Business Beat
NEW FACES
Windermere North Realty Inc. has hired Connie Eigell as a sales associate for its Spokane office. She previously worked for XRE as a Realtor.
Heidi Smith has been hired by Wendle Motors as a sales associate. She has previous experience in sales and marketing at Microsoft.
Bella Design Group Salon and Day Spa has hired Jackie Anyan as a licensed cosmetologist and makeup artist. She previously worked for Heidi’s Venetian Salon and Day Spa in Cheney. Shawn DesAutel has been hired by Belsby Engineering as a project engineer. He holds a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Washington and a master’s in business administration from Gonzaga University.
Payne Financial Group has hired Theresa Crowley as a commercial lines client account manager for the Spokane office. She has 30 years of insurance experience and holds an Accredited Advisory in Insurance designation. Jennifer Nelson has been hired as an assistant vice president and human resources manager for Inland Northwest Bank. She has 10 years of related experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Boise State University and a Professional in Human Resources certification.
Windermere North Realty Inc. has hired Brandi Graham as a sales associate for its Spokane office. She previously owned The Daily Habit Espresso.
PROMOTIONS
Fidelity Associates Financial Services has promoted Dave Jones to chief operating officer. He has 25 years of insurance experience, specializing in executive benefits, retirement planning, and individual financial services products.
KUDOS
Banner Bank has awarded 37 employees across the Pacific Northwest with Banner’s Best Awards. Spokane recipients include: Ron Soss, vice president/real estate loan center manager; Mike Beasley, senior vice president/commercial loan center manager; Frank Tombari, Brent Mathison and Rob Dietz, senior vice presidents/commercial banking officers.
Walker Construction Inc. has been awarded “Project of the Year” for the restoration of the Fox Theater during the Inland Pacific Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. 2008 Excellence in Construction Awards competition. Other recipients include: Divcon Inc.; Baker Construction and Development Inc.; and Contractor’s Northwest Inc.
The National Grocers Association has awarded its 2008 Creative Choice Award to Quinn Group Advertising and Marketing for the “Best Pre-Printed Insert” for Trading Company Stores featuring eggs and dairy products.
Integrus Architecture and Caddell Construction Co. have been selected for a National Associated General Contractors of America Build America Award for their U.S. Embassy project in Conakry, Guinea.
The following companies were honored at the Spokane Advertising Federation ADDY Awards Show on March 7: Best of Show/Print – BHW1; Best of Show/Electronic – Quisenberry Marketing and Design; Designer’s Chair – Anderson Mraz Design; Golden Pixel – Seven2Interactive; Best of Division/Sales Promotion – Range NW; Best of Division/Collateral Material – Salty Design Foundry.
Wilbert Precast Inc. was awarded the “Wall of the Year Award” from Redi-Rock International Products for an innovative water application at Silverwood Theme Park. The Spokane based company specializes in manufacturing precast concrete products.
Ford Motor Co. has awarded Gus Johnson Ford the President’s Award for the third time. The award is given to Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships across the nation that have provided exceptional service and vehicle ownership experiences for their customers.
GIFTS
More than $2,500 was raised by The Melting Pot of Spokane for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital during the fondue restaurant’s privately held VIP grand opening event on March 4.
APPOINTED
Mitchell Krebs has been appointed to senior vice president/chief financial officer for Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp. He previously served as senior vice president of corporate development and has been with the company for five years. He holds a bachelor of science degree in economics from the Wharton School of Finance and a master’s in business administration from Harvard University.
The Spokane Home Builders Association has appointed the following individuals as directors for its 2008 board: Robert Henry of R and D Construction; Lori Henricksen of Eagle Ridge; Todd Weiland of Lexington Estates; Ron Barnes of Shamrock Construction and Maintenance; Leonard Terzenbach of Pacific Insurance Agency Inc.; Sue Baldwin of Avista Utilities; Darin Swan of Wilbert Precast Concrete; Art Sharpe of Tomlinson Valley; Michael Young of Wells Fargo Insurances Services; Adam Holmes of Creekside Construction and Restoration; Clyde Haase of Haase Landscape Inc.; Tom Thosath of Nordic Construction; Scott Keno of Benefit Services Northwest; David Plate of Harmony Homes West LLC; and Fred Haueisen of Frederick’s Group Inc.
Staci Vesneske has been appointed to the position of assistant superintendent for human resources by Spokane Public Schools board of directors. She previously worked as executive director of human resources for the district and holds a doctor of education degree. Dr. David Liu has been appointed to Sirtex’s Medical Advisory Board on the use of selective internal radiation therapy in treating neuroendocrine tumor liver metastases. He works at Inland Imaging in Spokane as an interventional and oncology radiologist.
Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp. has appointed Bibiana Betancourt as director of corporate social responsibility. She has 17 years of related experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from American Public University and a Certificate of International Banking from the American Institute of Banking.
Erica Hallock has been appointed as the president and chief executive officer for the United Ways of Washington. She has more than 18 years of experience in public policy, health and human services, and previously worked for the Spokane County United Way.