Business beat

New faces

Bank of Fairfield has hired Bernis Charbonneau as a private banker and commercial loan officer for the company’s downtown location. She has more than 20 years of banking experience.

Russell Fitzpatrick has been hired as an eco consultant for Green Irene LLC in Hayden. He will specialize in providing eco-friendly consulting services and products to local homeowners.

Family Medicine Spokane has hired Dr. Jonathan Steinhart in the practice of family medicine and obstetrics and gynecology. He is a graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, completed an internship and residency at Lake Charles (La.) Charity Hospital and completed a residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix.

Aaron Harris has been hired by Hoover Insurance LLC in the Spokane Valley. He specializes in personal lines and small business insurance and has three years of insurance experience.

Anesthesia Associates of Spokane has hired Dr. James King in the practice of anesthesiology. He is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Medicine, San Antonio, where he completed his internship. His residency was at the University of Chicago Pritzer School of Medicine.

Laurie Pierson has been hired as director of media planning for Magner Sanborn. She previously worked for BHW1 and has more than 25 years of related experience.

Vorpahl Wing Securities Inc. has hired Craig Landron as a financial adviser. He previously worked as a financial adviser for Northwest Investment Advisors Inc. in Spokane.

Promotions

Jeremy Carroll has been promoted from commercial operations manager to president and general manager of Graham Construction and Management Inc. He has been with the company since 2001.

Bank of Fairfield has promoted Jake Holling to vice president. He specializes in agricultural and commercial lending.

Kudos

Kootenai Health has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” in Modern Healthcare magazine’s October issue. The organization was recognized among 100 U.S. health care organizations nationwide for its positive work environment.

Tom Bassett and Phillip Carstens have been named in the 2010 publication of Best Lawyers in America. Both work as principals for K&L Gates LLP.

Appointed

The following individuals have been appointed as members of the 2010 Spokane Lilac Festival Executive Board: area relations, Laurine Logerwell of TD and H Engineering Consultants; community/military, Mike Dedmon of Fossil Consulting Services; corporate development, Hal Patton of Northwest Bedding; director of development, Jamie Dedmon of Spokane Teachers Credit Union; float, Richard Logerwell of The Doctor’s Clinic; hosting, Cecelia Stephens; marketing, Carlton Oakes of Spokane Masonic Center; parade, Sandy Brown of Wandermere Golf Course; and royalty, Elisabeth Hooker of Spokane Teachers Credit Union.

Elected

The following individuals have been elected as 2010 Spokane Lilac Festive Executive Board officers: president, Arne Weinman of First Team Construction; president-elect, Myron Bursell of Green Gables Photography; immediate past president, Michael Waldrip of Royal Plaza Retirement; and treasurer, Tes Strunk of Metropolitan.

Eveline Bisson has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Association of Air Medical Services Board. Bisson works as director of Northwest MedStar.

The following individuals have been elected as 2009-10 officers for Marketing Associates of Spokane: president, April Smith, Geo Engineers; vice president, Taryn Erickson of Trindera Engineering; treasurer, Jennifer Van Vleet of Coffman Engineers; programs co-chairs, Cristi Kanenwischer of Wolfe Architectural Group and Vernon Malensky of T-O Engineers; membership chair, Terri McRae of ALSC Architects; membership co-chair, Laurine Logerwell of TD and H Engineering Consultants; sponsorship chair, Meg Lindsay of DCI Engineers; public relations chair, Julie Culver of Northwest Engineering; social media chair, Leslie White Hebert of Coffman Engineers; special events chair, Lori Ott of CLC Associates; and co-chair, Emily Schmedding of Steven A. Meek Architects.