Biz Buzz for March 30

HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:
Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.
Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and
Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.
Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.
Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.
Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.
Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and
Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * 
Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:
Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.
Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.
Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.
Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:
Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and
Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.
Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and
Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and
Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.   * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist. * The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society. * Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE * University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT *
 Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:
Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.
Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and
Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.
Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.
Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.
Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.
Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and
Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* 
Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:
Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.
Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.
Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.
Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:
Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and
Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.
Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and
Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and
Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621557","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]] Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.HIRES AND PROMOTIONS* Maurices announced the following hires in the Duluth office:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621537","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Andrew Diedrich joined Maurices as a store sales analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621538","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Anna Swenson and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621540","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Syvanna Thibodeaux joined joined Maurices as specialists on the customer experience team.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621541","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Lindsay Taipale joined Ascena Retail Group as a payroll technician.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621543","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kim Webb joined Maurices as an executive assistant II.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621544","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Kristie Klever was promoted to associate buyer for Maurices. Previously, Klever was an assistant buyer.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621545","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Terri McCollum and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621546","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Amanda Ringer were promoted to senior human resources information systems agents for Ascena Retail Group. Previously, they were HRIS agents.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621547","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Michelle Buria, a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Duluth, was named vice president-investments. Buria, of Duluth, has served with Wells Fargo Advisors for six years and has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and is a Certified Financial Planner designee. Buria is a member of Rotary Club 25 and is a board director at Marshall School in Duluth.  * Hermantown Federal Credit Union announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621548","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Garza was hired as member services manager for the Superior office.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621549","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Cyndy Nutter was hired as vice president of member services.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621550","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Stephan Shelton was hired as an accountant.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621551","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Grace Nelson was promoted to accounting specialist.* The Mesabi Range chapter of Youth for Christ announced the following:Christian Dane was hired as the new executive director. Dane, a Gilbert native, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Katie Dane joined as associate campus life director.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Coldwell Banker East West Realty announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621552","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Valerie Berg and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621553","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ron Tondryk, both of the Cloquet office, were named to the International Diamond Society.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621554","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Blythe Thill and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621555","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Ruth Janke, both of the Cloquet office, and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1621556","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","title":"","width":"86"}}]]Shaina Nickila of the Superior office were named to the International Sterling Society.* Carter Belrose of American Family Insurance in Hermantown was recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The service excellence distinction is determined by a customer satisfaction survey that measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent.GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE* University of Minnesota Duluth will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its Motion and Media Across Disciplines Lab from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1207 Ordean Court, 24A Bohannon Hall. Interviews, ribbon cutting and demonstrations will begin at 10:15 a.m.RETIREMENT*
 Wendy Johnson, publisher of the Pine Journal in Cloquet, is retiring April 2 after 21 years as editor and publisher. There will be an open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Journal office, 122 Ave. C.Biz Buzz is a collection of business news tidbits from around the region. Send your business openings or closings, personnel changes or other news of interest in the business community to Biz Buzz, Duluth News Tribune, 424 W. First St., Duluth, MN 55802, email biz@duluthnews.com, or fax (218) 720-4120. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday.