CBC honors Hohenberg
Kennewick Police Chief Ken Hohenberg was named as the 2012-2013 Columbia Basin College Alumnus of the Year. Hohenberg graduated from CBC in 1976 with a degree in law enforcement. He has led fundraising campaigns for numerous projects including United Way?s annual campaign, as well as serving as its chairman, focused on the development of our youth through his work with the Boys and Girls Club, the Reading Foundation, Special Olympics, Campfire board, the Mid-Columbia Education Alliance and the Kennewick Schools Dare Program. He was the 2009 Tri-Citian of the year.
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Waltman joins Bank Reale
Amanda Waltman has joined the Bank Reale team as assistant vice president commercial loan officer. Waltman is a Tri-Cities native with more than eight years of banking experience, working with small businesses and agricultural clients.
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Kiwanis names officers
The Kennewick Kiwanis Club recently installed new officers for the 2012-2013 year. The new board members are: Rene Norman, president; Olja Djuranovic, vice president; Russ Keefer, secretary; Vicki Bergum, treasurer; and Hank Sauer, past president. The new board members include: Maureen Bell, Stan Case, Rick Corson, Marilyn Davis, Bob Ellsworth, Brian Fortney, Cory Manley, Ray Schulz and Pat Johnstone.
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Turner makes best doctor list
Dr. Kevin Turner, M.D., has been included in the 2012 Best Doctors in American list produced by Best Doctors?, a national organization that surveys physicians around the U.S. to find out who they would refer to within their own specialty. Turner is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and practices at Kadlec Clinic?s Associated Physicians for Women in Richland.
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Harrison joins TC Property Mgt.
Sheri Harrison has joined Tri Cities Property Management in Kennewick as a property manager. Harrison is a Washington State University graduated with more than 14 years of experience in commercial property management. She has worked with large national and regional companies, as well as small, locally-owned companies to ensure a successful business climate for investors, developers and residents.
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Newgard named chairman
Jeff Newgard, president and CEO of Yakima National Bank was installed as chairman of the Community Bankers of Washington Board of Directors in September in Spokane. Newgard has been president and CEO of Yakima National Bank since 2005. Previously, he was region president of AmericanWest Bank and area team leader for Baker Boyer Bank. Newgard replaced outgoing chairman John Van Dijk, president of Bank of the Pacific.
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Stevens joins TC Orthopaedics
Dr. Faustin R. Stevens, M.D. has joined Tri-City Orthopaedics in Kennewick. Stevens received his medical training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and performed his orthopedic surgery residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He completed an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship in Boise, Idaho. Stevens has knowledge and training in specialized orthopedic procedures like total ankle replacements, foot and ankle surgery, foot and ankle sports injuries and more.
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Durfee receives promotion
Jeff Durfee has been promoted to vice president of Fowler General Construction. Durfee will be an officer of the company and report directly to the president. Durfee has been with Fowler since 2005 and will continue his duties as chief financial officer. Durfee has a bachelors degree in finance and is a certified project management professional.
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Hickerson joins firm
Wally Hickerson, P.E., has joined Murray, Smith & Associates Inc., a Pacific Northwest consulting engineering firm that specializes in public infrastructure planning, design and construction management. Hickerson has more than 40 years of experience as a consultant in the Pacific Northwest. He has a masters degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in hydraulics and hydrology. Hickerson lives in the Tri-Cities.
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Praga promoted
David Praga has been promoted to vice president of Fisher Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:FSCI). Praga will continue to serve in his role as general manager of Fisher?s KIMA-TV/KEPR-TV/KUNW-TV/CW9 television stations in Yakima/Tri-Cities and KLEW-TV in Lewiston, Idaho. Praga began his career at KEPR-TV nearly 21 years ago as a sales assistant and has held various leadership roles at the station.
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Wine Enthusiast honors Smith
Charles Smith, owner and winemaker of K Vintners and Charles Smith Wines, has been nominated for Winemaker of the Year by Wine Enthusiast. Smith?s winemaking has received more than 65 scores of 90 points or more from Wine Enthusiast, including earning a 100-point score for his 2006 Royal City Syrah from the Stoneridge Vineyard in the Columbia Valley.
