People in Business

Stephens promoted

to leadership role

Kate Stephens, who has worked in the St. John’s Lutheran Hospital Marketing Department as the assistant, will step up into the leadership role.

Stephens replaces KC Rokstad, who has led the department for 13 years.

“I am thrilled to be taking on a new role at St. John’s,” said Stephens. “I have enjoyed working with KC for the past several years.  I will work hard to continue the tradition of giving back that St. John’s and the SJLH Foundation have established.”

Bruce Whitfield, SJLH CEO, expects a smooth transition.

“I am happy to announce Kate’s promotion.  The Foundation Board has worked closely with Kate over the past six years, and felt that she was a natural fit to take over this role.” 

Realtor Munro Mann

receives award

Kerry Munro Mann of ERA Lambros Real Estate in Libby was awarded a Circle of Achievement designation by ERA Franchise Systems LLC, a global franchise leader in the residential real estate industry. 

Munro Mann received recognition for this designation at the 2013 ERA International Business Conference, March 21-24 in Austin, Texas.  

“I am pleased to congratulate Kerry Munro on her exceptional professional achievement,” said Charlie Young, President and Chief Executive Officer of ERA Franchise Systems, LLC. 

Reel Time Movies

has a new location

Rudi Sachs has found a new location for Reel Time Movies at 114 W. Third St. in Libby. The business recently moved from its old location on Ninth Street in the Libby Plaza.

Reel Time Movies has two employees in Wende Rowton and Kurt Nelson, and they can assist with movie rentals of new releases, old releases, order movies and movie posters.

Reel Time Movies is open seven days a week.

Alexander steps up

to new post at SJLH

Karen Alexander has recently taken over as the Rehabilitative Services Department Manager at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital.  

Ahyoung Huff left the position vacant when she was promoted to Director of Therapy Services in March.  

Alexander holds a bachelors of science in speech and hearing sciences from the University of Washington, and a Masters of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western Washington University.  She also holds a certification of clinical competence as a speech-language pathologist.