Matt Leach, administrator of the Dalby, Wendland & Co. accounting and consulting firm based in Grand Junction, has received the Public Accounting Firm Manager certification. The CPA Firm Management Association awards the designation to professionals who’ve demonstrated competency and experience. “Matt has been an integral part of our operation’s leadership team,” said Chris West, chief […]
The founder of a geographic data company based in Grand Junction is among those featured in annual magazine coverage of the top entrepreneurs in Colorado. Aaron Young, the chief executive officer of Kaart, was among seven finalists featured in ColoradoBiz. Matanya Horowitz, chief executive officer of AMP Robotics in Louisville, was named Entrepreneur of the […]
The leader of a college with 11 campuses across Colorado has been appointed chairwoman of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. Carrie Besnette Hauser will serve as chairwoman of the commission until 2023. The commission also elected Charles Garcia as the vice chairman and Luke Schafer as secretary. The commission is comprised of 11 governor-appointed […]
Toni Heiden, owner and managing broker of Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction, was honored as the top-performing agent in May. She posted the most closed transactions as well as the most new listings for the month. Heiden brings to her duties more than 40 years of experience in the real estate industry in […]
Jeff Kuhr, executive director of Mesa County Public Health, has been appointed to the Opioid Crisis Recovery Funds Advisory Committee. Kuhr serves on the committee as a representative of a local public health agency. The committee advises on the use of custodial funds the state receives as a result of opioid addiction-related litigation that’s not […]
Brandie Volpi has joined Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction as a real estate agent and property manager. Volpi was raised in Western Colorado and returned to the region after working in property management in California. She oversaw thousands of rental units in several states while also gaining experience in corporate property management. She […]
Laura Taylor, a pet behavior counselor at the Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction, has been certified as a professional dog trainer. Taylor earned the designation after passing the Certified Professional Dog Trainer knowledge assessment administered by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. “It feels good to demonstrate that I have the knowledge the […]
Matt Vogel has been promoted to director of information technology at West Star Aviation. Scott Debrie has been promoted to interior senior team lead at the West Star facilities in Grand Junction. Working out of Grand Junction, Vogel oversees the company’s IT project portfolio, designing and implementing systems to benefit employees and customers. Vogel brings […]
Irma Gutierrez, a broker associate with Hummel Real Estate in Grand Junction, has received the Graduate Realtor Institute designation. Gutierrez completed more than 60 hours of instruction as well as examinations covering such subjects as contracts, financing, marketing, professional standards, risk reduction and sales. The GRI designation indicates to the public an educational foundation upon […]
Toni Heiden-Moran, Kathy Tomkins, Cynthia Castaneda and Mary Kruse were honored as the top-performing agents for April at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden-Moran, the owner and broker of the firm, posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. Tomkins had the most closed transactions. Heiden-Moran, Castaneda and Kruse tied for […]