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HIRINGS

Area companies name new personnel

Larry Benna has been named as the deputy director for operations for the Bureau of Land Management.

Reshad Mahan has been hired to the position of business development representative with Colonial Bank.

Chris Marcoux Advertising announces Kelly Toscano as managing director.

Jolley Urga Wirth Woodbury & Standish has asked Rebecca P. Kern to join the firm's Family Law Practice Group.

Slotz Management Company has named Lee Anne Bluth to director of property management of their Las Vegas office.

Alissa Kelly joins Preferred Public Relations & marketing as an account executive.

Colliers International has named Jimmy Marsh sales associate in the retail division.

ACCREDITATION

Oral surgery practice receives certification

The office of Carlos H. Letelier recently became the first oral and maxillofacial practice in Nevada to receive accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

ACCOLADES

Locals honored for excellence

The Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada announced winners of the annual Community Enrichment Awards which recognize exceptional community service.

Education winner: Steve Linder, Clark High School's Academy of Finance Advisory Board; Group winner: Serving People In Need; Individual winner: Dr. Edson Parker, Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Program; Senior Winner: Patricia O'Melia, Helping Hands of Vegas Valley; Youth winner: Sonja Swanson, Ronald McDonald House Charities

The Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association has selected UNLV's Dr. Stuart Mann, dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration as the recipient of the inaugural Anthony G. Marshall Outstanding Education Leadership Award, named for the president of the Educational Institute and Dean Emeritus of Florida International University. The award recognizes a lasting, influential and innovative contribution to educating and training in the hospitality industry.