People in the News

Conservation

Randy Anderson joined the staff of Wonders of Wildlife, the American National Fish and Wildlife Museum, as information technology manager. Anderson served in the U.S. Navy working with computer-based applications. He was recently an instructor at Wring Business School and computer specialist with Western Missouri Health Center. Anderson's responsibilities will include all planning and implementation of leading-edge technology programs, equipment and systems.

Finance

Tracy R. Stoddard joined Peoples Bank of Rogersville as a loan officer. She came to Peoples Bank with more than 22 years of banking experience. Stoddard previously was a loan officer with Union Planters Bank and has held several different positions with Empire Bank. She holds two diplomas from the American Institute of Bankers.

Health care

Windy Green Linde, LMT, licensed esthetician, joined Healthy Connections. Linde will provide professional relaxation massage along with myofascial, geriatric, prenatal and reflexology bodywork services.

Mark Skrade, PsyD, was named president of Forest Institute. Skrade interned with Missouri Probation and Parole and his past employment includes working with court-referred at-risk adolescents and their families at Park Central Hospital's Behavior Modification Program. Skrade also worked at the United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kan., as staff psychologist and assistant chief department head of psychology services.

Housing

Liesa Keck joined the management team at the Montclair Retirement Community as leasing director. Keck will be responsible for marketing the property to prospective clients, developing advertising plans and community relations. Keck earned her business degree from Drury University with a minor in chemistry.

Technology

Matt Kramer joined Broemmer Automotive Technologies as a full-time technician after receiving his associate degree in automotive technology from Linn State Technical College. His responsibilities include diagnosis, troubleshooting and quality control.

Utilities

Barr-Thorp Electric Company Inc. announced two additions to their Springfield location. Roger Jones joined the company as a new sales representative in the data communications division. Jones will be responsible for data communication sales and development. Previously, Jones worked as a product manager for Champion Products.

Vicky Moehring has joined the company as inside sales support for both electrical and data communications. Moehring, with more than 20 years of customer service experience, will be responsible for customer service and support for the Springfield branch. She has held previous positions with Graybar Electric Company.