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Health Care
Chris Stevens joins
OB/Gyn practice
His new job: Christopher B. Stevens joined UNT Health, the physician group affiliated with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, to see patients at the Lake Worth office. Stevens also will serve as an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the Health Science Center.
His background: Stevens received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, and then completed his residency at SUNY - University of Buffalo.
– Staff reports
Advertising, Marketing & PR
Megan Martinez joined Blanchard Schaefer as a new senior designer.
Boards & Organizations
The Apartment Association of Tarrant County installed its 2009-2010 members. They are: President Mike Clark, principal, Alpha-Barnes Real Estate; President-Elect Michael Walker, WalkerHolder Residential; Vice-President Leah Christian, Apartment Data Services; Treasurer Traci Hall, Amli Residential; Secretary Anthony Wonderly, Olympus Property Management; Immediate Past-President Darnell Harris, Lincoln Property Co.; and Past-President Jim Whitehead, Capstone Real Estate. Newly elected board members include: Jeff Duerstock, TXU Energy; Eric Greissmeyer, HD Supply; Sherry Jordan, LumaCorp; Tim Mathwig, Camp Construction; Candy Maxey, Pinnacle; and Pat Wiley, WestCorp.
The Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition announced the following board appointments for 2009-2010: Chairwoman Kathryn Wilemon, deputy mayor pro tem of Arlington; Vice-Chairwoman Mary Lib Saleh, mayor of Euless; Secretary/Treasurer Gary Fickes, Tarrant County commissioner; Past Chairman Ken Shetter, mayor of Burleson; and Steve Townsend, community outreach coordinator for Tarrant County.
The Greater Fort Worth Builders Association installed its new officers. They are President Shane Golden, Venetian Custom Homes; First Vice President Jay Brown, Tahoe Custom Homes; Secretary/Treasurer John Montgomery, Montesello Homes; Vice Presidents Lee Hughes, Maverick Homes, Michael Dike, Village Homes, Gary Nordling, Brooks Homes, Tiffany Acree, StrucSure Home Warranty; and Immediate Past President Cary Clark, Cary Clark Custom Homes.
Mary Ann Kleuser, president; Linda Christie, vice president; Urbin McKeever, treasurer; and Lyndsay Hoover, secretary, have been elected to the Executive Committee of the Mayfest Inc. Board of Directors.
Health Care
Certified Nurse Midwives Kathleen Donaldson, Candis Pannell, Lindsey Stephens and physician assistant Ruth Kested joined UNT Health, the physician group affiliated with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, in the Lake Worth office.
Honored
Dr. Arthur Sagalowsky, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital; Dr. Richard Dickerman, Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Medical City Dallas Hospital; and Dr. Goran Klintmalm, Baylor University Medical Center, were honored by the National Kidney Foundation Serving North Texas with the Paul C. Peters Award for Excellence. The Gift of Life Award was awarded to Christine Brauss, transplant recipient; Fred Martin, kidney donor; Patti Martin, kidney donor; and Gary and Linda Lupher, in memory of their daughter Lauren Lupher, organ donor.
Jessica Fielder was awarded the President’s Award from Primrose Schools.
The Greater Fort Worth Builders Association presented the following awards: 2009 Builder of the Year was awarded to Bob Madeja of Phoenix Homes, Remodeler of the Year was awarded to Don Bybee of Don Bybee Construction, Developer of the Year was awarded to Lee Hughes with Maverick Homes and Associate of the Year was Hugh Morrison of Spence Trim and Stairs. The Housing Hall of Honor inducted the following: Gary Dollgener of Alamo Appliance, Ron Formby of Antares Homes, the late J.B. Sandlin of Sandlin Homes, and the late Herman Smith of the Herman Smith Co.
Media
Keith Garvin will join Tracy Kornet as weekday co-anchor of the TXA 21 News: First in Prime beginning in mid-November. He also will serve as a backup anchor for CBS 11 News.
Nonprofit
Ruby Sellers joined Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tarrant County as donation and event services coordinator.
Tonya Green joined CASA of Tarrant County as program director for CASA of Tarrant County.
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