Movers and Shakers
Cd’A Resort and Beverly’s earn AAA Four Diamond Rating
The Coeur d’Alene Resort and Beverly’s are once again on the list of Idaho establishments to receive a Four Diamond rating from AAA.
“Customer ratings can be very helpful, but they are also somewhat subjective. AAA’s professional inspectors apply the same ratings system at more than 58,000 locations annually nationwide,” said Matthew Conde, public affairs director for AAA Idaho, in a news release. “Because our inspectors arrive unannounced, hotel and restaurant properties must consistently deliver an excellent experience to earn and keep a Four Diamond Award. That’s what makes the achievement so impressive.”
Just 6 percent of AAA’s inspected and approved hotels meet the criteria for an upscale experience and earn the AAA Four Diamond distinction.
The Coeur d’Alene Resort has been a Four Diamond award-winner since 1986 and Beverly’s has earned the award for 30 consecutive years since 1989.
The other Idaho hotels that made the Four Diamond list are Sun Valley Lodge & Sun Valley Inn in Sun Valley; Shore Lodge in McCall; Grove Hotel in Boise; and Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise.
Beverly’s is the only Idaho restaurant to make the cut.
All the Diamond Ratings information can be found in AAA’s TourBooks, online at AAA.com, and through the AAA Mobile App.
Proud hired as county HR director
Kootenai County announced the hiring of Sylvia Proud as the county’s human resources director. Proud has over 20 years of experience as a senior level executive in the public sector, specifically in the areas of human resources, operations management, public health and special projects.
Prior positions include public health director, deputy director and operations director of the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, budget analyst for Pueblo County Government and director of administrative services for the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office.
Proud has a Master of Science in management from Colorado State University Global Campus, Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Southern Colorado and is a graduate of the National Association of County and City Health Officials 2013 Survive and Thrive Fellowship Program. Proud’s credentials include designation as a Senior Certified Professional in human resources management through the International Public Management Association.
Kerbs promoted to vice president of professional services with ALLWEST
ALLWEST Testing & Engineering has promoted Marvin Kerbs to vice president of professional services at their corporate headquarters in Hayden. In his new position, Kerbs supervises and mentors area managers for ALLWEST’s five offices in Idaho, Washington and Montana. He also oversees the company’s internal training initiative, ALLWEST University.
Kerbs has been with ALLWEST since 2014 and helped open the firm’s Meridian office, where he assumed the title of area manager.
He has over 40 years experience in the Northwest and started his career in 1975 as a construction materials testing technician. He has held numerous positions in the engineering and construction materials testing field, including as principal owner of a civil engineering firm and materials testing and geotechnical engineering firm.
Born and raised in Twin Falls, Kerbs has lived in Meridian for the last 35 years. He attended the College of Southern Idaho and Boise State University and he holds certifications from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, is a certified Senior Engineering Technician and is a member of the American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians.
LITEHOUSE names Prior as president
Litehouse, Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed Kelly Prior as company president. Prior previously held the role of CFO and interim president at Litehouse.
Along with being appointed the company president, Prior will be joining the company’s board of directors. This move will ensure alignment between the company’s overall mission and the day-to-day execution of its strategic priorities.
Prior, 46, joined Litehouse in 2002 and became CFO by 2005. In 2010 Prior was appointed executive vice president of the company and took on the role of interim president in 2018. During his tenure at Litehouse, Prior has led a number of major initiatives within the company, most notably overseeing strategic facility and equipment investments to position Litehouse for continued growth across all of its business channels. Prior was also instrumental in orchestrating the process of taking Litehouse from a family owned business to a 100 percent employee-owned company.
Ambroses join Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty
Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty announced the addition of sales associates, Bruce and Tina Ambrose to their Coeur d’Alene office.
The Ambroses are North Idaho natives. Bruce graduated from Priest River High School and Tina attended North Idaho College. After 22 years in the automotive industry at Parker Toyota, and after launching their real estate careers in nearby Washington, the Ambroses are excited to use their experience and skills to help both buyers and sellers in North Idaho.
They can be reached at 208-797-2764 or TinaAmbrose@windermere.com
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