Carlos Baldo has been appointed permanent academic head of the Davis School of Business at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Baldo has served as interim academic head since last year. He said he expects to continue efforts to improve the learning experiences of students, including those involving internships, clubs and study abroad opportunities. Baldo […]
Larry MacDonald has returned to the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs to work as general manager of the 130-year-old hotel. “Hotel Colorado and Glenwood Springs have played a distinctive part in my career and my family’s lives. It’s an exciting time to be involved with this exclusive property” MacDonald said. “The Melville family has invested […]
Toni Heiden and Kathy Tomkins were honored as the best-selling agents for April at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month and tied with Tomkins for the most closings. Heiden, the owner broker of the firm, brings to her duties 45 years of experience in […]
Ben Carnes and Alicia Bourdon-Goure with the Colorado State Patrol in Grand Junction were among the winners of Law Enforcement Champion awards for efforts to reduce impaired driving and speeding and increase the use of seat belts. Carnes received the 2023 award for impaired driving enforcement. Bourdon-Goure was named outstanding victim advocate.
Janet Hokanson was honored as the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction Citizen of the Year. Hokanson was recognized for her more than 20 years of work as a teacher at Fruitvale Elementary School as well as her volunteer efforts with Catholic Outreach and Heirlooms for Hospice. She’s also known for her attention to helping troubled […]
A Grand Junction ceramic artist has been selected as the latest Mesa County Libraries artist in residence. Hannah Martin has scheduled weekly meet and greet events through Aug. 1 and also will lead programs for adults, teen-agers and children during her residency. Martin started working with clay in 2014 and in 2019 received a bachelor’s […]
Ben Slack has joined Bray & Co. Real Estate in Grand Junction. Slack brings to his duties six years of experience and what he said is a commitment to providing exceptional service to buyers and sellers. “I prioritize their needs first,” Slack said. “I follow up and follow through and over-communicate rather than under-communicate.” Stewart […]
A data security firm headquartered in Grand Junction has added an industry veteran to its board of directors to help manage growth. Cloudrise announced Dave Roshak joined its board. Founder and chief executive officer of DMR Capital, Roshak also served in leadership roles at Optiv Security, Insight Enterprises and Level (3) Communications. “I hope to […]
Gregg Dixon has joined Mind Springs Health as chief financial officer of the Western Colorado mental health and addiction treatment provider. Dixon will oversee the finance and accounting teams at Mind Springs Health while also ensuring the fiscal health and compliance of the organization. Dixon brings to his new duties more than 25 years of […]
Kathryn Bedell of Grand Junction has been reappointed as a member at large of the Colorado Agriculture Commission. Monique Terpstra of Mack has been appointed to the Colorado Housing Board. The agriculture commission formulates policy for the Colorado Department of Agriculture and advises the Colorado Legislature and governor. The housing board establishes uniform standards for […]