08/18/08 In Basket

Employment

Thomas Chapman has returned to Selective Employment Inc. as its general manager. He previously worked as a recruiter for the company from 1997-2001. Chapman's primary focus is the recruitment and placement of temporary and full-time employees for industrial facilities in the Yakima Valley. He has more than 10 years of sales and accounts procurement experience, which include corporate sales with Qwest Communications.

Insurance

Edward Jones has given Bill Jenkin its Winner's Circle Award. Jenkin, who is a financial adviser in Selah, was one of 889 selected nationwide for the award. He earned the award for outstanding sales and service over the past year.

New York Life Insurance Co. has given Bill Hays the Career Life Success, Career Life Producer and Life Centurion awards for outstanding customer service. The awards are given to the top 15 percent of agents nationwide. Hays, a Yakima agent, also qualified to attend the company's executive council meeting in Seattle and career development conference in Dallas.

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