R. Kevin Tune, director of internal audit for the Alaska Housing Finance Corp., earned the Certification in Control Self-Assessment from the Institute of Internal Auditors. The CCSA designation requires thorough examination, high standards of character, proof of education and professional experiences and validated training.
David White, a compliance specialist with AHFC, earned the Certification in Tax Credit Compliance from Spectrum Seminars. This designation is given to those specializing in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit programs.
Spenard Builders Supply has promoted LoAnn Larson from human resources manager to vice president of human resources effective last December. "LoAnn Larson is a strong asset to Spenard Builders Supply," said SBS President Ed Waite. "She earned this promotion as a result of hard work and innovative thinking. Through LoAnn's efforts we have been able to achieve many goals and improve our safety record." Larson began her career with SBS in 1996.
Stacie Stevens has joined AdWorks, based in Anchorage, as a manager. In her new position, Stevens is responsible for expanding AdWorks services to include marketing planning, consultation and multi-media placement. AdWorks is the current manager of the Municipality of Anchorage's People Mover transit system advertising. She previously has worked for KTUU TV, KTVA TV, Alaska Business Monthly and GCI Yellow Pages.
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Cheryl Ponder has joined Residential Mortgage, LLC, as a mortgage loan originator. She has 18 years experience in the real estate and mortgage loan industry and is a member of the Mat-Su Mortgage Brokers. She's been a resident of Alaska for 35 years.
Richard McIalwain is the new financial advisor for the McDonald Financial Group, which is part of KeyCorp. His new responsibilities include offering retirement, financial and estate planning in the Alaska market. He is a certified financial planner and graduate of the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colo. He'll be based out of KeyCorp's Midtown offices at 101 W. Benson Blvd, Suite 302.
The Anchorage Home Builders Association named Larry Partusch of Partusch Plumbing & Heating as its 2003 Subcontractor of the Year. Partusch was chosen for outstanding community involvement and charitable contribution. He is one of two new members elected to the 2004 AHBA Board of Directors.
Northrim Bank in Anchorage has promoted Rich Jerger from vice president/information systems manager to vice president/chief technology officer. Jerger's responsibilities now include managing technical services and information systems staff, systems programming, data communications and managing local and wide area networks. Jerger has been employed with Northrim since 1996.
Joe Schierhorn, senior vice president and chief financial officer at Northrim Bank in Anchorage, graduated from the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington in Seattle, Wash. PCBS provides leadership development training for banking institutions. Schierhorn has a bachelor's degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and a juris doctorate and master's of management degree from Willamette University in Salem, Ore.
Northrim Bank promoted Beverly Grey from documentation unit coordinator to credit desk administrative officer in the bank's credit administration department. Grey manages support for personal credit and small business credit applications. She has more than 14 years experience in banking and has been with Northrim since 1994.
Northrim Bank promoted Tammy Ferriss from branch operations assistant to assistant deposit compliance officer in the bank's branch administration department. She supports the institution's Bank Secrecy Act and Office of Foreign Assets Control Officer. She has more than 12 years banking experience.
Northrim Bank promoted Travis Curtis from human resources assistant to professional development officer in the bank's human resources department. He is now responsible for conducting employee training, managing the employee training tracking database and updating annual training plans. He has nine years experience in banking and has been with Northrim since 2001.
