Roaring Fork Young Professionals names 2010 officers

The Roaring Fork Young Professionals (RFYP) would like to congratulate its newly elected officers for the 2010 calendar year. The RFYP is a nonprofit organization associated with the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce dedicated to the enrichment of professional and community development throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. RFYP 2010 officers are: Chad J. Lee, president, an attorney with Balcomb & Green PC in Glenwood Springs; Jamin Heady-Smith, secretary/treasurer, a CPA with Dalby Wendland & Co. PC in Glenwood Springs; Sara Peuschold, vice president, general, a kindergarten teacher at Glenwood Springs Elementary School; Jay McGlade, vice president, membership, a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Glenwood Springs; Derron C. Cloud, vice president of social development, the food and beverage manager at the Aspen Glen Club; and Solomon Liston, vice president, technology, an independent business owner (Amway Global) in Glenwood Springs.

The RFYP meets the second Monday of each month. For more information, contact any of the officers or visit our website: www.roaringfork-youngprofessionals.com.

U.S. Bank in Glenwood Springs promotes Lasko

U.S. Bank in Glenwood Springs has promoted Jacob Lasko to assistant relationship manager of its commercial banking team.

Lasko is responsible for assisting in credit underwriting, as well as managing customer relationships and building the bank's presence in the Carbondale market.

Lasko has been with U.S. Bank since 2006, most recently as credit analyst in Glenwood Springs. He will continue to work at the U.S. Bank office located at 1901 Grand Ave. in Glenwood Springs. Lasko is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. The Oregon native reports to Ian Exelbert, market president for U.S. Bank in Glenwood Springs. Lasko lives in the Carbondale area.

Cox joins Creekside Hair & Skin Day Spa

Chelsey Cox has recently joined Creekside Hair & Skin Day Spa located at 386 Main St. in New Castle. Chelsey is a hair, nails and skin therapist, and she is known for her cutting-edge knowledge of the latest trends and coloring techniques. Chelsey is offering a special for the months of January and February: Buy one wax and get the second wax 50 percent off. Also on Wednesdays, she is offering haircuts for men and women for $15. Call and make an appointment with Chelsey at 984-3625. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Rifle Brewing Co. joins Sammy's on Park Avenue

The Rifle Brewing Co. located at Sammy's on Park Avenue in Rifle, is pleased to announce its grand opening on Friday, Feb. 12-13. Festivities will kick off at 5 p.m. both evenings. Brewmaster Todd Malloy has perfected the beers in the last several months and is ready to serve them to the people of Rifle and beyond.

Todd Malloy, formerly of Glenwood Canyon Brewing Co. and Firestone Walker Brewing Co. in California, has brewed Rifle Creek India Pale Ale, Black Sunday Porter, Boomtown Blonde Ale and Anvil Point Amber Ale. Rifle Brewing Co. will also have several other specialty beers on tap for the opening.

The festivities will include half-priced pints, door prizes and great giveaways. For more information regarding the opening or the brewery please contact: general manager Dan Currie, dan@riflebrew. com, (970) 618 - 0850; owner Shaun Brainard, shaun@riflebrew.com, (970) 309-0713; or brewmaster Todd Malloy, todd@riflebrew.com, (970) 309-1111.

Chandler selected to address banker organization

Michael Chandler, president of The Chandler Marketing Co. in Glenwood Springs, has been selected to address The Independent Community Bankers of America National Convention this March in Orlando, Fla. ICBA hails Chandler's ground-breaking communications strategy Dreamweaving as “the nation's most powerful bank marketing strategy.”

Chandler joins Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, Forbes Chairman Steve Forbes and other bank industry experts as guest speaker.

Chandler is the creator of Dreamweaving, and author of the best-selling Pelican Publishing book by the same name. The results of Dreamweaving tactics have been featured on ABC World News Tonight.

This is the 15th consecutive year Chandler has been invited to speak at the ICBA National Convention, attended by thousands of bankers from across the nation.

Pamper yourself and help Haiti

Enhance your looks at Paradise Day Spa and help the poor people of Haiti. A percentage of all proceeds from the date this is printed for two weeks will go to The Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. Deb broke her wrist, so Sara Watkins is there as well as Nikki Stephes, Magdalena Fit and Teresa Cote to help you. Paradise Day Spa offers haircuts, color enhancement, tanning, waxing (facial and body), manicures, pedicures, facials, anti-aging skin treatments and complimentary gourmet coffee or tea just for stopping by. Hours are Monday through Friday with evening appointments. Call 928-9782 for an appointment.

Funds available for Garfield County Housing-Nonprofits

The Glenwood Springs Association of Realtors (GSAR) has announced it has funds available for qualified Garfield County nonprofit organizations that provide housing services to moderate to low-income persons. Grant applications will be accepted through Feb. 5.

“The Glenwood Springs Association of Realtors has grant monies available twice a year for local organizations,” said Mandy Murray, local chairperson of the GSAR Colorado Association of Realtors Housing Opportunity Foundation (CARHOF) Committee. “Some of those we've helped include Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley, Catholic Charities, Feed My Sheep and Mountain Valley Developmental Services.”

To be eligible for funds, organizations must be based in Colorado, have a housing-related request, and be a nonprofit agency with a 501(c)3 status or a public agency. Applications and guidelines are found at www.carhof.org.

For more information on the local grants, call Mandy Murray, CARHOF Committee Chair, at 970-618-3444.

Glenwood Medical Associates recognized

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) “Performance and Practices of Successful Medical Groups: 2009 Report Based on 2008 Data” identified Glenwood Medical Associates P.C. as a “better performer” because of superior operational performance compared with similar medical group practices nationwide.

GMA continues to be a better practice performer with cost management and patient satisfaction. This is not the first year that GMA has been recognized for this outstanding award. In fact, GMA has been a better practice performer for the last five years and consistently continues to achieve this standing. Glenwood Medical Associates has been providing health care in the region since 1955.

Timothy Burns, chief administrative officer, wants to specifically recognize Joe Wright, vice president and financial director, as well as Ginger Shroll, patient financial services manager and information systems director as key players in achieving this success. “Thanks to Ginger Shroll and Joe Wright's perseverance and ability to look into the future, our organization continues to exceed benchmarks in the industry. I am proud of their success, and the success of our health care organization,” Burns said.

The MGMA report, a benchmarking standard among medical groups for more than a decade, was produced using data from respondents to the “MGMA Cost Survey: 2009 Reports Based on 2008 Data” as well as data from a questionnaire that assessed management behaviors, practices and procedures of better performers. The report profiles medical practices that have demonstrated success in one or more areas: profitability and cost management; productivity, capacity and staffing; accounts receivable and collections; patient satisfaction; and managed care operations.