Business Beat
New faces:
Domonique Peretti-Reynolds - has joined the human resources consulting department of the Spokane office of Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co. P.S. Peretti-Reynolds, who specializes in qualified plan administration and retirement plan design, earned a bachelor’s degree in business economics from Willamette University in Salem, Ore.
The Inland Automobile Association has named Kris Hinkemeyer as manager of its membership and insurance sales department. Hinkemeyer, who has 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, previously was manager of URM Stores insurance agency in Spokane for 11 years and also has held positions as a property and casualty underwriter and an independent agent selling long-term care to senior citizens.
Paul Belles was hired by Sedgwick Noble Lowndes division of Sedgwick James of Washington Inc. as a consultant. Belles is a graduate of Western Washington University.
Kristin Noe Dombrowik has joined the claims department of Sedgwick James of Washington Inc. She is a Gonzaga University graduate.
Jan Gerards has been appointed a personal financial advisor and associate in the Spokane office of American Express Financial Advisors. Gerards, who was previously the managing partner of Gerards for Jewelry, will specialize in personal financial planning and planning for small business owners.
Farm Credit Services has hired Theresa Horsch as a financial auditor in its internal audit department. Horsch, a 1995 graduate of Eastern Washington University, was formerly a temporary auditor at Northland Federal Credit Union and a temporary accountant at AgAmerica FCB.
Shirley Freligh has joined Travel Management Inc. in Coeur d’Alene as a tours, groups and senior specialist. Freligh has 17 years of experience in leisure trip planning and has recently focused on planning for Americans interested in retiring to Costa Rica.
Murphey Favre Inc. has hired Sally Hoffman as a registered representative. Hoffman has 10 years of experience in the securities industry.
April Miller, a Washington State University graduate with a master’s degree in environmental engineering, was hired as an environmental pollution specialist by the Spokane County Health District.
Mike D’Arienzo, former vice president of operations for Inland Pacific Energy Services, is rejoining Washington Water Power. D’Arienzo will be responsible for natural gas marketing, energy brokering and the development of new business for WWP in Pacific Northwest and West Coast energy markets. D’Arienzo began his career with WWP in 1983.
Momb Steel Buildings of Millwood has hired Tiffany Richards as an administrative assistant. Richards served in the Air Force before joining Momb.
Christine Hughes was named president and chief executive officer of Krypton Interactive, and executive vice president of marketing for Krypton International, the parent company of the Krypton Institute. Hughes will lead the development team for the creation of the Krypton Small Business Network. Hughes has worked for Novell computer network company, Xerox Corp., Myriad Research and the Gartner Group.
Roger Wach has joined the Prudential Acuff Northwest Real Estate Co. in Coeur d’Alene as a sales associate. Wach, who specializes in sales of multiresidential properties and lodging properties, previously worked for Tomlinson Black’s Property Management Division in Spokane. Earlier he owned and operated a hotel management company in Denver.
Moving up:
Murphey Favre Inc. has promoted Joanie Whiteman, a registered representative, to the Spokane main branch of Washington Mutual Financial Center. Whiteman has been with Murphey Favre for five years.
Sedgwick James of Washington has promoted Melanie Osman to customer service representative in its personal insurance department. Osman, who joined Sedgwick in 1994, succeeds Anita Koch, who was promoted to manager of the personal insurance department.
Sheri Borrevik has been promoted to finance manager with Momb Steel Buildings. Borrevik previously was an administrative assistant.
Starting up:
Rental Property Management of Coeur d’Alene, has formed a homeowner’s division within the company. The new division will offer professional management to homeowner’s associations. Nanci Clark-Hawkins established Rental Property Management in 1984.
Moving on:
Molly Murphy has been named director of the Center for Family Business at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Murphy was a marketing and public relations coordinator with CPM Development Corp. in Spokane, an affiliate of the family-owned Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co. At Marquette, she will be responsible for developing programs and marketing plans, facilitating the development of family businesses and teaching classes.
Kudos:
Dave Howard and Matt Spilker, owners of Kawasaki Motor Sports in the Spokane Valley, were named the 1995 Ski-Doo District Dealers of the Year. The award is based largely on the Ski-Doo customer satisfaction index, which grades dealer performance in after-sale service, explanation of the product, customer appreciation and vehicle condition at delivery time.
