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Respiratory program earns award The Bon Secours St. Francis Respiratory Care Department said it was recognized as the S.C. Society for Respiratory Care Department of the Year for 2020. Each year, one department from South Carolina is chosen to receive this award for outstanding commitment to education, professional growth and development, leadership and collaboration, promoting public awareness, participation in their professional society, and student activities and leadership.

Pregis facility complete McCrory Construction completed construction for an $80 million manufacturing facility in Anderson for Pregis’ Performance Flexible operations. The company manufactures blown films for various industries, including food and medical, and supplies protective packaging solutions. McCrory said it completed the project in less than 10 months.

BBB honors 8 Upstate businesses Better Business Bureau serving Upstate South Carolina recognized eight Upstate companies as the winners of its Business of Integrity Awards. The awards are given to businesses who demonstrate a sustained commitment to ethics and community leadership. This year’s recipients are Weichert Realtors, Shaun and Shari Group; Complete Heat & Air LLC; Upstate Service Solutions; Stokes & Co. CPA’s PC; Guy Roofing Inc.; RJ Construction; Upstate Granite Solutions; and ProGrin Dental.

Greenville man buys RoadDogJobs RoadDogJobs, a specialty job board for traveling construction workers and companies, was recently acquired by Herb Dew IV of Greenville, according to a news release. RoadDogJobs (www. roaddogjobs.com) is an online resource for highly skilled construction workers, including welders, electricians, crane operators and a wide assortment of other trades. Cherry Lane Art now open Erika DeRoberts announced the launch of her new fine art business, Cherry Lane Art, in Fountain Inn. DeRoberts said she left her 20-year corporate career in real estate in 2020 to pursue the creative field full time. Cherry Lane Art launched with a mosaic collection composed of hand cut paper rectangles and squares. In addition to her work with mosaics, DeRoberts is a painter, providing live-event painting, designs fabric and patterns.

Countybank donates to habitat The Countybank Foundation donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation completes a five-year plan to donate a total of $100,000, the foundation said. The annual donation has supported local home builds and the Greenwood Area Habitat’s Uptown Greenwood ReStore.

CDS named ‘Angel’ The Center for Developmental Services CDS has been named an “Angel” by the S.C. secretary of state. To be selected as an Angel, a charity must have devoted 80% or more of its total expenditures to charitable programs, must have been in existence for three or more years, must make good use of volunteer services, must receive minimal funding from grants, must have a significant presence in South Carolina, and the charity must

From left: David Tompkins, Greenwood market executive for Countybank; Stephen Baggett Jr., executive director for Greenwood Area Habitat; and Wells Dunlap, commercial relationship manager for Countybank.

New director named for Greenville Tech’s culinary and hospitality center

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Chef Bill Twaler has been named director at Greenville Technical College’s Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center.

Twaler has been part of the center’s team for the past year and has played a key role in developing, promoting and delivering the Quick Jobs programs, giving graduates entry-level skills for the culinary field in a matter of weeks, according to a news release.

The center aims to match the employment needs of downtown Greenville’s restaurants and hotels for entry-level employees with the need of West Greenville residents for education that prepares them for employment opportunities and success. In addition, the course roster includes continuing education for culinary and hospitality professionals, personal interest classes and team building opportunities.

An experienced restaurant chef and owner, Twaler completed his Master of Science in Education in curriculum and instruction at the University of Kansas and graduated summa cum laude from Johnson and Wales University.

Twaler was recently named a 2021 South Carolina Hospitality Educator award winner and a 2021 Upstate Hospitality Educator award winner by the S.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association. He previously received the State Hospitality Educator award in 2016. Certified as an executive chef with the American Culinary Federation since 2011, Twaler was named 2016 National Educator of Excellence by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation. He served as a chef for a James Beard House dinner in 2019 and coached the winning team in the South Central Region for a 2018 Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Jeune Commis Competition. He served as a safari chef in Zimbabwe in 1998 and was an apprentice with Culinary Team USA at the Culinary Olympics in 1996.

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be in compliance with the S.C. Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act.

Legacy Reserve opens in Simpsonville Atlas Senior Living announced that senior-living facility Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park in Simpsonville is now open. Located at Harrison Bridge Road, Legacy Reserve includes 108 independent-living units along with an assisted-living and memory-care building with 48 assisted-living and 18 memory-care residences.

KeyMark provides in-kind donation Friends of the Reedy River said KeyMark Inc. of Liberty provided 25 hours of engineering consultation and coding time, plus a year of hosting services, worth a total value of more than $12,000 as an in-kind donation. KeyMark is a automation software integrator. Friends of the Reedy River is a tax-exempt nonprofit, volunteer-run conservation organization.

