Rural Community Development Resources has appointed Daniel Capetillo to its board of directors. Capetillo, a longtime Yakima Valley resident, is a faculty field instructor for Eastern Washington University's School of Social Work based in Yakima.
Education
The College of Business at Central Washington University has awarded Carol A. Schneider its Advancing the Dream Award. Schneider, chairwoman of the business administration program at Yakima Valley Community College, was one of several community college professors statewide recognized for instructing, counseling and encouraging students from a variety of backgrounds to get a baccalaureate degree.
Perry Technical Institute has hired Nathan Klebaum as a journeyman electrician, working with students in its electrical program. Klebaum, a 1996 graduate of the electrical program and a Wapato native, previously worked for Conroy Electric for four years and All-Phase Electric for eight years.
Perry Technical Institute has also hired Shawn Hayden as an instructor in its graphic technology program. Hayden, a Yakima native and a 2005 Perry graduate, previously worked at Abbott's Printing, where he did graphic design and production work.
Finance
Yakima Valley Credit Union has appointed Mina R. Worthington as its new president and chief executive officer. She will succeed Earl Weatherman, who will retire at the end of May. Worthington has been serving as the organization's senior vice president and chief operating officer. Worthington, who has more than 19 years of financial services experience, has a master's of business administration degree from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Yakima Valley Credit Union has also hired Sheri Martinez as marketing director and Amy Cziske as public relations director. Martinez has worked with the organization for more than 22 years in a variety of positions. Cziske previously served as the meeting planner and administrative assistant for the Washington Cattlemen's Association for more than seven years. She has two degrees from Central Washington University, one in administrative office management and another in fashion merchandising.
Law
The state Department of Corrections recently recognized 103 employees statewide, including several from Yakima County, for their excellent performance and accomplishments in the past year. Local recipients were Marilyn Sanchez, Community Corrections Volunteer of the Year; William McNeil, Correctional Officer of the Year; and John W. VanBelle, Volunteer of the Year.
Alice M. Kindred of Acute Investigative Services has passed an examination given by the state Department of Licensing and is now a licensed private investigator. Kindred, a registered Yakima County process server and a notary public, will be handling background checks, family law matters and criminal defense matters for the agency.
Nonprofit
The United Way of Yakima has elected new members and officers to its board.
New members, who will serve three-year terms, are Bill Betterton, Monte Bostwick, Tony Farina, Dr. Stan Fleming, Rick Garza and Jan Luring. They will replace retiring members Bob DiPietro Jr., Dave Hargreaves, Garon Jones, Ben Soria and Curtis King.
New officers, who will serve a one-year term, are Lance Braden, board chairman; Alan Cottle, vice chairman; Charlie Eglin, secretary; and John Wells, treasurer.
It also selected Pam Cleaver as its community investment chairwoman and John Rothenbueler as incoming campaign chairman.
The organization has also handed out its annual awards. Recipients are Jan Luring, Campaigner of the Year; YWCA, Community Impact Award; Whirlpool, Spirit of the Valley Award; and Dave Dion, the Helen N. Jewett Award.
Real estate
Lakemont Real Estate has hired Krista Hampton as a sales agent. Hampton most recently worked at Prudential Almon Real Estate.
The Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors has awarded Lars Hanson the Senior Real Estate Specialist designation. Hanson, of John L. Scott Real Estate, earned the designation after completing a comprehensive course on understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate buyers 55 and older.
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