Pam Pazera has joined Wittenberg Lutheran Village in Crown Point as director of marketing.

Albert Tomchaney, MD will serve as the first senior vice president and chief medical officer for The Sisters of St. Francis Health Services Inc. Dr Tomchaney previously served as the chief medical officer for the Frankford Health System, as well as a member of the Jefferson Health System in Philadelphia.

The Purdue University Department of Animal Sciences will present Malcolm DeKryger, of DeMotte, with the Mid Career Award, a 2008 Distinguished Animal Sciences Alumni Award.

Andrea Dance, Crown Point resident and independent sales representative for AtHome America, recently attended the company's annual convention.

Cynthia Rastovski was hired as marketing director at Pinnacle Hospital in Crown Point. She will be responsible for marketing the hospital's in-patient and outpatient services and diagnostic care.

The following local residents have become independent consultants with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct-sales company featuring easy-to-prepare gourmet products: Gina Brainard, of Crown Point; Kelly O'Neill, of Crown Point; Kathy Penman, of Dyer. Tastefully Simple consultant Angie Keaveney, of Crown Point, recently participated in Leadership on the Lake, an exclusive four-day training opportunity.

Warren Shulz veteran chief engineer of News/talk WLS-AM and oldies WLS-FM has been honored for his work of over 40 years in the broadcasting industry by Radio Guide magazine with inclusion in its Hall of Achievement.

lia sophia recently announced top honors for its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for their sales accomplishments: Emily Valerius, of Cedar Lake; Jennifer Simier, of Crown Point; Sandra Trevino-Heston, of Gary; Jaclyn Gomez, of Griffith; Christine Mesman, of Highland. lia sophia has recognized Joann Keck, of Griffith, as a Monthly Achiever for her outstanding jewelry sales efforts.

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