Pentucket Bank promotes George Fahey
HAVERHILL — Pentucket Bank has named George Fahey of West Newbury to senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. He will be responsible for the management of the banks' finance and accounting operations. He has an extensive background in the banking industry and was previously employed by the former Family Bancorp of Haverhill for more than 16 years, where he was the executive vice president and chief financial officer before taking a position with Joan Fabrics Corp. of Tyngsboro, where he held the same positions.
Fahey has a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Northeastern University. He earned his master of business administration degree from Babson College.
Interlocks announces new hire, promotions
NEWBURYPORT — Award-winning Interlocks Salon & Day Spa, 58 Merrimac St., has hired Tara Martin of Rowley as a senior stylist and colorist. She specializes in creative, trend-driven haircuts and highlights. Sarah LaPointe and Cheri Healy, both of Groveland, have been promoted to associate stylists following professional schooling and successfully completing an advanced 18-months of training in salon education, mentoring with the salon's master stylists and colorists.
Interlocks Salon & Day Spa is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. For more information, visit www.interlockssalon.com, or call 978-465-3010.
Vocalist joins the Musical Suite
NEWBURYPORT — The Musical Suite, located in The Tannery, 50 Water St., welcomes vocalist Neil Ferreira. Praised for his fine voice and stylish delivery, Neil is a frequent performer of opera, oratorio and musical theater in Boston and the greater New England area. In addition to teaching private voice lessons, he works locally as the tenor soloist and section leader at First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist.
New students are being accepted for private lessons with him. For more information, call 978-462-8225.
Woodworking firm goes even greener
Mark Richey Woodworking, the Newburyport-based architectural woodworking firm, recently hired its first in-house marketing staff, marketing coordinator Christine Green, who will coordinate initiatives and develop new marketing strategies. Her first projects include a direct mailing announcing the company's new environmentally friendly biomass furnace and funding of a girls' school in Afghanistan.
Mark Richey Woodworking crafts and installs high-end architectural millwork nationwide. The recently completed Blue Cross Blue Shield office building in Hingham was one of the largest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified projects in Massachusetts. To review this and other projects, visit www.markrichey.com.
Arnott appointed Justice of the Peace
AMESBURY — Attorney Priscilla Arnott was recently appointed Justice of the Peace with special designation to solemnize marriages. The Law Office of Priscilla Arnott concentrates in elder law and estate planning. Arnott also serves clients with a wide range of legal matters including consumer protection actions and real estate transactions. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and is a longtime resident of Amesbury.
For more information, contact her at 978-388-2963 or PriscillaArnott@aol.com. Her Web site is www.arnottlaw.org.
Brian Tervo promoted to CEO, president
Brian Tervo of Newburyport has been promoted to CEO, president of TIE Commerce Inc., headquartered in Burlington, with additional offices in St. Paul, Minn, the Netherlands and France. TIE Commerce Inc. is a leading provider of Business to Business e-commerce software, which bridges the gap between online and traditional business.
Tervo joined Tie Commerce in 1998 and has been a driving force within the company. He has been instrumental in streaming the company's operations. For more information, visit www.tiecommerce.com.
Jeff Thomas promoted to district manager
Jeff Thomas of Seabrook, formerly of Newburyport, was recently promoted to district manager of Mayer Tree Service's Saugus office. Thomas joined the staff in 2006 as a consulting arborist. A graduate of Union College in New York, he brings seven years of tree care knowledge and experience to MTS. For more information, visit www.mayertreeservice.com.
Deirdre Budzyna joins NECC faculty
Deirdre Budzyna of Newburyport recently was named a full-time associate professor in the Early Childhood Education Program at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill. Budzyna, the mother of three, is also the director of College for Kids and Arts Alive, Northern Essex's summer camp programs.
For more information on the Early Childhood Education Program, call Enrollment Services at 978-556-3700 or visit www.necc.mass.edu.
YWCA Seminars
The YWCA of Greater Newburyport is offering two hands-on seminars, led by Patricia Vaillencourt of Career Sense. The first seminar will be May 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. and focus on Myers-Briggs theory of personality. The three-hour workshop will offer insight into adopting more effective communication style. The second seminar will be May 28, June 4 and 11 from 7 to 9 p.m., and focus on developing a powerful resume and interview techniques. For more information call the YWCA at 978-465-9922 or visit www.ywcanewburyport.org
Piercey leads North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
Amesbury resident William Piercey was recently elected NBCVB Chairman of Board of Directors. Piercey of Chase and Lunt Insurance, Newburyport, has been active with NBCVB for 12 years, serving on the board for more than nine years.
New executive managing director of Realty Capital Securities
Nicholas Corvinus was recently named executive managing director of Realty Capital Securities. Corvinus will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies, raising funds and building relationships with broker-dealers.
Matter Communications celebrates fifth anniversary
Matter Communications marks five consecutive years of growth totalling a year-over-year revenue increase of more than 40 percent in 2007. In addition to increases in existing client budgets the company attributed its growth to a greater number of retained clients and high impact results.
Strand Marketing launches new Web site
Strand Marketing has launched a new Web site, www.strandmarketing.com Based out of Newburyport Strand Marketing provides integrated marketing communications for regional and international high-tech companies. The new site offers the opportunity browse the agency's creative portfolio.
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