Skaare completes blood bank program

Jessica Skaare recently completed a two-year certification program as a specialist in blood banking through the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Skaare holds a master’s degree in microbiology and was recently promoted to director of technical services for United Blood Services of South Dakota.

Rinehart attends wall-covering training

Jeff Rinehart, owner of Rinehart Paperhanging & Off the Wall Wallpaper Removal Service, recently attended training for JaDecor, an all-natural wall-covering that is a combination of cotton, silk and other natural ingredients, such as micas, glitters and shimmering threads. JaDecor is durable, seamless and has acoustic value. Rinehart has been in the wall-covering industry since 1985 and is a member of the National Guild of Professional Paperhangers.

Simmons attends special needs summit

Thomas Simmons of Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore attended the 2010 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Special Needs Summit in New Orleans, where special needs law practitioners networked and learned from speakers from the national disability community. At the conference, Simmons presented a session, “Pooled Trusts: An Introduction and Personal History.”

Industry honors master craftsmen

The following people were honored as master craftsman award winners at the Construction Industry Center’s 55th Annual Meeting & Craftsmanship Awards Presentation on Feb. 27 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The awards presented were for work in various trades on both commercial and residential construction projects during 2009.

Jack Corr, Eric Kasuske, Jesse Ludens and Justin Hogue of Corr Construction Services, Inc. of Hermosa for Palmer Creek Road & Bridge Construction, Pennington County.

Mike Palmer, Chris Mills, Conrado Remieicz, Gabe Palmer, Zach Palmer and Derrick Gabrielson of Three Sons Landscaping, Rapid City, for landscaping at Black Hills Ammunition, Rapid City

Lew Hoyt, Lonnie Hall, Tyler Randall, Thane Burback and Bernard Adkins of Double H Masonry, Rapid City, for stone work at Black Hills Community Bank, Rapid City.

Scott Kroger, Maynard Grabow, Shane Mallula, Dean Moen, Jared Johnson, Shawn Johnson, Mark Rasmussen, John Dyer, Willy Zach, Tom Zach, Joel Darling, Mylo Grabow and Cal Komes of West River Masonry, Rapid City, for brick work, Calvary Lutheran Church, Rapid City.

Garry Colasardo, Pat Sieverding, Jim Vanderbush, Kevin Gray, Caleb Rupp, Brian Baker, John Curnow, Tim Larson and Ryan Senescall of All Metal Manufacturing, Inc., Rapid City, for aluminum crosses and ornamental railings at Calvary Lutheran Church, Rapid City.

Terry Monson and Roneal Saylor of Gustafson Builders, Rapid City, for finish carpentry work, Calvary Lutheran Church, Rapid City.

Tim Brady, Tom Varnadoe, Scott Gurwell and Andres Galvan of Kumelos Design & Construction, Rapid City, for exterior insulation finish system, Black Hills Community Bank, Rapid City.

Bruce Ewing, Tom Douglas, Perry Schlepp and Craig Oyler of MAC Construction Company, Inc., Rapid City, for historic window fabrication and installation and trim, Windsor Loft Apartments, Rapid City.

Barry Schock, Brad Rehling, Butch Rick, Brad Riggen, Brad West, Jesse Whitehead, Rob Christol, Brad Flesner, Jason Hagen, Jeff Jonas, Larry Mantei, Milt Wright, Ted Whitehead and Jeff Komes of Hagen Glass, Windows & Siding, Rapid City, for glass and glazing, storefront, curtainwall, entrances and handrail, Fischer Furniture, Rapid City.

Carlo Martina, Mike Jurisch, Tom Raby, Rocco Carlucci, Ron Vitali, Kevin Deines, Vera Paulsen, and Michael Williams of Ceramic Designs Midwest, Rapid City, and Bernard Egly, James Hempler, Charles Johnsen, Robert Kelley, William Litzenberg, William Mansfield, Roger Soap and Jeremiah Vachon of Gibson Tile/Tile Setters, Rapid City, for tile work, The Lodge at Deadwood.

Jay Hager, Josh Steinberg and Jarrett Hager of Berendse & Sons Paint Company, Inc., Rapid City, for interior and exterior painting, Spearfish Recreation & Aquatic Center.

Jared Williams, Jesse Blakeman, Chris Dewain, Arlynne Walker and Logan Tomer of Iverson Construction, Inc., Sturgis, for custom woodworking, Iverson Construction office building, Sturgis.

