Larry Beckner long has combined two of his passions: the law and helping others. Now the lawyer has been recognized for his efforts with his selection by the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction as Kiwanian of the Year. While Beckner is known for his wit and endearing remarks at club functions, he was at a […]
Candidates have until 5 p.m. Jan. 18 to turn in nomination petitions to run for three open seats on the Grand Junction City Council. The spring city election will determine who fills four-year terms on the council in District B and C as well as an at-large seat. Council candidates must be at least 18 […]
Sue Ellen Rodwick has joined Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies as manager of the Grand Junction branch. Rodwick succeeds Starlene Collins, who retired after serving nearly 20 years in the position. Rodwick brings to her new duties experience in managing nonprofit organizations, including a stint overseeing the Goodwill Industries retail store in Grand […]
Barb Abrams, a broker associate with RE/MAX 4000 in Grand Junction, has received the Certified Residential Specialist designation. The Residential Real Estate Council, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, bestows the designation to professionals who’ve completed training and demonstrated achievement in residential real estate. Only 29,000 professionals nationwide have received the designation. “As […]
Sonia Guiterrez, a Grand Junction real estate professional, is among three appointees to the board of trustees overseeing Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Guiterrez works with the Christi Reece Group at Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties. Jonathan Anderson of Greenwood Village and Daniel Anthony Lee Ramos of Denver also were appointed to the board for […]
Julia March Crocetto will host a variety of workshops and other events as the latest Mesa County Libraries 970West artist in residence. Crocetto blends printmaking, painting and stitching to create her interpretations of the western landscape. She teaches art at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction and has taught workshops since 1985. She holds a […]
Francisco Ibarra has joined the Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties office in Grand Junction as an independent sales associate. Ibarra brings to his duties 25 years of experience in real estate, including work with properties owned by lenders, financing options and negotiation skills. He holds the Accredited Buyer Representative designation from the National Association of Realtors. […]
Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction has hired a new director of instruction whose duties will include in part responding to the needs of businesses for new programs. Patton Massengill will take on the new position and also work on improving existing programs and integrating the values, vision and mission of WCCC into course […]
San Juan Construction, a global construction and logistics company headquartered in Montrose, has hired John Theiss as president and chief executive officer. San Juan Construction specializes in large, government construction projects for the Navy and Air Force in remote locations in the Pacific and Indian oceans. The company operates offices in Colorado and Hawaii as […]
Reynolds Polymer Technology in Grand Junction has launched a foundation designed to encourage employees to give back to the community. The company matches every dollar employees donate to the Reynolds Polymer Employees Resource Foundation. “We are beyond thrilled about starting this company-wide initiative,” said Rodney Olson, chief executive officer. “Our goal is to allow all […]