Mackenzie Hornibrook

Unionville High School graduate Mackenzie Hornibrook, a senior swimmer at Penn State, recently earned a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award at the conclusion of the Big Ten Swimming and Diving Championships at West Lafayette, Ind.

Hornibrook, who specializes in the butterfly and freestyle, majors in Supply Chain and Information Systems. Her younger brother – Alex Hornibrook, a Malvern Prep grad – just completed his freshman season as quarterback at Wisconsin.

Aislinn Devlin

Downingtown West senior Aislinn Devlin has been named Pennsylvania’s Gatorade Girls Cross-Country Runner of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Devlin is a member of the National Honor Society and will continue her running career at Harvard. Last fall, she won the Ches-Mont League, District One Class AAA, and PIAA cross-country titles.

West Pharmaceutical Services

Exton’s West Pharmaceutical Services reported fourth-quarter 2016 net sales of $382.3 million, an increase of 6.3 percent over the prior-year quarter. At constant currency, organic sales growth was 7.7 percent. The full-year net sales were $1.509 billion, an increase of 7.8 percent from the prior year. At constant currency, organic sales growth was 9.1 percent.

“We delivered a strong performance throughout 2016 with over nine percent organic sales growth for the full year and expansion in both gross and operating margins,” said Eric M. Green, President and CEO. “We successfully realigned our Commercial, Global Operations, and Innovation & Technology teams to heighten our market-led focus on being the leader in containment, administration, and delivery of injectable medicines.”

Chester County Fund for Women and Girls

The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls welcomes women representing all generations for a facilitated discussion on “how we can work together in a period of history when we cannot afford not to.” The public event – which will feature light refreshments, great conversation, and empowering ideas – will be held on Thursday, March 2 at 4:30 PM at Sykes Student Union in Ballroom C at West Chester University.

The event will explore how can women leverage their commonalities rather than stand divided because of their differences. WCU student Lilah Saber and consultant Juliana Mosley will lead the group through engaging activities and intriguing conversation. The goal is to ensure the voices of women of all ages are heard and brought together to move toward progress. RSVP to katherine@ccfwg.org or 484-356-0940.

William J. Burke III

William J. Burke III, a founding partner of the West Chester law firm Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, was recently selected Solicitor to the Home Builders Association of Chester and Delaware Counties. He was sworn in at the Construction Forecast & Installation event held at the Concord Country Club in late January.

Burke has been practicing in Chester County in the areas of real estate, corporate and business acquisitions, and general business for more than 30 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from Dickinson College, and has two law degrees, one from Dickinson and the other from New York University.

CubeSmart

Malvern’s CubeSmart has announced its operating results for the three and 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2016, and it reported funds from operations per share, as adjusted, of $0.38, representing a year-over-year increase of 15.2 percent. It also increased same-store (407 stores) net operating income 8.1 percent year over year, driven by 5.8 percent revenue growth and a 0.2 percent increase in property operating expenses.

“Our strong 2016 performance marks the fourth consecutive year of FFO growth exceeding 15 percent and same-store NOI growth exceeding 9.0 percent, demonstrating the strength of our operating platform, the dedication and daily focus of our teammates across the country, and the benefit of owning one of the highest quality portfolios in the industry,” said CubeSmart President and CEO Christopher P. Marr. “Demand for storage continues to be steady and broad-based, and the impact from new supply is in line with our expectations.”