Quad-City Times • QCTimes.com Sunday, May 12, 2013 • A13 Achievements Mel Foster Co. announces sales achievements announces new hires and promotions Better Business Bureau announces 2013 Integrity Award Winners The following agents Made It Happen in April! Annette Carmody joined Von Maur as a Database Administrator at Von Maur’s E-Commerce Fulfillment Center. Annette has 2013 Students of Integrity Awards Winners extensive experience in the Information Technology field as a Web Developer and Programmer/Analyst. Lisa Armstrong has been promoted to Visual Supply Coordinator. Lisa joined Von Maur in May 2010 as a Visual Merchandising Associate at Von Maur’s Briarwood Mall location in Ann Arbor, . Lisa moved to the Laurel Park store in Livonia, Michigan, in August 2010 as a Visual Merchandising Associate and later was promoted to Department Manager of Gifts in January 2013. Kayla Snively has been promoted to Distribution Center Manager. Kayla started with Von Maur as a Loss Prevention Barney Hurley Chad DenHartog Mary Leslie-Douglas Associate at the store located in Cedar Rapids, . Top Ag Top Commercial Clinton Office In June 2009, Kayla was promoted to Loss Prevention Department Manager at the Von Maur’s Towne East location in Wichita, Kansas. Kayla has also held Regional Loss Prevention Manager posi- tions in Von Maur’s Northeast and Central regions. Morgan Nicol was promoted to Buyer of Junior Separates. From left to right: Daphne Cornish, Davenport Central High School; Morgan joined Von Maur in June 2010 as a Sales Associate in Sydney Kilcoin, Rockridge High School; Jacob Kilburg, Northeast High Juniors at the College Hills store in Normal, Illinois. She was pro- School moted to Department Manager of Accessories in January 2011. In August 2011, Morgan filled the position of Interim Buyer of Fine 2013 Business of Integrity Award Winners Jewelry at Von Maur’s Corporate offices. Morgan previously held the position of Buyer of Boys 2-7. Marty Eilers Lucky Lang Mary Ann Carstens Madison Glidewell has been promoted to the position of Bettendorf Office I-74 Office Eldridge Office Divisional Merchandise Manager of Contemporary. Madison joined Von Maur in May 2010 at the Corbin Park location in Overland Park, Kansas, as Department Manager of Boys & Infants. Madison was promoted to her first buying position in August 2011 as Buyer of Junior Dresses and has also held the position of Buyer of Junior Separates. Amy Miller has been promoted to Human Resources Manager at Von Maur’s E-Commerce Fulfillment Center. Amy joined Von Maur in August 2011 as the Department Manager of Customer Service at the NorthPark Mall store in Davenport, Iowa. Amy was previously the Department Manager of Men’s & Children’s Shoes at NorthPark Mall. Brad Boeye Larry Shaw Diana Franks From left to right: Bev Mital, Guardian Family Care, Inc; Dennis Hall, IH Kimberly Rd. Office Galesburg Office Geneseo Office Nathan Chamberlain joined Von Maur as an i Series Software Engineer. Nathan has nearly 10 years of experience in the Mississippi Valley Credit Union; Mike and Gayle Staples, Premier Bath and Information Technology field and relocated from the Des Moines Kitchen Resurfacing; Greg Hass, Valley Construction; Tom Bahls, Center area to take this new position. for Active Seniors, Inc. Von Maur was founded 140 years ago in downtown Davenport, Iowa. The company currently operates 27 stores in 11 states. The Better Business Bureau serves Greater Iowa, and Expansion plans include the opening of two more locations in Siouxland Regions. Birmingham, Alabama and Rochester, this fall. The company runs a successful online business at www.vonmaur.com and operates a new chain of women’s specialty stores under the Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS announces Sales nameplate DRY GOODS. For more information, please visit Von Production Achievements Peggy Tossell Kelly Welsh Mary Ann Carstens Maur’s website at www.vonmaur.com. Kewanee Office Moline Office Top Relocation Caroline Ruhl, President of Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS, is pleased to announce that Gary Williams of the Moline Office has achieved Platinum Club; Connie Coster of the Bettendorf Office has achieved These agents achieved Million dollar sales Gold Club; Gretchen Cordt, Peg Hopkins and Sharon Tahere of the Bettendorf Office, Janet Munck of the Clinton Office, Lesa Mel Foster Co. is pleased to announce the following agents and Buck of the Davenport Office and LuAnn Lavine and Jon Loquist their sales level achievements. Lucky Lang of our I-74 office has of the Moline Office have achieved Silver Club; Marybeth Chupka reached the 5 Million dollar sales level. Lucky is licensed in both of the Bettendorf Office, Shueree Boley and Jolean Overton-Austin IA & IL. Pat Fortin of our Kimberly Rd. office has reached the 4 of the Davenport Office and Jane Mason of the DeWitt Office have Million dollar sales level. Pat is licensed in IA & IL. Dave Maubach Annette Carmody Lisa Armstrong Kayla Snively achieved Bronze Club. of our Bettendorf office, Teresa Rule of our I-74 office and Candy For more information, visit RuhlHomes.com or Facebook.com/ Reaves of our I-74 office have all reached the 2 Million dollar sales RuhlHomes. level. Dave and Teresa are licensed in IA & IL. Candy is licensed in IA. Diana Franks of our Geneseo office, Sherry Frankville of our Moline office, Chris Holvoet of our Kimberly Rd. office, Amy Karnavas of our I-74 office and Matt Wood of our Bettendorf office have all reached the 1 Million dollar sales level. Diana is licensed in both IL & IA. Sherry is licensed in IL & IA . Chris is licensed in IA & IL and Amy is licensed in IA & IL. Matt is licensed in IA.

