People You Should Know
Avera Health
Rich Korman has been named executive vice president and general counsel of Avera Health, effective Jan. 1. This expanded role includes government relations strategies, including oversight of the Avera Center for Public Policy. Korman has been with Avera since 2011, having served as senior vice president and general counsel. In previous positions, he has overseen government relations, health policy and lobbying strategies.
Adwerks
Adwerks has been named a Google Premier Partner Agency in search advertising. The designation recognizes agencies that have demonstrated Google AdWords skill and expertise, met AdWords spend requirements, delivered client revenue growth, and sustained and grown their client base.
Caliber Creative
Caliber Creative has added two staff members.
Matt Foley is the business development director. Foley has 25 years of experience as a brand manager in the agriculture industry.
DeeDee Wilking is the project management director. She has 13 years of experience in marketing and team management.
Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire
The Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire has presented its annual building industry awards.
Housing Hall of Fame inductees: Ron Bell, retired chief building official for the city of Sioux Falls, and Chuck Point, Ronning Cos.
Builder Member of the Year: Dusty Rallis of Rallis Construction.
Associate Member of the Year: Justin Anderson, Hebron Brick.
Volunteer of the Year: Cissy Buhler, Keller Williams Realty of Sioux Falls.
Presidential Award: Julie Terrell, HBASE.
Raven Industries
Rick Parod has been appointed to the board of directors for Raven Industries Inc. Parod is the retired president, CEO and director of Lindsay Corp.
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
Deborah McIsaac has been named membership director for the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. She has more than 25 years of experience in sales and marketing, and most recently served as a member of the leasing and business development team for The Empire Mall.
South Dakota Multi-Housing Association
New members have been appointed to the South Dakota Multi-Housing Association: Amy Miller, Charisma Property Management; Drew O’Brien, Lloyd Cos.; Erik Meyer, Regency Property Management; Michelle Blair, LPM Properties; and Julie Redlin, Rainbow International of Sioux Falls.
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