Business Beat
New faces:
McFarland & Alton P.S. has added the following people to its staff:
Tricia Cloke was named an auditor and will specialize in the construction industry. A graduate of Washington State University, she was assistant office manager for Cloke Home Improvement Center before joining McFarland & Alton.
Carolyn Lineback was hired as a tax accountant specializing in cost segregation services. She previously was office manager at U.S. Rep. George Nethercutt’s office in Washington, D.C.
Gregg Amend joined the firm as an auditor. His duties will include auditing and consulting work. Amend, a graduate of Whitworth College, previously worked as a college agent for Northwestern Mutual Life.
Chad Conklin was named an assistant accountant for financial institutions and the telecommunications industry. His duties include auditing in the financial institutions services group and the Telecom Group.
Susan E. Moore was hired as a senior accountant. Moore, who is a certified public accountant and graduate of Oregon State University, will specialize in the health care service group for auditing and retirement plan services. She previously was senior/ supervisor at a public accounting firm in Vancouver, Wash.
Ann M. Deno joined the firm to handle auditing and consulting work for the tax department. Deno, who is a graduate of Eastern Washington University, previously was A/R manager at SRS Roofers Supply Inc.
Daniela Gozzola was hired as a staff accountant. Her duties will include compilations, reviews and consulting work. Gozzola, who is a graduate of Gonzaga University, previously worked for Egghead as A/R supervisor.
Andreas John has joined Silver Country Inc. as director of marketing programs. He will oversee advertising, graphic design and reservation system sales for the adventure tourism marketing corporation, based in Wallace, Idaho. Prior to joining Silver Country, John was director of marketing for Rich Sprague Associates in Coeur d’Alene.
The following people have been approved for membership in the Spokane County Medical Society:
Dr. Paul M. Caskey has joined Shriner’s Hospital for Children as the assistant chief of staff in the practice of orthopedic surgery. Caskey graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School, completed an internship and residency at McLaren General Hospital and a fellowship at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children.
Dr. James E. Damon has joined Franklin Park Minor Emergency in the practice of orthopedics and emergency medicine. He graduated from the University of Illinois, completed an internship at Columbia Hospital and a residency at New York University.
Dr. Darrol K. Hval has joined Spokane Emergency Medical Associates in the practice of emergency medicine. He graduated from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and completed an internship and residency at Sacred Heart Medical Center.
Dr. Bardomiano Sanchez Jr. has joined Dr. Byrd, Kramp, Lochner & Hurley in the practice of internal medicine. He graduated from Brown University and completed an internship and residency at The Miriam Hospital.
Dr. Maj G. Stormogipson has joined Valley Young People’s Clinic in the practice of pediatrics. She graduated from Dartmouth Medical School, completed an internship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center and a residency at the University of California at San Francisco.
Dr. Minerva Arrienda has joined Spokane Mental Health in the practice of psychiatry. She graduated from Manila Central University and completed an internship and residency at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute.
Moving up:
Mary Jane Parry has been named a principal with the law firm of Turner, Stoeve & Gagliardi P.S. Parry interned with the firm from 1993 until graduation from Gonzaga University School of Law and admission to the Washington State Bar in 1995, when she became an associate. Her practice focuses primarily on ERISA, insurance defense and probate.
Tammy Reid has been named vice president for academic affairs at Whitworth College. Reid, a 1960 Whitworth graduate, previously was the interim chief academic officer and dean of the faculty at Whitworth. She joined the faculty as an assistant professor of education and English in 1975.
Spokane Public Schools has named Mark Anderson associate superintendent of management services. Anderson succeeds Walt Rulffes, who took a new position with the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nev. Anderson joined the district as assistant superintendent for human resources in 1994.
Starting up:
D.A. Davidson & Co. has opened an office in the Quail Run Office Building, 2204 E. 29th. Bob Cummings, Spokane branch manager, will oversee the new office. Office staff include:
Paul Dumais, vice president, financial consultant. Dumais, a Gonzaga University graduate, was associated with Murphey Favre of Spokane before joining D.A. Davidson.
Merilee Frets, financial consultant. Frets, who transferred from the firm’s downtown Spokane office, has been a financial consultant with DAD since 1992.
Joan Cassano, registered associate. Cassano, who attended Washington State University, has been in the securities industry since 1984.
Nancy Anderson, sales assistant. Anderson, who also transferred from DAD’s downtown office, joined the company in 1995.
