Business beat

New faces

Timothy Westerhaus has been hired as director of choral activities for Gonzaga University’s music department. He previously led the Choral Society and the School of Music concert choir at Boston University. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Saint Thomas in liturgical music and a master’s degree in choral conducting from Boston University.

Hart Capital Management Inc. has hired Erika Robertson as head of marketing and business development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in marketing from Gonzaga University.

Sean Evans has been hired as an associate for Lukins and Annis, P.S. He is a registered patent attorney and holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota and a juris doctorate from Seattle University School of Law.

Julie Young has earned Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification from the National Association of Realtors. Young is a Realtor with RE/MAX of Spokane.

The American Physical Therapy Association presented Joyce Binford with a Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy. Binford is a physical therapist for Providence Holy Family Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Services.

Marie Hall has been named a Certified Health Care Professional by the Health Care Compliance Association. Hall works as a safety and compliance officer at Cancer Care Northwest.

Asuris Northwest Health presented Mike Gonzalez with its 2010 Latino Hero Award for his ongoing contributions to the Latino community. Gonzalez is a TV news anchor for KXLY and founder of the Hispanic Food Network.

Gifts

Zak Designs raised more than $400,000 to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Spokane County and the Rypien Foundation during its 11th Annual Zak!Charity Open in July.

Appointed

Community Colleges of Spokane has appointed Dennis Dunham district director of facilities. He previously served as director of capital projects for CCS .

Business name change

West Coast Paper has changed its name to WCP Solutions. The company, which operates a distribution facility in Spokane, specializes in providing solutions in paper, packaging, janitorial and food services, and sales and repair services for packaging and janitorial equipment.

Planet Beach Contempo Spa has opened a new franchise at 12908 N. Highway 395, Suite 2. The company specializes in providing skin care and wellness services. Contact: (509) 464-4772.