Feature: LAUREL BUCHANAN
International Air & Hospitality Academy and Northwest Renewable Energy Institute name new director of admissions
Laurel Buchanan has been named director of admissions for the International Air & Hospitality Academy and Northwest Renewable Energy Institute of Vancouver.
Buchanan will oversee admissions for the airline, culinary, hospitality and wind energy schools at the two Vancouver campuses. She spent the past 11 years at Everest College of Portland as its director of admissions.
"Ms. Buchanan has a long history of employment in the vocational training industry and brings the experience level we were looking for in admissions. She will be welcomed to our team at a time when we are expanding our recruiting efforts," said Arch Miller, Academy and NW-REI chairman.
While Buchanan was director of admissions at Everest College, the institute said student enrollment grew more than 150 percent.
KIMBERLY FUHRER & DEBRA McCRACKEN
NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson and two of its Vancouver-based property managers were honored at the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Oregon-Columbia River Chapter annual awards ceremony earlier this month.
Senior Property Manager Kimberly Fuhrer was named Certified Property Manager of the Year, and Associate Vice President Debra McCracken was recognized with the President's Award. Fuhrer and McCracken are both in NAI NBS' Vancouver office.
NAI NBS was also named the Accredited Management Organization (AMO) Firm of the Year. The AMO accreditation recognizes excellence among real estate management firms.
RHEANNA ROSIN
Biggs Insurance Services has announced that Rheanna Rosin has met all the requirements to receive the designation Certified Insurance Service Representative.
Rosin, a commercial insurance account manager, has worked at Biggs for eight years. The company said she has been a valued employee over the years.
BARBARA HILKEY
Barbara Hilkey is pleased to announce the opening of her new business – Pearl Point Coaching.
Recognizing the need companies have in dealing with employee issues, Hilkey said her company provides one-on-one coaching support for management and individuals. She is also trained to help those who are or have experienced the emotional/physical effects of burnout.
Hilkey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in personnel psychology and human resources management from Washington State University. She is a member of the Clark County Mayors' and Civic Leaders' Prayer Breakfast committee.
