Matthew Sullivan, director of the Mesa County Criminal Justice Services Department, has received statewide recognition for his efforts. Sullivan received the O. John Keunhold Distinguished Service Award from the Governor’s Community Corrections Advisory Council. The award recognizes the contributions of an individual to public safety in the field of community corrections that extends far beyond […]
Vivian LyBarger, a site manager for the Riverside Education Center in Grand Junction, has been recognized for her efforts as an after-school educator. The Colorado Afterschool Partnership selected LyBarger as one of three winners of its “Best of Colorado,” awards program. LyBarger was selected as the top after-school educator in Colorado in the making an […]
Sara Spaulding has joined the City of Grand Junction as director of the newly created Communications and Engagement Department. The department provides communications planning to inform and involve city staff and residents. The department manages the city website, social media accounts and other channels. Spaulding previously served as public information officer and communications manager for […]
Annette Hejl, a real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties based in Grand Junction, has received national recognition for her sales performance. Hejl was among the agents included in the RealTrends + Tom Ferry 2022 list of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals. The list ranked nearly 24,000 real estate sales associates in the United […]
A marketing professional and entrepreneur has joined the Grand Junction Economic Partnership as director of marketing and communications. Sarah Wood will create and manage marketing strategies for the economic development organization. Wood brings to her latest duties experience as an executive director, vice president of operations and small business owner in the beverage, manufacturing, music […]
A Colorado Mesa University alumnus who’s worked in several roles at CMU has been hired as vice president of communications. David Ludlam is scheduled to join the leadership team at CMU June 27 and oversee the marketing and communications office in support of university initiatives. A Palisade High School graduate and CMU alumnus, Ludlam worked […]
Matthew DeLellis has joined West Star Aviation as chief financial officer. DeLellis will oversee the financial functions of the company, including accounting, compliance, planning, purchasing and taxes. He brings to the position more than 20 years of experience, more than 12 in the aviation industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and master’s of […]
The Grand River Mosquito Control District has asked residents to join in efforts to fight the bite this summer as part of an observance of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week through June 25. Tim Moore, manager of the Grand River Mosquito Control District, said it’s important to eliminate breeding sources for mosquitoes. “Survey your own […]
Mesa County Animal Services and the Roice-Hurst Humane Society have joined in an effort to recruit 100 foster families for shelter pets in 100 days. “The walls of our shelters are as a big as the community of supporters around us,” said Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland. “Support through fostering makes a tangible impact on […]
A Grand Junction-based organization that helps health care providers exchange information and coordinate care has named an interim executive. Marc Lassaux will serve as interim executive director and chief executive officer of the Quality Health Network (QHN). He steps into the role following the retirement of Dick Thompson after 17 years with the organization. Lassaux […]