Hires/promotions
Law
Joshua Heslinga joined the Virginia office of the attorney general as assistant attorney general in the technology and procurement section. He was previously at Troutman Sanders.
Advertising
Scott Ackerman joined Big River as creative technology director. Ackerman formerly worked as a senior interactive developer for Crispin Porter + Bogusky.
Devon C. Rohr joined Big River as a designer. Rohr formerly worked at Shades of Light and attended Virginia Commonwealth University.
Finance
Myra Rothfeld joined Genworth Financial as chief marketing officer. Most recently, she worked at Citibank as a marketing executive. She has an MBA from New York University and attended Cornell University as an undergraduate.
Sales
Harmony Mann joined Shockoe Commerce Group as a sales representative for YOGAaccessories. Mann attended Longwood University.
Anna Carta joined Shockoe Commerce Group as a sales representative for YOGAaccessories. She attended James Madison University.
Patty Sikorsky joined Shockoe Commerce Group as a sales representative for YOGAaccessories. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University.
Brandie Carlton joined Shockoe Commerce Group as a sales representative for Coffee Wholesale USA and Snack Warehouse. She attended John Tyler Community College.
Drew Lachenmayer joined Shockoe Commerce Group as a sales representative for Coffee Wholesale USA and Office Saver. He attended the University of Richmond.
Public relations
Katie Frazier joined the Alliance Group as vice president of government relations. She attended Virginia Tech.
Consulting
Mandy Faber joined Titan Group as a client services coordinator. Faber attended Christopher Newport University.
Food service
Randy Dorn joined Ellwood Thompson’s as garden manager. Dorn was most recently with Lancaster Foods.
Michael Grayson will join Ellwood Thompson’s as executive chef effective Sept. 16. Grayson previously worked as the executive chef with the Westwood Club and Bull and Bear Club.
Associations
Brandon Bruce has been named vice president of special events for the American Marketing Association. Bruce is president of Groovin’ Gourmets.
Joy Eades has been named director for the American Marketing Association. Eades is a senior specialist for Altria Consumer Engagement Services.
Boards
The following people have been appointed as trustees on the board of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:
Marlene A. Malek, Friends of Cancer Research
Deborah H. Quillen, Greater Wise, Inc., Humphreys Enterprises, Inc.
Steven A. Markel, Markel Corporation
Ranjit Kumar Sen, Stefanini IT Solutions
Shantaram K. Talegaonkar, Virginia Eye Institute
Please send HR notices to Amy@richmondbizsense.com.
