Real estate agent earns certification

Julie Adams, a real estate agent with Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, has earned Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification. The National Association of Realtors offers the certification to agents who want to help homebuyers and sellers with what are sometimes complicated transactions. The program includes training on how to qualify sellers for […]

Family Health West names procedure center manager

Frank Smith has joined Family Health West in Fruita as the new operations manager of the Kokopelli Outpatient Procedure Center.  “We are thrilled to have Frank as part of our team,” said Mark Francis, president and chief executive officer of Family Health West. “Frank not only possesses exceptional leadership skills, but a wealth of experience […]

Incubator director appointed to board

The executive director of the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction has been appointed to a state small business council. Jon Maraschin was among eight members appointed to the Small Business Council whose four-year terms will expire in 2016. The terms for five other members of the council will expire in 2015. Colorado Gov. John […]

Mortgage firm names top producer

Terrie Higgins was honored as the top producer at Guild Mortgage Co. in Grand Junction for the first quarter of 2012. Higgins had the most closed transactions as well as the largest volume of loans closed. Higgins joined Guild Mortgage in May 2011 and brought with her more than 30 years of experience in banking […]

Counselor expands art therapy practice

A Grand Junction counselor has expanded her art therapy practice. Joni Beckner has received her License in Professional Counseling and become a provider for Rocky Mountain Health Plans and Aetna. Her practice, ArtLight Therapy & Studios, is located in the Doc Shore House at 327 N. Seventh St., No. 5. Beckner offers contract art therapy […]

Residential sales associate joins real estate firm

John Duffy has joined the team of residential sales associates working at Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. Duffy brings to his latest position nearly 30 years of experience in home building, marketing and real estate. He’s lived in Western Colorado 23 years. Bray Real Estate operates offices at 1015 N. Seventh St. For more […]

Angela Whitlock has joined Insurance Planning Alternatives in Grand Junction. Whitlock will handle commercial accounts for IPA, an independent insurance agency that represents a group of companies. A native of Montrose, Whitlock brings to her new duties 12 years of experience in commercial insurance, the last 10 in Grand Junction. She received her insurance license […]

Two join Grand Junction marketing firm

Danelle Derby and Josh Meuwly have joined Synergy Marketing Consultants, a Grand Junction-based marketing firm. “We are very excited to have these two power houses join our already strong team,” said Matt Jones, owner and co-founder of the firm. Derby brings to her new duties as a marketing consultant and event coordinator 12 years of […]

Writer completes different project as author

Mike Finton, a technical writer with S.M. Stoller in Grand Junction, has completed a writing project of a different kind as the author of a new novel titled “The Savior’s Guardian.” Finton’s first published book offers a sweeping historical saga set in the biblical Middle East. The plot follows a high-ranking captain of the guard […]

Real estate agents earn professional designations

              Five agents at Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction have earned professional designations. Vickie Badini, Linda Gilmore, Amanda Hill and Dottie McDaniel received the Certified Negotiation Expert designation from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute. The designation is awarded to agents whose communication and collaboration skills help clients sell […]