Area business happings

Names and Faces

Doug Frazier recently joined New West Health Services as a provider relations specialist. He previously owned a small business consulting firm in Boise, and also brings experience in provider relations and durable medical equipment. He holds a degree in history from Fresno Pacific University.

Cody Salo of Morrison-Maierle, Inc. recently passed the Principles and Practices of Engineering Examination and is now a licensed professional engineer in the state of Montana. Salo has been with the firm since 2007 and specializes in transportation projects. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from Montana State University.

Michael Ruszkowski, pediatric nurse practitioner, has joined Helena Pediatric Clinic. He recently received his advanced practice in nursing degree from the University of Virginia. He can be reached for appointments at 449-5563.

Letha Ebelt, director of human resources and benefits administration at Morrison-Maierle, Inc., recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources. She has been with the firm since 2006 and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Montana.

Great West Engineering recently announced several additions to its Helena staff.

Carrie Davis joins the firm's municipal group, where she will assist with a variety of design, surveying, mapping and inspection activities. She recently graduated from Gonzaga University.

Jonathan Weaver joins the transportation team as a project engineer. He brings two years of experience and recently graduated from Montana State University.

Cole Peebles joins the transportation team as a project engineer. He has three years of experience in geotechnical and civil engineering design and inspection and will work on road and bridge projects.

Gary Burgess has been promoted to ASO/key accounts manager for New West Health Services. He has been with New West since 2006 as a provider services specialist for the central region of the state. He has been in the health care industry for 18 years, including stints with the Durable Medical Equipment Department and as manager of Helena-based Medical Accounting and Billing.

Recognition

Mark Biegler of Mountain West Insurance was recently recognized by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors with a certificate of achievement for five consectutive years of active affiliation with the society.