University selects new director of development

A woman with experience in nonprofit management, marketing and sales, fund-raising and international development has been selected as director of development at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. As chief fund-raiser for the university, Peggy Lamm assumes responsibility for annual giving, major gifts, special events, completion of the Legacy Campaign as well as planned giving […]

Entrepreneur launches marketing venture

An entrepreneur has launched a Grand Junction-based marketing venture he expects to not only help businesses connect with their customers, but also stimulate the local economy. “It’s about stimulating people to get out and stimulate the economy. It’s about encouraging people to get out and enjoy the quality of life,” said Bob Rubin, who has […]

Senior mortgage banker joins branch office

Mike Fisher has joined the Envoy Mortgage branch office in Grand Junction as a senior mortgage banker. Fisher brings to his new duties more than eight years of experience in the mortgage industry. “Mike is not only a great mortgage loan originator, but his ability to recognize and meet his client’s needs is uncanny,” said […]

Agent a best seller at Century 21 Homestead Realty

Rick Thurtle was the best-selling agent during November at Century 21 Homestead Realty in Grand Junction. A Ruby Award-winning agent, Thurtle handles residential and commercial purchases and sales in the Grand Valley. Century 21 Homestead Realty operates offices at 737 Horizon Drive. For more information, contact Thurtle at 985-9729 or www.RickThurtle.com .

Veterinarian joins animal hospital

Thad Respet has joined Tiara Rado Animal Hospital in Grand Junction, bringing to four the number of veterinarians who work at the facility. Respet earned his veterinary medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a degree in geology from the University of Rochester and worked as an exploration geologist before changing careers. […]

Accounting firm promotes CPA to senior position

Gina Tallman has been promoted to tax senior at Chadwick, Steinkirchner, Davis & Co. in Grand Junction. Tallman, a certified public accountant, has worked at the accounting firm for nearly three years, preparing corporate, estate, fiduciary, individual and partnership tax returns as well as offering tax planning services to her clients.

HR director brings to profession a passion for people

Phil Castle, The Business Times  Mary Wigington cares about the employees who care for patients at Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado. “My passion is people,” she says. As director of human resources for the Grand Junction-based organization, Wigington manages employee benefits and promotes safety and wellness. She created an employee handbook and is in […]

Dietitian and laboratory technician join Family Health West

Kathy Donoher and Jason Hudson have joined Family Health West in Fruita as a registered dietitian and medical laboratory technician, respectively. Donoher moved to the Grand Valley from Idaho, where she recently completed her dietetic internship. Before that, she completed her master’s degree in family and consumer sciences with an emphasis in nutrition from New […]