Katherina Cox, of Cockeysville, has completed the requirements to be named an ASQ-certified Quality Auditor. This professional recognition indicates she has achieved a high level of proficiency in quality-auditing practices.
Cox is employed by Taylor Technologies, the Sparks, Maryland-based manufacturer of water testing supplies.
Milto Troop 4094 of Community 91 Achieved Gold
Jena Lafferty, Lisa Litwak and Margaret Wright of Girl Scout Troop 4094 will receive the Girl Scout Gold Award in the spring. Julia Milto received her award in April of 2011. The Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouts and is a large individual commitment.
Jena Lafferty's project included the creation of a Four Paws Memorial Garden for the Defenders of Animal Rights located in Phoenix.
Lisa Litwak's project included designing and creating a reptile house for Luna's House Animal Care and Education Center.
Julia Milto's project was "Home Sweet Home Pet Packets" for Luna's House Animal Care and Education Center.
Margaret Wright's project was to educate and create awareness about local homeless and to expand resources for the homeless in Harford County.
Penn-Mar Human Services has named Roger J. Marquis, Jr., to the position of Chief Development Officer. He joins Penn-Mar from the University of Maryland Medical System.
Marquis, will oversee all of Penn-Mar's fundraising and development efforts in Maryland and Pennsylvania, including major gifts, corporate and foundation relations and special events.
Bringing more than 25 years of nonprofit fund development experience to Penn-Mar, Marquis will be responsible for ensuring that the human service organization's culture, systems and procedures support fund development and vice versa.
Colliers International, a full-service commercial real estate firm, hired Jeff Pfeiffer, of Sparks as a building engineer. Pfeiffer maintains buildings managed by Colliers International, and his maintenance responsibilities include lighting upgrades, plumbing and general building maintenance.
Prior to joining Colliers International, Pfeiffer was a contractor in Hunt Valley where he repaired and remodelled homes. His work included plumbing, electrical and carpentry. In addition, Pfeiffer was a partner with Gregory | Clem & Associates, where he bid on construction projects and coordinated improvement projects with subcontractors and laborers.