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Naig to lead Des Moines, Madison offices of BKD

Jeffrey Naig, pictured, has been appointed as managing partner of BKD CPAs & Advisors’ offices in Des Moines and Madison, Wis., effective June 1, 2020. Naig is currently the industry leader of BKD’s telecommunications practice. …
By BPC Staff | Oct 10, 2019
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Kirby named deputy insurance commissioner

Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen announced that Jared Kirby has been appointed as deputy insurance commissioner for Market Regulation. In that position, he will lead the Iowa Insurance Division’s Market Regulation, Fraud, Consumer Advocacy Office and Enforcement …
By BPC Staff | Oct 4, 2019
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Meredith CFO Ceryanec to retire in 2020

Meredith Corp. announced today that its chief financial officer, Joe Ceryanec, has decided to retire. Ceryanec has agreed to stay in his role for a transition period through early calendar year 2020 while Meredith conducts …
By BPC Staff | Oct 1, 2019
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On the Move: The week of Sept. 23

Madison Upah

Primary Health Care Marshalltown

Hired as dental assistant

mupah@phcinc.net


Jody Paine

Express Logistics

Hired as account executive

jpaine@exp-logistics.com


Amber Barney

Express Logistics

Hired as account executive

abarney@exp-logistics.com


Matt Hoffmann

Express Logistics

Hired as …
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Sep 26, 2019
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EFCO CEO Jennings announces leadership succession

Des Moines manufacturing company EFCO Corp. has announced a senior leadership transition. After more than 38 years as chief executive officer, Al Jennings (top) has appointed Executive Vice President Curt Bennethum (bottom) as CEO. Scott…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 26, 2019
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On the Move: The week of Sept. 16

Hannah Inman

Great Outdoors Foundation

Promoted to chief executive officer

hannah@greatoutdoorsfoundation.org


Azure Christensen

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Hired as director of philanthropy

christensen.azure@gmail.com


Stephenie Simmons

Primary Health Care

Hired as Team RN

ssimmons@phcinc.net


Lorraine …
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Sep 20, 2019
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Sneddon-Kisting named to direct Urbandale pantry

The Urbandale Food Pantry has named Patty Sneddon-Kisting as executive director. She previously was county coordinator with IMPACT Community Action Partnership in Des Moines and also worked for United Way, the American Red Cross and Boys & …
By BPC Staff | Sep 18, 2019
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Central Iowa Business Conference planned for Thursday

The Urbandale Chamber hosts its Central Iowa Business Conference on Thursday. The event’s keynote speakers include Daymond John from “Shark Tank,” U.S. Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug and Kreg Tool President Todd Sommerfeld. Breakout sessions start at 7 …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2019
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Cmelik named Des Moines city clerk

The of Des Moines has named Paula “Kay” Cmelik as city clerk. Cmelik replaces Diane Rauh, who will retire at the end of the September after working for the city for 35 years. Cmelik, who will be paid $115,000 …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2019
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Botanical Garden names philanthropy director

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has hired Azure Christensen as its director of philanthropy. Christensen will lead fundraising as the organization looks to expand again. A veteran of Central Iowa nonprofit work, Christensen most recently worked …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2019