Business Beat
NEW FACES
Alex Johnson has been hired as an office-field electrical coordinator by NAC|Architecture. He previously worked as a project manager with Elite Electric.
Dr. Paul Smith has been hired by Northwest Pediatric Ophthalmology in the practice of ophthalmology. He graduated from the University of Tennessee and completed his internship and residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
Rupa Thanki has been hired by Next IT Corp. as a software quality assurance engineer. She holds a master’s degree in information technology and computer application and previously worked in Mumbai, India.
Windermere Real Estate/Valley has hired Jason Burns as a sales associate. He previously worked for Lilac Lanes as a floor supervisor.
Mary Plummer has been hired as a corporate recruiter by Telect. She previously worked as a professional placement recruiter for Volt.
Michele Schafer has been hired as an agent by State Farm Insurance. She previously owned and operated the Little Seattle coffeehouse in Coeur d’Alene.
Tara Greene has been hired by the Rockwood Clinic Valley physical therapy group as a physical therapist. She holds a doctor of physical therapy degree from Eastern Washington University. She previously worked for Asante Rehabilitation Services in Medford, Ore.
Dr. Ryan Nachreiner has been hired by the Inland Vascular Institute in the practice of general surgery. He graduated from Loma Linda University and completed his internship and residency at Indiana University.
Amber Grier has been hired as a staff B accountant at McDirmid, Mikkelsen & Secrest. She holds a degree in professional accounting from the University of San Francisco.
Chris Howat has been hired as a product manager by Next IT Corp. He previously worked as a strategic client executive with Cerium Networks.
Janice Jordan has been hired as a physician assistant in the offices of Dr. Judy Felgenhauer. She is a graduate of the University of North Dakota.
PROMOTIONS Alan Roberts has been promoted to senior vice president at Sterling Savings Bank. He has been with the company for two years.
Constance Shields has been promoted from associate attorney to principal shareholder at Ewing Anderson. She is a graduate of the Gonzaga School of Law. Her practice includes family law and general civil litigation.
Nancy Holmes has been promoted to regional business manager for Spokane and the western business area by Avista. She has been with the company for 30 years and was most recently the materials management and logistics manager.
Cliff Lanier has been promoted to assistant vice president at Sterling Savings Bank. He holds a degree in marketing from the University of New Mexico.
KUDOS David Hans, manager of a local Red Robin restaurant, was recently one of 11 general managers and regional operations directors selected for the 2007 President’s Club for excellence in food quality and guest service.
NEW BUSINESS Certified public accountant Kathryn Lappano has opened a new office in the Davenport Tower. She previously worked for Moss Adams LLP for 18 years. Her business can be reached at (509) 624-4715.