Kris Gardner, a Western Colorado banking executive who’s worked in the region for more than 40 years, plans to retire on April 30. Gardner, chief administration officer of Alpine Bank, will end a 42-year career with the bank that’s included work as a teller, bookkeeper, cashier, loan officer, manager, vice president and president. She was […]
Scott Jelouchan of Fruita is among 27 UPS drivers from Colorado inducted into the Circle of Honor in recognition of delivering packages for 25 or more years without an accident. “My thanks go to all of them for their dedication and focus and for the countless lives they’ve saved,” said Kenneth Cherry, president of the […]
Chris Pinson and Cynthia Castaneda were honored as the top agents for February at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. While Pinson posted the most closed transactions for the month, Castaneda had the most new listings. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, call 245-7777 or visit www.heidenhomes.com.
Charles Andrews has joined Mind Springs Health as vice president of information technology. Andrews coordinates and develops information and technology systems for Mind Springs facilities in Western Colorado, including the West Springs psychiatric hospital in Grand Junction. Andrews also serves as a security officer in overseeing patient records security policies and procedures. Andrews brings to […]
Gena Cooper, vice president of Alpine Bank Wealth Management, has earned the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation. The Institute of Certified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association, awards the CTFA designation to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of wealth management and trust profession, pass an examination and agree to abide […]
Dennis Derrieux has rejoined Home Loan Insurance in Grand Junction as vice president of business strategy, while Sean Rubalcaba has joined Home Loan as a commercial account executive. Derrieux worked for Home Loan from 1996 to 2006 as a commercial insurance producer specializing in workers’ compensation. He subsequently worked for Pinnacol Assurance as an agency […]
Applications will be accepted through May 28 for a Colorado wilderness expedition designed to help disabled veterans overcome personal challenges. Rise Broadband, a Colorado-based company that provides Internet and telephone services in 16 states, will fund the No Barriers Warriors expedition in September. Twelve veterans will participate in a week-long expedition that will include a […]
A team of Grand Valley High School students is looking for businesses and individuals willing to serve as sponsors to help cover the cost of competing in a robotics competition in Houston. The Hi Fives won the Chairman’s Award and placed 10th at the FIRST Robotics regional meet in Salt Lake City. The Hi Fives […]
Dos Hombres will mark 40 years in business with special events and fare at both locations of the Mexican restaurant in the Grand Valley. Gloria Howard and her two sons, Spike and Scott Howard, opened the first Dos Hombres on April 1, 1977 at 2516 Broadway, across the street from the current Redlands location of […]
A Grand Junction manufacturer has earned certification for its quality management system. Capco received the International Organization for Standardization 9001:2015 Management System certificate. “Achieving ISO certification is an exciting step for both Capco and our customers,” said Cordell Bennigson, chief executive officer of the company. “We have always maintained an intense focus on quality and […]