BANKING
Don Keese has been named western Arkansas division president at Bank of the Ozarks.
FINANCE
Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. has announced the addition of Lara Candice Wilkerson as a financial advisor for its Hot Springs office.
MEDICAL
Dr. Joe Hackler has joined the Baptist Health Heart Institute
Renaissance Health & Wellness recently added physical therapist Dr. Darren Pledger to its team.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has announced the addition of Dr. Janet Cathey, an obstetrician-gynecologist, to its UAMS Women's Clinic at Freeway Medical Tower and the College of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as an assistant professor.
NONPROFIT
Kerri Michael Sernel is the new outreach director for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.
Heifer International has announced the promotion of Cindy Jones-Nyland to chief marketing officer at Heifer Project International.
The organization has also promoted Kim Ahlgrim to vice president of risk management and assurance; Michelle Dusek-Izaguirre to vice president of marketing and resource development operations; Hilary Haddigan to vice president of planning and enterprise effectiveness; and Julie Wood to vice president of human resources strategy and operations.
The Firehouse Hostel and Museum recently announced the election of new board officers and members for 2014-15:
Johnny Reep, president; Linda Fordyce, vice president; Russell Irons, secretary; and John Fordyce, treasurer.
New board members include Anncha Briggs, Norm Hall, Greg Hart and Carol Lord.
REAL ESTATE
Dee Hickman has joined The Property Group as a sales associate.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Windstream Holdings Inc. recently appointed William LaPerch and Michael Stoltz to the company's board of directors.
TRANSPORTATION
Donna Bowers is the new assistant director of operations at Central Arkansas Transit Authority.
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