Job Changes (promotions, etc.)

TubaChristmas 2009 will be hosted by The Kansas City Symphony on Friday, December 4. This event will be one of 240 TubaChristmas concerts presented around the United States in tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day 1902. The TubaChristmas ensemble performs traditional Christmas carols and songs, many of which were arranged by noted American composer Alec Wilder, who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. The memories of Bell and Wilder are celebrated in the annual performances of TubaChristmas groups around the nation.

August 7, 2009
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Christopher Kowalski, M.D. has joined the medical staff of Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital, Overland Park, KS effective immediately.

Prior to his relocation in Kansas, Dr. Kowalski held dual appointments as Director of Bariatric Surgery, Jeanes Hospital, Temple University Health System, Philadelphia and Assistant Professor of Surgery, Temple University Hospital and School of Medicine.

David Kroll establishes new recruiting firm to support local, national talent.

Overland Park, Kansas, October 30, 2009 – David Kroll is the driving force behind the newly-formed Infinity Solutions Group, LLC. The company, based in Overland Park, Kansas, is rapidly becoming one of the most sought after and successful professional recruiting firms in the Midwest. With a focus on Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, Engineering and IT, Kroll brings more than six years of tangible recruiting experience to the table.

(KANSAS CITY) – The Kansas City Symphony marks the beginning of the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah on Thanksgiving weekend. The Kansas City Symphony and Chorus join with the Independence Messiah Choir for this mosaic of the scriptures, which remains Handel’s most famous work. With over 400 musicians on stage, it is one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written. Messiah is best known for its familiar “Hallelujah” chorus.

Kansas City, Mo. (November 5, 2009) – Amy Moss has joined the Kansas City branch of Heartland Lions Eye Banks as its new hospital services coordinator. Together, Moss and the Eye Bank staff provide the gift of sight to thousands by connecting corneal surgeons and their patients to the highest-quality donated corneal tissue for transplant.

Bringing over 24 years of experience in energy management and building performance, Mark Imel, PE., has joined HDR Architecture as Energy Services Director, based in Kansas City, MO. He will be responsible for assisting clients and project teams in designing energy-efficient buildings and in retrofitting existing buildings to be more energy efficient. He will prioritize HDR’s energy efficiency and energy management service offerings and develop and manage staff to carry out these services for clients.

“A séance for piano and orchestra" -- ghosts of music's past weave through the three movement concerto

(Kansas City) - The Kansas City Symphony will present the world premiere of Lost Souls - A Piano Concerto by Israeli composer Avner Dorman on November 20-22. Lost Souls tell the haunting story of a séance summoning ghosts of concertos past, ending in an exorcism. Praised by Gramophone Magazine as “a fresh, young voice, worth following,” Avner Dorman is a rising star composer whose orchestral works were recently performed by the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY HOSTS
KENNEDY CENTER PRESIDENT MICHAEL KAISER FOR FREE COMMUNITY ARTS CONVERSATION ON NOVEMBER 18

Kennedy Center President Michael M. Kaiser to Travel to all 50 States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., to address the challenges facing non-profit performing arts organizations today

Shane Talbot, son of Michael Talbot, Overland Park and Michelle Hesselman, Tonganoxie graduated Friday, October 30, 2009 with Honors from Navy Avionics Technician Training - Intermediate Level Course, Class A1 and has been recommended as an Accelerated Advancement Candidate.

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(Kansas City, Mo.) – Dana Knapp has joined Mid-America Arts Alliance as Director of Programs, a newly created position to focus on developing, integrating, and overseeing the organization’s Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Humanities, and Professional Development programs.

Malissa L. Walden: Partner/ Attorney
Malissa L. Walden and Cassie Pfannenstiel Rodriguez have opened the doors of their new law firm Walden & Pfannenstiel, LLC.

Olathe, Kansas (October 23, 2009) - Elecsys Corporation (NASDAQ: ESYS), has announced the appointment of Mary Ann Roe as the new Director of Marketing.

Mary Ann has over 15 years of marketing experience. Prior to joining Elecsys, Ms. Roe was Director of Marketing for U.S. Door & Building Components. Her previous experience also includes marketing roles with Pulte Homes and 3M Company. Mary Ann will be responsible for every aspect of Elecsys marketing for all brands, as well as corporate communications and public relations.

Overland Park, KS—The Kansas City area-based intellectual property (IP) law firm of Hovey Williams LLP recently announced the addition of Paul Walker to its team. Walker joins the firm as an associate.

Overland Park, Kansas – October 1, 2009 - Overland Solutions, Inc. announces changes to its Executive Management Team effective October 1, 2009.

Jeffery Haniewich, Chief Executive Officer, said, “As Overland Solutions continues its mission of excellence, it is critical that we align individuals’ expertise with the areas that can create the greatest success and significance for our employees and customers.”

