The newly hired executive director of the Grand Junction Regional Airport will bring to her duties experience in aviation and economics. Angela Padalecki is scheduled to start Jan. 8. She was selected over two other finalists by the Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority board of directors. Padalecki will succeed Kip Turner, who resigned in June […]
Employment continues to grow in the United States even as unemployment remains at its lowest level in 17 years. Wages have increased as well, but at a slower pace. According to the latest Department of Labor estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased 228,000 in November with gains in a number of industry sectors. The unemployment rate remained […]
Heather Sheley has joined Colorado Land Advisor to create an office administration division for the urban planning and land development consulting firm. Sheley brings to her duties experience as a marketing manager. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Cincinnati. “We greatly value adding Heather to our team,” said Jeffery […]
Thomas Newton and Caitlin Branham have joined Mind Springs Health to work with the mental health services provider in Grand Junction. A psychiatrist, Newton comes to Mind Springs Health from Texas, where he worked as a professor at Baylor College of Medicine and a psychiatrist at the Veterans Affairs medical center. He earned a bachelor’s […]
Kory Kenworthy has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Kenworthy recently returned to the Grand Valley after selling real estate in Denver. “I really enjoy the business of real estate and look forward to helping buyers and sellers with their real estate goals,” he said. Bray Real Estate operates offices […]
Jon Nash and Chris Pinson were honored as the top performing agents for the third quarter at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Nash posted the highest dollar volume for sales during the third quarter, while Pinson posted the second highest total. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For additional […]
Allison Nadel has been promoted to enterprise marketing operations manager for Alpine Bank. Bill Anschuetz has joined the bank as communications coordinator. “We are pleased to add to our marketing team from inside and outside the organization,” said Alan Sandberg, vice president and director of marketing. Nadel will assist Sandberg in directing and coordinating marketing […]
The Young Professionals Network of Mesa County has extended the deadline for applications for two positions on its board of directors. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 15 for two positions on the board for two-year terms beginning Jan. 1. Applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, industry alignment and community involvement. […]
A community radio station in Grand Junction is the latest recipient of an annual award recognizing businesses, individuals and organizations that support local arts and culture. KAFM Public Radio won the 2017 Champion of the Arts Award presented by the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture. The 11-member commission is appointed by the Grand […]
Rocky Mountain Cummins and the Kohl’s store in Grand Junction joined in an effort that allowed 31 at-risk youth involved in the Mesa County Partners program to shop for new clothes. Rocky Mountain Cummings provided a $3,000 donation and employee volunteers to help with shopping. The youth who participated in the Dec. 2 event at […]