PORT ANGELES — Derek Brown has joined the First Federal senior management team as director of human resources.
Prior to this, Brown held the vice president/senior HR adviser position with Citibank, where he provided support for backend bank operations across the United States.
Brown’s primary responsibilities with First Fed will include the management and direction of the bank’s human resource activities; development and monitoring of lines of business, including commercial, mortgage and consumer lending; commercial and consumer deposit products and services; nondeposit investment product sales; and the business units supporting those lines of business in an equitable manner.
“We are very excited to welcome Derek and his wife, Dawn, to the area as he steps into the role of director,” said Jeff Davis, executive vice president and chief operations officer at First Fed.
“We’re confident Derek’s HR expertise in talent acquisition, employee development and engagement will be a difference-maker as we continue to grow.”
K9 Bomb Squad
Melinda Hofmann, owner and operator of the Bomb Squad located in Bend, Ore., is opening her business in Port Angeles and Sequim.
Hofmann offers dog owners poop-scooping services in their yards.
Discounted rates are available for seniors and service dog owners.
For more information, visit the Bomb Squad website at www.k9bomb.com or phone 541-617-1900.
Vets attend seminar
PORT ANGELES — Family Veterinary Clinic Drs. Carmen Czachor and Holly Irish recently attended a continuing education seminar about the latest evidence-based treatment protocols for cats with urinary blockage.
The lecture included information on treatment of this disease in an emergency and on prevention of recurrence.
Urinary blockage is common in male cats and can happen for a variety of reasons.
Family Veterinary Clinic is located at 3217 E. Mahogany St. and can be reached at 360-452-9682.
State award
PORT TOWNSEND — The Washington State Council on Aging has awarded its 2015 Excellence in Action Award to Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization (ECHHO).
The award was presented Oct. 29 during the council’s annual meeting with Area Agency on Aging Advisory Councils at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma.
The award is given annually to organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to the well-being of seniors.
ECHHO is a nonprofit organization that works with volunteers and community organizations to provide transportation, chores, social support and medical equipment services to Jefferson County residents in order to help them continue to live independently.
ECHHO helps people of all ages in the community, but the majority of services are directed toward seniors.
For more information, phone Ken Dane at 360-379-3246.
Civics honors
OLYMPIA — Four Washington companies, including one in Port Angeles, have been selected as recipients of the 2015 Corporations for Communities award, which honors exceptional Washington businesses that make helping the community a priority.
First Federal Savings and Loan in Port Angeles and Seattle-based GlassyBaby are the two winners of the large-company category.
Heritage Distilling Co. in Gig Harbor and Spokane-based Peddlers Pond are receiving the small-company honors.
First Fed was nominated for “giving back to the regional communities from its Port Angeles branch,” according to a news release.
The company allots eight paid hours per employee per year for community service.
Secretary of State Kim Wyman will present the four companies with a National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion Award during a ceremony in her office Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 1:30 p.m.
KONP talk guests
PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1:05 p.m. to 2 p.m. local talk show segment on KONP radio, at 1450 AM, 101.7 FM and www.konp.com on the Internet outside the Port Angeles area.
Station General Manager Todd Ortloff hosts the Monday through Thursday segments.
This week’s scheduled lineup:
■ Monday: Pro (Keep PA Healthy) and con (Dr. Bill Osmunson) discussion on the city of Port Angeles’ water fluoridation issue.
■ Tuesday: Joan Warren, RN, director of Olympic Medical Home Health, and Deanna Thurston, RN, clinical manager of Olympic Medical Home Health, on “Providing Excellence in Home Health Care” in recognition of November as National Home Care and Hospice Month.
■ Wednesday: Port Angeles City Manager Dan McKeen.
■ Thursday: Pam Leonard, executive director of the Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic, discusses the clinic’s patient services and a community outreach effort.
Second segment: Edna Petersen, owner of Necessities and Temptations in Port Angeles, discusses the Downtown Holiday Extravaganza event.