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Aimee Touhey has been promoted to manager of the Cash Flow Maximizer department at Empire Bank. She is responsible for Cash Flow Maximizer program development and monitoring accounts.

Tim Austin has been promoted to consumer loan officer at Empire Bank. Austin is responsible for indirect and direct consumer lending.

Nichole Goddard has been promoted to facility sales officer at Empire Bank. Goddard's responsibilities include overseeing the Wal-Mart facility.

Stephen E. Krebs has been elected first vice president of investments for Stifel, Nicolaus and Company Inc. He provides financial counsel to the firm's clients on investment opportunities.

Lance Crayton has been promoted to vice president of sales for Axiom Partners Payroll Network. Crayton has worked with Axiom Partners for three years as a sales executive.

Julie Smart has joined Axiom Partners Payroll Network as call center and data base manager. Smart currently manages six full-time telemarketers who generate leads for sales representatives.