Movers and Shakers

KEC Names Plant Accountant

Kootenai Electric Cooperative (KEC) is pleased to announce the addition of Garcy Girnus as a plant accountant. Garcy most recently worked for the Ponderay Newsprint Company as a senior accountant in Usk, Wash.

In her new position, Girnus will be responsible for fixed asset accounting.

Girnus graduated from Eastern Washington University with her B.A. in professional accounting.

Edward Jones Sr. Founders Award goes to Debbie Holmes

Debbie Holmes has recently received the Edward Jones Sr. Founders Award for her exceptional achievement in building client relationships.

She was one of 2,169 financial advisors to receive the award, which is named after Edward Jones Sr., who founded the firm in 1922 under the principle that financial advisors should be treated as business partners rather than employees.

"It's truly an honor to be recognized for building relationships with those clients we serve," said Holmes. "And it is also quite inspirational to receive an award named after a firm legend such as Edward Jones Sr. who was so innovative and recognized the need for quality financial advice for long-term individual investors."

Holmes' office is located at 6600 W. Commercial Park Ave., Ste. E in Rathdrum. She can be reached at 208-687-5765.

Coeur d’Alene Kiwanis announces new lieutenant governor

Coeur d’Alene Kiwanis recently announced that Marty Behm has been selected to represent the Pacific Northwest District #48 as its lieutenant governor. Behm is also a senior commercial lender with First Interstate Bank in Coeur d’Alene.

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