Newsmakers: July 21-27, 2014

Accounting
The Whitlock Co. promoted Aaron Henry, Chelsey Dollarhide and Tiffany Montileone to senior accountants and Melinda Thurman to supervisor. Henry and Thurman also received their certified public accountant designations, along with senior accountant Eric Lampe.

Banking and Finance
Old Missouri Bank promoted Jeff Birdsell to senior vice president and credit officer. Birdsell, who holds a bachelor’s in business administration from Evangel University and an MBA from Missouri State University, has worked at the bank six years and has 10 years of industry experience.

Construction
Friga Construction Co. Inc. President Randy Friga was named the Remodeler of July by the National Association of Home Builders. Friga was selected by NAHB Remodelers officials based on recent work, customer service, and community and industry involvement.

Education
MSU inducted five former faculty and staff members into the 2014 Wall of Fame: Linda Johnson, degree analyst; Martha Marty, academic advisement; John McAlear, internal auditor; Donal Stanton, communications department; and George Swales, finance and general business department.