Business Beat

NEW FACES

Daniel Evans has been hired as assistant vice president and business relationship manager at Wells Fargo’s Eastern Washington Business Banking Center. Evans previously worked at U.S. Bank and holds a master’s of business degree from Washington State University.

WhiteRunkle Advertising has hired David Martinelli as an assistant account executive. He was previously an account service intern at the company and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Gonzaga University.

Derek Wilson has been hired as a sales associate in the Coeur d’Alene office of Windermere Real Estate. He previously worked as a volunteer fireman and emergency medical technician for Kootenai Fire and Rescue and also worked in retail management.

Telect Inc. has hired Alex Cory as an engineering technician II. He previously worked at Hendry Telephone Products in California.

Kathi Ellis has been hired as an agent at Century 21 Beutler & Associates. She has worked in the real estate industry for over 30 years and specializes in residential sales.

Washington Trust Bank has hired Julia Hansen as a mortgage loan representative. She is experienced in helping homebuyers in Spokane Valley.

Dan Craven has been hired at Parks Medical Corporation as an endoscope service technician and IT specialist. He has a background in electronics and computers.

Parks Medical Corporation has hired Annie Emery as a service department liaison.

PROMOTED

HollisterStier has promoted Carol Thomas to stability supervisor. She holds a master’s degree in inorganic chemistry from Colorado State University and has been with the company for three years.

ELECTED/APPOINTED

The North Idaho College Foundation has recently elected new members to its board of directors. They are: Kimber Gates, Tim Komberec, David Pelz, and David Wold.

Dr. Mark MacFarlane of Sacred Heart Hospital has been appointed to be the cancer liaison physician to the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. He will serve in this capacity for three years.

NEW BUSINESS

Eric Green, a certified public accountant, has opened Purpose Financial Advisors. He has worked in the wealth management industry for over 15 years. His office can be reached at 458-7709.