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Q&A: Charles Guenther, CEO, Palm Drive Hospital
February 20th, 2012SEBASTOPOL — Charles Guenther is acting CEO at Palm Drive Hospital. He has nearly 40 years of experience in the development and management of hospitals, health care systems, health maintenance organizations and related insurance enterprises. He has been a senior executive in large health care organizations, including Sutter Health and Dignity Health (formerly known as Catholic Healthcare West) as well as CEO of a small rural health care system. In addition to serving as a CEO of health care enterprises, he has been a consultant, university professor and a director of many for-profit and not-for-profit corporations.
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People: Week of Feb. 20, 2012
February 20th, 2012Banking and Finance Bank of Marin has hired Norma Saavedra to manage the Business Banking Deposit Service Group. Prior to Bank of Marin she was with PacificCoast Bank in Oakland as senior vice president of cash management and senior deposit relationship officer in charge of cash management and deposit services. Ms. Saavedra has more than [...]
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After Hours: Goodwill of the Redwood Empire Ghoulwill Ball / Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership Heart of Marin Awards
February 13th, 2012Oct. 22, 2011: Goodwill Industries at the Redwood Empire held their Ghoulwill Ball at Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club / Jan. 5, 2012: The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership held their 19th Annual Heart of Marin Awards at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall
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After Hours: El Farolito Mexican Restaurant and Bar grand opening
February 13th, 2012Nov. 20, 2011: The El Farolito Mexican Restaurant and Bar in Windsor held their grand opening and rippon cutting
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Q&A: John Chiang, California State Controller
February 13th, 2012CALIFORNIA — John Chiang was first elected as California’s State Controller in November 2006 and was reelected to a second term in 2010. He previously served on the state Board of Equalization, first elected in 1998, and served two terms, including three years as chair. Mr. Chiang began his career as a tax law specialist [...]
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Q&A: Remy Gross, The Buck Institute on Age Research
February 13th, 2012NOVATO — Remy Gross is director of technology transfer for The Buck Institute on Age Research. He will be a featured speaker at the Business Journal’s Impact Marin Conference on MArch 14. Business Journal: The Life sciences and biotech industries seem to be on an upswing in Marin County, with numerous companies expanding in and [...]
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Q&A: Andy Berliner, CEO, Amy’s Kitchen
February 13th, 2012In the following interview, Amy’s Kitchen Chief Executive Officer Andy Berliner touches on the company’s growth in and beyond Sonoma County, the status of the planned South Carolina plan, potential for sales of prepared natural foods in foreign markets and the proposed ballot measure California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act, which was submitted to the state Attorney General’s Office last month. Mr. Berliner will be a panelist at the 2012 Sonoma State University Economic Outlook Conference on Feb. 23 in Rohnert Park.
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Q&A: Political consultant Brian Sobel
February 13th, 2012NORTH BAY — Brian Sobel is principal consultant for Sobel Communications, based in Petaluma. He has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. Additionally, he has worked as a news director for two radio stations and in television . Before opening his consulting firm, Mr. Sobel spent several years working for a major corporation as a writer, training consultant and video producer. In the public sector, he has been active as a past candidate for the California Assembly and is a former planning commissioner and vice-mayor of Petaluma.
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Correction: Week of Feb. 6, 2012
February 13th, 2012Two photographs in the print edition of the People Section misidentified the intended subjects. The photos of Elizabeth Conemac, of Gaw Van Male, and Michelle Covington, of Sonoma State University, were transposed. The section “People” [p. 18, Feb. 6] had incorrect information.
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Correction: Week of Feb. 6, 2012: People photos
February 13th, 2012Two photographs in the print edition of the People Section misidentified the intended subjects. The photos of Elizabeth Conemac, of Gaw Van Male, and Michelle Covington, of Sonoma State University, were transposed. The section “People” [p. 18, Feb. 6] had incorrect information.
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Q&A: Napa Mayor Jill Techel
February 13th, 2012In the following interview, Mayor Techel talks about drivers and challenges for Napa’s economy, ways city government is trying to help local businesses while balancing community needs, and next steps in urban land-use planning, specifically the Napa Downtown Specific Plan, whose draft environmental-impact report is under public comment through March 15, and next phases for the Napa River flood-control project.
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People: Week of Feb. 13, 2012
February 13th, 2012Banking & Finance Jeff Gerlomes joined Bank of Napa, N.A. (OTCBB: BNNP) as vice president, marketing and relationship manager. Mr. Gerlomes previously served on the bank’s board of directors. He is a graduate of Sacramento State University, where he received B.A. He began his business career at American Savings and Loan where he served as a [...]
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People: Week of Feb. 6, 2012
February 6th, 2012Civil Engineering Santa Rosa-based 15000 Inc. hired Jacob Miller, a mechanical designer. Mr. Miller is a graduate of California State University, Chico and a current member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He has volunteered his time with the Marin Municipal Water District shadowing the engineering design, drafting, surveying, and construction inspection departments. Commercial [...]
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River Road Vineyards names Seiden as GM
February 2nd, 2012RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY — River Road Vineyards & Winery, recently acquired by The Republic of Tea owner Ron Rubin, hired Marcus Seiden of Santa Rosa as general manager.
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Sixth-annual Forty Under 40 nominations close Friday, Feb. 10
February 1st, 2012Do you know an exceptional professional under 40 years old? The North Bay Business Journal is looking for nominations for its sixth-annual Forty Under 40, a special publication and gala reception that will recognize 40 professionals under the age of 40 who fit certain profiles.
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Leaders in commercial banking
January 30th, 2012A look at the North Bay’s leading commercial bankers in 2012.
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People: Week of Jan. 30, 2012
January 30th, 2012Click here for photo gallery Health Care The Northern California Center for Well-Being has hired Annette Zucconi as its new operations manager as part of its leadership team. Ms. Zucconi has dedicated over 20 years to non-profit community education work and brings a breadth of curriculum development, contract and program management experience to the Center [...]
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Nelson board elects new chairman
January 23rd, 2012SONOMA — The Nelson Family of Companies today announced that longtime director Monty Houdeshell was elected chairman, replacing Gary Nelson, founder of the company and chairman since 1970.
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People: Week of Jan. 16, 2012
January 16th, 2012Click here to jump to photo gallery Banking and Finance Presidio Bank (OTCBB:PDOB) has hired veteran banker David Neagle as senior vice president-relationship manager in the North Bay Regional Office. Mr. Neagle has over 25 years experience in business development, management, and customer support in the commercial banking and finance industry in the Bay Area. He [...]
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Craig Nelson named CEO of Nelson Family of Companies
January 13th, 2012SONOMA — Craig Nelson will become chief executive officer of Sonoma-based The Nelson Family of Companies as a result of its recent sale of the WorkForceLogic division to Orlando-based ZeroChaos.
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