finance, CCO Mortgage Corp., CCO Investment Services Corp. and Retail Direct, a division that includes RBS National Bank, RBS Lynk, Citizens ATM, debit card and credit card businesses, and the Kroger Personal Finance joint venture. For the past two years, he was managing partner of NMD Investments, a private investment firm.

Worcester attorney MARK WORTHINGTON has been elected president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. The non-profit association helps lawyers, bar organizations, and other professionals who specialize in enhancing the lives of elders and people with special needs. Worthington has served NAELA as president-elect and as treasurer, and has been a board member since 2000. He is licensed by the state of Massachusetts, and practices exclusively in the areas of estate planning and elder law.

Northboro-based Pepper’s Fine Foods Catering has added two new staff members. PAUL WILSON is executive chef d’cuisine and DEIRDRE SLAVIN-MITCHELL is a special events designer. Wilson is the former owner of the restaurant Brass Pineapple in Winchendon. He has also served as the head chef at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston and the Worcester Country Club. Slavin Mitchell is the former owner of Slavin in the Kitchen, a catering company she owned and operated for nine years.

PETER LYNCH, president, CEO and chair of the board of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., and JAMES PAULHUS, executive vice president and senior lending officer at Whitinsville-based UniBank for Savings, are new members of the Nichols College Board of Trustees. Both graduated from Nichols with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree; Lynch in 1974 with a specialization in finance, and Paulhus in 1981 with a specialization in management information systems. Paulhus is on the board of directors for several organizations, including the United Way of Central Massachusetts, Worcester Municipal Research Bureau and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. He is also a trustee for the Worcester Art Museum and the treasurer/executive committee member of Choose Worcester, Inc.

Dr. DENISE BELL is director of the newly established Office for Assessment and Research at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. She will oversee a comprehensive, institutional plan to assess student learning outcomes. Formerly, she served in the Education Alliance at Brown University, responsible for the evaluation of school reform models and technical assistance strategies across the nation.

Workers’ Credit Union has promoted three at its Gardner, Lancaster, and Leominster branches. NANCY GUNDERSEN is now assistant branch manager at the credit union’s Gardner location. MICHELLE LOSURDO is assistant branch manager at WCU’s Water Town Plaza branch in Leominster. DONNA MCCULLEN is now assistant branch manager at the credit union’s Lancaster location.

Milford Federal Savings & Loan Association has appointed BETH BOZZINI as branch manager of the bank’s Whitinsville branch. KAREN BEANE is now mortgage origination manager of the Whitinsville branch.

The Southbridge Credit Union Board of Directors has elected new officers. Elected for one-year terms as corporate officers are: EDWARD GALONEK, chair of the board; THOMAS SMALARZ, president; RONALD LEDOUX, first vice chairman; DENISE COURNOYER, second vice chair; JEFFREY CANNIFF, treasurer. Re-elected at the annual meeting to three-year terms as directors were ROBERT GIROUARD, RICHARD DIGREGORIO, RICHARD GENEREUX, JOHN LAFLECHE and RONALD LEDOUX

Worcester State College has filled two vacancies on its board of trustees. LINDA GIARRUSSO, DMD, of Shrewsbury and RICHARD SHEPPARD of Sterling will serve four-year terms. Giarusso is president of Central Mass Orthodontics Association with offices in Worcester and Spencer, an instructor in orthodontics at UMass Medical School, and a clinical instructor in orthodontics at Tufts University. Sheppard is a retired technology education teacher of Chocksett Middle School.

ANTHONY CARRUTHERS PhD, of Sutton has been awarded a Gail Patrick Innovation Award from The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Research Foundation. Carruthers is a professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology at Worcester-based University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. has appointed six new board members. SCOTT BLEAU of Leicester and GRETCHEN CLARK of North Oxford represent Head Start Policy Council from the community sector. MARK CARRON Inquiry Systems Co. in Southbridge, DEBORAH PENTA of PENTA Communications, Westboro, and WILLIAM VAN DAM of Nstar represent the private sector. KATHLEEN JOHNSON represents the City of Worcester for the public sector and MICHAEL MOBILIO replaces Hector Cordero-Reyes as Rep.Vincent Pedone’s public sector director.

