Health Care
Owen Griffith, professor of biochemistry and dean of the graduate school of biomedical sciences at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, was recently honored with a distinguished service award, the school’s highest faculty honor.
Hospitality & Entertainment
Tracy Casanova was recently promoted to general manager and vice president of sales and marketing at Quality Catering for Kids Inc., Lake Villa, Ill. Casanova joined Quality Catering for Kids, which provides nutritious hot lunches to child care centers, preschools and private grade schools in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, in 2007.
The Abbey Resort & Spa, Fontana, recently named David Hume director of sales and marketing. Jeffrey Seidl and Tina Luther were also added as sales managers.
Insurance
Insurance executive and consultant, Arvid “Dick” Tillmar, was recently named Agent of the Year, the highest award given by the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (IIAW). Tillmar is a shareholder, preventive health advocate, certified workplace wellness instructor and employee benefits consultant with Diversified Insurance Services, Brookfield.
Professional Athletics
The Milwaukee Brewers recently promoted Jill Aronoff to the position of senior director of merchandise branding. Aronoff joined the organization as director of merchandise branding in July of 2007.
Professional Services
Midland Video Productions, Milwaukee, recently announced the addition of Jane Trenchard Backes to the company in the role of account executive. She has more than 10 years of experience in sales and marketing.
