Business Beat

New faces:

Kevin Glynn has joined D.A. Davidson & Co.’s Coeur d’Alene office as associate vice president, investments. Glynn, who is a certified financial planner, previously spent five years as an investment representative for West One Bank and Key Bank.

John Serben has joined Farmin, Rothrock & Parrott Inc. as a commercial account producer. He has held various sales and marketing positions in the insurance industry.

Crowley Realty Better Homes & Gardens has hired Brian Scott as a sales associate. Scott previously managed a retail store at NorthTown Mall.

The Mars Hotel has made the following staff appointments:

Micheal Moulchin was named director of gaming, safety and security. Moulchin has 17-years of experience in casinos.

Melissa Beckett was appointed controller. She previously was an account manager for Pathology Associates.

Julie Raftis, formerly with Patsy Clark’s Mansion, was named manager of public relations, marketing and training.

Gary Karnes has joined Northern State Bank in Coeur d’Alene as vice president and manager of the home loan center. Karnes has 17 years of banking experience in Idaho.

Jessie McManigal has become a senior associate and partner at Alliance Pacific Inc. McManigal previously was vice president of communications for United Way.

Ken Degerness, a founding member of Alliance Pacific, has stepped down as an associate and partner in the public relations and issues management firm.

Suzette McGoldrick has joined Re/ Max of Spokane as a sales associate. McGoldrick, previously with Prudential, specializes in residential and investment property.

Moving up:

Lisa Ellison has been named a mortgage loan officer at First Security Bank in Coeur d’Alene. Ellison, who joined the bank in 1995 with several years of experience in residential lending, previously was a loan processor.

Stephanie Graff was promoted to bar manager at the Mars Hotel.

Lea Werner has been promoted to senior vice president, marketing division, at Washington Trust Bank. She will have an active role in the bank’s strategic marketing planning in addition to her current responsibilities for advertising, promotion, public relations and research.

Dennis Scollon has been named manager of the Sandpoint Job Service office, replacing Lee Sieckmann, who has retired. Scollon, a 21-year veteran of the office, most recently was claims examiner in the unemployment insurance program.

MSB-Blue Sheild of Idaho announced the following promotions:

John Stellmon to senior vice president and general counsel. Stellmon has been with MSB-Blue Shield since 1990.

John Ruch to senior vice president of health care services. Ruch has been with MSB-Blue Sheild since 1995.

Dr. John Rusche to vice president of medical affairs. Rusche joined MSB-Blue Shield in 1995.

Starting up:

The John L. Scott realty company has opened a North Spokane office at 220 W. Francis. Dwight Hille is the owner and plans to have 20 agents on staff. Hille has 26 years of sales and management experience. Steve Hagen, a veteran of retail management in the Spokane area, will be the designated broker for the company.

Cartoon Classics has opened a fourth retail location at Center Court in Coeur d’Alene’s Silver Lake Mall. Owners Bill and Cheryl Sieveke also have stores at NorthTown Mall and University City in Spokane and Columbia Center in Kennewick.

Moving:

Abrasives Spokane has moved to 3111 E. Wabash, where it shares space with another company called Master Blasters.

Transactions:

A partnership between United Way of Spokane County and Spokane Mental Health has resulted in the merger of United Way’s Information and Assistance Line into Spokane Mental Health’s 24-Hour Crisis Hotline. The new hotline name will be First Call for Help.

Martha Wiley Environmental, a Spokane-based environmental consulting firm and certified Women Business Enterprise, was awarded a contract to assist John Carollo Engineers, a national engineering company, with permitting for the San Diego Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Elected:

Michael Shollenberger, owner of Memories by Michael Photography Studio, has taken office as president of the Washington State Photographers Association. Shollenberger has been a photographer in Spokane for 13 years.

The new officers for Goodwill Industries for 1996 are: Marcea Mandsager, US West Communications, chairman; Jim Hawley, Kiemle & Hagood Co., vice chairman; James Calderhead, secretary; and Charles Romberg, Andre-Romberg Insurance Agency Inc., treasurer.

New officers for the Inland Northwest Society of Consulting Professionals for 1996 are: Edward Coker Jr., Critical Data Inc., president; Harvey Meier CME, Harvey A. Meier Co., vice president; Donald Spencer, Krypton Institute, secretary; and Bert Mills, Mills Group Northwest, treasurer. Jennifer Leake, Profiles-Leake & Associates, will serve as at-large representative to the executive committee.

