THE COLORADO JUDICIAL INSTITUTE: The 2006 Judicial Independence Award will be presented to recently retired Colorado Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Love Kourlis at a dinner Nov. 16. She now heads the new Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION: Honored Debra Norborg, a member of the Section 8 compliance team for the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, with the Contract Administrator Staff Special Recognition Award. Norborg was recognized for her tact, patience and concern for her low-income, elderly and disabled clients.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY: Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman announced the selection of Timothy Meeks as the new administrator of the Lakewood- based Western Area Power Administration.
THE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION: David Bolton has joined the nonprofit agency as a data analyst/report writer.
HOLLAND & HART LLP: Announced that Sheldon Smith has been named a Fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel.
THE HARRIS LAW FIRM PC: Erica Vargas and Lisa Horvath have joined the firm as associate attorneys and will practice family law.
WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL: Appointed mining veteran Steve Kesler as executive vice president of business development for the company’s Denver-based mining business unit.
FRONTIER GMAC REAL ESTATE: Named Beth Dufficy as a broker associate.
FOREST CITY: Appointed Tanalee Storm as specialty leasing manager at Northfield Stapleton. David Boyza was named assistant general manager, and Rachael Stiedemann was named marketing coordinator.
MERKLE: Named Eric Kirby senior vice president and general manager of the Denver-based e-mail marketing division, Merkle|Quris.
THE CENTER FOR ECONOMIC & INDUSTRY RESEARCH LLC: The Colorado Springs firm, dba KeyValueData, promoted Melissa Cardwell to senior research analyst and database manager.
