Michelle Quinn is expected to soon join Colorado Mesa University based in Grand Junction as vice president of finance and administration and chief financial officer. Quinn is scheduled to join the CMU leadership team starting July 1. She will bring to her duties more than 30 years of experience in higher education fiscal policy, including […]
Six health care professionals at Community Hospital in Grand Junction were among local honorees in the latest Nightingale Award program. Ashley Baesler, Marsha Bagby, Kristin Bentley, Michael Martin, Irene Samantha Parkes and Courtney Rudd were among 21 honorees from the western region of Colorado who were nominated by peers and leaders for the recognition. Bagby […]
Paul Schultz has joined the City of Grand Junction as director of the information technology department. Schultz oversees a department with 24 full-time employees who manage IT infrastructure and work in application development and support, project management and telecommunications. The department also includes a geographic information systems team. Schultz brings to his duties more than […]
Charles Walker will present a variety of musical experiences as the new Mesa County Libraries artist in residence. Walker will present programs on music, rhythm, vocals and more during his residency, which runs through Aug. 8. Public meet and greet sessions are set for 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Mesa County Libraries 970West […]
The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction honored three people for their contributions to the community and education. Mona Highline, executive director of the Joseph Center, was named the club’s 2022 citizen of the year. Amy Byrne, a teacher at Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School, was named 2022 educator of the year. Tom Haas, the athletic […]
Diane Schwenke, president and chief executive officer of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, was honored for her efforts promoting economic development. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership presented Schwenke with the Joseph Prinster Leadership Award at its annual economic summit. The award recognizes individuals who’ve had a significant impact on economic development in Western […]
Natalie Schievelbein has joined the Palisade Chamber of Commerce as assistant director. Schievelbein brings to her new position experience in marketing, event planning and communications, most recently with Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. She planned and executed several community events, including the Great West Ice Fest, Valentine’s Day Bestie Bash and Santa’s arrival at Mesa […]
Kathy Tomkins and Toni Heiden were honored as the top-performing agents for April at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Tomkins posted the most closed transactions. Heiden had the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. In addition to her experience in real estate, Tomkins brings to her duties experience in construction, manufacturing home […]
Chad Farischon has joined West Star Aviation as vice president of strategic development. Farischon brings to his new duties more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, including cofounder, president and partner of Lynx FBO Network. He previously served as regional vice president of Landmark Aviation. He holds a degree in aviation management […]
Chris Dunkin has been named community president of the ANB Bank Patterson Banking Center in Grand Junction. Dunkin brings to the position more than eight years of experience as a senior business relationship manager, business specialist and personal banker. The Patterson Banking Center is located at 2608 N. 12th St. The center includes a lobby […]