Kym Pfrank, Union Hospital senior vice president and chief information officer, has been appointed to the position of senior vice president and chief operating officer.
Pfrank has enjoyed a 31-year career at Union Hospital, starting as director of data processing. He also spent four years as a computer operator in the U.S. Air Force in California. After returning to Illinois, Pfrank completed an associate’s degree in computer science from Danville Area Community College, a bachelor’s in management from Sangamon State University (University of Illinois), and an MBA from Indiana State University. He was previously employed by Lakeview Medical Center, now known as Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, where he served as director of data processing.
“I appreciate the opportunity to expand my career at Union Hospital and, hopefully, contribute to the continued growth of the organization,” said Pfrank, regarding his new position and additional responsibilities. Pfrank is a native of Danville, Ill
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Financial Group announces that Neal Mottesheard has joined the Bison Financial Group as a marketing associate.
Mottesheard joins the firm after 10 years with Dorsett Automotive, where he most recently served as parts and service director. He has his bachelor’s degree in social science education from Indiana State University. Mottesheard is a Terre Haute native and lives in Terre Haute with his wife and daughter.
Bison Financial Group, located at 674 Ohio St., Terre Haute, also has offices in Lafayette and Valparaiso.
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Sameer Bavashi, M.D., UAP clinic orthopaedic surgeon, has been selected as Union Sports Medicine’s medical director. Dr. Bavashi will provide medical oversight for the Union Sports Medicine program.
Dr. Bavishi earned his medical degree and completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery from Southern Illinois University. He completed his fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Center for Athletic Medicine. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. His clinical interests include sports medicine, shoulder, elbow and knee surgery, and hip arthroscopy.
Union Center for Sports Medicine provides comprehensive injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for student athletes throughout the Wabash Valley, and is the official sports medicine provider for North Vigo, South Vigo, West Vigo, Marshall, Riverton Parke, Rockville and South Vermillion high schools, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and the Terre Haute Rex baseball team.
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Rachel Leslie, director of advancement operations, has been promoted to the associate vice president for advancement at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. As the associate vice president for advancement, Leslie oversees and supports alumni relations, government relations, annual giving, grants development, donor stewardship, research, event planning, data management and the development of a strategic, comprehensive, annual advancement plan.
“Rachel demonstrates her expertise as a thoughtful communicator and creative leader day-in and day-out,” said Dottie King, president of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. “The Woods is fortunate to have a professional of her caliber building relationships with businesses and corporations and increasing philanthropic support.”
Leslie will also serve as the principal liaison for the college on all levels of government: federal, state and local. This includes monitoring legislation related to higher education, working with legislators and their staffs to increase awareness of the college’s educational programs and initiatives.
Before joining The Woods, Leslie served as executive vice president at Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, where she was involved in strategic planning, fundraising, new revenue programs, member services, marketing, event planning and staff management.
As a strong advocate for the community, she is active in many organizations including Rotary International, Terre Haute Young Leaders, United Way of the Wabash Valley and Vigo County Education Foundation. Leslie earned her bachelor’s degree in speech communication, public relations and journalism from Indiana State University.
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Heather Scott has been promoted to the assistant director of advancement services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. In this role, Scott will perform oversight and management of key areas in advancement services, including database management, prospect management, research and gift processing.
“This is an important role for the institution in advancing our educational mission,” said Karen Dyer, vice president for advancement. “Heather’s extensive expertise in many aspects of advancement will help The Woods engage our supporters and continue our strong culture of philanthropy.”
Scott is also responsible for making business decisions that impact all areas of advancement. She will draw upon her analytical skills to scrutinize data and maintain industry standards for philanthropic gifts.
Scott has served the college since 2000 in several capacities, including database manager.
Business
ON THE MOVE: Jan. 20, 2013
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22-hospital St. Vincent Health cutting jobs
INDIANAPOLIS — One of Indiana’s largest health systems says it’s cutting an undisclosed number of jobs by June 30 because of increasing economic and competitive pressure on the health care industry.
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Duke Energy gives $10K to Wabash Valley Red Cross for Vigo flood relief
Duke Energy is giving $10,000 to the Wabash Valley Red Cross chapter for flood relief from this spring’s heavy rains.
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‘500’ gas stations being sold to Speedway LLC
After several decades in business, the area’s familiar “500” gasoline stations and convenience stores will soon be missing from the roadsides of Vigo and Sullivan counties.
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Business Cents: Customers and companies: Sugar goes further than vinegar
Working with companies for more than decade I am still shocked to learn how not only companies react to customers but also how rude customers can be to companies.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Can’t work because of disability? Let us help
Disability is something most people don’t like to think about. But if you’re not able to work because you have a disabling condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death, then it’s a subject you may not be able to avoid.
