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HIRES/PROMOTIONS
Dr. WEI DENG
New job title: Assessment coordinator
Company: South University School of Pharmacy
Duties: Deng responsibilities include data analysis, general survey development, and specific survey development associated with all South University School of Pharmacy educational outcomes and accreditation council for pharmacy education standards.
Related work experience: Deng worked as a physician at Anzhen Hospital in Beijing, China, and as a research assistant at University of Kentucky School of Public Health.
Education: Deng received his medical degree from Capital Medical University in Beijing and a masters of public health degree in biostatistics/epidemiology from University of Kentucky.
VERNICE B. RACKETT
New job title: Executive director of the St. Joseph’s/Candler Foundations
Company: St. Joseph’s/Candler
Duties: Rackett is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the St. Joseph’s Candler Foundations. Rackett will oversee the development and execution of innovative fundraising initiatives and special events, as well as cultivate philanthropic support in the community to support the mission of St. Joseph’s/Candler.
Related work experience: Rackett comes from Savannah Quarters Country Club, where she was membership director for more than 10 years. She has also served as sales manager for Critz Auto Group for both BMW and Mercedes Benz. She was the founding membership director for the First City Club part of the ClubCorp portfolio of private business clubs.
Education: Rackett earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
NICKI W. THARPE
New job title: Account executive
Company: Seacrest Partners Inc.
Duties: Tharpe will assess and advise clients on new risk exposures, design insurance programs and negotiate terms with insurance companies. She will also serve as a technical resource for clients with international operations and risk exposures.
Related work experience: Tharpe has more than 11 years experience in the commercial insurance brokerage and risk management field. Prior to joining Seacrest, Tharpe held insurance management positions with Wells Fargo in Savannah, and in Miami and Chubb Group in Atlanta
Education: Tharpe earned a bachelor’s in business administration in risk management and insurance from the University of Georgia.
AMY SMITH
New job title: Loan processor
Company: DeWitt Mortgage
Duties: Smith will coordinate the processing and closing of residential loans. She will also review loans in process for accuracy, technical exceptions and adherence to policies, laws and regulations.
Education: Smith attended Georgia Southern University
ANSLEY WOODARD
New job title: Loan processor
Company: DeWitt Mortgage
Duties: Woodard will coordinate the processing and closing of residential loans and review loans in process for accuracy, technical exceptions and adherence to policies, laws and regulations.
Education: Woodard attended Georgia Southern University.
BRIAN HUSSEY
New job title: Branch manager
Company: First Chatham Bank
Duties: Hussey will focus on bringing new opportunities to the Telfair Branch through First Chatham Bank’s wide range of personal and business services.
FELICIA GOLDWIRE
New job title: Developmental disabilities professional
Company: Coastal Home Care
Duties: Goldwire is responsible for supervising quality service delivery to individuals and families with loved ones with developmental and intellectual disabilities. She will also play an important role in ensuring continuity of care through advocacy and connecting her clients with community resources to strengthen their circle of support.
Related work experience: Prior to joining the team, Goldwire was a support coordinator working with a family who received services through Coastal Home Care.
AMANDA KESSLER
New job title: Collections specialist
Company: Coastal Home Care Inc.
Duties: Kessler’s primary responsibilities are to troubleshoot past-due balances, follow up with insurance companies and Medicaid, as well as work closely with clients to help manage their bills.
Related work experience: Kessler brings 10 years of collections experience to Coastal Home Care working with dental, medical and personal loan offices.
Education: Kessler attended South Effingham High School and Armstrong Atlantic State University.
HEATHER FEILMEIER
New job title: Billing specialist
Company: Coastal Home Care Inc.
Duties: Feilmeier serves as the primary contact for billing communications with clients, creates charges for all programs, and ensures they are correct.
Related work experience: Previously, Feilmeier served as the Savannah branch office receptionist/administrative assistant. She brings management experience in the restaurant industry and in correctional facilities.
Education: Feilmeier is currently working on her Bachelor of Science degree in business from Full Sail University.
SUSAN SALINAS
New job title: Director of accounting
Company: Coastal Home Care Inc.
Duties: Salinas manages and provides leadership to the accounting staff, prepares and analyzes financial statements, analyzes and manages cash flow, and troubleshoots and resolves problems as they arise.
Related work experience: Prior to joining Coastal Home Care, Salinas was the controller of Phoebe Dorminy Medical Center for 12 years in Fitzgerald.
Education: Salinas is currently enrolled in a master’s of business administration with a specialty in healthcare management program at Kaplan University.
DAVID MOSES
New job title: Public relations manager
Company: The Westin
Duties: Moses will manage multi-media marketing campaigns to include website, print, digital, social and broadcast media.
Related work experience: Moses previously worked as a multimedia account executive at the Savannah Morning News and at the University of Maryland as assistant manager in the Membership and Marketing department.
Education: Moses earned an MBA from the University of Maryland.
BRIAN REYNOLDS
New job title: Credit analyst
Company: Wells Fargo
Duties: Reynolds will be responsible for analyzing complex companies and industries and conducting presentations on findings to senior management. He will also develop credit approval presentations with senior relationship managers on behalf of clients and prospects.
Related work experience: Reynolds has 15 years of experience in financial services.
Education: Reynolds earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Maryland. He also attended Real Estate Lending School and Advanced Commercial Lending School at Risk Management Association-East Carolina University.
SHAWN W. HILL
New job title: Chief technology officer
Company: Hunter-Maclean
Duties: Hill will oversee all IT operations at the firm and develop a comprehensive technology plan, which supports the firm’s overall business development strategy.
Related work experience: Hill served as the information systems director at the firm of Bowditch & Dewey in Worcester, Mass., before joining HunterMaclean. Over the years, he has also held technology leadership positions at the New Hampshire Public Defenders Office and McLane Law Firm in Manchester, N.H.
Education: Hill earned a master’s degree in operations and information technology, with honors, from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass., and a bachelor’s in computer science from Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, N.H.
HONORS/AWARDS
CEO honored
The American Hospital Association, in partnership with the Georgia Hospital Association, awarded Meadows Regional Medical Center CEO Alan Kent, FACHE, with the American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award. As a 2013 Grassroots Champion, Kent was recognized for his exceptional leadership in generating grassroots and community activity in support of a hospital’s mission.
Accountant earns certification
Hancock Askew & Co. LLP is proud to announce that Michael T. McCarthy has earned the Certified Valuation Analyst designation after successfully completing an intensive training and testing process. The Certified Valuation Analyst is the premier accreditation for certified public accountants who provide business valuation and litigation support services.
Executive appointed to board
ASF Logistics has announced that Account Executive Ricky Stille has been appointed to a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the Savannah Traffic Club. In this role, Stille will play a leadership role in the organization’s efforts to promote logistics in the Savannah area, as well as supporting foundations such as The Ronald McDonald House of Savannah and raising funds to award logistics-related scholarships for Georgia Southern University.