Business Beat
NEW FACES Thomas Holman has been hired by DCI Engineers as a project engineer in the structural department. He holds a degree in civil engineering from Boise State University. He previously worked for Lochsa Engineering in Boise.
Thinking Cap Communications and Design has hired Virginia Baxter as a designer. She holds degrees in graphic communications and graphic design.
Tom Pearson has been hired by Pend Oreille PUD as director, hydro operations and power supply. He previously worked for Okanogan PUD as power resource manager.
Natalie Danielson has been hired as an account coordinator at 14Four. She is a graduate of Whitworth University.
Cornerstone Property Advisors has hired Jeff Ottmar as vice president of real estate development. He has more than 15 years experience and is a graduate of Washington State University.
Glen Alfaro has been hired as a commercial lines sales executive by Payne Financial Group. He holds a degree in marketing from the University of Santa Clara.
Tracy Penna has been hired as a real estate agent by Century 21 Beutler and Associates. She is a graduate of Gonzaga University.
Nickie White has been hired by miller.whiterunkle as a public relations account executive. She has eight years experience in project management and community relations.
Robert West has been hired by DCI Engineers as a structural CAD designer. He has a degree in computer aided drafting and design from Spokane Community College.
Kelly Johnson has been hired as a limited practice officer by Chuck E. Horne Real Estate Closing Inc.
KUDOS Linda Garrelts MacLean has been named Faculty Liaison of the Year by the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation. She is the chairman and clinical associate professor at the Washington State University Department of Pharmacotherapy. She was previously the co-owner of Jones Pharmacy in Spokane.
Erin Opsal, of Deer Park, recently took second place in the Washington Food Industry Association’s “Best Bagger Contest” in Seattle. She is a courtesy clerk at the Yoke’s Fresh Market in Spokane Valley.
Timothy Vanek of Dynamic Fabricators in Rathdrum has been given a 2007 Excellence as a Production Supervisor award by the American Composites Manufacturers Association. He has been with the company since 1996.
APPOINTED Larry Kuznetz has been appointed chairman of the Washington State Bar Association Disciplinary Board. He is a partner in the law firm of Powell, Kuznetz & Parker in Spokane.
Cyndie Johnson has been appointed to the Community 1st Bank board of directors in Post Falls. She is the president of GarageTown USA and vice president of Neighborhood Inc.