Movers and Shakers August 27, 2013

Coldwell Banker adds two agents

Shelby Catron and Ruth Brinton have been hired as agents at Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty.

Catron was born and raised in Coeur d'Alene. She had her first personal home buying experience five years ago and enjoyed it so much she's making a career out of it.

Brinton is a longtime North Idaho resident, having lived in both the Silver Valley and Coeur d'Alene.

Durbin receives performance award

Rick Durbin of the financial services firm Edward Jones recently won the firm's exclusive Century Award for outstanding performance during 2012.

Jim Weddle, the firm's managing partner, calls Durbin a leader in the firm and an example of what a dedicated Edward Jones financial adviser can achieve. Durbin was one of only 522 of the firm's more than 12,000 financial advisers to receive the Century Award.

"Rick has demonstrated unyielding dedication and enthusiasm for his business," Weddle said. "Rick has reached a benchmark in his career that deserves recognition, and the Century Award provides that recognition. I am proud to call him an Edward Jones financial adviser."

Durbin said he is honored to receive the award.

"I am one of those fortunate people who gets to make a living doing something I truly enjoy," Durbin said. "This industry is always challenging and sometimes difficult, but I enjoy helping the people of Post Falls meet their financial goals. It is a pleasure to be recognized for my work."

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada.

Keller Williams welcomes Troy Sylte

Keller Williams Real Estate of Coeur d'Alene announced that Troy Sylte has joined their sales team.

Sylte's real estate career began in 2003 with a bang, with Sylte achieving Rookie of the Year in his first year. He consistently maintains his top producing real estate career, balancing that with his love of his family and the outdoors. Sylte is devoted to his family and enjoys spending time with them when he is not engaged in real estate. Sylte's knowledge of the local area is vast. Some of his personal hobbies are flying, white water rafting and kayaking, mountaineering, hunting, fishing, boating and skiing. Sylte can be reached at 661-0513.

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