Business beat

New faces

Dr. Joseph Taylor has been hired by Inland Family Medicine in Spokane in the practice of family medicine. He previously worked for Northeast Washington Health Programs and has more than 10 years of medical experience. He is a graduate of the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences at Des Moines University and completed an internship at Mount Clemens General Hospital. Jeff MacKinnon has been hired by H2E Inc. in Liberty Lake as an electrical/power engineer. He previously worked for CBCL Limited in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Spinal and Sports Care Clinic in Spokane Valley has hired Dr. Colby Smith in the practice of chiropractic medicine, specializing in sports injuries and spinal rehabilitation. He is a graduate of Life Chiropractic College West.

Sara Hornor has been hired as an account manager for Magner Sanborn. She previously worked for Seven2 Interactive and is a published scientist.

Integra Telecom has hired Tony Spinnell as an account executive. He previously worked for Northwest Equity Solutions.

Troy Nelson has been hired by Randall | Danskin, P.S. as a principal. He previously worked as a partner with Paine Hamblen in Spokane. He holds an undergraduate degree from State University of New York, Fredonia; a master’s degree in education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and a law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in Washington and Idaho. Moss Adams LLP has added Jordan Marshall and Phillip Roy to its audit staff. Marshall holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and quantitative analysis from Whitworth University. Roy earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Eastern Washington University.

Promotions

Lukins and Annis, P.S. has promoted Michael Franklin and Peter Smith to principals. J. Todd Taylor and Stephanie Taylor have been promoted to principals for Randall | Danskin, P.S. Both have been with the law firm since 2008.

Kudos

Fortune magazine has ranked Edward Jones No. 2 on its list of “100 Best Companies to Work For 2010.” The financial services firm also ranked No. 1 in the large-size companies category.

Dan Holdeman Logging of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, has been recognized by Stimson Lumber Co. of Newport, Wash., with a 2009 top log quality and production rating for the fourth consecutive year.

John Pederson has graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the University of Arizona, Tucson. Pederson serves as director of membership for the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Elected

The following individuals have been elected as new officers for Communities In Schools of Spokane County’s 2010 board of directors: president, Ken Watts of Comcast; vice president, Preston Potratz of Integrus Architecture; treasurer, Lee Taylor of SCAN; and secretary, Alicia Barbieri of G and B Real Estate. New board members include: Mike Dunn of ESD 101, Maureen Ramos, retired Spokane Education Association president; Allen Battle of Launchpad INW; John Driscoll, state representative; and Bailee Neyland of Zak Designs.

New business

Dr. Kevin Johnson has opened Advanced Aesthetics med spa in Coeur d’Alene. The company specializes in providing non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic medical treatments for men and women of all ages. Dr. Johnson previously co-found Reflections Med Spas in 2005 and has been in a private surgery practice since 1997. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed the General Surgery Residency program in Seattle. He is a board certified general surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Location: 608 Northwest Blvd., Suite 301, Coeur d’Alene Contact: 1-877-323-5476 Web site: www.advanced aestheticsmd.com.

Kristen Speller has opened The Garland Sandwich Shoppe in Spokane. The company specializes in providing quality soups, sandwiches, side dishes, desserts, takeout and delivery services and high speed Internet availability for customers. Speller is a graduate of the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy. Location: 3903 N. Madison St. Contact: (509) 326-2405 Web site: www.garland sandwich.com.