Calendar

Feb. 20 (Tue.): Massachusetts Workforce Training Funds: The Central Massachusetts Financial Executive Organization sponsors "Massachusetts Workforce Training Funds." Guest speaker James O’Neil of Impact Skill Sets, one of the largest training providers in the Massachusetts Training Grant program. Runs 7:30-9:00 a.m. at College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center, 1 College Street, Worcester. Cost: Free for CMFEO members, membership-eligible guests attend one time at no cost. Others pay $15. Reservations required for all guests; please contact Diane Lane at dlane@cmfeo.org. Visit http://www.cmfeo.org, e-mail mlochhead@holycross.edu or call 508-793-2327.

Feb. 20 (Tue.): New Developments in Biomanufacturing: Symposium on recent developments, including bioreactors, improved filtration systems for enhanced recovery, and chromatographic recovery systems. Runs 12:30-6:30 p.m. at WPI: Campus Center, Odeum, 100 Institute Road, Worcester. Cost: Free. Sponsored by WPI Bioengineering Institute. E-mail bei@wpi.edu.

Feb. 20 (Tue.): Managing People like a Pro: Tips for Small Business Owners on Hiring Smart and Getting the Best Out of Your Key People: The top 3 hiring mistakes and how to avoid them; low-cost and no-cost benefits; people management skills that destroy morale, motivation and retention. Program runs 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Business Empowerment Center, 237 Chandler Street, Worcester. Cost: $30.00 for each workshop. E-mail jmattier@mlkj-bec.org or call 508-756-6330 x 233.

Feb. 21 (Wed.): How To Get an SBA Loan To Purchase A Small Business: Online workshop from Pete Siegel MBA, a specialist in buying, selling and financing small to midsize businesses. Runs 9:00-10:00 p.m. Online. Cost: Free. Visit http://www.USABizMart.com/education or e-mail events@wbjournal.com.

Wednesdays, Feb. 21-Apr. 4: 21 Hour Electrical Coding Review: Electrical code review for the Mass. Board of State Examiners of Electricians. Meets both MA and NH requirements. Sponsored by Gould Construction Institute. Program runs 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Quinsigamond Community College’s Training & Education Center, 100 Front Street, Worcester. Cost: $230. Visit http://www.cce.qcc.mass.edu, e-mail cce@qcc.mass.eduor call 508-854-4435.

Feb. 22 (Thu.): Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Breakfast: Speaker: Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray. Program runs 7:15-9:30 a.m. at Doubletree Hotel Boston/Westborough, 5400 Computer Drive, Westboro. Cost: $20; $50 non-members. E-mail events@corridornine.org or call 508-836-4444.

Feb. 23 (Fri.): Access: Advanced Level: Complex query techniques, efficient and effective form design, using macros to automate, and more. Program runs 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Quinsigamond Community College’s Training & Education Center, 100 Front Street, Worcester. Cost: $139. Visit

http://http:cce.qcc.mass.edu, e-mail cce@qcc.mass.edu or call 508-854-4435.

Feb. 26 (Mon.): Energy Efficiency for Financial Managers: One-day seminar for CFOs, business officers, financial managers, OVPs and directors, and small-business owners. Sponsored by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership. Program runs 8:30 a.m.-noon at Quinsigamond Community College’s Training & Education Center, 100 Front Street, Worcester. Cost: $99. Visit http://cce.qcc.mass.edu, e-mail cce@qcc.mass.edu or call 508-854-4435.

Feb. 26 (Mon.): Piracy and Digital Rights Management: Impacts on Pricing and Protection Level of Digital Products: Presenter: Dr. SangHoo Bae, economics department, Clark University. Sponsored by Clark Economics Department. Program runs 4:15-5:30 p.m. at Clark University: Jonas Clark Hall, Attiat F. Ott Seminar, Room #117, 950 Main Street, Worcester. Cost: Free. E-mail crice@clarku.edu or call 508-793-7226.

