• Dr. Brian Ross and Dr. Donald Conner, Jr. are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Stacy Lowdermilk to their optometric practice. Lowdermilk, a recent graduate of Indiana University School of Optometry, is the former Stacy Stiegelbauer. A Terre Haute native, she graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School in 2001 and received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University. Her external optometric experience includes Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers, Bloomington’s Community Clinics, Indianapolis Eye Clinic and Community Eye Care of Indianapolis. Lowdermilk has experience in ocular disease, cataract and LASIK surgical co-management, contact lens fittings, pediatrics and primary care optometry. She is a member of the Indiana Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.
Lowdermilk is married to Dr. Troy Lowdermilk, a practicing veterinarian at Clear Lake Veterinary Hospital in Brazil. The couple reside outside of Bowling Green and are members of Maryland Community Church, Farm Bureau and Clay County 4-H. When not practicing optometry Lowdermilk enjoys digital photography, fishing, water skiing, snow skiing, camping and many other outdoor activities.
• Larsson, Woodyard & Henson, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, is pleased to announce the admission of Marla D. Coffman, CPA, as a partner in the firm effective June 1.
A valedictorian of Paris High School, Coffman earned a bachelor’s degree in accountancy, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Illinois in 1990. She successfully completed the CPA exam that same year.
She accepted a position with Philip Rootberg & Company, a Chicago CPA firm, where she worked with a variety of clients over a five-year period. She was a financial analyst for BRK Brands, Inc./First Alert prior to returning to Paris with her family in 1995.
Coffman accepted a position as a staff accountant with Larsson Woodyard & Henson, LLP in 1995, and was serving as a manager prior to being admitted as partner. During her tenure, she has provided diverse services to both individual and business clients. In addition, she has developed expertise in estates and trusts, exempt organizations, and the audits of employee benefit plans.
Coffman is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Illinois CPA Society.
She is a member of St. Mary’s Church in Paris and is an active volunteer in the community, including Paris Newcomers Club, various children’s sports programs and the Meals on Wheels program. Most of her leisure time revolves around her children’s school and sports activities.
Coffman and her husband, Shawn, reside in Paris with their two children, Ryan and Jessica. She is the daughter of Dave and Sue Cornwell, also of the Paris area.
• Tim Jones was recently promoted by Fifth Third Bank, Central Indiana to the position of market president in Terre Haute.
Jones serves as the retail regional manager, overseeing 15 financial centers from the west side of Indianapolis, also including Terre Haute, Brazil, Clinton, Sullivan and Rockville.
He joined Fifth Third in 1999, after beginning his banking career in Terre Haute, first with ONB and later First Financial Bank. During his career at Fifth Third, Jones has been part of the President Circle five times for achieving top 10 percent performance levels.
Jones graduated from West Vigo High School and attended Indiana State University, majoring in business administration. He and his wife Marsha are lifelong Vigo County residents.
• St. Mary-of-the-Woods College President David G. Behrs has announced the appointment of Dottie King as vice president for academic affairs. King has been a mathematics faculty member at the college since 2002, and since September 2008, she has served as the college’s assistant dean for undergraduate and international programs. King began her service as vice president for academic affairs on May 25.
“Dr. King has been a remarkable leader in academic affairs, contributing daily to the academic mission of the College and to the well-being of our students,” Behrs said. “I am confident that her knowledge and love of The Woods will continue to serve us well as she takes on this new role.”
In her new position, King is responsible for promoting excellence in teaching and scholarship as well as close student-faculty interactions in all of the college’s academic programs. In addition, she provides leadership for academic departments and interdisciplinary programs in curricular, personnel, and budgetary matters. As a member of the president’s cabinet, King is also responsible for assisting the College’s senior leadership team in advancing the mission of the College and implementing its institutional plan.
King has more than 20 years of experience in higher education. From 1985 to 2002, she served as an instructor of mathematics at Indiana State University, and from 1997 to 2002, she was also an adjunct instructor of mathematics for Indiana Wesleyan University. In 2002, she joined the faculty at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, serving as an assistant professor of mathematics from 2002-2006, an associate professor of mathematics from 2006-2008 and chair of the Sciences and Mathematics Department from 2007-2008. From June to September 2008, she served as interim vice president for academic affairs, and from 2008-2009, she served as the assistant dean for undergraduate and international programs.
King holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from Indiana State University and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction/mathematics education, also from Indiana State University. She has given numerous professional presentations and is a member of several professional organizations, including American Educational Research Association, Association for Women in Mathematics, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Mathematics Association of America. She also published “Pedagogical needs of female mathematics students: Listening to their voice” for the Journal for the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
She has served on several college boards and committees, including the Assessment Committee, Transfer Policy Committee, College Council, Learning Resource Center Advisory Board, Teacher Education Leadership Team and the Honors Task Force Member. She also served as chair of the Curriculum Committee, co-chair of the Program Analysis Committee and Coordinator of Institutional Assessment.
She has also made significant contributions to her community. She served on the Clay Community School Corporation board of trustees from 2004-2009, serving as board president from 2006-2007, board secretary from 2005-2006 and 2007-2008 and board vice president from 2008-2009. She also served on the Mathematics Textbook Adoption Board at North Clay Middle School and the School Improvement and Academic Advancement teams at North Clay High School.
