Movers and Shakers March 16, 2012

'Green Team' takes presentation on the road

The "Green Team" wants to meet you.

In conjunction with the North Idaho building Contractors Association, Realtor Joe Rosen and Jeff Voeller with Overhead Door Company of Post Falls are offering free community presentations on the benefits of being green.

The mission and goal of the Green Team is "to educate the public about the ways, means and benefits of energy conservation and to promote green building in the area."

The 20-minute presentation will touch on ways people can be more energy conscience and efficient.

"This can be doing as little as recycling household items to saving energy and money in building or maintaining your home," according to a press release.

Rosen, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty, and Voeller have already given some presentations and plan to do more.

Any group interested in hearing the presentation should call Rosen at 660-2515.

Judge Peterson earns statewide award

Kootenai County Magistrate Judge Clark Peterson was presented with the 2012 Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Judicial Excellence Award.

The recipients are chosen annually by virtue of their significant contributions to the Idaho judicial system.

STCU announces new hires, promotions

Two longtime STCU employees have been promoted at the region's largest credit union, while two others have been hired to fill key positions.

Scott Rabe, director of project management and development, has worked in the Information Technology department at STCU for 19 years, most recently as software development manager.

Rabe has a bachelor's degree from Eastern Washington University and an MBA from Gonzaga University.

Lindsey Myhre, director of accounting and finance, has worked for STCU since 2000, most recently as financial reporting and treasury manager. She holds a degree in business administration from Western Washington University.

STCU also hired Keith Humphrey as a business loan officer II. Humphrey has 20 years of experience in banking and lending, with an emphasis on commercial banking and small-business banking.

Jeff Mularski is a new real estate manager of origination and sales. He is a graduate of Central Washington University with a degree in business administration and communications, Mularski has more than 20 years of lending experience.

Dugdale named to Barron's list

Brad Dugdale with D.A. Davidson in Coeur d'Alene has been named to the Barron's list of "America's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors."

Dugdale, senior vice president, financial consultant, is one of six financial consultants from Idaho who are named to the list, which is compiled as a state-by-state ranking.

The list takes into account assets under management, revenue generated for the firm, quality of the FC's business practices and other factors.

Dugdale has been with D.A. Davidson since 1982. He has written a book about the importance of saving and investing, and has been an active proponent of avoiding debt.

Tonani joins In Touch

Karen Tonani, PT, has joined In Touch Physical Therapy in Post Falls.

Tonani graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1991 with a degree in physical therapy. She has experience serving a diverse patient population in a variety of settings, including acute care hospitals, home health and outpatient clinics.

Tonani's treatment philosophy is right in line with In Touch Physical Therapy's focus on individualized patient care and extensive one-on-one time with each patient.

The addition of Tonani will give the staff of In Touch Physical Therapy over 85 years of combined experience in physical therapy. In Touch Physical Therapy,104 W. 9th Ave., in Post Falls, by the Post Falls Library.

Info: 777-9740

Ziegler's CPC designation renewed

The National Funeral Director's Association has renewed the nationally recognized Certified Preplanning Consultant designation to Craig Ziegler of Yates Funeral Homes.

The CPC certification program is considered the standard of excellence in funeral service for individuals who help families plan funerals in advance.

In order to become a Certified Preplanning Consultant, candidates must meet specific program requirements and pass an examination based on a standards manual. CPC's must demonstrate their ongoing professional commitment by fulfilling specific requirements as they renew their certification every four years.

Ziegler has been a licensed funeral director for over 37 years, and for the past 14 years has specialized in preplanning for Yates Funeral Homes.

"I am proud to be the only funeral director in the state of Idaho to have achieved this certification. I feel the rigorous study and examination, as well as the ongoing continuing education required for renewal, benefits both my business and, more importantly, the families I assist," Ziegler said.

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