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• AMS Electromagnetic Compatibility engineering manager, Dr. Chad Kiger, is one of the 2021 recipients of the International Electrotechnical Commission 1906 Award. This award is presented each year to honor international experts in recognition of exceptional achievements to advance IEC activities in a significant way.
• Knoxville-based Pilot Company recently hired Jonathan Braatvedt as vice president of Food and Beverage and promoted Alison Cornish to vice president of Store Modernization, Jamie Landis to vice president of Team Member Experience and Tim Langankamp to vice president of Business Development-Sustainability.
• Lesa Baker of Weichert, Realtors – Advantage Plus in Knoxville recently successfully completed the Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. Fast Track training program, which helps bring new and existing Weichert® affiliated agents quickly up to speed on the latest information, resources and technology available to real estate professionals.
• Bank of America recently announced a $25,000 donation, worth 75,000 meals, to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. As part of that effort, the Bank donated $100 for each employee who recorded a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in addition to the company’s contribution.