“The faculty and staff of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College are my colleagues and my friends,” King said. “I am excited and humbled by this opportunity. I look forward to working alongside the faculty and the cabinet to help increase the visibility and enhance the academic reputation of the College in the Wabash Valley and beyond.”
Business
On the Move: June 30, 2009
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Projected Learning: Indiana State class teams with Delta Faucet for educational efforts
Indiana State University senior Candace Greubel scoured newsletter articles before her class forwarded its project to its eager audience, Delta Faucet Company employees.
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Eight join Scott College of Business advisory board
Eight graduates from the past decade have recently joined the Scott College of Business’ Young Professionals Board at Indiana State University.
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NEWSMAKERS: Feb. 12, 2012
* Edward Motley
* John Wilkinson
* Clabber Girl Corp.
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BUSINESS CENTS: Is your company ready to become a franchise?
In the past few articles, we have discussed small business tax issues.
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Mayor of Clinton to speak at Chamber luncheon
Clinton Mayor Jack Gilfoy will be the guest speaker at the February Luncheon Meeting of the Greater Clinton Chamber of Commerce.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: A Valentine tip from Social Security
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, making this a popular time of year for proclamations of love.
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Small businesses invited to enter ‘Push’ contest
The sixth annual Staples National Small Business Survey found that seven out of 10 small business owners are optimistic about the future.
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MORTON MARCUS: Examining the vitality of the economy in local communities
Euturn Wright, the noted economic development specialist, was in Indianapolis for the Super Bowl extravaganza.
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ON THE MOVE: Feb. 12, 2012
Big Red Liquors Inc., a leading wine, beer, and spirits merchant since 1972 with 25 retail locations throughout southern Indiana, has hired Don Rix, vice president for Marsh Supermarkets LLC with 32 years of experience in the grocery industry, as its new president.
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Mike’s Carwash washes its 100,000,000th vehicle
Mike’s Carwash has recorded a significant milestone, washing its 100 millionth vehicle.
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Look for random acts of kindness at mall
Honey Creek Mall in Terre Haute will again celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week, Feb. 13-19.
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Estate planning, wills topic of Lunch with a Lawyer program
Senior Education Ministries Inc. has scheduled Lunch with a Lawyer from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Wabash Senior Activity Center at 300 S. Fifth St. in Terre Haute.
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Leslie leaving Terre Haute Chamber
The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce today notified members that Rachel Leslie, Chamber executive vice president, has accepted a position as director of advancement operations for St. Mary-of-the-Woods College.
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Toyota to increase Highlander output in Indiana
Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the company’s Princeton, Indiana plant. Hybrid and export versions will be included. The project is expected to create about 400 new jobs at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Inc.
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AT&T expands mobile broadband network
AT&T has expanded its mobile broadband network in several southwest Indiana communities, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers in the area.
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ON THE MOVE: Feb. 5, 2012
• Debbie Dillow
• Vani Manyam
• Shabaz Gill
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Nominate someone for HR Professional of the Year
Nominations are currently being sought for the 2012 Ogletree Deakins/HR Dimensions Human Resources Professional of the Year.
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Time Warner offers new levels of Internet service
Time Warner Cable is expanding the next generation of Internet service to customers across the Midwest using DOCSIS 3 equipment and its advanced fiber network.
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NEWSMAKERS: Feb. 5, 2012
Irving Haber at 1818 N. Third St. in Terre Haute announces that he is the first physician in the Wabash Valley to offer on-site digital imaging with the new Sonosite Sonogram machine.
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First Financial Corp. reports 2011 results
First Financial Corporation announced results for the year and the quarter ended Dec. 31.
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Terre Haute Chevrolet to incorporate new GM image elements
Terre Haute Chevrolet, a division of the Romain Automotive Group of Evansville, has announced a new look coming to the dealership in 2012.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Social Security FAQ on disability
Question: I applied for disability benefits three months ago and still haven’t received an answer. How long does it take to get a decision?
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MORTON MARCUS: State government increasingly decides how we live in our cities
The ongoing trend in state-local government relations in Indiana is increasing paternalism.
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Innovative Staff Solutions offers job openings
Innovative Staff Solutions has more than 180 positions open and available right now.
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Free career advancement workshop scheduled
University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free career advancement workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 23 in Marshall.
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Verizon Wireless invests $159 million in Indiana
Verizon Wireless has invested $159 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Indiana, which includes the expansion of 4G LTE to 23 Hoosier cities, 10 major universities and four professional sporting venues.
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Rose-Hulman Winter Career Fair experiences 37 percent gain in company attendance
The good times have returned for college job seekers in such technical fields as engineering and computer science.
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Gordon Chiropractic celebrates grand opening of new location
The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Gordon Chiropractic Family Health and Wellness celebrated the grand opening of its new location on Feb. 4.
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Magnolia gives in on rezoning
A potential $20-million investment in Terre Haute’s east side has been blocked by public opposition.
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Magnolia drops retirement complex plans for Ohio Boulevard
The company that had been hoping to build a new senior living complex along Ohio Boulevard has canceled its plans.
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