Business Beat
NEW FACES
Exit Real Estate—Jones & Associates has hired Teri Nolan as an agent. Nolan holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and is a graduate of the Gonzaga University School of Law.
Linda Green has been hired as a real estate consultant at Keller Williams Real Estate Coeur d’Alene. She previously worked at ReMax by the Lake and has over 11 years experience in real estate.
Integrus Architecture has hired Jennifer Whipple as a marketing assistant in the company’s Seattle office. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Washington and previously worked as a marketing assistant at a graphic design firm in Seattle.
Tammy McKay has been hired to the design and sales staff at Austin’s Fine Jewelry. She has over 22 years of customer service experience in the fine jewelry industry.
Empire Aerospace has hired John Kozma as the sales and marketing manager. He has worked in the airline industry for over 19 years and 14 of those have been in sales and marketing.
Sharlene Gill has been hired as a travel agent at AAA Travel in Spokane. She has five years of experience coordinating group cruises and four years of experience in developing specialty tours.
Kestell Co. Realtors has hired Tim Kestell as a real estate agent. He has worked in the hospitality industry for the last seven years.
Dr. Joseph Abate has been hired at Heart Clinics Northwest. He is a graduate of Hahnemann University and completed his internship and residency at Allentown Affiliated Hospitals in Allentown, Pa.
Inland Northwest Bank has hired KaLee Paul-Quanz as the human resources manager.
Rick Richards has been named chief executive officer at Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital. He has worked as an operating room technologist and medic in the United States Air Force and holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and has over 30 years of experience as a trained medical professional and administrator.
William Stewart has been hired at the Spokane Area Economic Development Council and will lead business expansion efforts in Washington’s Interstate 5 corridor. He previously worked as a business development manager at the Washington State Office of Community Trade and Economic Development.
The Inland Northwest Blood Center has hired David Osenga as director of finance and logistics. He has 13 years of financial planning and management and previously worked at SL Start.
Judy Rogers has been hired as director of development for the Rockwood Resident’s Foundation. She previously worked as associate director of Planned Giving for Eastern Washington University Foundation and is a graduate of Arizona State University.
Kiemle & Hagood Co. has hired Erica Jacobo as a property accountant in the company’s accounting team. She holds a degree in business administration and accounting from Eastern Washington University.
PROMOTED
Pete Banaugh has been promoted to vice president of Sterling Savings Bank. He has been with the bank since 2005 and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana.
Sterling Savings Bank has promoted Tom Hill to vice president. He has been with the bank for one year and holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial and management engineering from Montana State University.
KUDOS
Clint Eberley of Northern States Lawn & Landscape has joined the Professional Landcare Network, a trade association for green industry service provider companies.
The McCarthey Athletic Center at Gonzaga University has won a 2005 Excellence in Masonry Design Award from the Masonry Institute of Washington. The contractor for the project was Spilker Masonry, and the architect was ALSC Architects. ALSC Architects was also honored for its work on the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.
The Rosalia Visitor Resource & Interpretive Center in Rosalia has received a 2005 Phoenix Award for Community Impact — Underground Storage Tank Cleanup project from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Kim Felts of Moloney & O’Neill received an Industry Award from the Spokane Insurance Associates.
The following staff members of Integrus Architecture have been accredited in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED): Rebecca Baibak, Becky Barnhart, Brian Carter, John Cuddy, Heather Hirst, Johnny Hong, Jodi Kittel, and Tim Rundquist.
The Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Sacred Heart Medical Center with the Energy Star Award for low energy use per square foot of space.
Brian Benzel, superintendent of Spokane Public Schools, has been named Communicator of the Year by the Greater Spokane Public Relations Society of America.
Inland Northwest Bank recently recognized some of its employees for exceptional performance: Kim Bova, the President’s Award; Britt Potter, Branch Manager of the Year; Ron Jacobson, Lender of the Year, and Rod Hendrickson, Mortgage Lender of the Year.
Jack Schneider of Coffman Engineers has earned the LEED 2.1 version accreditation by the U.S. Green Building Council.
ELECTED/APPOINTED
William Wrigglesworth has been appointed to serve on the Sterling Savings Bank board of directors. Wrigglesworth is president and chief executive officer of Payne Financial Group.
The National Clearing House has elected to its board of directors Kade Peterson, the senior vice president and item processing director at Sterling Savings Bank. Peterson will serve as senior vice chairman.
Dana Herron has been elected a member of the Washington Wheat Commission Board. Herron holds a degree in agriculture economics and management from Washington State University.
The Coeur d’Alene Visitor and Convention Bureau has elected the following to its board of directors: David Christenson of Circling Raven Golf Club; Cathi Jerome of Silver Mountain Resort; Bob Nuttleman of the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course; and Jennifer Ross of Triple Play.
GIFTS
State Farm Insurance has granted the Northwest Alliance for Responsible Media at Gonzaga University and the Youth Leadership Class of 2006 $1,000. The funds will be used to develop a game to help middle school students better understand advertising.
Foundation Northwest has received $376,000 from the estate of Stanley and Bernice Fahlgren. The gift will help establish a scholarship fund for Washington State University Intercollegiate College of Nursing students in the memory of Carol Fahlgren Crispin, Eastern Washington University College of Education students, and general support of the programs offered at Opportunity Presbyterian Church and the Dishman Hills Natural Area Association.
Technet has donated $8,500 to Gonzaga University’s Center for Community Action and Service Learning. The funds will benefit student-coordinated community service programs.
NEW LOCATION
Myriad Massage has moved to 922 S. Cowley St., suite 5. The office offers medical and therapeutic massage, Reiki, on-site massage and bodywrap services. The company can be reached at 951-8421, or through its Web site at www.myriadmassage.com.