The nomination will also place an international spotlight on Smith?s home base of Walla Walla, which is also a nominee for Wine Enthusiast?s Wine Region of the Year.
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Nelson joins Columbia Bank
Lynn Nelson has joined Columbia Bank as vice president of professional banking. In the position, Nelson will serve the bank?s growing client base of dentists, veterinarians and physicians in Eastern Washington, offering targeted insight and financial solutions. Prior to joining Columbia Bank, Nelson worked for 10 years as a senior broker for Consani Seims Limited, traveling throughout Washington as a transition specialist.
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Brendel serves in new role
Sue Brendel, CEO of Columbia Energy and Environmental Services, will serve in the newly-developed role as the 2013 National Family teams Co-Chairman for the March of Dimes. The position of National Family Teams Chairman was created to support and enhance the work of family teams during the March of Dimes? signature event, March for Babies. Brendel, of the Washington March of Dimes board, will share the duties of the position with Joe Biondo of the Pennsylvania Chapter. Brendel is a long-time March of Dimes supporter. She and her husband, Brian, have been involved with the organization for eight years. During the March for Babies campaign, Brendel serves as team captain of Kate?s Team in the Tri-Cities. Kate?s Team has raised more than $200,000 and has ranked among the top five family teams in the country.
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Frost Me Sweet lauded
The 2012 Wedding Industry Expert Awards presented Frost Me Sweet Bistro & Bakery with its Best Cakes?Washington State award. The Richland bakery, owned by Megan Savely, was also listed in the top 100 finalists for national and international best cakes, ranking 31st in the U.S. and 56th in the world competition.
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PNNL staff certified
Nine Pacific Northwest National Laboratory members have earned professional certification with the International Council on Systems Engineering. Mike Dittman, David Millard and Mark Sturges earned the Certified Systems Engineering Professional Certification. Don Bachand, Jon Barr, Allan Evens, Patricia Godoy-Kain, Brian Hatchel and Jill Madison earned the Associate Systems Engineering Professionals certification.
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Johnson recognized
Jason E. Johnson, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial, qualified for and attended the 2012 Ameriprise National Conference in Denver, Colo. To earn the Circle of Success recognition, Johnson established himself as one of the company?s top advisors achieving high levels in production, high client satisfaction levels and in support of providing superior client service. Only a select number of high-performing Ameriprise financial advisors earn the distinction.
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Spence hired
Raina Spence has joined the Washington State Potato Commission as its director of industry outreach. Spence was previously a foreign service officer for the U.S. Agency for International Development. Her role at the commission will focus on providing technical advice and assistance to the industry regarding food safety, sustainability programs, and pest and plant diagnostics.
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Darrington promoted
Jan Darrington of Baker Boyer?s Wealth Management & Business Banking team has been promoted to vice president. Darrington has been a private banking advisor for the past six years, helping clients with financial planning, banking, lending, investment management and trust services. Darrington is a graduate of the Kinman Business School and the Northwest Commercial Lending School.
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Clement joins AMIC board
Thomas J. Clement, a medical device entrepreneur, has been named to the board of directors for Advanced Medical Isotope Corporation. Clement has more than 30 years of experience in product development engineering, engineering management and senior management. He was a founding employee of Heart Technology, which was acquired by Boston Scientific.
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Edward joins Olive Crest
Cos Edwards, executive director and CEO of the Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council, has joined the board of trustees for the Greater Tri-Cities Chapter of Olive Crest. Edwards is pastor of Berean Baptist Church in Pasco and previously served as a program manager at Career Path Services.
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PSD honors Dahls
Curtis and Susan Dahl were awarded the Pasco School District?s PEAK!Business Partner of the Year for 2011-2012. The Dahls, who are both real estate professionals at John L Scott Tri-Cities Pasco, partnered with Chiawana High School for its Winter Wishes Program. The program allows local businesses to grant wishes to students in need.
by Mary Hopkin
Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
Source: http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/2012/10/networking-40/
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