Electric car manufacturer changes name

A Grand Junction-based manufacturer of electric vehicles has changed its name to better reflect a growing product line offered under different brands. Fairplay Electric Cars has changed its corporate name to Evergreen Electric Vehicles. Keith Andrews, president of the company, said the name change also reflects operational changes. “When our company began seven years ago, […]

New marketing director joins staff at Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

Kristen Woods-Madril has joined the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra as marketing director. Woods-Madril will focus on subscription and individual ticket sales, reaching out to new and younger audiences and building a strong volunteer base. Before joining the symphony, Woods-Madril recruited and managed volunteers for the American Cancer Society. She also worked as a media consultant […]

Real estate staff attends conference and course

Four members of the management and staff at Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction attended the Retail Owners and Managers Conference in Denver. Two broker associates completed a course conducted by the Council of Residential Specialists of the National Association of Realtors. Robert Bray, president of Bray Real Estate, as well as Sid Squirrell and […]

Relationship banker joins staff at Vectra location

Nita Gomez has joined Vectra Bank Colorado as a relationship banker at the Grand Junction location at 2394 Patterson Road. Gomez draws on 16 years of experience in the banking industry as well as her work as a small business specialist since 2009. A member of the Zions Bancorporation family of banks, Vectra Bank Colorado […]

Three join board of directors of Mesa Developmental Services

Fred Burmeister, Marna Lake and Joseph Warner have joined the Mesa Developmental Services (MDS) Board of Directors. The three succeed Doralyn Genova, Mark Hermunstad and Shari Sjerven, who are limited from seeking additional terms on the 15-member board. Burmeister retired as administrator of the Grand Junction Regional Center after a 30-year career and works as […]

Delta insurance agent honored for 2010 sales achievements

Gregory Bollig, an agent with Farmers Insurance of Delta, has been inducted into the Topper Club in recognition of his 2010 sales performance. “Farmers congratulates Gregory on qualifying for this year’s Topper Club,” said Paul Patsis, president of enterprise marketing for Farmers Insurance. “Gregory is committed to providing quality insurance coverages and industry leading service […]

Business names new director of marketing and client relations

Sarah Allen has joined RSW Partners in Grand Junction as director of marketing and client relations. Prior to joining the marketing, advertising and business development consulting firm, Allen worked for six years with Powderhorn Ski Resort, most recently as marketing director. During her time at Powderhorn, Allen was honored as one of Ski Management Magazine’s […]