HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant
Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner
Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant
Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. *
Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. *
Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:
Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.
Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:
Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.
Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.
Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.
Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced
Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced
Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and
Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced
Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and
Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by
Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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 * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years. Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years. At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office. * St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. * aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities. Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth. * The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building. *Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October. * Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion * Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave. Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs. Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS *
Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix. In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting. 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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant
Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner
Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant
Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.*
Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.*
Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:
Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.
Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:
Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.
Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.
Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.
Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced
Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced
Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and
Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced
Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and
Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by
Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287188","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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* Essentia Health announced the following:Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nathan Gilbertson joined the family medicine department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic. Gilbertson earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse practitioner [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287100","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tina Walman joined Essentia Health-Convenient Care-Superior. Walman worked as a registered nurse in the emergency room at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior for 10 years.Walman earned a master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287101","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amity Heinbuch, a nurse midwife, joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. Heinbuch earned a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287102","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kelly Kleven joined the hospitalist department at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kleven earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287106","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Laura Douglas was named member services coordinator for the Duluth Area Association of Realtors. Douglas holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287113","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Fennessey joined the project management team at Meyer Group Architecture. A Superior native, Fennessey previously worked in the facilities management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His role as director of facilities management allowed Fennessey to develop building program statements, new and renovation design involvement and reviews, project management and sustainability coordination, as well as streamline the university’s emergency preparedness. In addition, Fennessey brings experience with campus planning, space planning and physical development programs and, most recently, he led the completion of the campus master planning process, which will lead the campus in physical development for the next 20 years.At Meyer Group, Fennessey will concentrate on project management, business development and facilities management and planning. He will work out of Meyer Group’s Superior office.* St. Luke’s announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287118","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Josie DiCesare joined St. Luke’s P.S. Rudie Medical Clinic in Duluth. DiCesare completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at McGill University in Montreal and her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from the University of California-San Francisco. DiCesare has more than 30 years of nursing experience. Before working at St. Luke’s Q Care, DiCesare worked as a family nurse practitioner at Lake Superior Community Health Center and in the emergency department at Essentia Health in Duluth.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287123","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Terri Ruberg joined St. Luke’s as director of clinic operations. In this role, she provides leadership and management of operations for St. Luke’s clinics. Ruberg completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in management/business from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Ruberg previously worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System as a nurse, director and vice president. She most recently served as a clinic manager of orthopaedics and pain clinics at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.* aimClear announced the following hires for the production team in its new in-house video studio in Duluth:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287159","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nate Kruse joined as a video production specialist. Kruse brings three years of video shooting and editing experience and previously worked as a news photographer at WDIO-TV in Duluth, where his primary roles included filming news stories, conducting interviews and editing footage for evening broadcasts.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287175","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Jesse Gangi joined as a Web application developer. Gangi comes to the agency from KQDS-FOX 21 where he helped with website, mobile application and advertising design, as well as graphic and video editing. He assisted in building the company’s new website and the first mobile application for television news in the region.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287176","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Sara Eastvold was hired as a Web developer. Before aimClear, Eastvold developed cold fusion and e-commerce forms, and implemented site-wide functionality upgrades to the College of St. Scholastica’s website as a student Web developer. In her new role, Eastvold will provide website development support for the agency’s diverse range of clients.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287177","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Amber Krohn joined as an associate account manager. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Krohn has more than two years of public relations and marketing experience. Before aimClear, Krohn worked as the communications coordinator for the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, where she led media relations, social media strategy, website maintenance and YouTube video creation. Krohn will support the public relations and social media efforts for the agency’s clients.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* The University of Minnesota Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287179","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Rachel Forsyth received the fifth annual Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Field Supervisor and Civic Engagement Award during the annual Fall Field Supervisor Training Luncheon on Sept. 22. The award recognizes a field supervisor who demonstrated outstanding personal and professional civic engagement. Civic engagement includes providing quality supervision to students completing their field placements and encouraging students’ involvement in their communities both in their fieldwork and outside of field activities.Forsyth is the pathways and development coordinator at Community Action Duluth.* The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Civil Engineering Building received an American Institute of Architects Design Excellence Award on Oct. 24. The “Divine Detail Award” was presented to Ross Barney Architects at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2014 event for the design of the Pickle Barrel Scuppers on the Swenson Civil Engineering Building.*Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Superior announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287181","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Richard Thien was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287182","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Doug Sutherland was named top listing agent for October.* Coldwell Banker East West Realty in Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287183","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Tom Little was named top selling agent and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287184","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Kathy Mathias was named top listing agent for October.Expansion* Reliable Insurance Agency, based out of Cloquet, has expanded and opened a Superior branch Nov. 1 at 610 Ogden Ave.Reliable Insurance Agency represents more than 50 insurance companies and can design a commercial or personal insurance program to fit a business or family’s needs. The Superior branch is staffed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287185","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Collette VanHove, who has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.The Superior branch provides all the friendly, full-service insurance offerings of the Reliable Insurance Agency main office in Cloquet, including auto, home, business, life, health, disability, Medicare supplements, long-term care and annuities/IRAs.Their website is at reliablemn.com, and the telephone number is (715) 718-5900.FORMER DULUTHIANS*
Karlye Broten was promoted to employee specialist manager at Clifton Larson Allen in Phoenix.In her new role, Broten will oversee employee benefit plans at the firm. Broten holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting.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.
Biz Buzz for Nov. 10, 2014
HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Essentia Health announced the following: Physician assistant [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1287097","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"120","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"86"}}]]Nath...
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