Odom

MARS — Robert M. Odom recently joined Mars National Bank as executive vice president and was appointed to the board of directors.

Odom brings more than 20 years of banking experience to his position.

Jim Dionise, president and chief executive officer of the bank, said he is pleased to welcome Odom to the executive management team.

At Mars National, Odom is managing both the retail and commercial activities of the bank and overseeing the marketing and credit departments.

He is a graduate of Grove City College with a bachelor's degree in business administration.

He and his family have lived in the Mars-Adams Township area for 13 years.

SUMMIT TWP — Ellie May's restaurant, 455 Route 422, is a family affair.Owned and operated by Ellie Fiechuk, the restaurant took three months of renovations to open."My 80-year-old father, Dominic DelRosso of Butler, did the work," Fiechuk said, adding that the building is the former home of Wookies Pizza.Fiechuk's son, David, is the restaurant manager.Fiechuk comes from a career in auto wrecking and auto sales."My ex-husband owned Bob's Auto Wrecking and then Bob's Auto Sales," she said, adding she opened the restaurant because she likes being self employed.The restaurant is eat-in and take-out, with pizza its No. 1 dish.

PENN TWP — Trader Horn was recently featured in Newsworthy, a national magazine covering the home improvement industry, published by Orgill Inc., the industry's largest independent distributor.Trader Horn, with stores throughout Western Pennsylvania, was profiled in the quarterly publication that is delivered to 7,500 retailers throughout the country.The first Trader Horn discount store opened in 1952 with Bob Greenberger's father and the business remains family owned. It now has 10 locations with 325 employees.

KITTANNING — The 11th annual ARMTech Showcase of Industry and Technology will be Aug. 19-21.The Armstrong County Commissioners and the Armstrong County Industrial Development Council host the event at the Belmont Complex. The three-day showcase will feature exhibits from across the nation, which allow regional businesses and organizations to build relationships with industry professionals.Exhibitors from the fields of electro-optics, advanced manufacturing, medical research, aerospace and defense contracting will be joined by U.S. Rep. John Murtha at the event.For information, go to the Industrial Development Council Web site at www.armstrongidc.org, or contact Justin Nolder at 724-548-1500 or by e-mail at jrnolder@co.armstrong.pa.us.

GIBSONIA — Two St. Barnabas organizations have elected their boards of trustees.n St. Barnabas Charities has elected Ellen Bramson of Olivenhain, Calif., chairwoman; Nanci Case of Wexford, president; Augusta Kairys of Pittsburgh, treasurer; and Rich Andrus of Bradford Woods and Marion Piotrowski of Ingomar, board members.• St. Barnabas Nursing Home has elected Walter DeForest of Hampton Township, chairman; Karen Tabacchi of Penn Township, president; Kellie Kelly of Butler, secretary; and Kathryn Turnbull of Hampton Township, treasurer.

FRANKLIN TWP — The Butler County Chamber of Commerce will host the 15th annual Employee Appreciation Day Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 16 at The Atrium.The 2009 Employee of the Year Award will be presented by sponsor Butler Memorial Hospital, and nominations are now being accepted.Jody's Pantry is preparing a French lunch and Howard Mincone will provide entertainment.A mini-expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.The luncheon is $25 per person or tables of eight or 10 can be reserved. For information or to get a nomination form, call the chamber at 724-283-2222, or e-mail jennifer@butlercountychamber.com.