United country associate garners national recognition

Mike Krieg, a broker associate with United Country-RealQuest Realty in Grand Junction, received the 2012 Genesis Award in recognition of his contributions to the United Country network. Krieg was presented the Genesis Award during a three-day United Country training and awards convention in Fort Worth. The award honors a franchisee or associate who has contributed […]

Community Hospital nurses among Nightingale honorees

Kathleen Wilson and Amanda Piquette, both registered nurses who work at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, were among the local honorees at a Nightingale Award gala. Wilson was selected as the 2013 Luminary Award recipient for the western region and was one of only five Luminary Award winners. She’ll join the other finalists from Colorado […]

Real estate staff attends convention

A total of 14 members of the staff at RE/MAX 4000 in Grand Junction attended the recent RE/MAX international convention in Las Vegas. Toni Milyard, broker and owner of RE/MAX 4000, and Joe Tripoli, managing broker of the firm, attended. So did associate brokers Ahna Brock, Shelly Christensen, Dee Ann Dardis, Carol Francil, Judy Hoffschneider, […]

Real estate firm announces top-performing agents

Cynthia Castaneda and Ron Baimbridge were honored as the top- performing agents during March at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the highest sales dollar volume and most new listings. Castaneda tied with Baimbridge for the most closings during the month. Castaneda has earned recognition as a top agent for three […]

Fruita teacher wins Barnes & Noble contest

Joe Webb, a teacher at Fruita Middle School, has been selected as the local winner of the Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest. Webb was among the nominees for the award submitted to the Barnes & Noble store at 2451 Patterson Road in Grand Junction. Students were invited to submit essays, poems or thank-you […]

Aesthetician and laser specialist joins salon

Angel Goodman, an aesthetician and certified laser specialist, has joined Urban Girls Salon in Grand Junction. Goodman brings to her new duties experience in medical aesthetics and lasers at a medical spa and dermatology office. She’s written several articles on skin care in local publications and offers skin health education at schools. She also serves […]

Loan officers mortgage office

Anne Pierce and Mark Hinkle have joined Guild Mortgage Co. in Grand Junction as loan officers. Pierce brings to her new duties five years of experience in helping people realize their dream of home ownership. She’s licensed in Colorado and Utah. Hinkle has worked in the financial services industry for seven years in assisting clients […]

Students cash in on business pitches

Craton Edwards, a senior at Colorado Mesa University, won top honors in an annual competition to develop and present new concepts for business services and products. Edwards won $1,000 as part of the latest Idea Challenge conducted as part of Entrepreneurship Day at CMU. After pitching his idea for a fodder growing system for horses […]

CMU business students fare well in competitions

Business students from Colorado Mesa University fared well in two recent competitions, winning 49 top-five awards in one event and three top 10-awards in another. Members of the Phi Beta Lambda chapter at CMU competed at an event in Denver testing their abilities in range of business-related events that included business interviews, digital video production […]

Mortgage company hires loan officer

Laurinda Conrad has joined Guild Mortgage in Grand Junction as a loan officer. Conrad has worked in the financial industry since 1987 and the mortgage industry for nearly 16 years. She started out as a loan processor and subsequently became a loan officer. Guild Mortgage operates offices at 501 Main St. For more information, call […]