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Education

Washington State University Spokane has named Jonathan Potter as the director of the library. Potter was previously the interim director. He is a member of the Association of College and Research Libraries in Washington and the Medical Library Association.

Gonzaga University has named John Sklut as chief of staff to the president, Ray Angle as assistant vice president for career and professional development in the student development division, and Robert Myers as the interim vice president for administration and planning. Sklut previously served as the interim vice president of administration and planning, assistant vice president of administration and planning, and assistant corporation counsel. Angle has 25 years of experience in career services in higher education. Myers has more than 30 years of leadership experience in private and public higher education.

Finance

Shelbie Rabe has joined Inland Northwest Bank as a vice president and project manager. Previously, Rabe worked at Wheatland Bank.

Health care

Seattle Business magazine has named Family Home Care as one of the recipients of the 2015 Family Business Awards. The awards recognize the top family-run companies in the state. The company took first place in the midsize firm category.

Intrepid USA Healthcare Services in Spokane has been named to the Top 500 of the 2015 HomeCare Elite. This is the seventh time that Intrepid has been recognized for their work in providing outstanding home health services.

Law

Stephanie R. Taylor, of Randall | Danskin, P.S., has been selected as a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Fellows are selected based on their outstanding reputation, exceptional skill and substantial contributions to the field. Taylor is a graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law. She also holds a Master of Laws degree from the University of Florida.

Lee & Hayes, PLLC has hired Yanek Kondryszyn as a patent attorney in the firm’s intellectual property practice group. Kondryszyn holds a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Manufacturing

Aerospace Futures Alliance of Washington has named Accra-Fab as a recipient of the AFA Company of the Year award. The award was given in recognition of the company’s commitment to growth in the local aerospace industry.

Nonprofit

Larry H. Miller Charities donated $5,000 to Union Gospel Mission to support the annual City-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner. The organization is funded largely by donations from employees of Larry H. Miller Dealerships.

Sales

Nuvodia has promoted Chris Patrick from director of sales to vice president of sales. Patrick has 20 years of professional experience in diverse fields. He currently works with clients in fields such as health care, professional services and energy.