Mondays, Feb. 26-Mar. 19: Grant Writing Seminar: Advanced, quick-paced course covering objectives, narrative, proposal budgeting, justifications and finalizing proposals. Instructor has processed almost 3 million in non-profit grants for New England. Program runs 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Quinsigamond Community College’s Training & Education Center, 100 Front Street, Worcester. Cost: $175. Visit

Incorporations

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office primarily between December 16-31, 2006. Listed below is the corporate name, address, zip and president.

Acton

CBC FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER, INC., 525 Main St. Suite 1 & 2 01720, Armand Chery

Bolton

REXPAND INC., 184 Century Mill Rd. 01740, Martin Andersson

Charlton

DLB REALTY INC., 187 Center Depot Rd. 01507, Steven Brown

O’MALLEY TRUCKING CORP., 220 Sunset Dr. 01507, Mark O’malley

Fitchburg

STARGATE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC., 37 Anita Dr. 01420, Steven Barbagallo

Framingham

ASPIRE SOLUTIONS, INC., 1620 Worcester Rd. Apt. 139b 01702, Moses Lawrence

CONCORDE ACQUISITION CORP., 500 Staples Dr. 01702, Jay Baitler

MA-ASTA, INC., 60 Bellefontaine Ave. 01701, Jane Ezbicki

ONYX INSTALLATION, INC., 93 Beaver St. 01702, Anesio Lacerda

TABERNACLE OF WORSHIP INTERNATIONAL, 64 Pearl St. Apt 1 01702, Pr. Marcelo Pereira

VL STONE INSTALLATION, INC., 17 Weld St. Apt. 31 01702, Valerio Lacerda

Franklin

BARDOL SIDING, INC., 314 Main St. 02038, William Bardol

PERSONAL APPROACH DIVERSIFIED, INC., 430 Franklin Village Dr. Unit #282 02038, Chantel Norley

Gardner

FIRST CHOICE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., 66 Main St. 01440, Jennifer Allain

Groton

NEW ENGLAND REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC., 96 Pleasant St. 01450, Patricia Grant

VANTAGEPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 26 Brown Lane 01450, Douglas Bachelor

Hardwick

J. DANA DESIGN, INC., 232 Lucas Rd. 01037, Jeffrey Dana

Holliston

FOOD SERVICE INTERNATIONAL, INC., 1865 Washington St. 01746, Peter Hurd

HARVEST CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC., 100 Regal St. 01746, Rev. Boris Collins

IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES, INC., 350 Woodland St. 01746, Manuel Tronsoco

Hopkinton

SANVOLUTION, INC., 13 Birchwood Ln. 01748, Volkan Kodak

Leominster

CAREY ENTERPRISES INC., 8 Gardner Place Fl. 1 01453, Brian Carey

COOPER BUILDER, INC., 175 Willard St. Apt. 309 01453, Murilo Porto

THREE FRIENDS IMPORT INC., 147 Chapman Pl., # 11 01453, Jose Boaventura

Littleton

M. J. CATALDO LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION CORP., 41 Robinson Rd. 01460, Michael Cataldo

Marlboro

MARLBOROUGH SUPER BUFFET, INC., 771 Boston Post Rd. 01752, De Tong Zheng

THINKENGINE NETWORKS, INC., 100 Nickerson Rd. 01752, Michael Mitchell

Milford

D. ALLEN ASSOCIATES, INC., 194 West St. Ste. 1 01757, Deb Allen

NEWBURY ST. PARTNERS, INC., 48b Whitewood Rd. 01757, Teri Moss

Northboro

MOULDING & MILLWORK, INC., 425 Whitney St. 01532, R. Mckerracher

RONG CHENG, INC., Xun Shu Huang 292 Main St. 01532, Xun Huang

Oxford

CORPORATE TECHNOLOGY, INC., 387 Main St. 01540, Robert Cooney

DISTRIBUTION LOGISTIC SERVICES, INC., 8 Lambert Ct. 01540, James Davey

EBT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC., 2 Wellington Rd. 01540, Glenn Krevosky

