Business Beat
Accounting
Dane Lawson has been hired by Dingus, Zarecor & Associates P.L.L.C. as a document production specialist. Lawson has a master’s degree in Health Policy and Administration and two bachelor’s degrees from Washington State University.
Art
Urban Art Co-op has moved two blocks north, from 3017 N. Monroe St. to 3209 N. Monroe St. The move doubles the size of their studio and an outdoor space. Urban Art Co-op plans to offer classes, workshops and corporate events in their new location.
Education
Don Millikan has been named as North Idaho College’s new Executive Director for Human Resources. Millikan has most recently worked at Unitech Aerospace in Hayden as Director of Human Resources and holds a Senior Certified Professional Certification in Human Resources. He also has professional experience in retail, banking and manufacturing and currently is on several of North Idaho College’s industry advisory committees.
Washington State University has hired Mary Rezac to be the dean of the University’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, effective July 1. Rezac currently works in the College of Engineering at Kansas State University, the same land-grand university WSU President Kirk Schulz oversaw as President before moving to Pullman.
Washington State University Spokane has announced Phyllis Eide as the recipient of the WSU Graduate School Mentor Academy Award for Excellence. As a Graduate Mentor Academy volunteer, Eide, an associate professor of nursing, provides support during graduate student exams and defenses. She plans to use the award to fund research on climate change.
Engineering
Gemma Puddy has joined The Langdon Group, a subsidiary of J-U-B Engineers, as a strategic communication and public involvement specialist after transferring from J-U-B’s office in Salt Lake City. Puddy specializes in strategic communication and graphic design.
Real Estate
RE/MAX Inland Empire has hired Christopher Wray to their sales team. Wray was born and raised in Tennessee and graduated from Northwest Christian High School as a valedictorian.
Windermere/Manito L.L.C. has added five new brokers to their office. Alicia Bani previously worked with Forte International in Falls Church, Virginia. Tyrese Patterson comes to Spokane from Victorville, California, where he was a Lieutenant with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Ronald VanAusdal comes to Windermere after working for Microsoft as a videographer. Gina O’Byrne most recently worked for Keller Williams Real Estate in Spokane before moving to Windermere and Brian Zapotoky comes to the office from Moss Adams L.L.P., where he was a Senior Tax Accountant.
Sports
The Spokane Youth Sports Association has named its Board of Trustees for 2017-2018. They include: President David Beaudine of Heery International, Vice President Frank Tombari of Banner Bank, Secretary/Treasurer Mike Dahmen of Gonzaga University and President Elect Jeff Geldien of Gonzaga University School of Law. Elected trustees are: Staci Clary of Hold On Now, Inc.; Alan Coelho of Eastern Washington University; Chris Duff of Spokane Indians Baseball; Andi Hart of Work Well Consultant; Anna Haugen of Anna Haugen Communications; Jim Hayford of Seattle University Men’s Basketball; Merle Iverson, retired; Mark Kamitomo of Markam Group; Jim Kimmel of Kimmel Athletic Supply Co.; Jeremy Lewis of Hoyt, Lewis & Associates, L.L.C.; Mark Mackin of Mackin & Little; Michael Ray of McDonald’s; Scott Steele of Avista Corporation; Steve Watterson of Principal Financial Group; Jamie Welsh of Garco Construction; Irv Zakheim of Zak Designs and Kevin Zenishek of Northern Quest Resort & Casino.