Business Beat
NEW FACES Dr. Landon Horne has been hired by the Rockwood Clinic orthopedic department as an orthopedic surgeon. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of South Carolina.
U-District Physical Therapy and Institute of Sports Performance has hired Christopher Leck as a full-time physical therapist. He holds a doctor of physical therapy degree from Washington University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Windermere Real Estate has hired Marilyn Dhaenens as a sales associate for its Spokane Valley office. She previously worked in management, sales, and marketing with Telect.
Darren Ducote has been hired as a real estate agent for Century 21 Beutler and Associates in Coeur d’Alene. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lewis Clark State College and has more than five years of real estate experience.
Windermere Real Estate has hired Jean O’Keeffe as a sales associate for its Spokane Valley office. She previously worked for John L. Scott and G&B Real Estate Services and is a licensed attorney in the state of Washington. Kelly Stravens, a partner of The Stravens Group, has been hired by Century 21 Beutler and Associates in Coeur d’Alene. He specializes in commercial real estate and holds a law degree from Gonzaga University.
The Rockwood Clinic radiology department has hired Dr. Daniel Fullmer as a radiologist. He received his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology.
Jill Conrad has been hired by Stamper Rubens, P.S. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business and English literature from Concordia College and a juris doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law.
Family Home Care and Hospice has appointed Dr. Benjamin Adkins as hospice medical director. He will provide medical leadership for end of life services while continuing as a partner in private practice at Pullman Family Medicine.
Brandt Heinemann has been hired as director of brand planning for advertising and brand design for Magner Sanborn design firm’s Spokane and Seattle offices. He previously worked for Miller Whiterunkle and holds a master’s degree in communications and society from the University of Oregon.
Wells Fargo has named Nanette Duncan as North Idaho district manager. She previously worked as northside district manager for the company in south central Idaho and holds a degree in management from the University of Maryland.
PROMOTIONS Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport, and Toole has promoted Richard Repp to principal. He holds an undergraduate degree from Cornell University and a law degree from the University of Idaho.
Matt Jaime has become a full partner at North By Northwest Productions. He is the marketing director and a producer in the Spokane commercial division.
Washington Trust Bank has promoted Mary Nellenbach to vice president/commercial relationship manager. She has been with the company for six years. GIFTS The University of Idaho’s College of Business and Economics has received a gift of $100,000 from Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp.
APPOINTED Tom Fritz has been appointed to the leadership council and policy steering committee of eHealth Initiative national organization. He is chief executive officer of Inland Northwest Health Services in Spokane.
Beverly Benka has been appointed clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the eastern district of Washington. She previously served as staff attorney for the Chapter 13 Trustee for the eastern district of Washington and is a graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law and Fort Wright College of the Holy Names.
NEW BUSINESS Joel Mitchell has opened his own Edward Jones office at 319 W. Hastings Road, Suite C. Mitchell is a financial adviser and holds degrees in finance and management from Washington State University. He can be reached at (509) 466-0239.