Personnel Announcements News

Follow the movers and shakers with personnel announcements regarding company hires, promotions, departures, recognition and leadership across all industries.

Society for Financial Awareness Names David Disraeli President of Austin Chapter

Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA), a 501c3 non profit speakers bureau has opened an office is Austin Texas naming financial planner David Disraeli as president. - October 02, 2010 - The Personal CFO

Six New Distinguished Directors Join BizWorld's Board

The BizWorld Foundation proudly announces the election of six new Directors to its National Board. - October 02, 2010 - The BizWorld Foundation

Cedar Brook Welcomes Anthony Podojil, PH.D.

Anthony Podojil, Ph.D., formerly the Superintendant of the West Geauga, OH, local schools joined Cedar Brook Financial as an Associate. - October 02, 2010 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC

Finance Executive Frank Legan Joins Cedar Brook Financial as Partner

Frank Legan, formerly with Merrill Lynch and National City/PNC Investments, has joined Cedar Brook Financial as a Partner. - October 02, 2010 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC

Technology Association of Georgia Welcomes Newest Team Member

Katie Sewell is Named as TAG’S Associate Director of Business Services The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced today that Katie Sewell has been hired as the Associate Director of Business Services for the organization. In this role, Sewell will assist TAG Chief Executive... - October 01, 2010 - TAG think

90octane Hires Mike Vallano as Account Manager

The conversion-driven marketing agency expands its account management team. - October 01, 2010 - 90octane

Summit Defense Reviews: Superlawyer Magazine Reviews Bay Area Criminal Defense Attorney

Summit Defense Law Group is pleased to announce that Superlawyer Magazine has recognized another Summit Defense attorney as a 2010 Rising Star in the San Francisco Bay Area legal community. Superlawyer Magazine awards recognition based on courtroom achievements, peer reviews, client reviews, and... - September 30, 2010 - Summit Defense Attorneys

OSO BioPharmaceuticals Appoints Susan Schniepp VP of Quality

OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has named Susan Schniepp as vice president of quality. In managing all operational quality-related issues, Schniepp is responsible for cGMP compliance of OsoBio’s facility. Quality-related matters concerning validation as well as regulatory affairs,... - September 30, 2010 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC

William T. Dymond Jr. Appointed President of FCSports Foundation

President, CEO and Managing Partner William T. Dymond Jr. of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., has been appointed President of the Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) Foundation, the charitable arm of Florida Citrus Sports with its marquee events -- the Champs Sports Bowl and the... - September 30, 2010 - Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.

Block Imaging International, Inc. Announces New Director of Financial Services

Block Imaging International, Inc., the premier independent global marketer of pre-owned and refurbished Medical Imaging systems, announced today that Brad Norman has joined the company as Director of Financial Services. In his new role, Norman will be responsible for relationships with all domestic financial institutions involved with leasing and financing of medical imaging and oncology systems. - September 29, 2010 - Block Imaging

3 Birds Marketing Welcomes Chad Smith as CTO

Smith to bring over 13 years of experience to startup company. - September 29, 2010 - 3 Birds Marketing

Michael Farr Joins News Broadcast Network

News Broadcast Network, the country’s largest independent broadcast video services company, announced today that former On The Scene Productions GM and Senior Video Producer Michael Farr has agreed to join NBN. In his new role, Farr will move to enhance NBN’s position as the premier Broadcast Services Company in the fast growing areas of Event Production, Satellite / Internet Media Tours, Webcasts, and New Media. - September 28, 2010 - News Broadcast Network

Jim Vitkus Named to Lead Advanstar Eye Care Group

Jim Vitkus, Vice President & General Manager of the Advanstar Dental Group, will also assume responsibility for the company’s Eye Care Group, including the leading publications Ophthalmology Times and Optometry Times, as well as the group’s websites, custom project activities and other initiatives. - September 24, 2010 - Advanstar Communications, Inc.

Dr. Michael Bruno Appointed Chairman of Marine Board at the National Research Council

Dr. Michael Bruno, Dean of the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been selected as Chairman of the Marine Board, under the auspices of the Transportation Research Board and the National Research Council. The Marine Board identifies and responds to critical issues in the area of water transportation, port engineering and management, marine policy, offshore development and operations, naval architecture, and maritime economics. - September 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Cincinnati Based Smith & Schaefer Hires Doherty as Director of Corporate Healthcare Accounts

Doherty brings hospital sales and service experience - September 24, 2010 - Smith & Schaefer

Balfour Beatty Construction’s Ray Southern Receives Ultimate CEO Award

Ray Southern, president and chief executive officer for Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida division, was recently named a 2010 recipient of the Broward Ultimate CEO Award by the South Florida Business Journal. The award celebrates the careers and leadership of ten Broward County CEOs who... - September 23, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Denko Group Names Coleman as New CFO

