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Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Center
for Health and Healing Welcomes Nedira Haik, MD
Nedira Haik, MD, recently joined the Center for Health and Healing at the Franciscan Skemp Onalaska Clinic.
Dr. Haik earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas and completed her family medicine residency at the United Family Medicine Residency Program in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1996. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Holistic Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Holistic Medical Association.
Dr. Haik has long combined traditional Family Medicine with a holistic approach to health care. She brings her knowledge of alternative therapies along with her training in primary care to her new position at the Center for Health and Healing. There she will be offering consultations in Integrative Medicine along with Manual Medicine treatment as part of the Center's team of holistic providers.
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Welcomes Neurologist
Ashok Nakhasi, MD, recently joined the Neurology Department at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare.
Dr. Nakhasi earned his medical degree at Government Medical College in Amritsar, Punjab, India and completed his neurology residency at T. Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also completed an internal medicine residency and internship at St. Peter's Medical Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Dr. Nakhasi is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and is a member of the Jefferson Medical Society, American Medical Society and American Society of Neuroimaging. Prior to joining Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, Dr. Nakhasi practiced neurology in Waterloo, Iowa.
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Welcomes Tahir Tak, MD, PhD to the Cardiology Department
Tahir Tak, MD, PhD recently joined the Cardiology Department at Mayo Clinic and Franciscan Skemp Healthcare.
Dr. Tak earned his medical
degree from the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands. He completed an internal medicine residency at Mariastichting in Haarlem, the Netherlands and a cardiology fellowship at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Dr. Tak is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the European Society of Cardiology.
Prior to joining Mayo Clinic and Franciscan Skemp, Dr. Tak practiced cardiovascular medicine at the University of North Texas in Fort Worth where he held the position of Professor of Medicine and Director of Echocardiography and Non Invasive Cardiology.
RiverSide Electronics Earns Certification as Lead Free Manufacturing Capable
RiverSide Electronics, Ltd of Lewiston, MN has announced the company successfully completed Certification to the Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) Lead Free Electronics Assembly Process Capability Program by IPC an international electronics trade organization.
RoHS places restrictions on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical or electronic equipment sold or used in the European Union since July 1, 2006. The certification process consisted of fifteen technical categories covering assembly related issues such as process capability, employee training, component handling, material declaration and documentation procedures. Riverside Electronics is the sixth company worldwide to receive this certification by IPC. About RiverSide Electronics, Ltd.
RiverSide Electronics is one of four companies privately held in southeastern Minnesota, collectively with over 130M in sales. The company serves a wide variety of OEMs who demand the highest levels of quality, service and value. RiverSide is ISO 9001:2000 certified and specializes in low to medium volume, high-mix, electronic manufacturing - from printed circuit board assembly to electro-mechanical and box build. For services provided, please visit www.riversideelectronics.com.
Kelly Services announces staff promotion
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Troy, Mich., offering staffing solutions that include temporary staffing services, staff leasing, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement.
Nancy Zellmer, District Manager, announces the promotion of Lisa Hahn to account manager. Lisa has been with Kelly Services for 5 years, working both in the Winona and Onalaska offices.
Raphie Freismuth and Laurie Gillespie joined the local Kelly team in 2006 as staffing supervisors with the responsibility of recruiting, screening, hiring, training and managing employees as well as providing best-in-class service to Kelly's customers.
Kelly Services is located at 816 Second Avenue So., Onalaska with hours of operation Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm.
Caldera Hot Tubs is named 2006 Best New Dealer
On December 22, Caldera Hot Tubs was named the Best New Dealer of 2006 by Watkins Manufacturing of Vista, CA. Watkins is the world's largest producer of hot tubs for the past 29 years. According to Matt Teague, Watkins' National Business Development director, "Over 100 new dealers, nationwide, were considered for this award and Caldera Hot Tubs was the clear winner of the 2006 Best New Dealer Award."
General Manager, Joey
Sexton III was notified of the national award by Joe Lusky, the company's Regional Sales Manager. A formal awards ceremony is being held in Athens, Greece during February 2007 where Joe and Rhonda Sexton will accept the award for Caldera Hot Tubs of Holmen, WI.
Commenting on the award, Joey
said, "People in Holmen, Onalaska, La Crosse and the surrounding area have been very good to us and our new business." Sexton credits his company's emphasis on after-the-sale service and support for the national award.
Background Information & Facts
Owners: Joe II, Rhonda and Joe III Sexton. (Also own Flowers by Guenthers, Onalaska, WI).
Location: 2809 Creekside Ln, Holmen (between Holmen and Onalaska). Attorney Kara M. Burgos Appointed La Crosse County Circuit Court Commissioner
Circuit Court Judge Ramona A. Gonzalez has selected Attorney Kara M. Burgos, of the law firm of Moen Sheehan Meyer, Ltd., as a Court Commissioner for Branch 1.
Kara holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree, magna cum laude,
from Saint Bonaventure University and a Juris Doctor Degree, cum laude, from Marquette University. She was admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar and Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin in 1995. Kara, a partner with Moen Sheehan Meyer, Ltd., joined the firm in 1995. She is a trial litigator, representing plaintiffs, defendants, employers and employees in civil, commercial and criminal matters. She also routinely practices in family court, as an advocate for children. She is the Chairperson for the Special Preliminary Review Panel for the Office of Lawyer Regulation (2000 - present). Kara also serves as a Unified Family Court Mediator for La Crosse County and a Student Legal Advisor for the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. Moen Sheehan Meyer, Ltd., La Crosse's oldest law firm, employs 11 attorneys providing legal services to the businesses and residents of this community.
