People in the News

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IMAX Entertainment Complex announced the promotions of Debby Black and Gayle Pitman. Both are now officers of ITEC Attractions, which owns and operates the IMAX Complex. Black previously worked as vice president and general manager of McFarlain's Rest-aurant. Pitman previously worked as vice president and manager of retail operations.|ret||ret||tab|

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Banking|ret||ret||tab|

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Emily Clayton was appointed director of training at Great Sou-thern Bank. Clayton is responsible for training and continued education of all employees. She has 30 years of banking experience.|ret||ret||tab|

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Village Bank announced several staff changes.|ret||ret||tab|

Paul Boutte was appointed manager of the new Village Bank West location on Kansas Expressway. Boutte previously served as senior vice president. He is responsible for overseeing branch operations and commercial lending and business development duties.|ret||ret||tab|

Gary R. Cooper was elected executive vice president and chief financial officer for Village Bank. Cooper is responsible for day-to-day operations, accounting, financial reporting and computer operations of the bank. He has 25 years of experience in the banking industry.|ret||ret||tab|

Cheryl Earhart joined the bank as financial services and privacy officer. Earhart specializes in individual retirement accounts and cash management, as well as new accounts and certificates of deposits. She has 15 years of banking experience.|ret||ret||tab|

Lynne Mitchell was elected assistant operations officer. Mitchell has been with the bank since 1997. She is responsible for overseeing daily operational functions, and continues to serve as BSA officer and security officer.|ret||ret||tab|

Renee Pinegar was elected financial services officer at Village Bank West. Pinegar works with real estate loans in the secondary market. She has six years of banking experience.|ret||ret||tab|

Candice Staley-Davis joined the bank as financial services officer. Staley-Davis is the manager of teller operations and works with new accounts, CDs, IRAs and customer service support. She has 10 years of experience in the banking industry.|ret||ret||tab|

Shawn A. Street was promoted to vice president and assistant manager at Village Bank West. Street has worked in the banking industry for eight years. He received his degree from Drury University.|ret||ret||tab|

Paula West was elected financial services officer at Village Bank West. She is responsible for customer service, new accounts and supervision of teller associates.|ret||ret||tab|

Joan Williams was elected corporate board secretary. Williams has been with Village Bank since 1997. She is responsible for preparation of board reports, wire transfer and assistance with cash management.|ret||ret||tab|

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Health Care|ret||ret||tab|

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Timothy L. Jones, DO, joined Steeplechase Family Physicians. Jones specializes in health maintenance for all ages and in varicose vein treatment. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.|ret||ret||tab|

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Manufacturing|ret||ret||tab|

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Todd Joubert joined EFCO Corporation as national sales manager. Joubert has 16 years of experience in product sales, marketing and manufacturing, and he holds a degree from Southern Arkansas University.|ret||ret||tab|

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Randy Wright was named vice president and general manager for Springfield 33 KSPR-TV. Wright has 20 years of experience in broadcasting and holds a degree from the University of Missouri.[[In-content Ad]]