Area business happenings

Names and Faces

Stephen C. Windle, an associate with Mueller Consulting Land Surveyors, was recently licensed by the State of Montana as a Professional Land Surveyor and is qualified to perform surveys of all kinds. He is a graduate of Capital High and holds degrees in construction engineering technology from Montana State University and applied sciences/land surveying from Flathead Valley Community College.

Valley Bank of Helena recently announced several promotions.

Amy Schroeck has been promoted to assistant branch manager of the bank's North Montana Branch. She has been with Valley Bank for more than 11 years.

Greg Hughes has been promoted to assistant vice president. He has been with the bank since 2005 at works at the North Montana Branch.

Monique Legg has been promoted to real estate banking officer. She has been with the bank for nearly a year and will be located at the HOME branch on North Montana.

Jessie Covey has been promoted to assistant loan servicing manager. She has been with the bank since 2001.

Amanda Savage has been promoted to assistant vice president. She has been with the bank for nine years and works in the Operations Department of the Downtown branch.

Eli Booth has been promoted to assistant branch manager of the bank's Westside branch. He has been with the bank for four years.

Lee Ricks has been promoted to assistant branch manager of the Eastside branch. He has been with the bank for three years.

Andrew Sund has been promoted to finance manager/

officer. He joined Valley Bank in October and works at the Downtown branch.

Mary Jane Kaigler and Cory Kellegher have joined Regis Salon in the Capital Hill Mall. They can be reached at 443-1244.

Jeni Garcin recently joined Westaff of Helena as an assignment coordinator. She holds a degree in mass media communications/journalism from Boise State University and brings experience in management, customer service, training and marketing.

Marci Williams of Florence Crittenton Home recently joined the Women's Leadership Network.

Changes

Platinum Salon is a new hair and nail salon owned by Aaron and Kathie Helfert at 1040 Partridge Place, Suite. 5. The Redken-educated staff includes stylists Mary Southard, Kathie Helfert, Robin Auchterlonie and Anna Brooks along with nail tech Dara Jensen. Platinum can be reached at 442-7300.

Meetings

The Women's Leadership Network will host a "Speed Networking" event on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Montana Club. Attendees should bring business cards and plan to make new contacts and spread the word about their businesses. Lunch will be box-style and cost $9.50, and first-time guests are free. For more information or to RSVP, contact Megan Malkin at swissmeg@gmail.com or www.wlnhelena.org.