The Denko Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Adam Coleman as Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. In his new position, Mr. Coleman will be responsible for the administration of the company’s fiduciary affairs as well as corporate compliance. - September 18, 2010 - Denko Group

Partner, Robert J. Konopa Selected by Peers for Inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America 2011"

Robert J. Konopa, a Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP partner, was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 28th anniversary edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the specialties of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. He is one of a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers® for over twenty years. - September 17, 2010 - Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP

Lance Futures Announces Reorganization in Senior Management for Energy and Commodities

Lance Futures, a top provider of brokerage services, including electronic execution and trading supports for international financial markets, announced reorganization of its Senior Management Team for Energy and Commodities. - September 17, 2010 - Lance Futures

CardReady Promotes Kevin Hoehn to President

CardReady announced today that current Chief Operating Officer Kevin Hoehn has been promoted to President effective immediately. Mr. Hoehn, who joined CardReady in January of this year, will now be responsible for managing all of CardReady’s internal departments. - September 15, 2010 - CardReady

Maura Gilbert and Katy Roca Join KNF&T Staffing Resources

KNF&T is excited to announce that recruiting industry experts Maura Gilbert and Katy Roca have joined KNF&T’s permanent consulting division from September 2010. Maura worked over 20 years at the prestigious staffing agency Cunney and Jospe, where she rose to the title of Vice... - September 13, 2010 - KNF&T Staffing Resources

MyMediaInfo Launches Research & Consulting Solution with New Hire

MyMediaInfo, a leading provider of media intelligence solutions for public relations and marketing professionals, announces the appointment of Scot Wheeler as Vice President of Research and Consulting. Wheeler will lead the development of MyMediaInfo’s Research and Consulting solution, a... - September 13, 2010 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.

Syracuse Recruiting Firm Expands Into DC Market

Professionals Incorporated adds Olesh Iwachiw as a Recruiter for DC Government Contracts. - September 13, 2010 - Contemporary Personnel Staffing and Professionals Incorporated

Syracuse Recruiting Firm Adds Staff Member

Contemporary Personnel Staffing and Professionals Incorporated add Zach Hisert to their staff. - September 13, 2010 - Contemporary Personnel Staffing and Professionals Incorporated

MSW Dallas Headquarters Welcomes New Additions

Frank Giarratano was recently added as a broker to MSW. Among other positions, Giarratano worked with Southwest Risk for almost four years as a vice president and broker, prior to joining MarketScout Wholesale. Giarratano holds degrees from both Lamar University and McNeese State University. Kari... - September 13, 2010 - MarketScout Wholesale

Westcore Capital Limited Names New Chairman of Risk Management Department

Mr. Alberto Larson, a trading expert, financial strategist and a veteran in the brokerage industry, is Westcore Capital Limited's new Risk Management Department Chairman. In his capacity, Mr. Larson has been an associated person registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and a member of the National Futures Association. Mr. Larson is responsible on overseeing client’s strategy, hedge funds, managed futures funds, client-relations and sales. - September 12, 2010 - Westcore Capital Limited

Arizona Self-Storage Association Appoints New Executive Director

Board of Directors Appoints Anne Mari DeCoster as New Executive Director - September 12, 2010 - Arizona Self Storage Association

Former J.G. Wentworth Vice President Joins Rescue Capital

Former Vice President of Underwriting for J.G. Wentworth, Maureen Healy has joined Rescue Capital as Chief Operations Officer. - September 11, 2010 - Rescue Capital

Technology Associates Hires Network Engineer

Nestor Vives Joins Local Technology Solutions and Support Firm. - September 10, 2010 - Technology Associates

Dr. David W. Bracken Joins OrgVitality to Lead 360 Survey/Coaching Practice

Dr. David W. Bracken has joined OrgVitality, LLC to lead the organization’s 360 Survey and Coaching practices. Internationally, David is well known as a leader in and for advancing the science of multisource (360 degree) feedback, particularly in its use to create large scale change and to... - September 09, 2010 - OrgVitality, LLC

IPS Securex Announces the Appointment of Tay Hun Kiat as Vice President Asia Pacific

IPS Securex Pte Ltd, one of the South East Asia’s leading security systems integrators, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tay Hun Kiat as Vice President Asia Pacific. He will be responsible for strategic marketing and business development of IPS Securex Pte Ltd business in... - September 08, 2010 - IPS Securex Pte Ltd

Greenspoon Marder Attorney Named as Chairman for Local College

Recognized business and community leader William Berger, Esq., who serves as senior partner and litigation group co-chair for Greenspoon Marder, as well as managing partner of the firm's Palm Beach County law offices, has been named Chairman of the District Board of Trustees of Palm Beach State... - September 04, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder

CSP International™ Committed to Moving the Economy Forward

Christine Rae President of CSP International is pleased to announce Lynelle Hartman will lead CSP in their North America Market Operations for EcoLiving and Eco Certification Training Programs. CSP International Business Training Academy, revered as the global premier staging training company... - September 03, 2010 - CSPI Academy

GH Induction Atmospheres Adds Director of Sales

GH Induction Atmospheres (GH IA), part of the worldwide GH Group, today announced that E.J. (Chip) Laskowski has joined GH IA as Director of Sales. Mr. Laskowski, who has over 10 years of experience in the induction heating industry, will be responsible for developing and managing a national sales... - September 03, 2010 - GH Induction Atmospheres

Queplix Appoints Michael Zuckerman as Chief Marketing Officer

Queplix™ Corp., announced that it has appointed Michael Zuckerman to the post of chief marketing officer (CMO). Zuckerman brings more than 20 years of senior level marketing, sales and operations management experience to Queplix. - September 02, 2010 - Queplix

DUECO, Inc. Names Russ Lauer Midwest Regional Sales Manager

Industry Veteran Russ Lauer Brings His Results Driven, Sales Oriented Expertise to Sales Manager role with DUECO, Inc. - September 02, 2010 - Dueco, Inc.

New Doctor at Physicians HGH Center

The Physicians HGH Center is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Santiago, who comes to join their staff at the center. Dr. Santiago possess literally years of experience working with Human Growth Hormone therapies, as well as with internal medicine. The HGH Center has been specializing in the... - September 01, 2010 - Physicians HGH Center

Touch International Promotes Robert Spencer to Vice President of Sales and Hires Jack Condon as Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Leading touch screen manufacturer, Touch International, announced today that Robert Spencer has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and will lead Touch International’s world-wide sales initiatives. “Robert is a valuable asset to the Touch International team and has extensive... - September 01, 2010 - Touch International, Inc.

LifeSpan Hires Senior QEH&S Executive

LifeSpan Technology Recycling (LifeSpan) announced today that it has hired Paula Ross as Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (“QEH&S”) Manager. Ms. Ross will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of LifeSpan’s QEH&S Management System, as well as ensuring... - August 31, 2010 - LifeSpan

RMCN Employees Reach Out to MISD Students

Continuing a tradition of years past, RMCN Cares, a non-profit organization of RepairMyCreditNow.com's came through again for students of McKinney ISD by providing clothes and school supplies for students at Slaughter Elementary for the first day of school. Employees of RMCN Credit Services... - August 28, 2010 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.

Convene Announces Its Newest Chair Member, Scott Baker

Convene is proud to announce the addition of its latest Chair. - August 28, 2010 - Convene

Signature Grand’s Michael Berry Named Ft. Lauderdale Chamber Hero of the Month

Nominated by Jen Klassens of the Wasie Foundation, Michael Berry, General Manager of the Signature Grand, was awarded with this month's Ft. Lauderdale Chamber Hero of the Month. - August 27, 2010 - The Signature Grand

Cheval Residences London Appoints Robert Allton as General Manager

Robert Allton has been appointed as the General Manager for two prestigious properties in the Cheval Residences portfolio: Cheval Thorney Court and Cheval Hyde Park Gate. Robert joins Cheval Residences from Stapleford Park in Leicestershire, an independently owned hotel golf and country club,... - August 27, 2010 - cheval residences

Servion Inc. Appoints David A. Baker as Vice President – Sales & Business Development (Enterprise Business), North America

David joins Servion with more than 15 years of experience in Contact Center technology domain. - August 27, 2010 - Servion Global Solutions

Longistics Hires Lou Tapper as Vice President of Global Business Development

Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions (http://www.longistics.com), has announced that Lou Tapper will serve as the company’s vice president of global business development. In this role, Tapper will create, implement and manage the global marketing and sales... - August 26, 2010 - Longistics

NewAge(R) Industries Welcomes Bill Keiser as Director of Quality; Brings Extensive Knowledge & Experience

Keiser brings nearly 30 years experience in the field of quality to the plastic tubing manufacturer, which serves both industrial and clean-application industries. He is involved with both the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and ASTM (American Society for Testing of Materials) at the committee level. Keiser’s credentials and knowledge will help all NewAge’s team members maintain the company’s high level of product quality. - August 26, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names 2010-2011 Board of Directors

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (http://www.ncvma.org) has announced the organization’s 2010-2011 board of directors. The board of directors was elected during the NCVMA’s Appalachian Mountain Veterinary Conference, which was held June 24-27 at the Grove Park... - August 25, 2010 - NCVMA