DESTINATION HOTELS & RESORTS: Hired David C. Bland as managing director of new projects.
KAISER PERMANENTE COLORADO: Appointed Andy Arends as public programs operations leader, responsible for the health plan’s Medicaid and CHP+ programs in Colorado.
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL INVESTOR RELATIONS INSTITUTE: Elected Jane Okun of IHS Inc. as president for 2006-07. Other officers elected are: Derek Cole, Myogen Inc., president-elect and co-chair of programs; Brenda Bell, PrimeZone Media Network, vice president of membership; Terri Douglas, Catapult PR-IR LLC, secretary and chair of communications; David Banks, Investor Relations Pros, treasurer and co-chair sponsorships; and Wendy Yang, Queenstake Resources Ltd., co-chair of programming and sponsorships.
WOOLPERT INC.: Selected Bryan Dickerson as a new shareholder assuming the title of associate.
THE GROUP INC. REAL ESTATE: Announced that Judy Modlich, broker associate/ partner, has completed required course work to earn the Graduate Realtor Institute designation. The real estate company also said Don and Julie Riedel have joined as broker associates/partners in Loveland.
DEEP ROCK WATER CO.: Appointed Greg J. Puhr, vice president of business development and marketing; Jerry H. McMillan, vice president of manufacturing and supply-chain management; and Craig M. Dodd, vice president of route sales and field operations.
STARTEK INC.: Announced that Larry Jones, former chief executive officer and president of Activant Solutions, has joined the board of directors.