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Naysayers should treat good news as good news
I like to complain as much as anybody else. In truth, I may do more than my share of finding fault and wagging a finger in warning. Nonetheless, I’m tired of commentators (including many economists) who find nothing good and only the darkest clouds for the past few months.
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All mothers appreciate extra help
Think of all the times and ways that your mom has helped you over the years — when you were a child, and after you became an adult. With Mother’s Day upon us, now is a good time to pay mom back with a little Extra Help — with her Medicare prescription drug costs.
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Upcoming meetings
The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce is hosting a health care reform seminar for businesses from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Old National Insurance at 925 Wabash Ave., suite 200.
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Indiana ranked best place to do business in Midwest
Indiana was ranked as the best place to do business in the Midwest and the fifth best nationwide in a survey of more than 500 chief executives by Chief Executive magazine.
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First Farmers rated among top 100 community banks
First Farmers Bank & Trust of Converse was named one of the 100 top-performing community banks for 2012 by SNL Financial.
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Newsmakers: May 12, 2013
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve has recognized John Thompson, president of Thompson Thrift Construction, and Paul Thrift, president of Thompson Thrift Development, as “Patriotic Employers.”
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On the Move: May 12, 2013
Stacey Joseph, a realtor in Terre Haute, has earned the Certified Residential Specialist designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.
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Chamber lauds four with Business Recognition Awards
Congratulations to our Business Recognition Awards winners! Our Awards Luncheon at the Meadows Banquet and Conference Center was a great event to wrap up Business Recognition Week, sponsored by Union Hospital. At the Luncheon we recognized four local businesses as the 2012 Business Recognition Award winners:
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ISU students provide detailed grocery analysis
As the National Cooperative Grocers Association makes business decisions in the coming years, the organization likely will take into account an analysis of some of its competitors – about 4,000 of them.
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Construction firm holding grand opening in Marshall on Friday
Construction, H&H LLC is holding a grand opening and Marshall Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday at 812 N. Second St. in Marshall, Ill.
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AP Source: Subaru to expand Indiana plant
Subaru plans to expand its Indiana factory and add workers to build the Impreza small car in 2016, a person briefed on the matter says.
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Transit proposals can prove to be game changers
After baseball, my favorite TV watching is the government channel. Here I can see the local government in action or local government inaction.
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On the Move: May 5, 2013
Melissa Schollaert, RDH, HHP, has been added as a counselor of holistic health and nutrition at The Maple Center for Integrative Health.
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ISU set to offer financial planning program in 2014
When Indiana State University junior Jennifer Groth began scheduling classes last semester, she planned them out by thinking of an academic program the university does not yet offer. Groth will be one of the inaugural students in the financial planning program that ISU will begin to offer in spring 2014.
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Newsmaker: May 5, 2013
Gov. Mike Pence announced the appointment of Jessica Robertson to commissioner of the Indiana Department of Administration, a role she will begin on Wednesday.
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U.S. Postal Service opens village office in Worthington
The U.S. Postal Service officially opened the 40th Village Post Office in the Greater Indiana District on Monday in Worthington.
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How consistent is your business?
There are six areas in which consistency is critical in the majority of companies. Too often, business owners feel as they are “chasing down” rather than “leading it along.” If you can get a high level of consistency with your standards and practices, then your company will benefit.
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Good time to try Spanish online service
Cinco de Mayo is May 5 — a time to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride. Why not join the celebration by visiting Social Security’s Spanish website, where you’ll find a number of useful services and a wealth of information in Spanish.
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First Financial’s net income up 3 percent
First Financial Corp. has announced results for its quarter that ended March 31. The Corp.’s net income increased 3.4 percent to $7.7 million, compared to $7.4 million for the same period of 2012.
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Curtain goes up on new theater owner
The Indiana Theatre in downtown Terre Haute is under new ownership with a new purpose.
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Indiana Theatre SOLD!
The Indiana Theatre at 683 Ohio St. is sold.
Rob Lundstrom, who owns the Copper Bar and Louise’s, took possession of the historic downtown theatre on April 25. -
Higher education completion rates questioned
Spring is really here. Baseball is being played, the Cubs are already tragic and Faye of the Forest reappeared on the back deck. She was parked on the railing as I sat down to write this column.
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Vectren Corp. awards $2.3 million in grants
Vectren Corp. has announced that it awarded more than $2.3 million in 2012 through the Vectren Foundation and corporate contributions.
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Hard work, good attitude produces success
Like clockwork, Indiana State University graduate Joe Evelo regularly provides monthly updates to the first client he signed up when he started his financial investment career more than 35 years ago.
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On the move: April 28, 2013
Old National Bank has promoted Howard Mills to vice president, mortgage loan originator.
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