Timken Co.
Michele K. Abraham was promoted to general manager for ethics and compliance. She leads the design, implementation and oversight of the company’s global ethics and compliance program.
FirstEnergy Corp.
Fred von Ahn was promoted to vice president of the Central Fleet Operation. FirstEnergy Generation’s Central Fleet includes the W.H. Sammis Plant in Stratton, Ohio, the Bruce Mansfield Plant in Shippingport, Pa., and Pleasants Power Station in Belmont, W.Va.
Highland PR
Blake Ferguson joined the Akron communications and design firm as graphic designer. He will focus on interactive media design and implementation. Also, Bethany English joined the firm as an assistant account executive. She will assist the agency’s account managers in areas including writing, editing, research and media relations.