Evan Curtis, a stop-motion animator and filmmaker, will serve through November as the latest artist in residence at the Mesa County Libraries 970West Studio in Grand Junction. Curtis plans a series of workshops during his 14-week residency and also is available for weekly meet-and-greet sessions set for 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at the studio, […]
Dave DeRose, a Grand Junction man who turned a one-man operation into a regional business, has released a book to help other small business owners succeed. The book — titled “The Principles of Business: Understanding What Makes a Business Successful and Valuable to Society” — is available through Barnes & Noble, Amazon and iUniverse. DeRose […]
Hannah Pick has joined Grand Junction Gastroenterology as a physician assistant. “I’m excited to be home and practicing in Western Colorado,” Pick said. “To be able to return to my roots and live in this beautiful area and work in the field I love is a dream come true.” After graduating from Grand Junction High […]
Lisa Hall has been promoted to global program manager at the West Star Aviation facility in Grand Junction. Luke Williams joined West Star Aviation as corporate controller. Hall brings to her duties more than 30 years of aviation experience, including management positions with West Star and Bombardier. “I appreciate the opportunity to advance within West […]
Dr. Patrick Sassoon has joined Mind Springs Health. Sassoon will work as a psychiatrist for the Western Colorado mental health and addiction treatment provider out of the organization’s location in Vail. Sassoon speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese and brings to his new duties experience working with Spanish-speaking patients. For more information about Mind Springs Health, […]
Josh Freed, co-founder and chief executive officer of Proximity, was among the finalists for an annual entrepreneur of the year feature in ColoradoBiz magazine. Freed, the other finalists and winner were recognized in the July and August edition of the publication. Proximity provides software to manage coworking spaces, including access, conference room scheduling, event management, […]
Tim Foster, president of Colorado Mesa University, has been reappointed to the Governor’s Education Leadership Council. Foster serves on the council as a postsecondary education administrator representing the four-year sector. Felicia Casto, a teacher with Mesa County School District 51, also was reappointed. Cheryl Gomez, a school principal in Montrose, was appointed to the council. […]
Krystle McAllister has joined Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Toni Heiden-Moran and Cynthia Castaneda were honored as the top-performing agents for July. McAllister brings to her duties experience in residential and commercial property management as well as construction administration and customer service. Heiden-Moran, owner and broker of the firm, […]
Mara Hardy, business development manager for the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, is among three winners of a new award recognizing their efforts to promote entrepreneurship. The Anchor Point Foundation awarded Hardy and the others with the Startup Champion Award as part of Techstars Startup Week West Slope presentations. The winners each received a $10,000 grant […]
Britni Schneider has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Bobby Boe, also a broker associate with the firm, has earned designation as an Accredited Land Consultant. “My focus is helping buyers and sellers get where they need and want to be by educating them about the local market and being […]