Johnson joins Cardiology Center of Dalton
Erin Johnson has joined the staff of the Cardiology Center in Dalton, Ga.
She earned her bachelor of science degree in nursing and master of science in nursing/family nurse practitioner from Kennesaw State University. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She has previously served as a RN for the cardiology department at Piedmont Hospital.
Autenreith to head Houston Museum
Amy Autenreith has been named executive director of the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts. In that role, she will curate all new and changing exhibits, supervise and train museum volunteers, supervise the education coordinator, assist with special events, including the annual Houston Museum Show and Sale, oversee the gift shop and be an enthusiastic ambassador for the museum in the community and with other national institutions that specialize in the decorative arts.
“Amy has the experience, perseverance and professional skills to lead the Houston on its ambitious path, creating new ways to connect with visitors and the community,” said Kathie Scobee Fulgham, board president.
The Houston Museum, an integral part of the Bluff View Art District in downtown Chattanooga, features an extensive collection of Victorian art glass and antiques and provides visitors with an insight into Victorian life and the quizzical and colorful life of its founder, Anna Safley Houston.
Stelzman picked as ‘rising star’
The National Academy of Public Accounting Professionals (NAPAP) has selected Matthew Stelzman, a CPA with Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough in Chattanooga, as one of the 2015 “Top 10 Public Accounting Professional Rising Stars” in Tennessee. The award is designed to recognize outstanding public accounting professionals who have been practicing for less than 15 years.
Stelzman is a manager with Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough. He has more than 12 years of experience providing forensic, business valuation and litigation support services. He focuses mainly on services that relate to litigation disputes, including marital dissolution, personal injury, damages cases or wrongful death.
Horne joins Arbitration and Mediation firm
Attorney Tom Horne has joined Arbitration and Mediation Services in Chattanooga as a general civil mediator.
Horne is the managing partner of Luther-Anderson, PLLP, a law firm in Chattanooga, and has been a Rule 31 certified mediator since 2006. Arbitration and Mediation Services, 1810 McCallie Avenue, has been providing a full range of mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution services to Chattanooga and surrounding communities since 1990.
Morning Pointe wins tech award
Morning Pointe Senior Living and The Lantern Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence have been recognized by McKnights LTC, an industry publication, for its innovative use of technology in the Lantern Alzheimer’s memory care programs.
Morning Pointe scored gold in the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards in the high tech/high touch category for its use of technology to enrich the Alzheimer’s and memory care programs in its communities.
“The award further emphasizes the importance between care providers and technology companies like SimpleC, which allows us as senior healthcare providers to be leaders in delivering services for people with Alzheimer’s,” said Greg A. Vital, president and CEO of Morning Pointe Senior Living.
SimpleC is a wellness technology company that delivers media-based non-pharmacological care and wellness therapies. The system is made up of products called The SimpleC Companion, Community Connect and Care Portal, which are simple to use and promote a higher quality of life. The SimpleC Companion is a touch screen device placed in a resident’s apartment that delivers personalized audiovisual therapies addressing the user’s specific care and behavioral needs. Therapies play on a schedule and are accessible on demand.
Community Connect is a device connected to a large screen television located in a common area of the community that plays therapies for group engagement, prompts for upcoming activities and provides on-demand activities for residents.
Miller & Martin among top firms
Miller & Martin PLLC has again been named a 2016 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, achieving a metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in 24 areas of practice across the firm.
The Chattanooga-based law firm was recognized for banking and finance, antitrust, arbitration, commercial litigation, real estate, corporate law, health care, labor relations and management, intellectual property, class actions, mediation, mergers and acquisitions, personal injury, product liability, land use and zoning, and trademark law.
Best Law Firms rankings are based on an evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.
Restle joins True North team
True North Custom has appointed Chris Restle manager of integrated marketing.
Over his career, Restle has worked both as a leader and primary strategist for some of the largest health systems in the country. He is known for his ability to develop innovative new marketing strategies using data analysis and predictive analytics to achieve organizational goals and solve business challenges.
“We’re thrilled to bring Chris on board to build out our strategy and analytics team,” said True North CEO Lud Kimbrough. “He knows exactly what it takes it help healthcare organizations succeed in this increasingly complex and competitive environment.”
Whirlpool names Kenco a top supply partner
Whirlpool Corp. has named Kenco as one of its top supply chain partners for 2014. Kenco, a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, real estate services and material handling equipment, has been providing logistics services to Whirlpool for more than 35 years.
The Whirlpool Integrated Supply Chain Carrier/Service of the Year Awards are selected by a committee that evaluates quantitative and qualitative data.
“Kenco is a great logistics partner,” said Jim Keppler, vice president, Whirlpool Integrated Supply Chain and Quality. “Their performance and support of our strategy is vital to our success, and we count on them to ensure we deliver our commitments to our customers every day.”
Kenco provides Whirlpool with warehousing, product customization and returns processing at locations throughout the United States and Canada. This month, Kenco is celebrating its 36th year of service to Whirlpool.
Exum joins Chambliss law firm
Jennifer Kent Exum has joined the estate planning team of the law firm of Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. She will assist clients with estate administration and related litigation matters, conservatorships, and estate, elder law and special needs planning.
Exum has practiced in the estate law area for nearly a decade and has extensive experience in estate administration and estate litigation. She has represented more than 100 estates simultaneously through her past work with the public administrator for Hamilton County.
Exum currently serves as Eastern division delegate on the executive council for the Tennessee Bar Association’s Estate Planning and Probate section, in addition to serving as a legislative subcommittee member.
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