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NEW FACES Matt Jaime has been hired by North by Northwest Productions as a producer and marketing director in the Spokane commercial divisions.

Langenhorst and Norwood CPAs, P.S. has hired Louann Schneidmiller as a tax professional. She is a graduate of Eastern Washington University and has more than 15 years of tax experience.

Kevin Picanco has been hired as a senior traffic engineer for David Evans and Associates Inc. He has more than 14 years of experience in engineering, planning and transportation.

Century 21 Beutler and Associates has hired Luke Wild as a real estate sales associate. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Boise State University and has three years of experience in real estate sales.

Jeff Hardin has been hired as vice president and commercial banking team leader for Sterling Savings Bank. He has 25 years of commercial lending and equipment leasing experience and previously owned and operated Peak Commercial Leasing, LLC in Spokane.

Century 21 Beutler and Associates has hired Donnie Murrell for its commercial division. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from Gonzaga University and has more than 10 years of financial and sales experience.

Diane King has been hired by Windermere Real Estate/Valley Inc. as a sales associate. She previously worked for the company as a licensed assistant.

Langenhorst and Norwood CPAs, P.S. has hired Jeri Self-Merritt as shareholder responsible for the firm’s tax practice. She holds undergraduate and law degrees from Gonzaga University and has more than 20 years of public accounting experience.

Tomas Guzman has been hired as a director/director of photography for North by Northwest Productions. He is a graduate of the Art Institute of Seattle.

Greater Spokane Incorporated has hired Shelly O’Quinn as workforce development manager and Nethercutt Foundation manager. She holds degrees from Whitworth University in accounting, business administration and international business, and received her master’s degree in business administration from the Monterey Institute of International Studies.

Deborah Warwell has been hired as investor relations director for Sterling Financial Corp. She has more than 20 years of investment experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in political economics from Barnard College of Columbia University and a Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Dingus, Zarecor and Associates PLLC has hired Joe Lodge as a staff accountant. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accountancy from Brigham Young University.

Kathryn Grabel has been hired by Great Spokane Incorporated as a membership account executive. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in communication from Ohio University.

David Evans and Associates, Inc. has hired Chad Karns as a traffic analyst. He has seven years of experience specializing in traffic engineering and transportation planning.

PROMOTIONS Sharon Wyckoff has been promoted by Numerica Credit Union to manager of the Five Mile branch. She previously worked as the assistant manager at the company’s Lyons branch.

Susan Stickney has been promoted to manager of the Numerica Credit Union Airway Heights branch. She previously worked as a manager for the company’s Lyons branch.

Coffman Engineers has promoted David Ruff as general manager for its Spokane office. He has been with the company six years and previously worked as the mechanical department manager.

KUDOS The following individuals have become certified registered nurses at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute: Kathy June, Rick Crawford, Curtis Ketchum and Suzanne Matheson.

U.S. Timber Co. has given Southeastern Forest Products the company’s No. 1 Division Award for the second year in a row.

Vivian Cranston has received the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation in recognition of her knowledge, experience and expertise in the luxury home market. She works as a real estate professional for RE/MAX.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration, as part of the Sentinels of Safety Program, has awarded the U.S. Silver Corp.’s Galena Mill in Shoshone County, Idaho, the Certificate of Achievement in Safety Award.

GIFTS The Spokane County Hotels and the Spokane Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) have given the Spokane Lilac Festival a Tourism Promotion Area Award of $12,500 to use on advertising and outreach programs.

The Boys and Girls Club of Spokane County has received $25,000 from Taco Bell through the Bells for Teens Campaign.

APPOINTED Gary Flood has been appointed by Gov. Chris Gregoire to serve on the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute board of directors for a three-year term. He is president and chief executive officer of ReliOn Inc.

The Northwest Farm Credit Services board of directors has appointed Julie Shiflett as a member for a five-year term. She works as vice president of finance and administration for Columbia Paint and Co.

Timothy Murnane has been appointed as chief operating officer of NightHawk Radiology Holdings Inc. in Coeur d’Alene. He previously served as president and chief operating officer of The Medstat Group.

NEW BUSINESS Chris and Tery Garras have opened Metro Home Furniture on Consignment, 604 N. Monroe St., Spokane. The company buys and sells quality, lightly used home furniture. The business can be reached at (509) 325-5400.