August: Movers & Shakers
Celebrate with the business professionals in our community who are moving up, moving around, and gaining new experiences and opportunities.
Russell Vinson
Timberlake Engineering has added a new member to their team, Russell Vinson. Russell joins the Timberlake team as a project engineer. He is a graduate of MU with a bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering. He previously worked for two other local engineering firms where he developed his skills in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design. He became a licensed Professional Engineer in 2011.
Jimmy Hale
Jimmy Hale was recommended to the Columbia Board of Education to become the principal at the new middle school in South Columbia. Jimmy will transition into the principal role this summer and will spend the 2019-2020 school year working on the operations and activities associated with opening a brand-new school. Jimmy has been the assistant principal at Jefferson Middle School since 2013.
Sarah Moreau
Central Bank of Boone County has named Sarah Moreau assistant vice president, community outreach officer, and ProsperU director. The community outreach officer primarily serves as director of ProsperU, a financial educational program designed to empower individuals and business owners with opportunities to grow. In addition to ProsperU, the community outreach officer monitors bank-wide activities to ensure that the organization is effectively serving all parts of its communities.
Michaela Harris
Michaela Harris has joined Socket as a marketing specialist with an emphasis in special events planning. She will support the company’s communication efforts and general advertising campaigns. Michaela is a graduate of Greenville University and holds a master’s degree from Western Illinois University. She previously worked for a property management company, where she specialized in coordinating events and marketing.
Weichert, Realtors – First Tier
Justin Barnes and Clarinda Davis have joined Weichert affiliated offices in the Columbia area.
Caledon Virtual
Caledon Virtual promoted four employees and added three more. The company promoted Bailey Calton to client service manager, Deb Rogers to business development executive, Bill Chlanda to senior graphic designer, and Alisha Lopez to senior graphic designer. The agency rounded out its personnel changes with the hire of Brittany Catron as a new account coordinator, Hannah Riley as a search marketing specialist, and Sean Sudduth as lead marketing strategist. Caledon Virtual management is pleased with the work it has observed from all the newly promoted employees and is optimistic about what the new hires will bring to the table. The team looks forward to transitioning smoothly as everyone acclimates to the changes.
Assistance League of Mid-Missouri
Assistance League of Mid-Missouri announced the election of the following chapter board members for the 2019-2020 fiscal year: President Mary Humlicek, President-Elect Kate Harry, Recording Secretary Carla McFarland, Treasurer Linda Glascock, VP Finance Karen Neely, VP Operations Janie Snodgrass, VP Resource Development Karen Rogers, VP Philanthropic Carol Cronhardt, VP Membership Deb Gerecke, VP Marketing/Communications Karen Wilms, VP Strategic Planning Denise LaTorre, Corresponding Secretary Kathy Donovan, PLA Liaison Mary Colgin, National Conference Delegates Mary Humlicek, Kate Harry, Deb Gerecke, Karen Neely.
Central Bank of Boone County
Central Bank of Boone County promoted three employees in May. Justis Leach of the Woodrail location has been promoted to teller II. Grant McDonnell of the Smiley branch and Simran Kaur of the downtown branch have been promoted to senior tellers.