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MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

Excellence – Colette Brzezinski, and Employee of The notification followed a comprehensive and Martin Waymire is excited to announce Hannah
the Year – Amanda Carr. detailed survey of the hospital pharmacy and its Lupi’s promotion to reflect her increased
medication practices. responsibilities and contributions to successful work
The Michigan Municipal on behalf of their clients. Hannah was promoted to
Executives held its annual Anniversaries account executive at the end of 2020 after joining
conference to recognize and honor Martin Waymire in 2019. She leads social media
this year’s recipients for the “Best Chase Creative is celebrating its 25th anniversary strategy and works with social influencers across
of the Best” in Michigan Awards this year, having been founded in 1996 in Detroit. several clients, including the I Vaccinate campaign,
on Thursday, Jan. 28. Meridian Since then, they have added a Grand Rapids office, which recently won Martin Waymire its fifth Silver
Township’s Deputy Township and an office at the Lansing Center in 2016. Their Anvil — the public relations industry equivalent to
Manager Derek Perry was partnership with the Lansing Center has been a the Pulitzer Prize.
Perry
selected for the Best of the Best: fantastic opportunity to deliver exceptional audio-
Top Assistant Manager Award . visual services to the numerous groups that come to Board of Directors & Executive
the venue. When the pandemic hit and live events Committee Updates
Congratulations to Best-One were stamped out, they worked with the Lansing
Fleet Service of Lansing’s 2020 Center leadership team to develop a broadcast studio
Big Dude 1st Stringer, Phillip in one of the meeting rooms, capable of hosting
Phillips. The Big Dude Award clients safely and effectively for their virtual meetings.
is given each year to the team The studio opened on Feb. 1, and they welcomed the
member that best exemplifies Greater Lansing CVB as their first live-stream event!
the quality of work, work ethic,
dedication, efficiency, and Promotions
Phillips
productivity, demonstrated by Perry Kellogg Gallagher
Larry “Big Dude” Encinas during his tenure at Best- Tyler Blaschka has been The Shareholders of Fraser Trebilcock, one of
One Fleet Service. Larry was a former employee that promoted to sales manager at Michigan’s long-established full-service law firms,
was the ultimate “above and beyond” teammate. He Hyatt Place Lansing. Tyler have re-elected Michael H. Perry as president of
not only lived the core values through his personal joined Hyatt Place Lansing as the firm. This is Mr. Perry’s fourth consecutive
life, but his professional life as well. His love for the a gallery host in 2015. After year as president. Shareholder Mark E. Kellogg
company and zeal for life is honored each year with a stint in the housekeeping was re-elected to the board of directors, serving
this award. department, he moved to the
sales department in July 2019
Blaschka
Distinctions full-time as a sales coordinator.

Hyatt Place Lansing – East has achieved Global Trey Williams, CPA, partner, clarity confidence effectiveness vitality
Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ audit, and assurance, became
accreditation – the gold standard for prepared facilities. president of Maner Costerisan THE FIT LEADER’S PROGRAM ™
Guided by Hyatt’s purpose, to care for people so they on Jan. 1. A 30-year Maner
can be their best, Hyatt Place Lansing East’s top veteran, Williams succeeds Jeff OPEN-ENROLLMENT PROGRAM
OPPORTUNITIES IN MAY 2021
priority for welcoming guests and colleagues is doing Stevens, CPA, who held the
so with their health and wellbeing in mind. Under role for a decade. Stevens exits
the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the Williams the position, having made a "Even more elegant than I had hoped
worldwide cleaning industry association, Hyatt Place tremendous impact on the firm, for, the Fit Leader’s Program opens
doors for me, and shaved years off
"The Fit Leader’s Program was
Lansing – East, has been recognized for implementing overseeing substantial financial growth and service creating my own program!" exactly what we needed to move
stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and expansion during his tenure. Stevens will continue our internal talent to leadership
greatness!"
infectious disease prevention on property. to serve on the firm’s executive committee. "My next promotion came much faster
once the Fit Leader’s Program helped me
increase my Clarity, Confidence,
Two senior Effectiveness and Vitality."
managers were
pr o moted
to partner
at Maner The Leadership Fitness Experience is unique
Costerisan at among executive development programs because
the conclusion of its highly effective combination of:
of 2020. Kyle
Schafer Latham • Tool-based workshops
Schafer, CPA, • Professional coaching
audit, provides assurance and attestation services • Leadership assessments
• Online resources
for their nonprofit, governmental, and employee
Sparrow Eaton Hospital’s pharmacy has received benefit plans clients. He’s joined by Matt Latham, ROSS WOODSTOCK SUSAN COMBS
special certification from The Joint Commission, the CPA, tax, who specializes in minimizing tax (517) 410-7636 (517) 231-7606
nation’s leading accrediting authority for hospitals. liability and maximizing business growth and ross@koltpr.com susancombs@hotmail.com
The Medication Compounding Certification means value for their closely-held clients. Latham also
Sparrow Eaton’s pharmacy department passed rigid works closely with the firm’s affordable housing Authorized Licensee of the Institute for Leadership Fitness.
standards that ensure top-quality care for patients. niche.

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