Jessica Burford, president and chief executive officer of the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to participate in a year-long program designed to develop leaders in the Colorado tourism industry. Burford will join the 2024 class of the Colorado Tourism Leadership Journey. The program began in August and will conclude at the Colorado Governor’s […]
Kathy Tomkins was honored as the best performing agent for August at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Tomkins posted the highest dollar volume in sales and most closed transactions for the month. Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, including properties for sale and rent, call 245-7777 or visit […]
Barbara Bowman of Grand Junction has been appointed to the Transportation Commission of Colorado. Bowman serves as a representative of the Seventh Transportation District on the commission. The commission formulates policies for the Colorado Department of Transportation, including those related to the construction, maintenance and management of public highways and other transportation systems in the […]
DWC CPAs and Advisors promoted six members of the staff to new positions with the Western Colorado public accounting and advisory firm. Sarah Fisher was promoted to principal. A certified public accountant, Fisher has worked on the tax team since 2001, focusing on business tax planning, family owned firms and financial planning. She holds a […]
Breeana Gumpert has joined the Colorado West Land Trust as director of development for the Grand Junction-based organization. Gumpert brings to her duties experience as associate director of development at the Pablove Foundation in Los Angeles and director of alumni relations at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northeastern University. […]
Three Grand Valley residents have been appointed to state boards. Ken Haptonstall of Grand Junction was reappointed to the Business Experiential Learning Commission as a representative of the education sector. The commission promotes experiential learning opportunities for the workforce. Kathy Hall of Grand Junction was named to the Task Force on the Rights of Coloradans […]
Drs. Madison Keenan and Sarah Zhou have joined Western Colorado Pediatrics. Jordan Knickerbocker, a certified nurse practitioner, also has joined the practice. Cassidy Sanders, a physician assistant, has joined Red Canyon Family Medicine. Western Colorado Pediatrics and Red Canyon Family Medicine are divisions of Primary Care Partners in Grand Junction. Keenan received her medical degree […]
Janie VanWinkle, Joe Landini and Joseph Burtard have been elected to the Grand Valley Power Board of Directors. VanWinkle received 1,710 votes, the most of five candidates, in her re-election bid. Burtard, also an incumbent, received 1,473 votes. Landini received 1,627 votes. The three will serve three-year terms starting Aug. 16 and join six other […]
Dr. David Dreitlein has joined MarillacHealth as chief medical officer of the Grand Junction-based organization. Dreitlein will build and maintain a team of clinical leaders and staff to provide medical and behavioral health care as well as consult on complex cases. He brings to his new role more than 20 years of experience as an […]
Kristin Lynch, the director of development and legacy giving with the Western Colorado Community Foundation in Grand Junction, has received designation as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy. The credential affirms nonprofit and financial professionals have mastered the financial details involved in various forms of charitable giving. Lynch passed exams to demonstrate her knowledge and also […]