Colorado Springs’ solar industry took a few big steps forward in 2011 and appears poised for even more advances in 2012. Solar gardens, tax rebates and policy changes are all anticipated to expedite the industry in the coming year. SunShare, a start-up founded by 24-year-old Colorado College graduate David Amster-Olszewski, was the first in the state to [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: December 22,2011
Tags: kudos
Chamber honors four residents for giving their all Four local residents were honored for “tremendous leadership in solving problems, capitalizing on opportunities and bringing people together” by the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce during the recent State of the Region luncheon for El Paso County. President of the Chamber Governmental Affairs and Public Policy division Stephannie [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: December 22,2011
Tags: People on the Move
Ann Van Orsdel, vice president of business development at Vladimir Jones, is the newest member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies Western Region New Business Committee. The committee meets once a quarter to address agency search guidelines, Request for Information and new business trends for advertising, marketing and digital agencies. Joel Gheen has joined Core [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: December 22,2011
Tags: One on One, rick weaver
Memorial Health System Respiratory Therapist Rick Weaver was recently honored for mentoring other therapists and encouraging activity in the American Association for Respiratory Care. Respiratory therapists work with lung-disease and lung-injuries patients, but Weaver has made it his mission to look out for not only his patients, but also his fellow therapists as well. Weaver chose the [...] [...]
by Rob Larimer Published: December 16,2011
Tags: john bennett, One on One, salvation army
Maj. John Bennett leads The Salvation Army in El Paso County. Those who volunteer to serve in the army teach the Bible and work to meet basic human needs such as food, clothing and shelter. Each holiday season, those servants ring the bells that call attention to The Salvation Army’s iconic red kettles, and call out for [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: December 16,2011
Tags: People on the Move
William H. Lange, former executive director of Covenant Village of Colorado, has been named executive project director of Ontrac Management Services a business unit of Covenant Retirement Communities based in Skokie, Ill. Lange will be responsible for program development and overall direction of projects that include retirement community development and turnaround operations. BBVA Compass appointed Gregory [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: December 8,2011
Tags: kudos
Choral Society names finalists The Colorado Springs Choral Society has named finalists for their annual award in excellence, which recognizes those who “serve the Pikes Peak Region by celebrating the human voice in song and its power to rejoice, console, educate, enrich, unite, and inspire.” This year’s finalists are: Dr. MaryAnn Brilleslyper, Discovery Canyon Campus High School Mr. George [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: December 8,2011
Tags: People on the Move
Lon Rathmell has joined Pikes Peak National Bank as a commercial loan officer and will work with local small businesses. Rathmell holds an MBA in finance from UCCS and will be located at the N. Academy Branch of Pikes Peak National Bank. He previously held commercial loan officer positions at Washington Mutual, Vista Bank and [...] [...]
by Rob Larimer Published: December 8,2011
Tags: margot lane, One on One
John and Margot Lane played a large role in the Colorado Springs community for decades. John was president of Lane Affiliated companies and expanding the family’s Pepsi Cola bottling franchise in Colorado Springs, Arizona and New Mexico. Their son Phil Lane is chairman of the Regional Leadership Forum, an offshoot of the Operation 6035 economic development [...] [...]
by Rob Larimer Published: December 2,2011
Tags: gary coulter, One on One
Dr. Gary Coulter, a retired Air Force Colonel, has been named director of education for the National Museum of World War II Aviation, a massive project to create the nation’s first museum dedicated to WWII flight. The musem project is a partnership between WestPac Restorations and several local businessmen and pilots. It’s an effort to ensure [...] [...]
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