News & Notes

Consultant: Wendy Joy has joined Countrywide Insurance Services as an insurance consultant. She offers a full range of insurance products through companies such as Balboa Insurance Company, Progressive and Travelers. She has more than 16 years experience in insurance and specializes in home and auto coverage. Her office is located at 405 NW 5th St., Ste. B in Corvallis and she can be reached by calling 541-207-8276 or 541-760-0928. She is also available via email at wendy_joy@countrywideinsurance.com.

Orthopedic assistant: Eric Moen, PA-C, has joined Samaritan Mid-Valley Orthopedics in Albany and will assist with clinical and surgical cases. Moen is a graduate of Oregon Health & Science University in physician assistant studies. He earned a bachelor's degree in exercise and sport science and athletic training from Oregon State University in 1991. Prior to enrolling at OHSU, he worked as a certified athletic trainer for four years. Some of that work was with Rebound Physical Therapy. He is certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Moen has worked in Albany in family practice and worked previously for Samaritan affiliated clinics such as Geary Street Urgent Care and Samaritan Occupational Medicine. He is returning to Samaritan after practicing in Salem with Willamette Orthopedic Group since 2004. Samaritan Mid-Valley Orthopedics is located at 400 NW Hickory Ave., Suite 201. Moen can be reached at (541) 812-5820.

Benton Director: Linn-Benton Community College has named Jeff Davis as the new director for the Benton Center. Davis, a Corvallis resident, previously served as Chair of the Department of Continuing Education and Extended Learning at Lane Community College in Eugene and has more than 19 years of management experience. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in adult education, both from Oregon State University. Davis also completed the Community College Emerging Leaders Institute at OSU, the Leadership Institute of the Oregon Employment and Training Association, and has professional certification from the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals.

Promoted: Jennifer Schaffner has been promoted to the position of Assistant Vice President and Bank Operations Manager for Willamette Valley Bank. Schaffner has 18 years of banking experience in the Willamette Valley and is a graduate of the Oregon Banker's Association Operations School and a member of the Oregon Banker's Association Operations Committee. Willamette Valley Bank operates full service branches in Salem, Keizer, and Albany.

Business Calendar

July 22: Springboard Northwest is presenting the workshop "Upgrade Your Presentation Confidence". 8:30 - 11 a.m. Featured speaker Jean Bonifas, professional speaker and presentation coach. Albany Chamber Conference Room. Cost: $59. For information or to download registration form, contact: www.springboardNW.com.

July 29: The Samaritan Heart & Vascular Institute will host a free seminar "Living with Atrial Fibrillation" on from 6 to 8 p.m. at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis. Presenter, Dr. Mark Taylor, cardiothoracic surgeon with Samaritan Heart & Vascular Institute. Pre-registration required. Call 768-5223 to register or for additional information.

September 24: The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Business on Display Tradeshow will be at Linn County Fair & Expo, Willamette Events Center. 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Booths cost $250 for Chamber members and $400 for non-members prior to August 8. For registration and additional information or to reserve a booth contact Danielle at the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, 541-926-1517. Premier sponsors for the event are Albany Democrat-Herald, BBSI, Central Willamette Community Credit Union and Express Employment Professionals.