Relocation
Computer Central has relocated to 136 E. Broadway. Computer Central specializes in information technology support for small- to medium-sized businesses, personal computer/laptop repair and Web site design.
New business
Jenny Schubring has opened a mental health counseling practice in Missoula. Her specialty areas include working with adult relationships and survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Additionally, she is interested in multicultural and cross-cultural issues, and she continues to facilitate the weekly women's support group for the Domestic Violence Education and Services program in Polson. Call 721-1669.Steve Monogue and Natural Stone Solutions Inc. have opened Innovative Wine Cellar Designs, a custom wine cellar design company in Missoula. Originally established in Scottsdale, Ariz., Innovative Wine Cellar Designs provides custom-designed wine cellars in all shapes and sizes. The racking is constructed of high-quality hardwoods including redwoods, mahoganies and other exotic woods. Call 721-4600.
New associates
Tom Price has joined the management team at Johnson Bros. Contracting/Hi Country Mini Motors-North Reserve. Price previously worked at recently of Pro Lube.Aaron Thompson has joined DirecTV as a training specialist.
Kate Humphrey, MPT, has joined the Rejuvenate LLC physical therapy practice in Seeley Lake. Humphrey has more than 14 years of experience in rehabilitation, health, wellness and fitness programs. She can assist in recovery from surgery, physical injuries and chronic pain.
Tori Riechers has joined Active Physical Therapy & Sports Injury Center. Riechers received her bachelor's degree and a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Montana. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and focuses on orthopedic rehabilitation.
Jolene Geldard has joined Pyron Technologies as help desk customer service on the information technology team. Geldard has six years of technology industry experience, with positions including technical support specialist, technical support manager and operations manager. She holds a bachelor's with honors in business administration, with an emphasis in information systems, and a minor in computer applications from the University of Montana.
Linda Kaiser has joined Partners Creative, a Missoula-based advertising and public relations agency, as account manager. Kaiser is responsible for creating and managing budgets, formulating marketing plans, overseeing creative work and pursuing new business. Kaiser attended Montana State University-Billings, where she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She brings more than 20 years of marketing and human resource experience to Partners Creative, with knowledge in the health care and banking industries.
Desiree Tennyson has joined Natural Stone Solutions Inc. as project coordinator. Tennyson has previous experience in advertising and customer service, and will be in charge of coordinating special events/projects and advertising.
Kathy Adair has joined Natural Stone Solutions Inc. as a sales associate. Adair has previous sales experience in the jewelry business and will be in charge of coordinating sales for natural stone kitchen and bath countertop fabrication.
Certification
Sherry Knight Rossiter, Ph.D., a licensed clinical professional counselor in private practice in Missoula since 2001, has received the board-certified professional counselor designation from the American Board of Professional Counselors, a subsidiary of the American Psychotherapy Association.Sheena Comer Winterer of Prudential Missoula Properties has received the EcoBroker designation. The EcoBroker program is designed to help communities take advantage of and encourage energy efficiency and sustainable design in real estate.
Shannon Behan of Prudential Missoula Properties has received the accredited buyer representation designation from the National Board of Realtors.
Recognition
Kim Bennett Buchanan was the top sales agent at Prudential Missoula Properties for 2007.Katie Huff, RN, BSN, a certified identity theft risk management specialist and executive director for Pre-Paid Legal Inc., was recognized by the company for achieving the $100,000 level in sales of privacy and security programs, ranking 12th in the country for 2007. Huff provides privacy and security programs for businesses to help decrease civil and criminal liabilities with regard to federal identity theft laws.
Elected
The following individuals have been elected to serve on the Missoula Art Museum board of directors: Marshall Delano, president; Dick King, vice president; and Betsy Bach, secretary. They join Sharon Alexander, past president, who is stepping down after two years as president.The following were elected as officers of the Missoula Organization of Realtors: Susan Liane, Lambros Real Estate, president; Bryan Flaherty, Flaherty Inc. Real Estate, president elect; Brint Wahlberg, RE/MAX Realty Consultants, first vice president. The following were elected to the MOR board of directors: Vickie Honzel, Lambros Real Estate ERA; Chuck Reaves, Reaves Realty; Tom Round, Lambros Real Estate ERA; John Horton, John Horton's Pathfinders Real Estate; Kerrigan Masters, Prudential Montana Real Estate; and Brian Russ, Montana Preferred Real Estate. They join board members Anne Jablonski, Windermere Real Estate; K.C. Hart, Fidelity Real Estate; Kris Hollenbeck-Hawkins, Properties 2000; Mark Virts, Windermere Real Estate; and Goldie Dobak, Coldwell Banker Wachholz. Tim Evans, RE/MAX Realty Consultants; Merilynn Foss, Real Estate Services; Gina Hegg, Montana Dream Properties; Bruno Friia, Lambros Real Estate ERA; Sue Fortner, Mullan Trail Realty; John Herring, John Herring Real Estate; Diane Beck, Prudential Montana Real Estate; Jerry Ford, Lambros Real Estate ERA; Deborah Gladback, Portico Real Estate; and Matt Rosbarsky, Clark Fork Realty, continue terms as state directors.
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