Date: Tuesday, October 06, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com

EFL ASSOCIATES CHOSEN TO LEAD SEARCH FOR NEW CHAMBER PRESIDENT

Kansas City, Mo (October 5, 2009) -- EFL Associates of Leawood, Kan. has been selected to conduct the search for the president of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Peter deSilva, chairman and CEO, UMB Bank, and Peter C. Brown, chairman, Grassmere Partners, LLC, are serving as Chamber Selection Committee co-chairs. Both local and national search firms were asked to respond to a Request for Proposal, and three finalists were interviewed earlier this month by a Chamber Selection Committee.

Linking small business
to the right resource at the right time News Release – For Immediate Release
Contact: Brenda Gray
816-235-6456 grayb@kcsourcelink.com

Need someone to call for guidance on how to handle a difficult employee issue? An HR expert for a short-term project? An internal investigation following a claim of sexual harassment? HR One Outsourcing saw a need in providing these services and more to small companies.

Ken Stacy has resigned as president of American Crane & Tractor Parts, Inc. to pursue new opportunities. Paul King will act as Chief Executive Officer. In addition, Frank Scarborough has been hired

MANHATTAN, Kan. (September 11, 2009) – Purple Wave Auction, a local online auction firm, announced Wayne Graffis and Jeff Wilson joined the company’s business development department. Wilson’s responsibilities include transportation, construction and agricultural accounts while Graffis focuses on Purple Wave’s business development.

(St. Louis, Missouri - September 9, 2009)…Peak Resorts announces that Matt Grenier has been named General Manager of Paoli Peaks Resort in Paoli, Indiana. Grenier replaces Sean Burton who has left to pursue other interests.

Kansas City, Mo. (PR Web) August 26, 2009 – Grantham University, www.grantham.edu, an online university specializing in educating working adults, announced today that Ms. Rhonda Corwin, current Business Professor and Interim Dean at the University, has been appointed to the position of Dean for the Mark Skousen School of Business. Ms. Corwin’s credentials include a baccalaureate degree in Management in Human Relations and a Master of Business Administration, both from Mid-America Nazarene University.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: August 20, 2009
EVENT: New Business and New Web Site Launch
CONTACT: Nick Walz
pr@thinkbigshot.com
816.471.1877

KANSAS CITY, MO – BIGSHOT is pleased to announce the launch of the new website for ProPartnersMD (http://www.propartnersmd.com/) and a new partnership with the National Association of Forensic Economics (NAFE). “It was a pleasure working with ProPartnersMD. The quality of the work the team produced is outstanding,” said BIGSHOT CEO/Founder Jeff Henry. “We are also very honored to have been chosen for the website redesign for NAFE. The BIGSHOT team is looking forward to helping NAFE with their new growth initiative.”

Scott SlabotskyLeawood, Kansas (August 13, 2009)—CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ) and Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. today announced that Scott Slabotsky, CPA, has been appointed to the University of Kansas Hospital Authority by Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson. The announcement was made in a release by the Governor on August 5th. The University of Kansas Hospital Authority is the public oversight body that governs the operations of the hospital at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

C&A Industries, a national leader in staffing, has named Scot Thompson as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Omaha-based company. Thompson, who joined C&A in 2000 as Chief Operating Officer, succeeds founder Larry Courtnage, who will assume the role of Chairman of the 40 year-old firm, along with his wife and business partner, Kathy Wolf-Courtnage, who will serve as Vice Chairperson.

For Immediate Release
For More Information, Contact:
Mark Riddle, Effective Marketing Kansas City EffectiveMarketingKansasCity.com 816-237-8527

(Olathe, KS; July 28, 2009)-- Crossover Graphics, a design firm headquartered in Olathe, KS recently engaged with Radtke Tomberlin Marketing in the opening of new division, CGP Marketing & Advertising. Crossover Graphics’ owner and CEO, Stephanie Tillman, was formerly homeless, but now owns a flourishing company that has experienced 178% growth in sales since January, with projections showing 813% growth in sales by year end.

Kansas City, Mo (July 22, 2009) – HNTB Corporation expands its aviation services team with the addition of Susan Warner-Dooley as the firm’s national director of strategic, business and financial planning.

Bill Quitmeier, principle attorney at the Quitmeier Law Firm, announces the addition of Kim Westhusing to the legal team.

The Quitmeier Law Firm is a general law firm, practicing business, real estate, family, estate planning, probate, and general law.

Bill Quitmeier, principle attorney at the Quitmeier Law Firm, announces the addition of Joni Cole to the staff law team.

The Quitmeier Law Firm is a general law firm, practicing business, real estate, family, estate planning, probate, and general law.

AZOMITE Mineral Products, Inc. Names New Production Manager and Western Region Director

Kansas City, MO, July 16, 2009 – AZOMITE Mineral Products, Inc., announced that James (Jim) Phillips has been named as Production Manager at the company’s Nephi, UT location and Thetis Sammons has been named Western Region Director. Phillips will be responsible for overseeing all levels of production and quality control, from initial mining to packaging for the end-user. Sammons will develop sales and distributorships in the Western Region out of the Santa Barbara, CA area.