New Hires & Promotions
Central Bank has announced the hiring of Mark Wheeler for president of the Jefferson County office, effective in April.
Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP has announced that five attorneys have been elected to the partnership within the firm: Jason T. Ames, Margaret Christensen, Briana Clark, William Scott Croft and Steven R. Wilson.
Central Bank also welcomes Jim Uebel as market president for northern Kentucky, as well as Susan Simmons, joining as director of human resources.
W. Bryan O’Shields, a hospitality professional with experience at leading resorts entertainment companies, has been hired as managing director of Keeneland Hospitality.
Lexington software company TrinSoft has hired Nikki Russell to its staff.
Landrum & Shouse LLP has announced that Heather Pack Howell has joined the firm as their newest associate.
Anish A. Banker has been named vice president of internal audit for Farmers Capital Bank Corp., a Frankfort-based bank holding company.
Southeastern Freight Lines announced the promotion of Jeff Stamey to service center manager of its brand new facility in Lexington.
Jake Locknane has joined Kentucky Comfort Center Inc. as account executive.
Jeff Koonce, former Central Kentucky market president, will now serve as regional president of business banking for Fayette, Nelson, Hardin, Meade and Hart counties.
USI Insurance Services announced that Randy Deskins has joined the USI MidSouth region as its bond manager.
Dinsmore & Shohl welcomes five attorneys to its Lexington office: partners Carolyn M. Brown, Jack C. Bender, Jennifer J. Cave and R. Clay Larkin, along with partner of counsel Robin B. Thomerson.
Paladin Inc., a Lexington technical service company, has welcomed Charles Spencer and Mark Zoller to its staff.
Lexington Legends professional baseball announces two new additions to its staff: Mike Allison as an account executive, and Mark Costagliola, box office manager.
Lexington Women’s Health announced the hiring of Dr. Grace Gibbs, who will provide obstetrics, gynecology and the full spectrum of women’s care.
Community Trust and Investment Co. welcomes Edwin Riddlebarger as vice president, wealth insurance advisor; and Abigail L. Blair as wealth insurance coordinator.
Eastern Kentucky University has named Ben Mohler as assistant vice president for major and planned gifts at the university’s office of development and alumni relations.
Kudos
Scott White has been named a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a peer-selected honorary society for trial lawyers.
FCPS teacher Leanna Prater has been named Outstanding Lead for 2015 by the Kentucky Society for Technology in Education.
Buddy Schneider, vice president and commercial loan officer, Traditional Bank, has been selected by the Kentucky Bankers Association for its 2015 Emerging Leaders Program.