On the Move
comes to assisting clients hoping to move to the North Bay. With effective marketing strategies, Drew Nicoll Real Estate asserts that, “they can help clients reach their goal of buying or selling their home faster, for top dollar and with the least amount of hassle,” according to a press release from Basin Street Properties.
4 No more non-members: Costco introduces membership scanner
4 Vivalon announces appointment of Dan Reidy to board of directors
Costco’s all across the Bay Area have introduced
San Rafael-based nonprofit Vivalon announced the appointment of Dan Reidy to its
membership card scanners to prevent non-members from shopping. Earlier in the summer, several local Costcos began requiring members to present either a physical or digital membership card upon entrance. After being scanned, an identification photo will appear and must match the cardholder. Stores in Santa Rosa, Novato and San Francisco have already implemented the new initiative. In announcing the crackdown on membership scofflaws, Costco officials explained that the annual dues-paying memberships are how the retailer is able to maintain low prices—like that $1.50 hot dog. 4 JLM Painting opens new offices at Lakeville Business Park in Petaluma JLM Painting, a locally owned painting contractor based out of Petaluma, is moving to a new location at 1728 Corporate Circle in Petaluma’s Lakeville Business Park. JLM Painting offers an array of painting services including interior, exterior, residential, commercial and for homeowners associations. This full-service painting contractor services both Marin and Sonoma counties. 4 Drew Nicoll Real Estate moves offices to Fountaingrove Center in Santa Rosa Drew Nicoll Real Estate, a real estate investment, development and management firm, has signed a lease at Fountaingrove Center in Santa Rosa, 3558 Round Barn Blvd., Ste 200. The real estate agency offers its expertise and quality service when it Fountaingrove Center Lakeville Business Park
board of directors. Vivalon advances independence, health and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities. Reidy has over 30 years of experience in the marketing and communications world, co-founding his own communications agency in 2002—Reidy Communications. Prior to this, Reidy ran marketing and public relations for supply chain analytics startup Rapt, which was later acquired by Microsoft. He’s enjoyed other senior communications roles at CrossWorlds Software and Baan Company. “Across the U.S., older adults are struggling with loneliness at exactly the time when our culture is more ‘connected’ than ever. Vivalon can serve as an example of how we want to support aging communities in fulfilling ways,” said Reidy in a press release from Vivalon. 4 Sonoma Clean Power welcomes Garth Salisbury as new CFO Garth Salisbury has assumed the role of chief financial officer (CFO) for Sonoma Clean Power (SCP),
4 Elaine Bell catering to close One of the North Bay’s best-known local food companies is
Dan Reidy
hanging up its aprons— Elaine Bell Catering will cease operations at the end of
Elaine Bell to close after 43 years
October. Proprietors Elaine Bell and John Merritt informed staff in August about their plans to retire, the company said in a press release. Over its 43 years in operation—the last 20 out of a kitchen on Technology Way in Napa—Elaine Bell had grown into one of the best-known catering companies in the region, catering corporate functions, large community events, ceremonies and private parties. At its pre-pandemic zenith, the company catered as many as 500 events a year; more recently, annual catering events have hovered around 350. The number of employees currently at the company is reported as 164. 4 Redwood Credit Union welcomes Susanne Miller as SVP of accounting and finance Susanne Miller has been hired as the
which is a public power provider for Sonoma and
Garth Salisbury
senior vice president of accounting and finance at Redwood Credit Union. Miller will oversee financial planning and analysis, business finance support and the accounting and financial reporting teams. With over 30 years of
Mendocino counties. SCP is celebrating its 10th anniversary delivering clean, affordable and locally sourced energy to its communities. Salisbury has over 30 years of combined experience in the utility and public finance sectors. Most recently he served as CFO and treasurer for Marin Clean Energy. In his new role, Salisbury will be responsible for the organization’s financial planning, risk management and investment strategies.
Susanne Miller
experience, Miller previously served in multiple global senior executive business and finance positions at Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Barclays Bank. Miller also held roles at HSBC, American Express and JP Morgan.
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