Your Own FM announces show Simpsonville-based “Your Own FM” said it reached an agreement to provide voice-tracking services to “Country Barnyard Radio” in New Hampshire. Your Own FM principal voice talent Larry Tallant will do a program five nights a week, per the agreement. Voice tracking provides radio stations with a polished sound using experienced disc jockeys from larger cities who can produce content.

Premier Foundation rebrands The non-profit Premier Foundation announced it has re-branded and will now be known as Premier Arts Collective. The new mission focuses on creating and implementing experiential programs that offer healing and therapy through the arts and music to serve the underprivileged and those affected by trauma and abuse. In 2022, Premier Arts Collective will implement new partnerships with Julie Valentine Center, Greenville Center for Creative Arts and Upstate Warrior Solution, according to a news release

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REAL ESTATE

Grammar Houser

NAI Earle Furman hired Davis Houser, Gabe Grammer and Will Williamson. Houser joins NAI Earle Furman as an assistant property

Williamson manager. Grammer joined the timber and recreational land division of NAI Earle Furman. Williamson, who recently worked as an intern in the firm’s office division, is now a full-time associate. Coldwell Banker Caine hired Susie White as a residential agent in Greenville. She is the former executive director of the S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts Foundation.

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York Johnson

NAI Earle Furman hired Caroline Bondy, Catherine Bradley, Kathryn York and Alex Johnson. Bondy is an accountant with the property management division. Bradley is senior financial analyst. York is an administrative coordinator, and Johnson is an associate.

Coldwell Banker Caine hired Teresa Jones as a residential agent. She has 18 years of real estate experience.

Houston

15 years. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors announced that Valerie Houston joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Houston has been a real estate agent for

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors announced that Jennifer Alexander joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales

Alexander associate. Alexander has a background in customer, concierge and organizational services.

Floyd

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors announced that Renee Floyd joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate.

Manning

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors announced that

Kirkland Manning

joined the company’s commercial office as a sales associate.

TECHNOLOGY

Soper

Engenius hired Ryan Soper as search engine optimization and content strategist. He most recently worked for Master Website Planners in Bonita Springs, Fla.

Jonathan Fowler, founder and CEO of Logicle Analytics LLC, was named to the National Small Business Association Leadership Council,

Prisma health appoints chief clinical officer

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Dr. Jonathan Gleason joined the Prisma Health leadership team in January as executive vice president and chief clinical officer. He will have enterprise leadership responsibilities for clinical quality, patient safety, clinical integration and optimization, the Prisma Health Medical Group and academics, according to an announcement from the health system. Gleason served most recently with Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University, where he was executive vice president and chief clinical officer, endowed James D. and Mary Jo Danella Chief Quality Officer and chair of the board of the JeffCare Network, according to the news release.

Gleason served as principle for the co-development and commercialization of the EverSafeOS safety system with Aramark. He serves on the editorial board for the American Journal of Healthcare Quality, and he is involved in advocacy for people with disabilities through Special Olympics.

“It is a thrill to be joining the Prisma Health team to serve our mission of inspiring people to live their healthiest lives,” Gleason said in the release. “I look forward to partnering with everyone at Prisma Health to build on the outstanding clinical care, research and teaching that this organization has provided for so many years.”

He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, the release said. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and his fellowship training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery from the University of Alabama Birmingham. “Dr. Gleason has a distinguished record of leading health systems to topperformer status in the areas of clinical integration and quality, patient safety and patient experience,” Prisma Health President and CEO Mark O’Halla said in the releae. “He is a recognized expert in health disparities for people with disabilities and shares our values of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are delighted to welcome him to South Carolina and the Prisma Health family.”

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a small-business advocacy organization.

Lucas Systems Inc. promoted Jason Woolum to support operations manager. He most recently worked as IT security manager.

Solutions ITW hired Will Baun as IT technician. Baun joins Solutions ITW with more than 15 years of IT experience.

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Baun

ADVERTISING, MARKETING & PR

Bright and Co. Marketing hired Kim Gray Roberts as vice president of client service. She has more than 20 years of experience

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sector. in marketing, media planning and strategic consulting. The Brand Leader hired Justin Loretz to lead business development in Europe. He has more than 20 years of experience in the active-lifestyle

Day Warner

Infinity Marketing promoted Nicole Day to social media lead and Madison Warner to social media specialist. Day joined Infinity in 2017 as an intern. Warner also initially joined Infinity as an intern.