PROMOTED: James Lash has been promoted to associate broker at Cedar One Realty.

Lash has been with Cedar One since May 2017, starting as a marketing and accounting intern for Cedar One Realty, Steel Valley Contracting and GoGo Handyman.

That experience led him to become a licensed real estate agent. He took real estate classes through Hondros School of Business in the fall of 2017, and became licensed in December. He received his auctioneer license in June 2021 and his broker’s license earlier this month.

“When I am not selling real estate or doing sales you can find me doing my favorite things — shopping, watching TV, going on long drives or eating. My favorite things are business, cars, firearms, law, real estate and politics,” Lash explained.

You can reach him in the Wintersville office at (740) 264-7131, extension 115; on his cell at (740) 461-4181; or at jtlash1023@gmail.com.

NEW REHAB DIRECTOR: Jason Florence has joined WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital and Harrison Community Hospital as the new rehabilitation director. He has more than 22 years of experience as a physical therapist, including 18 years in management roles in outpatient, skilled and acute care settings.

Florence received a bachelor of science degree in exercise physiology/biology from Ohio University and his master’s in physical therapy from Wheeling Jesuit University.

Florence currently resides in Harrisville with his wife and three children on their horse farm. When he’s not working, he enjoys watching his children perform in shows and athletic events. His hobbies consist of fishing, outdoor activities, watching college football and Major League Baseball, and spending time with his children playing a game of catch.

LEADS COMCAST REGION: Ray Roundtree has been named senior vice president of Comcast’s Keystone Region, overseeing the organization’s operational, strategic and financial performance across areas serving Western, Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia and the Maryland panhandle from its Pittsburgh headquarters.

“With his industry expertise and broad experience running major markets, Ray will be a great leader for the Keystone Region,” said Amy Lynch, president of Comcast’s Northeast Division. “I know Ray will be successful in continuing to deliver our innovative products and services to area homes and businesses — keeping them connected to what matters most.”

Roundtree joined Comcast in 2000 as director of business operations for Chester and Lancaster counties and has since served in several financial management leadership roles at Comcast during his 22 years at the company. He most recently served as vice president of finance for Comcast’s Beltway Region, which is based in Baltimore.

“I’m thrilled to come back to Comcast’s Keystone Region to lead a team that’s creating awesome experiences for our customers and employees,” said Roundtree. “My family and I are grateful to be able to continue my career journey in a part of the country where we have deep roots.”

Roundtree holds a B.S. in finance and an MBA from Penn State University, where he was a wide receiver for the 1986 national champion Nittany Lions.