Movers and Shakers November 16, 2012
Jason Jaeger named Idaho
Travel Council chairman
Jason Jaeger, director of sales and marketing at The Coeur d'Alene Resort, has been named chairman of the Idaho Travel Council. Paul Norton, general manager of Silverwood, replaces Jaeger at vice chair.
The eight-member advisory board, appointed by Idaho's governor, coordinates efforts to bring more new visitors to the state.
"Idaho has become a very desirable travel destination," Jaeger said. "This state has some incredible experiences to offer."
Jaeger has a degree in hotel and restaurant administration from Washington State University and a master of business administration from the University of Arizona. He spent time with the Hilton group of hotels before joining The Coeur d'Alene Resort in 1999.
He also serves as vice chair on the Coeur d'Alene Convention and Visitor's Bureau board.
His father, Jerry Jaeger, was the first state chairman when the ITC was formed 30 years ago.
Mortgage lenders hit six-year high in overall customer satisfaction
Overall customer satisfaction with mortgage lenders has reached its highest level in the past six years, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction StudySM released Thursday.
For a second consecutive year, overall customer satisfaction has increased to 761 (on a 1,000-point scale) in 2012 from 747 in 2011 and 734 in 2010.
This increase in customer satisfaction is driven by steady improvements related to transparency and communication. The study finds that during the past three years, lenders have improved in the areas of clearly explaining loan options and ensuring customers understand them; following up with customers in a timely manner after they complete their application; and proactively updating customers on the status of their application.
Architects West to develop plans for Cd'A schools bond renovation
Architects West Inc. has been selected to develop the re-design plans for the first phase of the Coeur d'Alene district's school bond renovation, which encompasses Canfield Middle School and Sorensen Elementary School.
Architects West is a regional professional design firm with more than 38 years of experience.
The school board will need to confirm the architect selection at its monthly board meeting in December. Architects West will begin developing a detailed scope of work and meet with the schools and construction committees made up of teachers and parents to develop plans for the school renovations.
The community will be invited to meetings in early 2013 to participate in the vision and direction of the school renovation plans.
Kootenai school district
completes $2 million bond sale
The Kootenai Joint School District has completed the voter-approved sale of $2 million in bonds to finance critical improvements to the school district's wastewater treatment system. Michael King, a public finance banker with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Coeur d'Alene, advised the school district on the bond transaction.
Southeastern Idaho coin dealer indicted on fraud charges
IDAHO FALLS (AP) - An eastern Idaho coin dealer who prosecutors say lured $4 million from investors has been indicted on federal fraud charges.
Gene Hinsley of Idaho Falls was indicted Wednesday on 10 felony counts including wire fraud and interstate transportation of stolen property.
Assistant U.S. attorney George Breitsameter said in U.S. District Court filings that more than 100 investors lost up to $2 million.
According to the 21-page indictment, Hinsley offered investors low- and no-risk opportunities to invest in silver.
Instead, Hinsley used money from unsuspecting clients of his Galaxy Coin business to pay off earlier investors - and cover personal and business expenses.
What's more, since Hinsley kept such incomplete records, prosecutors say the exact amount he may have defrauded investors isn't known.
Hinsley didn't return a call seeking comment.
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