John HuismanHuisman joins Pierce to form new law firm
Attorney John G. Huisman has joined attorney Martin L. Pierce to form a new law practice, Pierce and Huisman PLLC.
The firm will focus its practice on estate planning, elder law, wills, trusts, probate, conservatorship, special needs trusts, business succession planning, entrepreneur law, nonprofits, employee beenfits and tax law.
Pierce, a Certified Estate Planning Specialist, has been practicing with law for over 37 years. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a Certified Estate Planning Specialist. ierce is licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, and he has been honored and selected in The Best Lawyers in America, as a Mid-South Super Lawye, as an AVVO rated “Top Lawyer,” and he has earned the “AV” Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell. He has been the President of the Chattanooga Estate Planning Council and the Chattanooga Tax Practitioners.
Huisman has extensive experience during his 14-year career in the areas of business transactions, entrepreneur law, litigation, workers’ compensation, probate, elder law and estate planning .Most recently, Huisman spent over a year as vice president and general counsel of a local import and distribution business.
Ellen PeavyVision names Peavy as regional director
Vision Hospitality Group announces that Ellen Peavy has been promoted to regional director of sales and marketing where she will be responsible for the sales initiatives for Vision’s Chattanooga area hotels.
Peavy entered the hospitality industry in 2001 and has since mastered various positions with both the Marriott and Hilton brands, such as corporate sales manager, group sales manager and director of sales. Since joining Vision in 2013, she has been instrumental in the success of Vision’s Lookout Mountain and downtown Chattanooga properties as she has consistently increased group business, local accounts and food and beverage revenue.
Grace StewartStewart to head Red Wolves Soccer Club’s marketing team
Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club announced Grace Stewart as social media and marketing coordinator for the USL League One professional team. Stewart will coordinate content for the club’s social media platforms and implement the team’s marketing strategy.
“Grace is a bright, talented communicator and knows our sport and community well,” said Sean McDaniel, president and general manager of Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. “We welcome her to Chattanooga Red Wolves SC and know her presence will increase our ability to connect with fans and the community.”
As social media and marketing manager, Stewart will help communicate the team’s voice and brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and assist the front office in reaching the club’s business goals.
Prior to her role with Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, Stewart worked for an award-winning Nashville integrated marketing agency, GS&F, as an account coordinator. This year, her team earned a Parthenon Award from the Public Relations Society of America Nashville Chapter for media relations work on the grand opening of Topgolf Nashville.
Stewart played soccer for Middle Tennessee State University, where she graduated with a degree in communications.
Kimberly WalkerSiskin Hospital nurse earns certification
Siskin Hospital announces that Kimberly Walker, BSN, RN, CIC, has recently attained the Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) credential.
This certification is awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
Walker is director of infection prevention and control at Siskin Hospital.
The CIC credential identifies healthcare professionals who demonstrate mastery in infection prevention and control and care.
BlueCross PPO Plan Receives 4-Star Quality rating for fourth time
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s Medicare Advantage PPO product has earned a fourth consecutive 4- out of 5-Star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The CMS ratings, released annually, are established through a review of plan operations, customer surveys, and member outcomes for more than 50 quality measures. These measures look at how well members’ chronic health conditions are controlled and whether members get their recommended care and screenings, as well as their overall satisfaction with their health plan experience.
The BlueCross Medicare Advantage PPO ranked high in several areas for 2019, and earned a second consecutive 5-star rating for customer service.
“This lets us know that our members are getting the information they need about how to use our plan and their benefits,” said Todd Ray, senior vice president of senior products for BlueCross. “We will continue our efforts to enhance our effectiveness by partnering with providers and utilizing data to ensure our members get the health care they need, when they need it.”
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