NEWSMAKERS

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BANKING/FINANCE

M&T Bank named Tobin Rote branch manager of its East Park branch in Swatara Township. He has nine years of financial-services experience and previously managed the Penbrook branch. He has a bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University. Samuel J. McNaughton was named branch manager of the East Chocolate Avenue branch in Derry Township. He has more than 17 years of financial experience, most recently as assistant manager of the West Chocolate Avenue branch. He has a bachelor's degree from Penn State University.

CONSTRUCTION

Advanced Building Systems Inc. of Muhlenberg Township named John M. Thorsen …