TERRE HAUTE —
Indiana State Police Superintendent Paul Whitesell announced the promotion of Detective Jim Cody of the Lafayette District to the rank of sergeant, where he will serve as a crime scene investigator. Cody received his promotion through written testing and a competitive interview process.
As a crime scene Investigator, a portion of his duties will include responding and conducting crime scene investigations, preserving, collecting and documenting forensic evidence, providing crime scene testimony for trials and assisting officers and agencies with matters concerning crime scene investigations. Cody’s office will be at the Putnamville Post where he will primarily be responsible for crime scene investigations within portions of the Putnamville and Lafayette Districts, but may be utilized anywhere else in the state.
He is a 12-year veteran of the department having graduated from the 58th ISP Recruit School in December of 1999 and subsequently assigned to the Lafayette District where he has been his entire tenure. He patrolled Fountain and Montgomery counties and was promoted to corporal at the Lafayette District in 2004, but later voluntarily returned to the rank of trooper for road patrol duties and became a crash reconstructionist. Cody was then appointed in 2008 to detective within the Criminal Investigation Division at the Lafayette District, a position he has held until his recent promotion to sergeant. While on the department, he has served as counselor for the 67th ISP Recruit School and a counselor and camp director for the ISP youth camps. Cody holds instructor certifications in firearms, emergency vehicle operations and photogrammetry.
Cody is a Parke County native and graduate of Rockville High School and later of Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in professional pilot technology.
Dorsett Mitsubishi has named a new service manager and welcomed three new sales representatives.
Sales representative Ernie Engle comes to Dorsett Mitsubishi with experience in retail sales and body shop management. Prior to joining Dorsett, he owned a local auto electronics business for 25 years.
Jody Pitts, also a sales representative, has been in vehicle sales and management for 16 years, including a stint with the Tom Wood dealership in Indianapolis. He also has experience in the mortgage business.
Bruce Hutson has returned to Dorsett as a sales consultant. He previously worked as a sales associate and then service manager at Firestone and was with Dorsett from 2004 to 2007 as a detail specialist. A Terre Haute North Vigo High School graduate, Hutson attended Indiana State University and Harrison College.
Neal Mottesheard is Dorsett Mitsubishi’s new service department manager. He is a 10-year Dorsett employee. He is a graduate of Indiana State University.
Kim Swetich has joined Thompson Thrift Construction as senior preconstruction manager.
He comes to Thompson Thrift from CF Jordan Construction in Dallas, Texas, where he worked as chief estimator beginning in 2008. Prior to that, he served as chief estimator for JP Construction L.P. in Irving, Texas, from 2002-2008; Dooley & Mack Construction, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from 2000-2002; and Walbridge Aldinger Co. in Fort Lauderdale from 1994-2000. He also worked as an estimator for several construction companies in Florida.
He earned an associates of arts and sciences degree in civil engineering technology from Michigan Technological University.
Jerry Ennis has joined Thompson Thrift Construction as vice president and director of construction services.
He comes to Thompson Thrift from Solar Ventures USA in Naples Fla., where he held the position of vice president construction and management. Prior to that he served as president of Howard Shockey & Sons in Winchester, Va., from 2008-2010.
He also worked for The Boldt Company in Oklahoma City from 1984-2008. With that company, he served as group president, vice president/general manager and general manager.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Albright College in Reading, Pa. The Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma named him “Builder of the Year” in 2001.
Sarah Marietta has joined the staff of Thompson Thrift Construction as a project engineer in its preconstruction services department.
She held an internship with SL Feuquay Inc. in Terre Haute during the summer of 2010, where she did takeoff work for estimating. She received a bachelor’s degree in construction management from Indiana State University in May 2011.
She has served on the advisory board for Habitat for Humanity in Terre Haute and been a volunteer with Make A Wish.
Thompson Thrift is a full-service real estate development and construction company with offices in Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Carmel.
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- RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: May 21, 2012
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Employer opinions sought on students
A joint venture between Ready Indiana and the Indiana Department of Education is seeking employer input that will impact how Hoosier high school students are equipped for the workforce.
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Carlisle prison marks 20th anniversary
2012 marks the 20th year of service for the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, going on line with its first offenders Dec. 10, 1992.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Why young workers should care about Social Security
Summer will be here before we know it.
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BUSINESS CENTS: Does your staff understand pricing?
Many companies feel as though their staff will follow instructions and implement price strategies as instructed.
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Valley Child Development Center receives grant
Valley Child Development Center has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Terre Haute Day Nursery Foundation through the Wabash Valley Community Foundation.
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Exec offers advice on becoming startup entrepreneur
Sam Clemens, chief product officer of Cambridge, Mass., startup company Insight Squared, gave Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students insight on how to develop a startup business.
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Newsmakers: May 20, 2012
Leland Phipps, family practice physician at Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center, has been re-elected to membership with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Alumna to serve as VP for Rose-Hulman Ventures
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology alumna Elizabeth M. Hagerman is returning to her alma mater to serve as vice president for Rose-Hulman Ventures, the institute’s successful innovation space that has spawned careers and entrepreneurial enterprises throughout Indiana.
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Summer Sidewalk Sale set
Marshall Main Street’s Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale is planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 9.
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Oil drops to lowest level in 6 months
The price of oil dropped to a six-month low Tuesday on concern that economic uncertainty in Europe could hurt demand for crude.
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Adidas initiative: ISU students develop business improvement process at facility
As Indiana State University students cruised Interstate 70 on Friday afternoons from Terre Haute to Indianapolis, they were looking forward to reaching their destination.
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BUSINESS BRIEFLY: May 13, 2012
An evening of networking and education for Clark, Crawford and Edgar counties regarding branding, marketing and tourism development opportunities is planned for 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the Heath Museum on the square in downtown Robinson.
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Wendy’s partners with Riley Hospital
For just $2, customers at participating Wendy’s restaurants in the Evansville/Terre Haute area can get free Jr. Frosty desserts through Dec. 31 while supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health.
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Marshall Chamber to stage annual golf outing
The Marshall (Ill.) Chamber of Commerce invites golfers to its annual golf outing scheduled for June 8 at the Marshall Golf Course.
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ON THE MOVE: May 13, 2012
McKenze Rogers has joined Williams Randall as an account supervisor.
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Seminar teaches seniors to fight fraud
The Federal Trade Commission estimates that 25 million Americans are victims of consumer fraud each year.
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EYE ON THE PIE: Economic tools for consumers, workers, business owners, officials
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Potential Medicare savings for mom
Given the current economic climate, buying a nice gift for Mother’s Day may be more difficult than in years past.
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‘Best Places to Work’ honored at banquet
Companies raising the bar with their workplace practices were recognized on May 3 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
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NEWSMAKERS: May 13, 2012
Susi Willis, CPA and partner in Larsson Woodyard & Henson, LLP, was recently presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the Indiana CPA Society at its annual CPA Celebration at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Rail Road wins Family-Friendly Award
The Indiana Rail Road Co. has won the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce’s “Family-Friendly Business Award” for 2012 based on the company’s highly successful employee wellness program.
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Government cuts summer gasoline price forecast
The government says gasoline will be cheaper this summer than previously expected thanks to a drop in the price of oil.
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Mall operator becomes biggest real estate company
The nation’s largest shopping mall operator is now also the country’s largest real estate company.
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Dealership to celebrate first year
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EYE ON THE PIE: Compensation levels did not cause the recession
America is still fascinated with “The Price is Right.”
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Old National begins year with strong first quarter
Old National Bancorp reported 1st quarter net income of $21.7 million, or $0.23 per share.
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Enroll in disaster preparedness class
The University of Illinois Extension is offering a disaster preparedness course on May 23 for Clark, Crawford and Edgar county businesses called Ready Business.
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Newsmakers: May 6, 2012
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