Business Beat
HollisterStier has hired Amanda Vernon as a scientist I in quality unit method transfer and validation. She previously worked at North Creek Analytical and holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Gonzaga University.
Tracy Bass has been hired as a sales executive at Asuris Northwest Health. She has over seven years of experience in employee benefits and is a graduate of Gonzaga University.
Desautel Hege Communications has hired Deanna Harrison as a bookkeeper. She has 18 years of experience in bookkeeping.
Sena Blickenstaff has been hired as director of performance improvement and business development at Holy Family Hospital. She previously worked at Sacred Heart Medical Center.
Inland Imaging Associates has added Dr. Julie Kaczmark as a pediatric imaging specialist. She earned her medical degree at St. Louis University, completed her internship at Forest Park Hospital in St. Louis and her residency at the Children’s Medical Center in Dallas.
Troy Johnson has been hired at RenCorp as a project manager. He previously worked at Russ Page Architects and has 12 years of architecture and project management experience.
Heart Clinics Northwest has hired Dr. Eteri Byazrova, an electrophysiologist. She is a graduate of Tbilisi State Medical University in the Republic of Georgia and completed her residency at Yale University School of Medicine.
Jack Brooks has been hired as vice president, private banking at Intermountain Community Bank. He has 25 years of experience in the financial industry.
Spokane Valley Family Medicine has hired Dr. Allen Skidmore, who is now accepting new patients.
Jim Powers has been hired as a real estate agent in the downtown Spokane office of Century 21 Beutler & Associates.
Paul Fitzpatrick has been hired as a partner at Preston Gates & Ellis in the tax, trusts & estates group. He has 26 years of legal experience.
Trindera Engineering has hired Fred Peterson as a senior project engineer. He has over 30 years of experience in engineering and previously worked at Boise Cascade Corp.
David Burkhart has been hired as a senior scientist at HollisterStier. He previously worked at Serendipity Pharmaceuticals in Colorado and holds a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of Idaho.
Integrus Architecture has hired Kim Stevens as an office manager. She previously worked as an executive assistant at E&J Gallo Winery.
Kelsey Booth has been hired as marketing manager at the Spokane Public Facilities District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Gonzaga University.
PROMOTED
OMS Inc. has promoted Paul Harrington to senior associate. He has been with the architectural firm for two and a half years.
Anjali Barretto, of Gonzaga University’s School of Education, has been promoted from assistant to associate professor.
KUDOS
Peaks and Plains Medical has earned accreditation as a Home Medical Equipment and Medical Supply Provider from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.
Premier Inc. Health Care Alliance has recognized Holy Family Hospital with a Premier Award for Quality for myocardial infarction, and maternal and neonatal care.
The Spokane Public Relations Council has awarded its 11th Annual SPARC Awards to the following: Design/Logo/Organizational Identity, Excellence Award, Edmond Bruneau, MMI Corporate Identity Makeover, produced by Creative Consultants; Merit Award, Edmond Bruneau, Old Firehouse Dental Office, Dental Office Identity Makeover, produced by Creative Consultants, Writing; Writing/News Release, Merit Award, Ron Nichols, Natural Resources Conservation Services, Recent Storms offer Hope; Merit Award, Sarah Taylor, Lucas Dressel, Sara Johnston, Jennifer Simmons, Northern Quest Casino, Hurricane Katrina Assistance News Release, produced by Desautel Hege Communications; Excellence Award, Michelle Hege, Andrei Mylroie, Lisa Cargill, Sarah Taylor, Sullivan Homes and “Extreme Makeover Home Edition,” news release, produced by Desautel Hege Communications; Writing/Feature, Merit Award, Susan Nielsen, Washington State University Intercollegiate College of Nursing, “Caring for Dignitaries and the Devastated”; Merit Award, Ron Nichols, Natural Resources Conservation Service, A Place to Come Home To…; Excellence Award, John Carter, St. George’s School, An Artistic Education.
Brian Hubbell has received the Master Agency Award from the General Agents and Managers Association. Hubbell is the managing partner in the Spokane office of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.
Inland Northwest Health Services has been recognized as one of the top 100 most technologically advanced hospitals in the country by Hospital and Health Networks, the journal of the American Hospital Association.
Jewelry Design Center has been featured in Instore Magazine, a trade publication for jewelers. It’s the store of the month in the June 2006 issue.
Cydney Brown, field director in Spokane for the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, was recently recognized by the company as first in the country in marketing development for comparably sized agencies.
ELECTED/APPOINTED
The board of trustees at Shoshone Medical Center has appointed Jerry Brantz as the chief executive officer/chief financial officer. He has been the interim chief executive officer since March 2006.
Tom Daugherty has been elected president of the North Idaho College Alumni Association. He is the president of Blue Water Technologies and graduated from NIC in 1980.
Kay Carnes has been appointed to the board of directors at AmericanWest Bank. Carnes is a professor at Gonzaga University and is a certified public accountant.
GIFTS
Hallmark Hyundai has granted $25,000 to the Rypien Foundation. The funds will be used for childhood cancer clinical research at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.