Appointments and promotions in Iowa firms and nonprofits
Carrie Chesney joins MindFire Communications in Cedar Rapids as accomplice arsonist a dubious title given the fragment. Heidi Lauer moves to MEW as regional account executive in Des Moines with prior Iowa Hospital Association marketing role. Lynne Zinnel becomes operations manager at Thomas L Cardella in Coralville from Vangent. Jason Coulter to Great America Leasing Cedar Rapids as vendor billing solutions specialist from Werner Enterprises. Catherine McAuley Center Cedar Rapids adds five new board members and one returning member. New executive committee appointees include Brendan Murphy and Jan Watson. Lynch Dallas Cedar Rapids hires three—Emily Ellingson, Jordan Schier as associates. Brett Nitzschke as shareholder. Metro Networking Association reps: Dr Jill Byrnes, Sheila Semler, Diane Thompson. Veridian Credit Union promotes Alan Stalnaker to supervisor Cedar Falls branch. Kathleen Tupker promoted to E Learning specialist at Yellowbook Cedar Rapids. MidwestOne Financial Group chair elect Charles Funk to lead 2009-10. Beth Weeks installed as vice president of Iowa Assessors. Rod Wittich certified as John Deere Elite Coach. Sheryl Phelps earns Certified Home Marketing Specialist. John Sheehan honored with ACHE Regent’s Award. St Luke’s Hospital Auxilian winner. Nancy Kasparek tops 56 women banking leaders. James Getty reaches 1 million miles. Ellen Habel wins Rhonda Wood Smith Award. Kevin Schwarzhoff attends industry course. Editor notes: deadline Wednesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Chesney
MindFire Communications
Cedar Rapids
Chesney
Clear Channel Communications
Heidi Lauer
Me&w
Des Moines
Lauer
Iowa Hospital Association
Lynne Zinnel
Thomas L. Cardella & Associates
Coralville
Zinnel
Vangent Inc
Jason Coulter
Great America Leasing
Coulter
Werner Enterprises
Catherine
Ing
Brendan Murphy
Guaranty Bank
Jan Watson
Get Organized
David Brehm
Rockwell Collins
Melissa Pence
West Midwest Sisters of Mercy
Lynch Dallas
Emily Ellingson
Jordan Schier
Ellingson
Schier
University of Iowa
Brett Nitzschke
Nitzschke
John Bauman
JB Roofing
Metro Networking Association
Jill Byrnes
Byrnes Chi
Pital
American College of Healthcare
Regent’s
St. Luke’s Auxilian
Wasta
Nancy Kasparek
U.S. Bank
U.S. Banker
James Getty
Con Way Freight
Ellen Habel
Rhonda Wood Smith
Iowa League of Cities
Local organizations toast awards and community programs
Dupaco Community Credit Union earned the Crystal Performance Award for ranking among the top 10 U S credit unions with over 500 million in assets based on the RFG Performance Index. Best Western Longbranch Hotel in Cedar Rapids won Public Relations Champion at the Best Western North American Convention in Phoenix. The Marion Chamber announced 2009 Community Pride Award winners for new construction and remodels at its Oct meeting at the Best Western Longbranch. Various business events, trainings, and community initiatives were scheduled across Iowa, including workforce seminars, sustainability recognitions, and flood relief contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupaco Community Credit Union
United States
Cedar Rapids
Best Western International
Phoenix
Ariz
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Marion Chamber
Marion
Barrington Pkwy
Vector Corp
44Th St
Campbell Steele Gallery
Seventh Ave
St. Luke’s
Seventh Avenue Plaza East
Iowa Realty
Adams Tile & Stone
Hanna Plumbing and Heating
Jay
Anti texting laws lag as firms and states act
St Louis area franchise owner Noah Lander bans driver texting after rear-end incidents. Governments study risks of texting while driving. President Obama signs an executive order restricting federal employees from texting on official business, with contractor follow-through suggested. Industry groups note rising text volume with 4 billion messages daily, and 18 states ban texting for all drivers while nine restrict novices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
ST. Louis
Noah Lander
Lander
University City
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Congress
Barack Obama
Suzanne Alumbaugh Bowling
Wireless Association
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
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Who’s News
Sheila Semler
Diane Thompson
Byrnes Chiropractic
Alan Stalnaker
Veridian Credit Union
College Square
Cedar Falls
Stalnaker
Veridian
Kathleen Tupker
Yellowbook
Tupker
Charles Funk
Mid WestOne Financial Group
Iowa City
Iowa Bankers Association
IBA
Beth Weeks
Iowa State Association of Assessors
Weeks
International Association of Assessing Officers
Iowa
Rod Wittich
John Deere
Wittich
Sheryl Phelps
Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty
John Sheehan
St. Luke’s Hos
Kevin Schwarzhoff
Bob Zimmerman
Galesburg
Money
Gazcomm.com
Janet Borholm
Dason Coulter
GreatAmerica Leasing
Lynch
Dallas
Todd Halverson
Catherine McAuley Center
Maureen Kenney
Catherine McAuley
Peg Murphy
Jordan Schler
Kathleen Tucker
Dowments Institute
Luther
Erb’s
Paul W. Brechler
Kinnick Stadium
Gary Dolphin
Erbs.com
Mount Mercy College
Shane Yount
Competitive Solutions Inc
Chapel of Mercy
Elmhurst Dr
Giving Council
American Red Cross
Rockwell
Coralville Public Library
Fifth St
Iowa Workforce Development
Seventh St
Emily Chain
Cary Stowe
Ind
Scott Mather
Scott.Mather
Intermec Technologies
U.S. Department of Labor
Seventh St. Seh
Call
Berthel Fisher & Co
Berthel Fisher
Greater Cedar Rapids
Puerto Rico
Bob Stricker
Privatedutyhomecare
LRS Consulting Services Inc
Springfield
Jamie Fagnitti
LRS Consulting Services
Tur
Key River
FreedomBank
Elkader
North Liberty
Ms. Susan's
Jordan St
Nick Bergus
Nbergus
North-Liberty
Insurance Associates of
Cedar Rapids Inc
Best Western Longbranch
Twixt
Town Rd
Karen Huber
Huber
Phyllis Gogel
Aegonusa. Com
Clifton Gunderson
Cliftoncpa
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Blvd
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