Movers and shakers
Johnson named community
relations director
The Village at Orchard Ridge announced Holly Johnson has accepted the position of community relations director. Johnson has been with Orchard Ridge for more than six years working in activities and volunteer coordination. She will now oversee admissions, activities, volunteers and church relations.
“Holly has worked at Orchard Ridge for many years and not only has proven leadership skills but she embraces our mission of care in everything she does,” said Ann Johnson, executive director. “Keeping an open communication line between us and our member churches is vital for our success. Holly will maintain and nurture those relationships we have built over the years.”
The Village at Orchard Ridge is located at 624 W. Harrison Ave, Coeur d’Alene. The nonprofit senior-living campus includes both independent and assisted living/memory care governed by 19 local churches.
Yarbrough elected district director
Members of the Idaho City Clerks, Treasurers and Finance Officers Association elected Athol city clerk-treasurer Lori Yarbrough as a director for District 1 for 2017-18.
Renata McLeod, Coeur d’Alene city clerk and Municipal Services director, also serves as a District 1 director.
The Idaho City Clerks, Treasurers and Finance Officers Association was formed to increase the professionalism of its members; improve city administration; advance the fullest measure of responsibility in local government; and to cooperate with federal, state and local agencies, the Association of Idaho Cities, Idaho universities, and other organizations to upgrade the efficiency of city government.
The Association of Idaho Cities was formed in 1947 and is a nonpartisan, nonprofit corporation organized to serve Idaho’s 200 incorporated cities. AIC influences policies and provides education, training and technical assistance to strengthen the ability of city elected officials and staff to serve their communities.
Tedder a finalist for Innovation Award
The 2017 Idaho Innovation Awards Program announced Tedder Industries, headquartered in Post Falls, is a finalist in two of five total award categories.
Alien Gear Holsters’ ShapeShift Modular Holster System was listed as a finalist in the consumer product of the year category, and Tedder Industries was announced as a finalist for the innovative company of the year award.
Alien Gear Holsters is owned and operated by Tedder Industries.
Three finalists are listed in each category, and winners will be announced at the eighth annual Idaho Technology Council “Hall of Fame” featuring the Idaho Innovation Awards presented by Stoel Rives on Oct. 24 at Boise Centre.
Beamis joins Keller Williams Coeur d’Alene
Kyra Beamis recently joined the team of sales professionals at Keller Williams Realty Coeur d’Alene.
Beamis graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School and attended North Idaho College. She is on the Board of Directors for Adopt Idaho, and is involved in the community and fundraising for nonprofits. She has lived in Coeur d’Alene for the last 30 years and has two daughters.
Keller Williams Realty Coeur d’Alene specializes in residential, luxury, waterfront and commercial properties throughout the Inland Northwest. The company has more than 200 associates with offices in Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint.
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