Business briefcase
Uniontown
CitiFinancial changes name
?The CitiFinancial office at 682 W. Main St., Uniontown, is changing its name to OneMain Financial.
Troy Redinger, branch manager, said the name change will not impact products or services. “We’ll continue to work with each customer, one-on-one, to find a loan option that’s right for them and be here when they need us. The new name better fits who we are and what we do,” Redinger added.
Mary McDowell, OneMain Financial’s chief executive officer, said “We’re excited to open our doors today as OneMain Financial, a brand we think will really connect with consumers. We’re proud of the fact that we’re able to meet our customers where, when, and how they want to be met, right here in Uniontown.”
“It’s gratifying for me, and everyone at the branch to know we’re helping neighbors. OneMain Financial employees include Angie Klippi and Lori Edgar,” Redinger said.
To celebrate its name change, OneMain Financial; will hold a sweepstakes through July.
Customers and members of the community may be eligible for win a Blue-Ray player. The event is open to the public.
Greensburg
Excela renews CEO contract
The Excela Health board of trustees has voted to renew the contract of Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Rogalski, officials announced.
Rogalski has led the growing healthcare system since February 2010.
“Within western Pennsylvania and across the nation, the healthcare landscape is changing dramatically. Hospitals face unprecedented challenges and opportunities,” said Paul Mongell, outgoing chairman of the Excela board.
“Now, more than ever, our organization needs a leader with the vision, thought leadership and strategic foresight to lead Excela Health toward a bright future and to address challenges along the way. We have that in Bob Rogalski and we are thankful for his continued service to this organization.”
Rogalski joined the Excela Health Board in late 2009 and was named Transition CEO. He was named permanent CEO of the organization three months later.
During his tenure as CEO, Rogalski has continued to add services and physicians to the organization.
In addition, he recruited a new senior management team for the organization, worked with the board and physicians to develop a new strategic vision, announced plans to grow Excela’s presence in the western portion of their service market through the Norwin Medical Commons, and led the organization through a number of initiatives designed to improve quality, safety and transparency.
Harrisburg
Banking department warns of scam
An online financial scam is using a similar name and the former address of a legitimate, licensed Pennsylvania company to solicit money from consumers under the guise of advance fees, the state Department of Banking warned.
The department has received complaints regarding the so-called Central Lending Group, which claims to offer low-interest, unsecured loans and solicits advance fees from consumers.
However, there is no company by this name licensed by the Department of Banking. Additionally, a company of this name is not located at the Yardley mailing address provided on their website.
The department does license a company called Central Lending Services, which was formerly located in Yardley and is now located in Fairless Hills.
Central Lending Services is not accused of any wrongdoing.
In all reported cases, consumers were asked to send money otherwise known as advance fees to the illegitimate lender prior to receiving a loan. Advance fee loan scams typically target individuals with poor credit histories using promises of guaranteed approvals and no credit checks.
After being “approved,” the victim is asked to pay a fee in order to receive their loans.
Ultimately, the scammer pockets the fee and the victim receives nothing.
The scammer’s website, which is hosted in Canada, contains an electronic loan application that requires payment of an application fee and requests personal information, including bank account numbers, which can potentially be used to withdraw additional funds from a victim’s accounts.
Victims of these or any other advance fee loan scam are urged to notify the Pennsylvania Department of Banking at 1-800-PA-BANKS (1-800-722-2657).
The Department of Banking urges consumers to “do their homework” before entering into business with any financial company.
Consumers can learn about companies licensed or chartered by the Department of Banking at www.banking.state.pa.us and 1-800-PA-BANKS (1-800-722-2657).