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Engineering

Ben Helms has earned his professional engineer license in Washington and California. Helms is an electrical engineer with DEI Electrical Consultants. He has been with the firm since 2010.

Finance

The firm of Randall & Hurley has relocated to 1328 N. Whitman Lane in Liberty Lake. The firm provides retirement planning. For more information, call (509) 838-5500 or visit www.randall-hurley.com.

Government

Shelly Enderud, city administrator for Post Falls since 2012, has received her credentialed manager designation from the International City/County Management Association. This credential is awarded to senior management executives in local government who have demonstrated high standards of integrity and a commitment to professional development.

Brad Cederblom has been appointed to the Workforce Development Council for a three-year term. Cederblom works as vice president of the Idaho State AFL-CIO, president of the North Idaho Central Labor Council and also represents labor on the North Idaho Workforce Investment Board.

Insurance

Melissa Koontz and Matt Gilroy have joined HUB International as employee benefit consultants. Koontz was a client manager with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Gilroy was a client consultant with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Law

Attorney Gregory M. George has joined the firm of Macomber Law, PLLC. George has experience in contract drafting, real property and business law. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law.

Marketing

Garco Construction has hired Katie Fitzpatrick as marketing director. Fitzpatrick was the marketing and business development coordinator at Trindera Engineering.

Realty

Prime Real Estate Group will open a location at 2065 W. Riverstone Drive, Suite 201, Coeur d’Alene, and has hired Crystal Miller as Idaho office manager. In addition, Laurie Beusan has joined the company as an agent and Chad Clelland and Tyler Barranger have joined as affiliate brokers.

Retail

The Washington Food Industry Association has named URM Stores as the recipient of the 2015 Vendor of the Year award in recognition of exemplary service to retailer owners.

Transportation

Larry Krauter has been elected president of the Northwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives for 2015-16. Krauter is the chief executive officer of Spokane Airports.