Biz buzz for Oct. 3

HIRES AND PROMOTIONS * Orthopaedic Associates hired
Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced
Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and
Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired
Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* 
Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* 
Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:
 was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.
Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care.
Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.
Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).
Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:
Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.
Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team.
Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced
Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash,
Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and
Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer
Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * 
Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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 * Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION * DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS * Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS * [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by
Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION * Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE * Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired
Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced
Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and
Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired
Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* 
Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* 
Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:
 was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.
Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care.
Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.
Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).
Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:
Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.
Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team.
Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced
Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash,
Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and
Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer
Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* 
Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864323","attributes":{"alt":"Ian Hauser","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Ian Hauser","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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* Orthopaedic Associates hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864303","attributes":{"alt":"Emily Maki","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Emily Maki","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Emily Maki as a patient services representative. Maki graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with health unit coordinator certification and has 10 years of experience in the field. * St. Luke’s announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864304","attributes":{"alt":"Christine Sgarlata","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Christine Sgarlata","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Christine Sgarlata and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864305","attributes":{"alt":"Lindsay Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lindsay Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lindsay Johnson were hired by Q Care Express Clinic as family nurse practitioners. Before joining St. Luke’s, Sgarlata was a family nurse practitioner at Essentia Health Heart and Vascular Center in Duluth. Her experience as a registered nurse includes work in ambulatory, cardiac, cancer and trauma care.Sgarlata earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Johnson has been with St. Luke’s since 2015 as a registered nurse at the Regional Cancer Center and at Internal Medicine Associates. She earned a master’s degree in family nurse practice and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Both Johnson and Sgarlata are board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.* Uriah Hefter of Kansas City, Mo., was hired as executive chef at Vanilla Bean Restaurant and Catering in Two Harbors. Hefter received his culinary arts degree from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa. Most recently, he was the executive chef for Odyssey Resorts and Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages, both in Two Harbors. He also hosts a bi-weekly culinary radio program, “The Hot Dish Imperative,” on Two Harbors Community Radio. * Duluth’s Kern and Kompany hired [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864307","attributes":{"alt":"Jon Carlson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jon Carlson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jon Carlson as event marketing/partnership director. Carlson is former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. He also has served as chairman of the University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Board, chairman of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and president of the North Shore Striders. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864308","attributes":{"alt":"Dawn Staples","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Dawn Staples","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Dawn Staples was named president of Superior Savings Bank in Superior in August. Staples, who has been with Superior Savings for 31 years, was promoted from her 13-year position as executive vice president. * Essentia Health welcomed Dr. Joseph Bettendorf to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as an emergency medicine physician. Bettendorf earned his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864309","attributes":{"alt":"Brooke Herring","class":"media-image","height":"232","title":"Brooke Herring","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Brooke Herring was hired as media specialist and account assistant by W.A. Fisher Advertising and Printing in Virginia. Herring earned a degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Previously, she served as assistant director of sales and marketing with Wilderness at Fortune Bay-Kemper Sports in Tower. * Maurices announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864310","attributes":{"alt":"Nikolaus Hengel","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Nikolaus Hengel","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]] was hired as director of digital marketing analytics.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864311","attributes":{"alt":"Robert Fischer","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Robert Fischer","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Robert Fischer was hired as director of customer care. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864312","attributes":{"alt":"Erika Uldbjerg","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Erika Uldbjerg","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Erika Uldbjerg was hired as site merchandising manager.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864313","attributes":{"alt":"Joe Sandbulte","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Joe Sandbulte","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Joe Sandbulte was hired as a planner (two).[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864314","attributes":{"alt":"Mariah Smolnikar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Mariah Smolnikar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Mariah Smolnikar was hired as brand presentation lead.Ascena Shared Services announced the following:[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864315","attributes":{"alt":"Korie Johnston","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Korie Johnston","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Korie Johnston joined as a fixed assets analyst.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864316","attributes":{"alt":"Kylie Zacharias","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kylie Zacharias","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kylie Zacharias was promoted to analyst with the customer care team. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864317","attributes":{"alt":"Megan Wilson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Megan Wilson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Megan Wilson was promoted from human resource information systems associate analyst to HRIS analyst of HRIS and HR analytics.CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDIDATION* DSGW Architects of Duluth announced [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864318","attributes":{"alt":"Tiersa Wodash","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Tiersa Wodash","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Tiersa Wodash, [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864319","attributes":{"alt":"Jim Gregory","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jim Gregory","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jim Gregory and [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864320","attributes":{"alt":"Jessica Derynck","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Jessica Derynck","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Jessica Derynck recently became registered architects after having passed the Architectural Registration Examination.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS* Suicide Awareness Voices of Education honored KUMD Radio show host and producer [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864321","attributes":{"alt":"Lisa Johnson","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Lisa Johnson","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Lisa Johnson with the Journalism Award Program for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide in Minnesota. Johnson’s winning entry for the award was “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Talking About Suicide.” Johnson has been the host and producer of KUMD’s Northland Morning show for 25 years. * ABF Freight, which has a Duluth office, was recognized as a Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier by Inbound Logistics magazine’s September issue. ELECTIONS* Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board elected new officers LeRoy Forslund and Richard Nystrom of Superior, and Michael Bebeau of Ashland. Forslund will serve as chairman, Bebeau as vice chairman and Nystrom as secretary. NEW BUSINESS* [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2864322","attributes":{"alt":"Kelly Kellar","class":"media-image","height":"233","title":"Kelly Kellar","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"167"}}]]Kelly Kellar opened Strength Factory in September at 933 Oakes Ave. in Superior. The gym offers a variety of exercise classes such as kickboxing and kettlebells along with wellness programs for veterans. It is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The telephone number is (218) 428-9313, and Kellar’s email is kelly@strengthfactorywi.com.* Seven Ponds Winery in Bayfield opened at 87380 Betzold Road. The 150-acre winery once known as All Sisters’ Winery was bought and renamed by
Ian Hauser earlier this year. The winery offers vineyard tours, wine tastings and bottled wine. The phone number is (715) 779-3274.RELOCATION* Manpower of Duluth will celebrate the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The workforce solutions provider’s new office is at 11 E. Superior St., Suite 110.OPEN HOUSE* Minnesota Judicial Branch 6th Judicial District will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Range Hybrid Court with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Virginia Courthouse at 300 S. Fifth Ave. Call Aleesha Ward at (218) 471-7223 for information. * Guardian Pest Solutions is celebrating 50 years and the opening of its new headquarters in Superior with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday at 3131 Halvor Lane. The event will feature al ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, public tours of the new office and warehouse, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Go to guardian-online.com or call (715) 399-7378 for information.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.