ConstructionServiceMaster Restoration and Construction employees
Joe Lisch, Kevin Chronic, Brett Walker, Nic Amaro, Amanda Palicki, Thomas Lane, Jeff Davis and
Scott Ropert received certifications in water damage restoration and odor control by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification.
Monica Terry, Pam Palicki, Darrell Boyd, Brandon Harrison and
Darrin Trader were certified in odor control, and
Gordon Weathers and
Diana Lohman received water-damage restoration certification from IICRC.
CulinaryRobert Stricklin, assistant professor of culinary arts at College of the Ozarks and executive chef at Keeter Center, won second place in the One Pot Win A Lot culinary competition at the American Culinary Federation’s national convention in Anaheim, Calif. Stricklin competed against three other regional winners, cooking his “Ozark Inside-Out Stuffed Cabbage with Piccalilli Relish” in 30 minutes.
FinancialJames Jones, president of Sterling Investment Advisors, was elected to a governor position at CFA Institute. Jones is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and holds a Master of Business Administration from University of Arkansas. CFA Institute is a global association that administers the chartered financial analyst and certificate in investment performance measurement curriculum and examination programs.
JournalismMike Scott was promoted to sports director of KSPR-TV Channel 33. Scott is responsible for the station’s local sports coverage. Most recently, Scott served as weekend sports anchor, and he has a bachelor’s from MSU.
Jonah Kaplan joined KSPR-TV as multimedia journalist. Kaplan reports, shoots video and provides content for
www.kspr.com. Most recently, he worked as weekend anchor and reporter for KAUZ in Wichita Falls, Texas.
LawJoseph D. “Chip” Sheppard III, shareholder of Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown PC, was named in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Lawyers are chosen by peers who review 2.8 million evaluations. Sheppard concentrates his practice in the areas of business, real estate, securities, and intellectual property dispute resolution and transactions. He received his law degree in 1983 from Southern Methodist University.
Thomas D. Peebles Jr., shareholder of Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown, was named as a 2011 Best Lawyers in America. Peebles practices in estate and wealth transfer planning, and estate and trust administration. He earned a bachelor’s from MSU and his juris doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Clifford S. Brown, shareholder of Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown, was selected for the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for the 16th consecutive year. Brown practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust litigation and related tax matters. He holds a bachelor’s in political science from the University of Missouri, where he also earned a juris doctorate.
SalesSean Oestreich, associate and emergency services division manager at Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Southwest Missouri, was honored for reaching the $1 million sales mark at Paul Davis Restoration Inc.’s corporate convention in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. He also was awarded as Net Promoter Score Champion for top customer satisfaction. Oestreich is certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification and earned his bachelor’s from University of Central Missouri.
TravelDan Lennon, vice president of marketing and public relations for the Branson/Lakes Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, received his Certified Destination Management Executive credential. The advanced educational program is designed by Purdue University and Destination Marketing Association International and focuses on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies. Lennon has a bachelor’s in English and a master’s in applied linguistics from University of California-Los Angeles.
