www.bismarckmandan.com NDAREC Hires Rausch as Communications Specialist
The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) is proud to welcome Krista Rausch as the newest addition to its staff. Rausch will serve as a communications specialist, furthering the Krista Rausch organization’s public relations and information output efforts. Rausch joins NDAREC with more than seven years of experience in the communications field, most recently as a program coordinator for the City of Mandan. Before that, she worked as a multimedia journalist and web producer at KFYR-TV, a project coordinator at the Arc of Bismarck and a public relations and event marketing assistant at the Legendary Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Eckes Graduates from Banking School
Gregory Eckes, Commercial Loan Officer with First International Bank and Trust in Bismarck, North Dakota recently graduated from the Dakota Gregory Eckes School of Banking sponsored by the North Dakota Bankers Association (NDBA) and endorsed by the South Dakota Bankers Association (SDBA). In its 44th year, the school trained 61 bank personnel. The school has been held on the campus of University of Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota, since 1997. Students are enrolled for two years, attending the school one week each summer. The first-year session provides a general overview of the banking industry and the departments that make up a bank. The second-year session builds on the general banking knowledge gained in the first year and adds a computerized bank management simulation to reinforce technical and functional management skills.
Fugere Joins Housing Agency’s Homeownership Diversion
Amy Fugere
Amy Fugere of Bismarck, ND, was recently hired by North Dakota Housing Finance Agency. The state agency helps low- to moderate-income North Dakotans achieve homeownership by providing down payment and closing cost assistance, and affordable
mortgage loans. A homeownership specialist, Fugere will work primarily in mortgage acquisition, reviewing loan applications and communicating with participating lenders to ensure compliance with program standards. As needed, Fugere will assist with borrower services. Prior to coming to work at NDHFA, Fugere worked at Capital Credit Union as an underwriter and at Gate City Bank as a loan officer.
New Radiation Oncologist Joins Bismarck Cancer Center
Sanford Health Welcomes Physician Assistants
Ashley Reiner, PA-C, recently joined the outreach team at Sanford Health in Bismarck. The Bismarck Cancer Center As part of the outreach team, is proud to introduce a new Reiner will be working with member to their team. Dr. Cole Kreofsky residents at nursing homes in Dr. Cole Kreofsky has joined the region. the Bismarck Cancer Center as a Radiation Oncologist. Dr. Kreofsky is a graduate of Ashley Reiner, PA-C Reiner graduated from South Dakota State University in Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit Brookings, South Dakota and and completed his radiation residency at Mayo Clinic received her master’s degree School of Graduate Medical Education in Rochester. from Union College in Lincoln, Dr. Kreofsky is a member of the American Society for Neb. She is board certified Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, American Society of by the National Commission Clinical Oncology and the American Brachytherapy on Certification of Physician Society. Dr. Kreofsky brings his wife and children with Assistants. him to the Bismarck community. Kari Thomas, PA-C Kari Thomas, PA-C, recently joined the palliative care team BSC Faculty and Staff Receive at Sanford Health in Bismarck. As part of the palliative Promotions and Excellence Awards care team, she works with patients who have life Bismarck State College recently recognized limiting or life altering diagnosis. professional achievements of faculty and staff at the Thomas graduated from North Dakota State 10th annual BSC Celebration. University and received her master’s degree from BSC President Larry C. Skogen conferred the rank Chicago Medical School in North Chicago. She is of full professor to two faculty members – Dr. Karen board certified by the National Commission on Arlien, professor of computer science; and Lynette Certification of Physician Assistants. Borjeson Painter, professor of computers and office technology. Sayler Joins Bremer Bank as Business To be considered for full professor, candidates must Banker have taught at BSC for at least 12 years, presented an Bremer Bank, NA is pleased to announce the application portfolio to the Dean of Academic Affairs addition of Jordan Sayler as a Business Banker. and his ranking committee, be recommended by the Jordan began his career with Wells Fargo in Bismarck Faculty Senate and approved by the college president. and Mandan, and was most recently a Business Three BSC faculty members were granted tenure by Relationship Manager in Chandler, AZ. He has over the State Board of Higher Education in early May. All five years of banking experience. He is originally from earned the rank of associate professor. the Wishek area, and graduated from North Dakota Tenure candidates with new titles include Dr. Kim State University with a degree in Business Finance. Crowley, associate professor of English; Kimberly Gutierrez, associate professor of English; and Vance Montgomery Named Vesey, associate professor of instrumentation and Advisor of the Month control. The following employees were recognized for Securian Financial Advisors of completing degrees in the last year: Vickie Volk, ND, Inc. is pleased to announce doctorate in teaching and learning; Kelsey Dahl, that Robbie Montgomery has master’s degree in management; Greg Lugar, master’s been named Advisor of the degree in advanced apostolic catechetical; and Aaron Month for June based upon his Furchner, bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in Robbie Montgomery production and service to his chemistry and an emphasis in pre-med. clients. Montgomery has been a Five BSC employees were honored with the representative with Securian since January 2007 and Award of Excellence which recognizes significant or is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor meritorious performance in professional roles. Representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc. Faculty recipients were Jeff Skibicki, associate member FINRA/SIPC. professor of mathematics, and Joe Vuolo, associate professor of accounting. Chosen for a Staff Award of Excellence were Mary Sennert, academic/multicultural advisor in the Mystic Advising and Counseling Center, and Linda Greenstein, financial aid manager. The Part-time/Adjunct Faculty Award of Excellence went to Lucas Pippenger, computer science lecturer.
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