Roof Garden Biz: 1st Summit Bank celebrating 100 years of service to community
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1st Summit Banks marks a century of serving the community
1st Summit Bank has officially reached its 100th year in business.
“Our commitment to our customers and lasting success as a bank has made a difference for countless families and businesses,” said J. Eric Renner, president and chief executive officer. “1st Summit Bank’s consistency, in offering exceptional and personalized service and products through the past century, means we are poised for continued growth and success.”
The theme of the anniversary year – For the Community. For Brighter Tomorrows – honors the bank’s unique ability to engage with each community it serves and the bank’s role in helping families and businesses reach their wide-ranging goals and dreams.
The bank’s community engagement includes donations and in-kind help for several local organizations. 1st Summit Bank supports the arts, child and family services, education, health, social services, civic organizations and community events, including sponsoring the 1st Summit Arena in Johnstown and the annual Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic football program.
The anniversary occurs during a time of expansion for 1st Summit Bank. The bank now has 19 community offices. May 24 marks the official anniversary date.
Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center welcomes Metzgar
Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) welcomes Carrie Metzgar CRNP to The Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC). She joins breast specialist Trudi Brown MD and Tracey Eckenrod CRNP, and began seeing patients this month.
As a nurse practitioner, Metzgar provides follow-up care for patients with breast problems, diseases and cancers, as well as educates patients about the importance of early detection, prevention and screening.
“I am eager to empower patients with the knowledge to maintain healthy living through good eating, exercise, and regular self-breast checks. I’m also committed to emphasizing the importance of regular screening mammograms, recognizing that early detection saves lives,” said Metzgar.
Metzgar is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. Metzgar is also a graduate of Conemaugh School of Nursing. Before practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner at an internal medicine office, Metzgar spent 15 years as a registered nurse in a variety of settings, including telemetry, obstetrics, mother-baby and perioperative care.
To schedule an appointment with a practitioner at the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center, call 814-467-0044.
Tableland receives donation
The Elan Charitable Giving program announced $375,000 in donations across 30 communities. Each $12,500 gift was given to a charity selected by an Elan Credit Card partner, including Tableland Services of Somerset.
Tableland Services Inc. provides opportunities for individuals to meet basic needs, achieve their goals and discover their potential.
“We’re delighted to expand our reach this year to the communities of 15 credit union and 15 community bank partners,” said John Owens, Elan Credit Card General Manager, “From food insecurity and housing to animal shelters and youth arts programming, the Elan Charitable Giving program continues to support the needs of our partner’s communities.”
Lazzari joins United Way
The United Way of the Southern Alleghenies, in partnership with the 1889 Foundation, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, Lee Initiatives, the Center for Population Health and Vision Together 2025, introduced Lauren Lazzari as the Early Childhood Systems Coordinator for Cambria and Somerset counties.
The hire comes after an extensive planning process leveraging the insight of experts from numerous organizations serving in the early childhood sector in the region. In the role, Lazzari will oversee the organization and implementation of the early childhood strategic plan for Cambria and Somerset counties.
"I strongly believe our region is the best place to raise a family and my work entails making sure that child health, nutrition, education, safety and economic stability are all being addressed to make this possible," Lazzari said.
Lazzari previously worked for Beginnings Inc., a long-time United Way partner agency implementing the crucial Parents as Teachers program. So, she knew United Way was committed to improving early childhood development in the region. That's part of what drew her to the opening.
“I have always been familiar with the collaborative work that the United Way does in our community," she said. “This initiative brings together multiple funders and stakeholders to amplify the good being done in early childhood education.”
Lazzari started the job at the beginning of January. She has since been meeting with stakeholders as she puts together her game plan for the coming months, hitting the ground running. She said that she has a clear goal.
"Uniting the community partners, stakeholders and families together to make our region a thriving place for children to learn, grow, and look forward to raising their own families here," Lazzari said.
A big challenge, both locally and nationally, is affordable childcare and preschool spots. Lazzari said there is twice the demand than availability. Lazzari has a lot of experience and a strong knowledge base in the field. A Westmont Hilltop graduate, she earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a master's from Clark University in Massachusetts, and is working toward a doctorate from Point Park University in Pittsburgh. She held an AmeriCorps position at the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority between her bachelor's and master's degrees.
She lives in Southmont with her husband, Mark, and three children: Molli, Maggi, and Miller. In her free time, Lazzari enjoys hiking. She is the chairperson of Stackhouse Park.
Conemaugh Physician Group welcomes Yarramsetty
Conemaugh Physician Group – Primary Care welcomes board-certified internal medicine physician, Deepthi Yarramsetty, MD. Yarramsetty earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the Medical College Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India before attending medical school at Katuri Medical College in Guntar, Andhra Pradesh, India. She worked as a Clinical Teaching Fellow at St. George’s University & General Hospital, specializing in neuroscience and physiology and has recently completed a tenure at the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology in Grenada, West Indies.
Yarramsetty completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital in East Norriton before joining the Conemaugh Physician Group as a primary care physician. In addition to her clinical practice, Yarramsetty has been actively supporting community healthcare initiatives and education, providing medical services at community health fares, teaching physiology labs, and overseeing objective structural clinical examinations for students.
Yarramsetty specializes in primary and preventative care, chronic illnesses, geriatrics, annual wellness exams, vaccines, immunizations, and women’s health services. She is now accepting new patients at Conemaugh East Hills Outpatient Center, 1450 Scalp Ave, Johnstown. Appointments can be made by calling 814-534-9104.
CJL Engineering announces promotions, new certification
CJL Engineering, a multi-disciplinary mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and civil/structural engineering consulting firm announced promotions in its Johnstown office. From Conemaugh Township are:
Dillon Boyer, PE, has been promoted to senior associate. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 2017. He specializes in system assessments, electrical distribution systems, IT facility design, specialized lighting, networked and localized lighting, short circuit evaluations, coordination studies. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.
Zach Kerr has been promoted to senior designer. He received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design from the Pittsburgh Technical College in 2011. He specializes in mechanical design, autodesk design software, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and collaborative 3D visualization tools.
Joshua Naugle has been promoted to associate. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 2017. He specializes in fire protection design.
New name for bariatrics group
Conemaugh Physician Group ― Bariatrics and Weight Loss Center announced a new name and brand to better reflect the services and care provided to patients. The Center will now be known as the Western Pennsylvania Bariatric Institute. It will continue to provide services to patients in the same location and under the leadership of D’Arcy Duke, MD, who has been leading the bariatric team and serving as the director of bariatric surgery for Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.
“The new name and branding more accurately reflect the highly specialized and comprehensive care the weight management team provides patients in this community and surrounding areas," said Rodney Reider, CEO and market president of Conemaugh Health System. “While the practice is getting a new look, it’s imperative to note that our patients will receive the same high-quality care as always. We remain steadfastly focused on providing top-tier bariatrics and weight loss services with the same physician and staff at the same location.”
The practice’s multidisciplinary approach to bariatric services includes surgical and medical weight loss providers working collaboratively with dietitians, insurance and intake coordinators, psychologists, and experienced surgical teams.
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