Business Beat
NEW FACES Kelsey Simmons has been hired by Rockey Hill and Knowlton as an account executive for the company’s tech practice group. She previously worked for Drugstore.com and Beauty.com as a public relations specialist.
The Ramada Spokane Airport and Indoor Water Park has hired Jodie Laib as sales and catering coordinator. She was previously employed with Paras Construction.
Nicole Williams has been hired by Rockey Hill and Knowlton as an account executive for the company’s tech practice group. She previously worked for Porter Novelli International in San Francisco and has experience in IT trade media relations and press conference, event, media tour, and tradeshow coordination for technology clients.
Numerica Credit Union has hired Kelly Dowland as manager for the company’s University City branch. She has experience working in the mortgage and banking industries.
Landon Dalessi has been hired by Presentation Solutions as a team member for the company’s repair and maintenance departments. He is a certified trained technician and will be working under the business name, Bind Right Repair.
Primary Health Inc. has hired Heidi Otto as a sales executive for the North Idaho region. She previously worked as a professional representative and sales consultant for Merck Pharmaceuticals and has nearly 10 years of health and human services experience.
Chris Brown has been hired by Tomlinson Real Estate Group as coordinator for the company’s six Spokane County offices. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and economics, and has 21 years of real estate experience.
Windermere Real Estate/Valley Inc. has hired Dawn Lindsey as a sales associate for its Spokane Valley office.
Jim Clark has been hired as a customer service adviser for Five Mile Auto Center. He has moe than 30 years of experience in the automotive field.
PROMOTIONS D.A. Davidson and Co. has promoted Douglas Dumais to senior vice president, financial consultant for the firm’s Spokane office. He has been with the firm since June 1992 and holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Gonzaga University and teaching certification from Eastern Washington University.
KUDOS William D. Hyslop has been awarded the 2008 Smithmoore P. Myers Professionalism Award by the Spokane County Bar Association for exemplifying high ethical and professional standards of the legal profession. He is a principal with Lukins and Annis, P.S. and has been with the firm for 26 years.
The Washington Leadership Council of the National Federation of Independent Business has awarded Diana Wilhite the Small Business Champion of the Year award for her generosity toward fellow entrepreneurs. She owns Safeguard Business Systems and serves as a member of the NFIB/Washington Leadership Council.
Lori Jo Knoles has received the 2008 Washington State Financial Services Champion award from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Seattle office for exceptional service to the banking industry. She is vice president and relationship manager at State Bank Northwest in Spokane.
Five Mile Auto Center has received the “Top Shop 2007” award from AAA of Washington for its commitment to excellence in customer service and repair.
Wendle Ford has received its sixth President’s Award from Ford Motor Co. The award is given to dealers who provide exceptional service and vehicle ownership experience for customers.
APPOINTED Merrill Lynch has appointed Lance Nell as a portfolio manager for its Personal Investment Advisory program. He has been with the company’s Spokane office for 15 years. He holds a Master of Science degree in systems management from the University of Southern California.
RELOCATION The Inland Northwest Community Foundation has moved its offices to the Bank of Whitman building at 618 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 302, Spokane. The organization manages more than 250 funds and serves 20 counties in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.