Attorneys King Tower and Patrick Bolling Named as Newest Woods Rogers Principals
King F. Tower and R. Patrick Bolling have been voted as the newest Woods Rogers Principals by the firm’s partnership. King Tower practices Labor & Employment law out of the Roanoke office. He assists employers with employment law litigation, labor-management relations, and also offers counsel to businesses on employment-related matters. He regularly counsels and represents colleges and universities throughout Virginia, and leads the efforts of Woods Rogers’ Education team with a focus on employment
Brown Edwards To Acquire Mitchell Wiggins
Brown Edwards, LLP, an Inside Public Accounting Top 100 Accounting, Tax and Advisory firm based in Roanoke, Virginia, announces its intent to acquire Mitchell Wiggins, a leading provider of tax, audit and business consulting services in the Metro Richmond and Tri-Cities area. This partnership will enhance the resources and capabilities that both firms can provide to their clients, rivaling those of large national firms, while still providing the personal attention needed to better support local and
Carol Lidgard has obtained the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation
Carol Lidgard, Associate Broker and Roanoke Sales Manager at Coldwell Banker Townside, REALTORS® has completed the curriculum required to achieve the highly acclaimed Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. Ms. Lidgard joins other top producers in the residential real estate industry who hold the designation across the nation. The GRI is a nationally recognized designation attained by members of the National Association of REALTORS®. The program focuses on developing and increasing participants’
Freedom First Commercial Lending Expanding into the New River Valley
September 2021 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First is expanding its Commercial Lending Department deeper into the New River Valley by hiring Carie Kingery, Market Executive for the New River Valley, and Spencer Lowry, Vice President of Commercial Lending. “The future is bright for Freedom First and the opportunity to build a dynamic team in the New River Valley is exciting,” says Kingery. “Customer service is the most important part of banking and that will remain a top priority as we move forward. We are
Gentry Locke Welcomes Jessiah Hulle in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (September 7, 2021) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the addition of associate Jessiah Hulle to its Criminal & Government Investigations Group in Roanoke. Hulle will work with clients on white-collar criminal defense matters in federal courts. Prior to joining the firm, Hulle served as a law clerk to the Honorable Mary Grace O’Brien of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. During law school, he served as a student attorney with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
Freedom First Welcomes Eric Van Buskirk as Vice President of Private Banking and Treasury Services
September 2021 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First Credit Union is excited to announce the addition of Eric Van Buskirk as Vice President of Private Banking and Treasury Services. Van Buskirk has spent more than half a decade in banking and strives to help individuals, families, and businesses plan for their futures. Before joining Freedom First, he specialized in relationship management and helping others navigate holistic financial planning. He is devoted to serving others and making a positive impact on the
Dr. Anna Mackin Joins Vistar Eye Center as Team's Latest Ophthalmologist
(ROANOKE, VIRGINIA) — Vistar Eye Center welcomes Anna Mackin, M.D., as the latest ophthalmologist to join its best-in-class eye care team.As a Fellowship Trained Retina Surgeon, Dr. Mackin specializes in retina services such as vitreoretinal medicine and surgery where she will help patients with a variety of vision-threatening conditions using state-of-the-art imaging and clinical and surgical technologies.“I am grateful for this opportunity to continue striving to make a difference in people's lives as an
Newly Released US Census Bureau Data Shows Continued Growth in Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area
Thursday, August 12th – (Roanoke, VA). An initial analysis of data released today by the U.S. Census bureau showed continued population growth in the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, and Roanoke, and the cities of Roanoke and Salem. According to the 2020 census, population in the MSA grew 2.1% over the previous decade. Statewide, population increased by 7.9%, which represents a lower growth rate than the previous 2000-2010 Census. “We’re
Dr. Bryan Strelow Joins Vistar Eye Center Team
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA — Vistar Eye Center welcomes Bryan A. Strelow, M.D., to its best-in-class eye care team. Dr. Strelow will serve the Roanoke community as a surgical specialist for Vistar Eye Center. He is a Roanoke native and the son of Dr. Scott Strelow who is also a part of the Vistar Eye Center team. “I look forward to getting to know patients and work alongside the doctors and staff at Vistar to provide the best care,” said Dr. Strelow. “I also look forward to having the opportunity to work with
Brown Edwards’ Emily Signorelli Honored In 2021 Generation Next 40 Under 40 Class
Emily Signorelli, a Director at Brown Edwards’ Charleston, West Virginia office, has been selected as an honoree of the 2021 Class of Generation Next: 40 under 40. This honor is presented by the State Journal, West Virginia’s source for business, technology, law, education, tourism, energy, and healthcare news. The Generation Next: 40 Under 40 program was created sixteen years ago to celebrate West Virginia’s outstanding professionals who make a difference on the job and in their communities. This
Gentry Locke Partner Catherine Huff Recognized by Roanoke Bar Association
ROANOKE, Va. (June 9, 2021) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to congratulate Catherine J. Huff on her recognition as the Roanoke Bar Association 2021 Young Lawyer of the Year. Huff joined Gentry Locke in 2011 as an associate and became a partner in 2017. Since then, she has developed a successful practice, which focuses on employment, insurance, and workers’ compensation. She has litigated cases in both state and federal courts in Virginia and has also represented companies before the EEOC