Jim Witt, Dan Moller, Jim Hanhardt, Joe Nonnast, Leon Bachand, Kelly Bauer, Greg Crotty, Jeff Essink, Jerry Hinker, Lance Hubbard, Greg Hurley, LeRoy Lanphear, Allen Pfarr, Curtis Rang, Rowdy Roberts, Charles Roth and Todd Srstka of R.C.S. Construction, Inc., Rapid City, for the Yates Shaft rehabilitation, Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake, Lead.

Steve Horner, Terry Borr, Eli Wilson, Dave McLane, J.J. Reede and Ken Wilsey of Tessier’s Inc., Rapid City, for overhead spiral ductwork, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena, Rapid City.

Roger Goehner, Michael Ogren, Slade Volk, Craig Hobson, Benjamin Goodrich and Dan Hartman of Wolff’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Spearfish, for hydronic in-floor heat and mechanical room, Dakota Supply Group Building, Rapid City.

Wayne Kitchens, Dale Marti, Mark Gouldner, Toan Oliver and James Tilley of Al Sutton Electric, Inc., Rapid City, for electrical construction, Calvary Lutheran Church, Rapid City.

Richard Bickel, Al Green, Michael DeLeon, Tim Lipp, Jeremy Johnson and Darrell Braden of J. Scull Construction Service, Inc., Rapid City, for passenger car replication, 1880 Train, Hill City.

David Doyle, Charlie Callahan, Troy Caswell, Chad Druce, Jason Newman, Craig Boerke, Rollie Knispel and Joe Bucholz of Loren Doyle Concrete, Rapid City, for concrete steps, stamped border and swirl finish meandering sidewalk, Matt Melhaff residence, Rapid City.

Dale Sartorius, Wayne Sartorius, Colby Davis, Troy Hise and Danny Marsh of W.D. Masonry & Concrete, Inc., Rapid City, for masonry work, Hani Shafai residence, Rapid City.

Tom Conwell, Kenan Miller, Dean Moliga, Roger Gohsman and Kendra Douglass of J. Scull Construction Service, Inc., Rapid City, for rough sawn timber frame and finish work, Garrison residence, Lakota Lake.

Mark Johnson and Joe Blais of Overhead Door Company, Rapid City, for custom cedar overhead doors, Todd Hanson residence, Rapid City.

Barry Schock, Jared Hagen, Milt Wright and Eric Nix of Hagen Glass, Rapid City, windows and siding for Baffuto office shower door, Rapid City.

Iulian Postelnicu of J. Scull Construction Service, Inc. Rapid City, for tile work, Pommer residence, Lakota Lake.

Brian Haubrich, Casey Bonsall, Jim Swango and Brad Oligmueller of Black Hills Custom Woodworking, Inc. Rapid City, for custom cabinetry, Trevor and Alyssa Messinger residence, Rapid City.

Jon Machacek, Marty Trove, Jerry Harp and William Franklin Jr. of Mick’s Electric, Inc., Rapid City, for electrical construction, Knutson residence, Lakota Lake.

Industry elects officers for 2010

The Construction Industry Center elected officers for 2010:

President Rod Cowling, Western Dakota Insurors; president-elect Scott Clarke, Clarke Electric & Communication Cabling; vice president Al Sutton, Al Sutton Electric; and treasurer Brian Neumann, Gustafson Builders.

Directors are Peter Anderson, MAC Construction Company; Kristi Barber, GBA, Inc.; Bob Conway, R.C.S. Construction; Darin Douglas, Lowe Roofing; Dave Viall, Warren Window & Supply.

Central student completes internship

Central High School junior Jacob Dobyns completed a Web design internship with Robert Sharp & Associates. The internship was made possible through the school’s Learn and Serve America program.

Divas receives trainer certification

Donna Divas received her personal trainer certification from American Fitness Professionals and Associates. She is now a certified personal trainer at Carol White’s Personal Fitness Studio.

Staff honors

Doug Theel has been promoted to vice president at Farm Credit Services of America, overseeing the Rapid City office. He will be responsible for marketing loan and risk management products and managing customer relationships. Karin Fahey was employee of the month for January at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center. … Ben Mahoney was top producer for February at the Real Estate Center of Spearfish. … Dave Jones had top sales for February at Prudential Kahler

Realtors in Rapid City. … Sandra Donahue had top sales for February at Prudential Kahler Realtors in Spearfish.

New hires

Tuula VanDam has joined First Western Insurance as an agent.