Gundersen Lutheran Imaging adds new radiologist
Gundersen Lutheran welcomes its newest diagnostic radiologist, John Pape, MD. As a radiologist he provides a variety of services at Gundersen Lutheran including CT, ultrasound, plain films, fluoroscopy, MRI, nuclear medicine and mammography. Dr. Pape will also provide outreach service to regional hospitals in Viroqua, Prairie du Chien, Black River Falls and West Union, Iowa. Dr. Pape earned his Bachelor of Science in microbiology from Arizona State University. In 1986, he joined the United States Navy where he held various positions including supply officer on a submarine. While serving in the military, he received his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and performed a psychiatry internship at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., and later a residency in diagnostic radiology at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, Calif. Most recently, he was the department head for Radiology at the Naval Hospital in Cherry Point, N.C.
Richmond joins Gundersen Lutheran General Surgery
Rita Richmond, APNP, is now a member of Gundersen Lutheran's General Surgery department. As a nurse practitioner, Richmond will be responsible for patient flow within the vascular surgery team. Richmond specializes in transition planning, preparation and follow-up while meeting the individual needs of vascular surgery patients. She also provides care within Gundersen Lutheran's specialized Vein Clinic.
After working at Gundersen Lutheran for more than ten years as a nurse, Richmond pursued her goal of becoming an advanced practice nurse practitioner. She received her Master of Science in nursing from Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI.
During her time at Gundersen Lutheran, Richmond has been a pain resource nurse, advanced infection control practitioner and Magnet navigator. She has also been a member of the Medication and Safety Committee, Continuous Readiness Committee, Patient Transfer Lean Implementation Team and the Patient Satisfaction Committee. UW-L Small Business Development Center names new staff
The Small Business Development Center at UW-La Crosse recently added two new business education outreach coordinators.
Sue Noble brings extensive experience with community and economic development. Noble had been an assistant director at the Juneau County Economic Development Corporation. She helped develop the original Inventors' and Entrepreneurs' Club and facilitated the launch of several dozen additional clubs throughout the state and region based on the model. Noble has experience in conferences and seminars for adult learners, including assessment and planning for rural programs, community development, group facilitation, strategic planning, public relations and grant writing. She can be reached at 608.785.8105 or noble.susa@uwlax.edu.
Stephen Woessner brings business development expertise to expand the center's education programs. He had been with the AVS Group, a La Crosse marketing and communications agency. Woessner has more than 13 years of strategic planning, marketing, sales, brand identity, market research, public relations, advertising and consulting experience. He also has and understanding of technology transfer and early stage venture financing. Woessner can be reached at 608.785.8781 or woessner.step@uwlax.edu.
Find about more about the center at www.uwlax.edu/sbdc.
Burke promoted to salon manager of urban roots salon, LLC
Urban Roots Salon, LLC congratulates Michelle Burke on her recent promotion to Salon Manager.
Michelle has been working towards her career as a professional stylist since she was 14 years old, helping out and working as a receptionist at a salon in her hometown.
Michelle is working towards her 7th year as a licensed stylist. Michelle has the professional qualities of a salon manager and is on the fast track of a very successful career.
Michelle attends regular continuing education classes for business and hair design including hands on classes for learning the most up-to-date trends in hair cutting and coloring which are her specialties. Michelle is a hair "trendsetter" and is passionate in all aspects of the salon industry. Call 782-1139 for an appointment with Michelle.
The Title Company announces new president and CEO
The Title Company, Inc. announces that Marilyn J. Wille has assumed the office of President and CEO, succeeding her late husband, Michael F. Wille. Marilyn began her career in 1971 with a company then called La Crosse County Title as a production assistant. As the company grew, their name changed to The Title Company, Inc. and she began taking on more responsibilities for internal production. Her thirty-five years with the company makes her uniquely qualified to continue to provide consistent and professional service.
Today the staff consists mainly of 40 employees with an average tenure of 15 years.
We expect the company to continue to prosper while staying current with today's technology.
NEW ADDITION TO GERRARD-HOESCHLER REALTORS® TEAM
Gerrard-Hoeschler Realtors® is pleased to announce the addition of Berenice Shoults to their team of real estate professionals. Berenice is originally from Los Angeles and relocated to the La Crosse area with her husband two and a half years ago. Her husband has family in the area. "We both appreciate the local ambiance that the Seven Rivers Region has to offer. We feel very fortunate to be able to take a breath of fresh air and appreciate the family lifestyle of the area." states Berenice.
Berenice has always been in the customer service business and is a people person. She states wanting to assist families fulfill their "American Dream" as her motivation for getting into real estate.
She speaks fluent Spanish and feels it will be a great benefit to her customers and clients.
Nancy Gerrard, co-owner states, "Berenice has a delightful and upbeat personality. She has a good work ethic and is very focused. It is a pleasure having her at our company."
Berenice will be located in our La Crosse office. She welcomes the opportunity to assist you with all your real estate needs. She may be contacted at
(608) 782-1560 or email her at bshoults@gerrardhoeschler.com.
Elisabeth Berg Graduates From Analyzing Financial Statements School
On December 7th, 2006, Libby Berg successfully completed the Analyzing Financial Statements School in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association, this curriculum is designed to provide bank personnel with an increased understanding of the structure, use, and evaluation of business financial statements as related to lending decisions and loan structuring. The faculty is comprised of bankers who are considered authorities in their respective fields.
Libby has a bachelor's degree in Organizational Management from Viterbo University - La Crosse. She began working as a teller at Coulee Bank in August of 2003 and was promoted to Commercial Loan Coordinator in May of 2005.
Classes such as those provided by the Wisconsin Bankers Association provide a unique opportunity for bank personnel to learn how to more completely meet the changing needs of customers and deliver higher quality service in our community. Coulee Bank is a great promoter of continued education for their employees and encourages you to come to the La Crosse branch to congratulate Libby on her achievement.
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