Spokane Railway Credit Union has received three 1996 Spectrum Awards, which are presented by the Washington Credit Union League and Affiliates to recognize outstanding marketing achievements of credit unions in Washington. Spokane Railway Credit Union earned first place awards in the categories of Special Communications and Brochures/Member Packets. The credit union placed second in the Newsletters (three colors or less) category.
Murray Huppin of Huppin’s Hi-Fi, Photo & Video, has been chosen as Panasonic’s Family Dealer for the Spokane area.
Gonzaga University faculty members Maria Bertagnolli and David Cleary have won Cottrell College Science Awards from the Research Corp. to fund original research involving students in the research process. Bertagnolli, assistant professor of chemistry and biology, was awarded $17,222 for her project to identify and characterize proteins that regulate blood clotting, focusing on how platelet cells adhere to other platelet cells. Cleary, associate professor of chemistry, was awarded $29,500 for his investigation of new non-linear-optical materials.
Events:
Monday - The Idaho Small Business Development Center presents a workshop on”Business Law” from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center in Post Falls. Cost: $39; call (208) 769-3333 for more information or to register.
Tuesday - Mike Goldsmith, CEO of Logistics Services and former director of transportation for Kaiser Aluminum, will speak on “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Transportation, but Didn’t Think to Ask” during a meeting of the Spokane affiliate of the National Association of Purchasing Management at 5:30 p.m. at Cavanaugh’s River Inn. Cost: $15.50; for reservations or information, call Dean Stone at 927-6417.
Tuesday - The Idaho Small Business Development Center presents a workshop on “Understanding SBA Loans” from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center in Post Falls. Cost: $39; call (208) 769-3333 for more information or to register.
Tuesday - Robert Cain of Portland, publisher of “The Northwest Landlord” and “Rental Property Reporter,” will speak on fair housing and tenant selection during a seminar sponsored by Cornett Marketing Group from 6-9 p.m. at the Shilo Inn, 923 E. Third. Cost: $49 in advance, $69 at the door; for more information or to register, call 926-5352.
Wednesday - The Spokane office of the Washington state Department of Revenue presents a New Business Outreach workshop from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and again from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the department’s local office, 4407 N. Division. To register or for more information, call 482-3800.
Wednesday - Deb Thoen will speak on “Stress and Lifestlye Changes” at a meeting of the Spokane Chapter of Professional Secretaries International at 5:15 p.m. at Cavanaugh’s River Inn. Cost: $11.50 for optional dinner; call Gerri Sombke at 325-3081 for more information or to make a reservation.
Wednesday - The Fulcrum Institute presents a seminar on violence in the workplace or school from 1-5 p.m. at the Fulcrum Institute, 905 W. Riverside, Suite 304. Cost: $50; call 838-2799 for more information.
Wednesday - Jill Smith, co-owner and marketing director of Buckeye Beans & Herbs, will be the featured speaker for the “Recipe for Business Success Seminar-For Women by Women” at 8:30 a.m. at the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce, 1020 W. Riverside. Cost of the program sponsored by the Service Corps of Retired Executives: $35, including lunch; call 353-2820 for reservations.
Wednesday - Leonard Wolf of Wolf Networks will speak on “Converting from Novell Networks to NT Networks” at a meeting of the Inland Empire Chapter of the DPMA - Association of Information Systems Professionals at 5:30 p.m. at Productivity Point, 606 W. Third. Cost: $5; make reservations by 4 p.m. Monday by calling 468-6704 or, for additional information, call 625-6467.
Thursday - The Spokane Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants meets at 6 p.m. at Cavanaugh’s River Inn, 700 N. Division. For reservations, call Helen Boehme at 924-2405.
Thursday - Continental Mortgage Co. presents a free seminar about FHA 203(k) and conventional remodeling/ rehabilitation home loans from 6-7:30 p.m. at Monroe Court, 901 N. Monroe, Suite 256. For reservations, call Amy Mathiason at 325-9955.
Thursday - The Community Colleges of Spokane offer a three-hour prebusiness workshop from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost: $25, including a “Business Resource Kit”; call 358-7544 for information or to register.
Nov. 26 - The Community Colleges of Spokane offer a three-hour workshop on “How to Evaluate the Feasibility of a Business Idea,” from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost: $50; call 358-7544 for information or to register.
Conventions:
Monday-Tuesday - Washington State Crop Improvement Association, annual state meeting, Cavanaugh’s Inn at the Park.
Wednesday-Nov. 24 - Washington School Directors Association, citywide.
Friday-Nov. 24 - Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Show, Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds.
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