The following officers were elected by the Inland Empire Chapter of the Credit Union Executives Society (CUES): Jack Fallis, Global Federal Credit Union, president; Mike Sanders, Washington State Employees Credit Union, vice president; Terri Wilson, Spokane Teachers Credit Union, secretary; and Rob Stewart, Roundup Federal Credit Union, treasurer.

Appointed:

Steve Wilson, director of sales and marketing at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, was appointed by Idaho Governor Philip Batt to serve as the state’s At-Large Member of the Idaho Travel Council. Wilson served as the State of Idaho’s Travel Director before joining The Coeur d’Alene Resort in 1984.

Kudos:

D.E. McKelvey Jr. has become a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. McKelvey is a sole practitioner and has been practicing in Spokane for 25 years.

A logo created by WenDt Advertising will be published in American Corporate Identity’s 1996 annual. The winning logo was developed by WenDt for Agrium, a fertilizer distributor, and was part of an entire name change campaign implemented when Cominco Fertilizers became Agrium last year.

Events:

Monday through Thursday - The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) offers business counseling to potential and existing small business owners Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce, Business Information Center, 1020 W. Riverside. Call: 353-2820 for an appointment.

Tuesday - Dennis Sweeney, chairman of the City of Colville Transportation Planning Advisory Committee, will discuss truck route issues at a meeting of the Colville Chamber of Commerce at noon at Cookie’s Cafe.

Wednesday - The Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours at the Hampton Inn Spokane from 5:15-7 p.m. Cost: $5; call: 459-4111 for reservations.

Wednesday - A free seminar on how to buy and finance a pre-built home will be offered by Continental Mortgage Co. and Pre Built Structures Inc. from 6-7 p.m. at Shilo Inn, 923 E. Third. For reservations, call Amy at 325-9955.

Thursday - A workshop on effective business writing is scheduled from 9 a.m.-noon at the WSU/EWU Higher Education Building, E. Trent and Riverpoint Blvd. Cost: $60 for Associated General Contractors members, $90 for non-members; call 535-0391 for information and to register.

Thursday - Continental Mortgage Co. will present a free seminar on FHA 203(k) and conventional remodeling/ rehabilitation home loans from 6-7:30 p.m. at Monroe Court, 901 N. Monroe. For reservations, call Amy Mathiason at 325-9955.

Thursday and June 25 - The U.S. Postal Service offers free seminars to help businesses prepare for new mailing requirements and postage rates effective July 1, at Crescent Court 707 W. Main, Suite 600. Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; June 25 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call: 626-6722 for information and reservations.

Friday - The Inland Northwest Partnership presents a program on “Community Tourism: Creating Hotspots and Hideaways” from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Cost: $35, including breakfast and lunch; call 482-4064 for information.

June 25 - The Service Corps of Retired Executives offers a workshop on basic recordkeeping from 8 a.m.-noon at the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce, 1020 W. Riverside. Cost: $35 per workshop, including workbook; call 353-2820 to register in advance.

June 25 and June 27 - The Roland, Shea & Harley Investment Planning Group presents a free seminar on college investment planning from 2-4 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. For information or to register, call Debbie Andre at 622-6652 or 456-8323.

June 26 - The Service Corps of Retired Executives offers a workshop on preparing a business plan from 8 a.m.-noon at the Spokane Chamber of Commerce, 1020 W. Riverside. Cost: $35 for one workshop, $60 for two; call 353-2820 to register in advance.

Conventions:

Today-June 23 - Gonzaga University/Business Week, annual business week, Gonzaga University.

Monday-Thursday - U.S. Forest Service, regional law enforcement training, Red Lion City Center.

Monday-Saturday - Disabled American Veterans, annual state convention, WestCoast Ridpath Hotel.

Wednesday-Friday - International Association for Property and Evidence, educational seminar, Red Lion City Center.

Wednesday-Saturday - Washington State Music Teachers Association, annual state convention, Eastern Washington University. (Correction) Friday-June 25 - Association of Washington School Principals, annual state meeting, Red Lion City Center.

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