David Promoted to Clinical Manager of the Cardiac Cath Lab at LMH

LIMA, Ohio – Julie Jo David, RN, has assumed the role of clinical manager of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Lima Memorial Health System (LMHS). She also currently serves as the manager of the Cardiac Intervention Unit.

Dr. Smith joining Wilson Care, Inc.

PEDIATRICIAN DR. KAREN SMITH WILL BE JOINING the Wilson Care, Inc., team at the end of July. Dr. Smith comes to Wilson from a successful pediatric practice in Lima, although she has been a resident of Sidney for four years. Through her enduring faith and persistent focus, she is now exactly where she wants to be.  “My faith opened the door to live in a small town and now to practice in Sidney,” she said.  Her journey to our area has been a winding one, yet has given her much experience in her chosen career.

Hobbs, Jackson tops at Oakwood

Gary Hobbs has been selected Correction Officer of the Year and Renee Jackson, a psychiatric attendant, was named Employee of the Year at Oakwood Correctional Facility in Lima.
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GO2 Technologies adds new Engineering Sales Manager

O2 Technologies as the company’s new Engineering Sales Manager.  Schenck brings over 20 years of sales and service management experience to the company.  His primary responsibilities in this new capacity are to promote GO2To see more Movers/Shakers subscribe to the Business Journal.

Geier joins Quality Ready Mix, Inc.

Laura Geier of Coldwater, OH recently joined the Quality Ready Mix, Inc. management team as Finance, Accounting & Administration Manager.

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Ferguson Construction names Bergman as HR manager

Ferguson Construction Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Thomas Bergman to Human Resources Manager.

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Ferguson Construction names Vice President of Operations

Ferguson Construction Company has named Douglas L. Fortkamp Vice President of Operations. Fortkamp was recently promoted from his previous position as Operations Manager.

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Brown named Principal at Fanning Howey

Celina, OH (2/25/08) - Fanning/Howey Associates Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Kent A. Brown, Chief Financial Officer, as a Principal in the firm.

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Hardesty heads Van Wert Store

Emily Hardesty has been named store manager of Maurice’s in Van Wert. Hardesty is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the store, including sales performance, visual presentation and personnel recruitment and training.

Midwest Electric top cooperative

Midwest Electric has been named the Electric Cooperative of the Year for 2007 by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
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New Bremen Community Improvement Corporation names new members to board

Three new members have been named to the New Bremen Community Improvement Corporation (CIC). Joining the board are Rod Brandt, Chris Fyock, and Dr. Jeff Paul.  Mr. Brandt is the Plant Manager of the Thieman Stamping Company.  Ms. Fyock is the Branch Operations Supervisor for the New Bremen branch of Minster Bank, and Dr. Paul is a chiropractor with his practice located in New Bremen.

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20 Under 40

The Business Journal of West Central Ohio recognizes the following business people as some of  the region’s most influential men and women.

Crystal Ellerbrock - Fifth Third Bank

Wendy Baxter -  Tuttle Services

Brian Greve - Greve Chrysler

Brad Greve - Greve Chrylser

Kyle Vantilburg - Vantilburg Excavating

Megan Kinnear - Kinnear Public Relations

Kevin Wieging - Ultra Sounds Special Events

Tim Stoller - Edward Jones

Nate Neuenschwander - Touchstone, CPM

Michael Ley - Ley Insurance Agency

Dave Willis - Eighth Floor Promotions

Kristi Clouse - Allen Co. Economic Group

Josh Unterbrink - Lima Family YWCA

Sammi Jo Joseph - Van Wert Co. Hospital

Kurt Neeper - Superior Federal Credit Union

Michelle Sterling - Sign Pro Imaging

Lynn Carpenter - Lima Memorial Professional Corp.

Andy Peacock - Peacock Water Co.

Dr. Matt Miller - Van  Wert County Hosp.