Child welfare division director named

Kari Daggett has been named director of the Mesa County Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division. Daggett leads more than 80 child welfare professionals and maintains and promotes community efforts to keep children safe. Daggett joined the department in 1999 and brings to her new duties 17 years of experience as a case manager, […]

Real estate business honors best-selling agents

Kathy Tomkins, Melanie Heiden, Cynthia Castaneda and Mary Kruse were honored as the top-performing agents for June at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Tomkins posted the highest dollar volume in sales. Heiden and Castaneda tied for the most closings. Kruse had the most new listings. Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. […]

CFO joined mental health services provider

John Rattle has joined Mind Springs Health as chief financial officer of the mental health, wellness and substance abuse treatment provider in Western Colorado. Rattle is responsible for accounting, financial planning, facilities operations and revenue cycle management. He also serves as chief financial officer for West Slope Casa, a designated managed service organization in the […]

Real estate firm announces additions

James Utley and Denice Broshears have joined Hummel Real Estate in Grand Junction. Utley served 15 years as a deputy sheriff in Cortez. Broshears brings to her new position experience working at West Star Aviation. She also graduated from the Klemmer personal leadership and development academy. Hummel Real Estate operates offices at 316 Main St. […]

Accountant earns valuation analyst credential

Bobby Hancock, a certified public accountant and managing member of the Hancock Group in Grand Junction, has earned the Certified Valuation Analyst credential from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. The designation means recipients have met educational and professional standards for business valuation, financial consulting and related fields. Located at 715 Horizon Drive, […]

Entries sought for benefit weiner dog races

Wienerschnitzel will host weiner dog races between innings of the Grand Junction Rockies baseball game set for Aug. 6 at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction. The competition is open to Dachsunds whether they are registered with the American Kennel Club or not. The top three winners will receive a total of $1,000 worth of cash […]

Free varicose vein screening planned

Valley Surgical, Aesthetics & Vein Care in Grand Junction has scheduled a free screening for varicose veins. The screening is set for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 4. For an appointment or additional information, call 773-1946. Dr. Brad Case, a vascular surgeon who owns Valley Surgical, Aesthetics & […]

Real estate and property management firms among award winners

  Bray Commercial and Bray Property Management based in Grand Junction were voted  runners up in the Colorado Biz Magazine Best of Colorado Business Choice Awards for 2016. Bray Commercial operates offices at 244 N. Seventh St. For more information, call 241-2909 or visit www.braycommercial.com. Bray Property Management operates offices at 637 North Ave. For […]

Downtown bookstore schedules events

Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction has scheduled free events featuring authors and a handwriting analyst. The Off the Shelf presentation set for July 28 will feature Jeanette Gerry, author of “The Dragon, The Butterfly and The Magical Moon,” and Edith Johnston, author of “Discovering The Intensity of Brilliance: A Mandala Journey.” The […]

Major Mortgage named top USDA lender

Major Mortgage in Grand Junction was named the top-producing lender in Mesa County under the U.S. Department of Agriculture guaranteed housing program. For the 2015 fiscal year, Major Mortgage funded nearly 30 percent of the more than $6.6 million in guaranteed loans in Mesa County, said Trudy Kareus, Colorado state director for USDA Rural Development. […]