OXFORD ECUMENTICAL COUNCIL, INC., THE, 8 Maple Rd. 01540, John Kneeland

Pepperell

NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY MUSIC ORGANIZATION, INC., 45 Nashua Rd. 01463, Darlene Coutu

Rutland

LEADER BASEMENT SYSTEMS, INC., 2 Joanna Dr. 01543, Craig Leader

Sherborn

RED ROVER DOGS, INC., 53 Nason Hill Rd. 01770, Matthew Marx

Shirley

INDARS MANAGEMENT CO., INC., 2 Shaker Rd., Bldg E-001 01464, Gunars Indars

SUNWORKS ENTERPRISES, INC., 93 Clark Rd. 01464, Doris Huxley

VALLEY DESIGN CORP OPERATIONS, INC., 2 Shaker Rd., Bldg E-001 01464, Gunars Indars

Shrewsbury

CJ TECHNOLOGY INC., 39 Farmington Dr. 01545, Jia Huang

S.B. SERVICES, INC., 24 Meadow Hill Rd. 01545, Susan Brennan

Southboro

GNP TITLE SERVICES, INC., 132 Turnpike Rd., Ste 110 01772, George Plandes

INSYDE SOFTWARE, INC., 153 Cordaville Rd. 01772, Jonathan Joseph

Southbridge

STURBRIDGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PC, 85 South St. 01550, Anu Pathak

Sudbury

CIGAR ONE, INC., 15 Bulkley Rd. 01776, Robert Macdonald

RPM COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 30 Saddle Ridge Rd. 01776, Randy Corke

Wayland

MC EDITORIAL, INC., 15 Richard Rd. 01778, Margarita Cardenas

SNK BUILDERS, INC., 9 Ravine Rd. 01778, Sajid Lateef

West Boylston

JS GRAPHICS, INC., 295 Goodale St. 01583, Joanne Shyllberg

Westboro

MORONEY REALTY, INC., 6 Phylmor Dr. 01581, George Moroney

Worcester

A R T PAINTING, INC., 39 Wesport Rd. 01605, Rafael Vieira

CROWNE GIFTS, INC., 10 Lincoln Sq. 01608, Bethe Galantino

GOLD STAR RESTORATIONS CARPET CLEANING, INC., 1200 Millbury St. 01607, Eric Vieu

IGREJA DO AVIVAMENTO EM WORCESTER ASSEMBLEIA DE DEUS, INC., 170 Shrewsbury St. 01604, Miqueias Gomes

LINCOLN BUFFET, INC., 490 Lincoln St. 01605, Xiu Chen

M J MANN INC., 390 Main St. Suite 500 01608, John Mcdonald

MED-X MULTISERVICES INC., 254 May St. 01602, Patricia Hesselton, Rn

NATIONAL EQUINE RESCUE COALITION, INC., 11 Chamberlain Parkway 01602, Stephen Rei

NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS SURPLUS, INC., 21 Ellsworth St. 01604, Nga Nguyen

RN AMIN CORP., 375 Main St. 01608, Ryan Amin

WORCESTER AUTO MALL, INC., 1270 Grafton St. 01604, Geraldo Pereira

WORLD ENERGY SECURITIES CORP., 446 Main St. 01608, Richard Domaleski

Bankruptcies

These Central Massachusetts and Metrowest businesses had bankruptcy petitions filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Worcester from January 29, 2007 to February 7, 2007. Shown below are the corporate name, company location, case number, whether the filing was voluntary or involuntary, and the name and phone number of the debtor’s attorney and, if applicable, trustee.

CHAPTER 7 (LIQUIDATION)

The Pool Centre Inc, 07-40323, voluntary, Paul Carey, attorney, 508-791-8500, John Burdick, trustee, 508-752-4633