Cardiologist Dr. Kinsman “Ted” Wright Jr. has joined UT Erlanger Cardiology.
A news release said Wright is accepting patient appointments at the group’s downtown offices, located on the Erlanger Baroness Campus, 979 E. Third St., Suite C-520.
Wright has been a cardiologist in Chattanooga since 1977 and will now treat patients exclusively at the Erlanger Health System. He will also serve as administrative director of UT Erlanger Cardiology at the Erlanger Baroness Campus.
Wright performed the region’s first balloon angioplasty at Erlanger in 1982.
He earned his medical degree from Boston University, where he also completed his internship. He attended Boston University and Duke University Medical Center for his internal medicine residency training.
Wright served as a research fellow in cardiology at Boston University Medical Center and completed a fellowship in the cardiovascular division of Duke University Medical Center.
Lenora Conn joins Gray Line
Lenora Conn, previously educational program director at Kids in Harmony in Chattanooga, has joined Gray Line of Tennessee as eastern Tennessee sales manager for the motor coach operation.
“We are excited to have Lenora join our team and spearhead our expansion into eastern Tennessee,” Sherry D. Fields, vice president of sales and marketing, said. “Possessing more than 20 years in sales with a focus in special events and group itinerary planning, she has the skills, attributes and professional demeanor that make her an asset as a community liaison. Her experience with group sales, focus on bringing quality charter service to the region and her relationships in the industry will be a powerful asset to our company.”
Conn received a degree in travel and tourism from Chattanooga College and holds a travel marketing professional certification.
Richard Belcher lauded for 50 years
Richard S. Belcher celebrated his 50th anniversary with Citizens Savings & Loan Corp. this year and was recently saluted for his years with the company during the firm’s annual Christmas dinner.
Belcher served as president of the business from 1977 to 2008.
Company CEO Pat St. Charles III presented Belcher with a plaque in recognition of his years with the business.
CPA firm opens Ooltewah office
Athens, Tenn.-based Pascarella & Miller, a certified public accounting firm, announced it will open a new office at 5121 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road in Ooltewah, Tenn.
Sallie M. Brooks, a Chattanooga native with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration, will manage the new venture with Marilyn Miller and Lou Pascarella. The new office will offer services such as accounting, auditing, tax planning and tax return preparation, among others.