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Reno community leader Brett Coleman, president of B&C Western Development, has become a shareholder and joined the board of directors of Clark & Sullivan Constructors.

Clark & Sullivan officials say Coleman fully understands the construction market throughout the Western United States and brings that expertise and vision to the board, which has built projects throughout California and Nevada since 1981.

Medical center releases calendar

The Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Facilities Department made a calendar featuring its workers to raise money for the new Carson Tahoe Cancer Center.

The calendar shows pictures of staff members doing the things they love - such as fishing or riding a motorcycle.

The calendar runs from June 2006-June 2007. Calendars are $15 each.

So far, $1,020 has been collected from the fundraiser.

Once the center is complete, it will be the only free-standing, accredited cancer center in Nevada, and will house all cancer services under one roof.

It is on the Carson Tahoe Medical Campus. Funded entirely by donations, the center is expected to open later this year.

To purchase a calendar, call 445-5400.

Landmark promotes escrow officer

Rae Maeder, an escrow coordinator for Landmark Homes since 2003, has been promoted to the role of executive assistant for sales and marketing for Landmark.

She was also recently awarded "Outstanding Escrow Coordinator for Landmark Communities.

Before working with Landmark, she had a lengthy career in administration and management services.

For information about Landmark Communities, visit www.landmarkhomes.com.

Chase International hires new officer

Craig King recently joined Chase International as chief operating officer.

He brings more than 25 years of experience to the Lake Tahoe-based luxury real estate company.

He will be responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day operations, as well as working with the leadership program in the development of strategic planning and overall company growth.

Before joining Chase International, he was the chief operating officer for Prudential California Realty/Cosner group for three years.

Commercial real estate agent earns prestigious certification

Sperry Van Ness commercial real estate agent Lyle Chamberlain has received the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) title in Vancouver, Canada. He joins 7,600 CCIM members worldwide.

The CCIM designation is the highest certification among professionals in commercial real estate. The title is exclusively offered to commercial advisors that have completed more than 200 hours of training and testing.

Sperry Van Ness broker Thomas Y. Johnson requires that his advisors seek the CCIM title.

2Phase awarded contract with Army Aviation

2Phase Technologies Inc., of Dayton announced that it has been awarded a $2 million contract from the U.S. Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate in Fort Eustis, Va.

The funding is for completion of work that began under AATD sponsorship in 2004 for the development of reconfigurable tooling systems for depot level repair of U.S. Army rotorcraft.