Business beat

New faces

Jim Kreyenhagen has been hired as president of BookRags Inc., an educational Web site and a subsidiary of Ambassadors Group Inc., based in Spokane. He worked as senior vice president of business development for Allrecipes for the past seven years. He has 15 years experience in technology, marketing and business development and holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, as well as a degree in computer engineering from the University of California, Davis.

Magner Sanborn has hired Nicole Schofield as a broadcast producer. She previously worked for Crispin Porter + Bogusky Advertising and Design Factory and Deutsch Inc., Los Angeles. She holds a degree in advertising from Washington State University.

William Schroeder has been hired by Paine Hamblen LLP as an associate for the firm’s Spokane office. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history of philosophy from Gonzaga University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law.

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists PS has hired Dr. Antoine Tohmeh as an orthopedic spine surgeon. He previously worked for Orthopaedic Specialty Clinic.

Nancy Cheadle has been hired by Providence Holy Family Hospital as a licensed, certified audiologist for the hospital’s Speech and Hearing Center. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Deaf Studies from California State University, Northridge and a doctorate in audiology from Idaho State University.

Promotion

Market Vision has promoted Kristen Lybbert to traffic coordinator. She has been with the company since August of 2008.

Kudos

HomeCare Elite has named Intrepid USA Healthcare Services as one of the nation’s top 500 home health care providers for the third consecutive year.

Attorneys Nancy Isserlis and Elizabeth Tellessen have been admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. Both work for Winston and Cashatt law firm.

Green Plumbers USA has recognized Gold Seal Plumbing of Spokane as a licensed Green Plumber.

Joy Anyan has been named Pharmacist of the Year by the Spokane Pharmacy Association. She works as a registered pharmacist and certified anticoagulation provider for Providence Holy Family Anticoagulation Clinic.

Elected

The Spokane Guilds’ School and Neuromuscular has elected Stacey Klim as a new member and parent representative for the organization’s board of directors.