Morgan Nicol Madison Glidewell Gary Williams Connie Coster Gretchen Cordt

Lucky Lang Pat Fortin Dave Maubach

Amy Miller Nathan Chamberlain Peg Hopkins Sharon Tahere Janet Munck

Lee Enterprises honors Jennifer Hinchman Jennifer Hinchman, corporate marketing Teresa Rule Candy Reaves Diana Franks manager at the national headquarters of in Davenport, has received the com- pany’s Lee Corporate Star Award. The quarterly award honors outstanding per- formance in advancing the company’s goals and Lesa Buck LuAnn Lavine Jon Loquist values while serving employees and customers at Lee’s 50 daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital services and nearly 300 other publica- tions in 22 states. Mary Junck, Lee chairman and chief execu- Jennifer Hinchman tive officer, presented the award. Sherry Frankville Chris Holvoet Among comments in the citation: “Jennifer leads our monthly calls with marketing managers in the field, she leads the marketing management committee, she co-chairs the Social Media Leadership Council, she brings the consumer marketing perspective to numer- ous key efforts, and she also continues to present during Brand Marybeth Chupka Shueree Boley Expand seminars to advertisers across the country. This list only scratches the surface of her responsibilities, and, somehow, she manages to stay on top of all of this and more with a great attitude and approach that many at corporate and many more in the field appreciate and regularly recognize. She is an outstanding person, unbeatable co-worker and valuable asset to Lee.” Amy Karnavas Matt Wood She joined Lee in 2004 as a marketing analyst and was promoted to marketing manager in 2010. She studied marketing with an emphasis in sales and advertising at the University of Northern Iowa before completing a master of business administration degree at St. Modern Woodmen announces April honors Ambrose University. Jolean Overton-Austin Jane Mason Schoeck is leading managing partner in April James E. Schoeck, FICF, FSS, LUTCF, Valley Bank announces State award winners CFFM, Rock Island, is the leading managing partner of the month for April in Modern Valley Bank is pleased to announce that Julie Soucinek, Nyla Woodmen of America’s Northwest Illinois DHCU Community Credit Union Krulik, and Jason Hutchison are recipients of the Iowa Mortgage region. announces promotion Association’s President’s Club Award and John Cook and Sharon The honor is awarded for his group’s supe- Heuer are recipients of the Iowa Mortgage Association’s Winners rior performance in life insurance and annuity DHCU announced that Shelley Groves has Circle. Recognized for their outstanding mortgage loan produc- sales. Schoeck is located at 319 ½ 18th St, Rock been promoted to Vice President of Operations tion in 2012, the group received their awards at the recent Iowa Island, IL 61201. effective May 1, 2013. In her new role Shelley Mortgage Association spring conference. Achieving this award is a will oversee the credit unions Branch, Remote testament to their dedication to homeownership and professionalism James Schoeck Delivery and Sales Operations along with the in mortgage lending. Commercial, Business and Mortgage Lending/ Valley Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC with Servicing departments. 14 bank locations in Iowa and Moline. In addition, Valley Bank Shelley began her Credit Union career in also has mortgage loan production offices in Ames, Cedar Falls and Grenier is regional sales leader in April 1987 serving members in a variety of posi- Waterloo. We invite you to stop by any of our locations or visit our tions within the Loan Department eventu- website at www.valleybank.com. Doug Grenier, FICF, LUTCF, Bettendorf, ally being promoted to Loan Department Shelley Groves is the agent of the month for April in Modern Woodmen of America’s northwest Illinois Supervisor. In 2001, she was promoted to Business Development Officer earning a Diamond Marketing region. He received the award for superior per- Award for overseeing DHCUs Community Relations Plan by the formance in life insurance and annuity sales. Credit Union National Association. Promoted to Business Services Manager in 2006, she was instrumental in creating, developing and Grenier is located at 1727 State St., Bettendorf, growing the Business Services portfolio helping small business own- IA 52722. Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen of ers with their lending and deposit needs. Today she oversees the Business and Mortgage operations of DHCU. America touches lives and secures futures. The Professionally Shelley has served the Quad City Chapter of Credit fraternal financial services organization offers Doug Grenier Julie Soucinek Nyla Krulik Jason Hutchison financial products and fraternal member ben- Unions in several roles and was twice honored by the Illinois Credit Union League receiving the Outstanding Chapter Leader Award in efits to individuals and families throughout the United States. 2000 and 2003. Shelley volunteers with the Quad City Chamber Securities offered through MWA Financial Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen of America. Member: of Commerce on the Membership Committee and was recognized in 2005 as being one of the Quad Cities outstanding Leaders FINRA, SIPC. Under 40. A lifelong Quad City resident, she gives her time to Junior Achievement, Girl Scouts, has coached youth sports for the URICRA league and served on numerous booster and fund raising committees within the Riverdale School District in Port Byron. DHCU serves the entire Quad City, Clinton and surrounding Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS introduces agent communities in Iowa and Illinois. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works within 50 miles of any DHCU branch. With John Cook Sharon Heuer Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS would like to wel- assets exceeding $475 million dollars, DHCU offers everything come, Danyelle Billups to their Moline office. from savings and checking accounts to low rate mortgage and home Danyelle prides herself in customer service and equity programs. Commercial Business services are also available, invites you to visit her at the Moline office, including checking, business credit cards, merchant card services and To recognize accomplishments 1701 52nd Avenue, Moline, IL 61265. more. DHCU has seven member service locations in Bettendorf, Clinton, Davenport, East Moline, Geneseo and Milan and Moline. For membership information, low loan rates and more, log onto at your business please call www.dhcu.org. 563-383-2246. Danyelle Billups