Bank executive announces retirement

An executive who’s served as business banking manager and community banking president of Wells Fargo Bank in Grand Junction has announced his plans to retire. Steve Irion said he expects to retire in December, ending a more than 20-year career with Wells Fargo. Irion said he’s grateful for the opportunity to work with what he […]

Kiwanis Club installs officers and board members

Stewart Cruickshank, director of lender services for Unifirst Mortgage in Grand Junction, has been installed as the new president of the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction. The officers for the 2015-2016 fiscal year also include: Kevin Price, president-elect; Sue Kiser, vice president; Chris Howard, secretary; Alan Watkins, treasurer; and Rick Tuma, foundation chairman. Lynn Thompson […]

Waxologist relocates operation to salon

Ginny Anderson continues to operate Wax What, but now works out of the New York Moon salon and boutique in Grand Junction. Wax What offers a variety of body and facial waxing services for women and men. New York Moon is located at 2470 Patterson Road, Unit 12. For additional information about Wax What or […]

Broker associates earn designation, complete training

Jes Dodson, a broker associate with Bray Real Estate, has earned the Certified Residential Specialist designation. Christi Reece, another broker associate with the Grand Junction firm, completed a luxury home marketing training course. Dodson earned the designation from the Council of Residential Specialists, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, for completing advanced training […]

Doctor joins sports medicine practice

Dr. Karen Frye has joined Tabeguache Sports Medicine, a division of Primary Care Partners in Grand Junction. Frye is certified in sports and family practice medicine. She attended medical school at Midwestern University in Arizona and completed her residency at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Tabeguache Sports Medicine is located at 2150 N. 12th […]

Realtor association announces leadership team

Bill Wagner, a broker who operates BW Fine Properties, will serve as chairman of the Grand Junction Area Realtors Association. The leadership team for the organization for the upcoming year also includes Lori Wood, broker and owner of Graystone Group, chairman elect; Janell Gear, broker and owner of Gear and Associates Realty, treasurer; and Lynn […]

Real estate firm honors top-performing agents

Cynthia Castaneda, Lori Enriquez, Mary Kruse and Chris Pinson were honored as the top performing agents for August at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closings and highest dollar volume in sales for the month. Enriquez, Kruse and Pinson tied for the most new listings. Heiden Homes operates offices […]

Girl Scouts programs honors West Slope women

Susan Alvillar, Robbie Breaux and Karen Troester will be honored as the 2015 Women of Distinction in a Western Colorado recognition program conducted by the Girl Scouts of Colorado. Alvilllar, community relatioins manager with WPX Energy; Breaux, a ceramic artist; and Troester, vice president of commercial banking with U.S. Bank, will be honored at a […]

St. Mary’s executive named hospital group chairman

Mike McBride, president and chief executive officer of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has been elected chairman of the Colorado Hospital Association. McBride was among a total of eight people elected as officers or members of the board. Three more people were reappointed to additional terms on the board, including Jason Cleckler, CEO […]