Carol Skubic has joined the Wells Fargo business banking team in Grand Junction as a vice president and senior business relationship manager. Skubic brings to her duties more than 25 years of banking experience, including 15 years with Wells Fargo in Minnesota and eight years in Grand Junction with another financial institution. Skubic is active […]
A monthly index forecasting future economic activity in the United States continues to signal growth, bolstered in large part by a rebound in the housing market. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose two-tenths of a percent to 94.1 in January. The index has increased 1.1 percent over the previous six […]
Bill Byers has received an annual award recognizing his services to Family Health West in Fruita. Byers received the Ruth B. Wyper Award bestowed to an individual or entity that’s contributed to the mission of Family Health West. “Bill Byers had led and supported the organization in so many ways. He is well-respected and admired […]
Robert Matticks, a 21-year-old Grand Junction man who’s worked with the Western Colorado Conservation Corps for two seasons, has been selected as Corps Member of the Year. “We can count on Robert to show up on time, go to the field with his crew and work hard on our varied projects no matter what,” said […]
Jerry Hamilton, Tom Oliver and Ken Palmer have joined the board of directors of Family Health West in Fruita. “We are both excited and honored to welcome Jerry, Tom and Ken to the Family Health West board. They represent the integrity, good will and leadership that we value as an organization,” said Mark Francis, president […]
Aaron Hoffman has joined the Grand Junction Downtown Partnership as marketing and communications director. Hoffman succeeds Kathy Dirks, who retired at the end of last year. He’ll be responsible for marketing and promoting the downtown business improvement district and downtown events. He’ll also serve as the primary point of contact for information about downtown Grand […]
Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the best-selling agent during January at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions as well as new listings during the month. Heiden Homes operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, call 245-7777 or visit the website located at www.HeidenHomes.com.
Kitt Woods, a computer support specialist with Hilltop Community Resources, has earned the 2012 Mission Award from the Grand Junction organization. Woods was selected from among 12 employees who received monthly Mission Awards from Hilltop. Woods received the annual award at an employee banquet. During 2012, Woods was involved in overhauling the telephone and radio […]
Jera Gross has won the latest Art for Health competition conducted by Family Health West, and her artwork will be displayed in the Family Health West hospital in Fruita. While Gross works in many mediums, she prefers watercolors. She has lived in the Grand Valley since 1951 and began painting in 1989. “We are thrilled […]
Cheryl Dean has joined Family Health West in Fruita as director of adult extended care. Dean holds a degree in nutritional sciences from Cornell University and completed her dietetic internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the teaching hospital at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Dean subsequently worked nine years in long-term care as a dietitian […]