Professionals on the move

Russ Bereolos, an American Family Insurance agent in Munster, and John Hamilton, an American Family Insurance agent in Portage, and Ken West, an American Family Insurance agent in Hobart, have earned 2013 American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification.

Professionals on the move

Tawny Pavese, of Hobart, and Laverne Stidman, of Gary, were announced as Employees of the Year at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Pavese is a nursing assistant in Same Day Surgery; Stidman is a materials handler in the Storeroom.

Professionals on the move

Andy Grover, managing director - investments, and Vicki Ispas, first vice president – investments, both out of Wells Fargo Advisors office in Merrillville, have achieved the designation of Premier Advisor.

Professionals on the move

Dr. Kenneth R. Hyde, of Valpraiso, received the Maynard K. Hine Medallion, the highest alumni service award given by IUPUI. He currently practicing orthodontics in the Valparaiso and Crown Point communities.

Professionals on the move

Colleen Mueller has joined the Porter County office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

Professionals on the move

The American Ambulance Association presented Thomas Bettenhausen, paramedic of Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service in Highland, the Star of Life award.

Professionals on the move

Jim Meeks, of Chesterton, with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Valparaiso office, has been awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation by the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council.

Professionals on the move

Dr. Vickie Wipperman was named medical director of Indiana University Health Occupational Services of Northern Indiana.

Professionals on the move

Jane Bushong has joined the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau as a Sales Executive in the SMERF (Social, Military, Educational, Religious and Fraternal) markets.

Professionals on the move

Porter Health Care System recently named Cathy Pera, director of IMCU and the Progressive Care Unit, as Porter's Clinical Manager-of-the-Year, and Tracey Knapp, director of Porter Physician Group, as Porter's Non-Clinical Manager-of-the-Year.

Professionals on the move

Megan A. Kuc, of Merrillville, has recently been promoted to senior consultant in the energy division at Navigant Consulting in Chicago.

Professionals on the move

Ericka McCauley has joined Lakeshore Public Television and 89.1 FM, The Lakeshore in Merrillville as public relations coordinator.

Professionals on the move

Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Edgar Chedrawy has joined the Medical Staff at Ingalls.

Professionals on the move

Merrillville resident Nicole Schmied has joined IFF in Chicago as director of marketing and business development.

Professionals on the move

Kimberly Valich has joined the USF Crown Point faculty as a full-time assistant professor.

Professionals on the move

Abdalla H. Hazaimeh has been appointed dean for the School of Technology and the School of Applied Sciences and Pre-Engineering at Ivy Tech Community College Northwest. He replaces Aco Sikoski who became vice chancellor of the Valparaiso campus.

Professionals on the move

Cargill recently presented a Cargill Cares Volunteer Award to Larry Counts of the Cargill Chicago Salt facility for his outstanding volunteer service. Counts has volunteered 14 years at the Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana, serving as a house leader on projects for the past five yea…

Professionals on the move

Jennifer Huang, licensed acupuncturist and Oriental medical doctor, is joining the staff of Healing Arts Center in Valparaiso, specializing in treating chronic disorders, weight loss, and smoking cessation.

Professionals on the move

American Savings FSB has appointed Michael J. Purcell to its Board of Directors. Purcell is the President and owner of Perfection Cleaning, headquartered in Munster.