ALAN YORDY
PeaceHealth President and Chief Mission Officer Alan Yordy recently announced his retirement effective June 30, 2015. Yordy is retiring after 33 years in healthcare, 25 with PeaceHealth, a Vancouver-headquartered health system with 16,000 caregivers serving patients in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
In his 10 years at PeaceHealth’s helm, Yordy has guided the organization through the growth of PeaceHealth Medical Group from 250 providers to nearly 850; construction of Cottage Grove Community Medical Center, Peace Island Medical Center, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend and a PHMG clinic in Craig, Alaska; affiliation with PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center; helping to secure funding to improve PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center; and transforming PeaceHealth from a holding to an operating company with the development of a Shared Services Center in Vancouver.
During Yordy’s tenure, PeaceHealth doubled in size and expanded many services.
“Alan has overseen a time of incredible growth while always keeping us focused on our mission of caring for all in need,” said Sister Andrea Nenzel, chair of the PeaceHealth Governing Board, in a press release. “He leaves PeaceHealth on very solid footing for the future with our profound appreciation for his leadership, wisdom and compassion over these many years.”
A national search for Yordy’s successor will begin immediately.
MATT BADER
Eagle Home Mortgage recently hired Matt Bader as a loan officer in its Vancouver office.
Bader has more than 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. In his new role, he will work with clients to find a tailored solution to their financing needs that best fits into their overall financial plan. He will collaborate with a team of advisors, including accountants, attorneys and insurance professionals.
Bader began his career in the financial industry with Merrill Lynch in 1996. In 2001 he helped to start the Schwab Private Client program, where he managed more than 100 million dollars in client assets. In 2004 he joined Coldstream Capital Management as a principal and partner managing over 50 million in client assets.
BIA OFFICERS
The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Clark County, a nonprofit trade association representing the interests of all businesses involved with real estate, land development, homebuilding and construction, installed its 2015 Board of Directors during the organization’s annual President’s Awards & Officer Installation Dinner last month.
2015 officers are: Jack Harroun, Jack Harroun Construction, as president; Tracy Doriot, Doriot Construction, as vice president; Aaron Marvin, A.C.T. Builders LLC, as vice president secretary; Mark Hall, Elite Realty NW, as vice president treasurer; Tony Curtis, Current Home Technologies, as vice president associate; and Ott Gaither, Gaither Homes, as immediate past president.
Additionally, the following BIA members were recognized with President’s Awards for their service to the organization and the building industry:
- Builder of the Year – JB Homes
- Industry Advocate of the Year – Eric Golemo
- Political Action Champion – Dave Campos
- Volunteer of the Year – Kevin Trevena
- Associate Member of the Year – HomeStreet Bank
- Supplier Member of the Year – ProBuild
- Subcontractor Member of the Year – Tony Curtis, Current Home Technologies
- Remodeler of the Year – A.C.T. Builders LLC
- Industry Leadership & Achievement – Hugh & Lyn Hall
SWCA OFFICERS
The Southwest Washington Contractors Association (SWCA) will install its 2015 officers this evening (Friday, December 5) during the organization’s annual Holiday Party and Auction.
2015 officers are: Tracey Malone, Halbert Construction Services LLC, as president; Bryce Sinner, Stellar J Construction, as vice president; Tyler Young, NW Accounting Professionals LLC, as associate vice president; Michelle Freemen, Columbia Bank, as treasurer; Mike Nieto, Catworks Construction LLC, as secretary; and Joe Currie, JWC Construction, as past president.
Additionally, the SWCA welcomed Stephan Granmo, Waste Connections of Washington Inc., and Eric Sander, Precision Bonding LLC, as new 2015 Board Members.
VDA OFFICERS
The Board of Directors of Vancouver’s Downtown Association has elected its slate of officers for the coming year.
2015 officers are: Linda Reid, US Bank, as president; Josh Oliva as vice president; Linda Glover, Gifts for Our Community, as board secretary; and Michelle Thor, Columbia Credit Union, as treasurer.
The board is focused on bringing opportunity to downtown businesses, property owners, residents, event planners, tourists and downtown fans.
