Schnicka Heal and Serena Salgado have joined Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction as broker associates. Heal relocated to Grand Junction from the Midwest in 2019. She’s worked in school systems in Iowa and Grand Junction as well as for the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles. She also managed a home for women, mentored children […]
Dr. Thomas Tobin, an emergency medicine physician and chief medical officer at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, has been selected as the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) 2022 Administrator of the Year. “This award recognizes an administrator deserving special recognition for their dedication to emergency medicine and patient care,” said Dr. Lisa Moreno, president […]
John O’Donnell has joined Pinnacol Assurance as president and chief executive officer of Colorado’s largest workers’ compensation insurer. O’Donnell will succeed Phil Kalin, who plans to retire March 31. O’Donnell brings to his new position more than 30 years of experience, most recently as executive vice president of Allstate. He also worked at GMAC, Walt […]
Kathy Tomkins was honored as the top-performing agent in February at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Tomkins posted the highest dollar volume in sales and most closed transactions. She brings to her duties experience in manufactured home sales and construction. She also operated a heavy equipment company and started a gravel pit. Heiden Homes […]
A book written by a Grand Junction businessman and former college lecturer offers a guide to negotiation based on the tactics of President Dwight Eisenhower. Lou Villaire, one of five partners who own Atlasta Solar Center, wrote “In Good Faith: The Strong Negotiation of President Eisenhower.” The book is available from Amazon. Villaire helps readers […]
Shane Haas, president of FCI Constructors based in Grand Junction, and Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce, are among the appointees to two groups within a state apprenticeship agency. Haas was appointed to the state apprenticeship council. The 10-member council advises the state apprenticeship council on registered apprenticeships for the building and construction […]
Agents with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Prime Properties based in Grand Junction received awards for their performance in 2021. “It’s incredible to witness what our agents have accomplished, said Ryan Brown, president of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Prime Properties. “I am honored to work with this group and their […]
Jessica Meyer has launched a real estate firm in Grand Junction and found a business partner in Kara Riddle. Jessica Meyer Properties-RE/MAX 4000 provides real estate services as well as professional organization and interior design services. Meyer brings to the venture experience in real estate and property management. She’s also a certified professional organizer. Riddle […]
Aaron Miller has joined Timberline Bank as chief credit officer of the Grand Junction-based operation. Miller brings to his duties 22 years of experience in the financial industry in lending and branch management, including work with a larger financial institution. He holds a bachelor’s of business administration degree as well as credentials from the Graduate […]
Samuel “Todd” Young of Grand Junction has been appointed to the Health Insurance Affordability Board. Young serves on the board for a term expiring Sept. 24 as a representative of a business that purchases or provides health insurance for its employees. He succeeds Shawn Satterfield of Evergreen, who resigned. The board administers the health insurance […]