John Hartman has opened Camas Creek Productions in Potlatch, Idaho, to help businesses and individuals establish a presence on the World Wide Web. The company will offer all aspects of Web site and graphics production, including site maintenance and consultation. Hartman has experience in Java, html code, CGI scripts, graphics and animation, page format and Web site access counts. Hartman can be reached at (208) 875-0535, or by e-mail at jhartman@potlatch.com.
Transactions:
Dr. Gregory F. Benoit has purchased South Care Animal Clinic on the South Hill. Benoit, who has practiced veterinary medicine in Washington for eight years, received his professional training at Washington State University. Before acquiring South Care, he was a veterinarian with Garland Animal Clinic.
Events:
Monday - River Park Square developer Betsy Cowles will discuss “Progress on River Park Square with Benefits to the Entire Spokane Area” during a meeting of Associated Engineers at noon at Cavanaughs Inn at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Cost: $10 for full lunch, $3 for salad alone.
Monday through Friday - The Service Corps of Retired Executives offers free business counseling to potential and existing small-business owners from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Business Information Center in Room 240 of the Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside. For appointments, call 353-2820. Counselors also are available on Tuesdays at the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, 8817 E. Mission. For appointments there, call 924-4994.
Wednesday - David Broom, managing partner of Paine, Hamblen, Coffin, Brooke and Miller and chairman of the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce, will speak on “Jump on the Train or Get Out of the Way” during a Spokane City Forum presented by First Presbyterian Church at 11:45 a.m. at the church, 318 S. Cedar. Cost: $7.50; for reservations or information, call 747-1058, extension 225.
Wednesday - Productivity Point International presents a free seminar on Microsoft Certification from 6-8 p.m. at 606 W. Third; for information, call 455-5054.
Wednesday - The Small Business Development Center presents a class on “Payroll Recordkeeping” from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost: $35; call 358-7890 for information or to register.
Wednesday - The Service Corps of Retired Executives presents a workshop on “Preparing a Business Plan” from 8 a.m.-noon at the Small Business Administration Conference Room, 601 W. First. Cost: $35, including materials; for information or to register, call 353-2820.
Thursday - State Sen. Lisa Brown will discuss issues affecting small business during a meeting of the Inland Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Shilo Inn, 923 E. Third. Cost: $15; for information or reservations, call Susan Thomas at (208) 773-3906.
Thursday - The Idaho State Electrical Board will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Red Lion Hotel & Convention Center in Lewiston to review administrative rules governing electrical inspection/permits fees, specialty electricians/contractors and electrical examinations. For information, call (208) 334-2183 or access the bureau’s Web site at www.state.id.us/dlis/eb.html.
Thursday - Merrill Lynch presents a free luncheon seminar for women on “What Every Woman Should Know About Money” from noon-1 p.m. at Patsy Clark’s Mansion. For more information or to register, call Margot Hamstra at 458-4219.
Thursday - Steve Miller, president-elect of the Washington Society of CPAs, will discuss redefining the CPA’s role at a program presented by the Spokane Business and Industry Member Services Committee of the WSCPA from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Gonzaga University’s Schoenberg Center. Cost: $40 for members, $45 for nonmembers; for information, call Jim Morrison at 455-8173 or Debbie Hill at 467-7126.
May 19 - The Small Business Development Center presents a class on “Starting and Operating a Construction Business” from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost: $35; for information, call 358-7890.
May 19 - The Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce presents a “Jungle Safari Marketing Training Seminar” from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ag Trade Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Cost: $195 for members, $245 for nonmembers, including lunch; to register, call 459-4105 or e-mail shess@chamber.spokane.net.
May 19 - The Credit and Financial Development Division of the national Association of Credit Management presents a seminar on “Covering Your Company’s Assets in Bankruptcy” from 3-6 p.m. at the Super 8 Motel, 2020 N. Argonne. Cost: $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers; for information or reservations, call Jennifer at 353-3859.
May 19 and 21 - The Small Business Development Center presents a class on “Cash Flow Management” from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost: $45; call 358-7890 for information or to register.
May 19 through June 4 - The Inland Northwest Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Association presents a class on heat pumps from 6-9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30 at the Master Technician Training Center, 811 E. Sprague. Cost: $280 for members, $380 for nonmembers, plus textbook; for information or reservations, call 747-8810.