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Farrish lawyers named Super Lawyers
Scott Kelly, William Partridge and Steven Fink, of Farrish Johnson Law Office, have been named “Super Lawyers” for 2015. The award recognizes them as among the top 5 percent of all lawyers in the state. Kelly and Partridge are trial lawyers practicing in personal injury litigation, business dispute, construction law and other litigation. Fink practices in estate planning, real estate law and business law. Attorney Daniel Bellig recently received a “Rising Star” designation. ■■■
Beadell receives honor
Quentin Beadell of Community Bank Mankato received the Legacy of Community Banking Award from the Independent Community Bankers Association of Minnesota for 58 years of service to the industry. Beadell started his banking career in 1956 and purchased his first bank in 1973. Beadell currently serves as owner and President of Community Bank Quentin Beadell with four locations in Mankato, Amboy and Vernon Center. Community Bank Mankato was also named as a topproducing lender by Independent Community Bankers of America, rated 43rd in the nation out of over 5,500 banks, as an overall industry loan producer with less than $500 million in assets.
Utah firm to join Eide Bailly
James & Co., business advisors/CPAs, of Ogden, Utah, will become part of Eide Bailly. Dan James, president, and his 10 staff members will join Eide Bailly’s Ogden office. Eide Bailly’s Utah practice – which also includes Salt Lake City and Lehi – now has 21 partners and 114 staff. ■■■
Mankato clinic marketer honored
HTK Marketing Communications and its clients, including Mankato Clinic, received several awards at this year’s Hospital Marketing National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Work that was awarded included digital campaigns, television campaigns, online elements and print campaigns. One of the campaigns awarded was Mankato Clinic’s “Together We Thrive” comprehensive rebranding campaign. ■■■
Roark joins New Ulm Medical Center
Dr. Abrea Roark
Dr. Abrea Roark, an OB/GYN, joined the New Ulm Medical Center. She joins OB/GYN Drs. Victor Khayat and Marc Burkhart. Roark was born in Parkston, South Dakota and completed her medical degree from Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota and her residency at the University of Missouri - Kansas City ■■■
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Titus named director at Pathstone
Marti Titus is the new director of Adult Day Services at Pathstone Day Living. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from MSU and has been working in the healthcare field since 2007. In 2012, she joined the Ecumen Pathstone Day Living team as a recreation specialist.
Thriveon earns credential
Thriveon, a family owned company that helps businesses with anywhere from 5 to 500 computers by providing an IT department for a flat monthly fee, announced it has received the CompTIA Managed Services Trustmark credential. “We are honored to receive this certification. It is another testament to the commitment our team has to serving our clients and being the most helpful information technology firm” said Sam Bloedow, CEO.
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AmericInn recognized for customer service
AmericInn Hotel & Suites Mankato Conference Center was recognized by Hotels.com for having excellent costumer reviews. Hotels.com said they selected AmericInn because their costumers highlight the hotel for consistently delivering outstanding service and offering a memorable guest experience. Hotels.com, owned by Expedia Inc., is a website for booking hotel rooms. They are a worldwide company that lists over 325,000 hotels in about 19,000 locations.
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Jacob Reitan joins firm
Jacob Reitan has joined Reitan Law office, joining his father Philip and brother Benjamin. He graduated from Mankato West and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota School of Law. Prior to that he obtained his Masters in Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. Prior to becoming a lawyer he worked extensively in the GLBT rights movement
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