Movers & Shakers June 24, 2011
Operation Round Up
reaches new milestone
The Kootenai Electric Trust's Operation Round Up program has reached a new milestone.
Thanks to KEC member support, the Trust has now donated more than $500,000 to worthy projects and individuals in our community.
In late May the Trust Board granted their second quarter disbursement for 2011 Operation Round Up funds. Twenty-two grant requests were received and 14 were awarded grants totaling nearly $14,000.
Farmers Insurance district manager in 'Topper Club'
Gary Louie, district manager with Farmers Insurance of Coeur d'Alene has been inducted into the Farmer's "Topper Club" of Farmers' top sales producers. Louie has been recognized by Farmers for outstanding sales achievements in 2010.
"Gary is committed to providing quality insurance coverages and industry-leading service to Farmers's customers," said Paul Patsis, Farmers President of Enterprise Marketing.
Louie represents Farmers Insurance locally through Farmers Insurance of Coeur d'Alene, 1910 Northwest Boulevard, No. 110.
Cd'A Allegra owners
honored with award
Bill and Becky Ellefloot, owners of Allegra in Coeur d'Alene, were recently honored by Allegra Network with the franchise system's prestigious sales excellence award. The recognition is earned by the top 10 percent in the network.
"This award honors Bill and Becky's dedication to running a successful company that is client-focused, strategically-resourceful and technologically-advanced," said Carl Gerhardt, president and CEO of Allegra Network.
Allegra offers printing, graphic design, mailing services and project consulting.
Information: 664-3531
Community 1st Bank
welcomes team members
Ann Siebert has joined the team at Community 1st Bank as Assistant Vice President Branch Operations for the Coeur d'Alene Branch. Ann has 28 years of experience in the banking industry and was formerly with Panhandle State Bank, Sterling Savings Bank and US Bank in Coeur d'Alene.
Karen Craner has joined the team at Community 1st Bank as Personal Banker of the Coeur d'Alene Branch. Karen has 27 years of experience in the banking industry and was formerly with Panhandle State Bank, Sterling Savings Bank and US Bank in Coeur d'Alene.
Carolyn Deitz has joined the team at Community 1st Bank as Customer Service Supervisor of the Coeur d'Alene Branch. Carolyn has 15 years of experience in the banking industry and was formerly with Panhandle State Bank and US Bank in Coeur d'Alene.
With the addition of these employees, the Coeur d'Alene team of Community 1st Bank is now complete with Ron Ouren as the Sr. VP & Branch Manager and Janet Rice as the AVP/Commercial Lender. The Coeur d'Alene Branch will soon be opening in July and will be located at Hanley and Highway 95. Office hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and drive-up services on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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