The Gazette’s Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of the Corridor.

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New hires

Samuel J. Gray has joined the litigation practice group at Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman in Cedar Rapids.

Three new physicians have joined Mercy Pulmonology Clinic in Cedar Rapids. They are Dr. Giovanni Cordoba, Dr. Syed Jawad Shah, and Dr. Brian Witt.

Promotions

Skywalk Group promoted Vanessa Jackson to recruiter II.

Appointments

North Liberty-based GreenState Credit Union has announced that Todd Fanning, the company’s chief financial officer, has been appointed interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Fanning succeeds Jeff Disterhoft, who retired. The credit union’s board has hired the Spencer Stuart search firm to identify candidates for the permanent CEO role.

Kudos

Matthew Adam of Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman was recognized as 2024 "Lawyer of the Year" in construction law by Best Lawyers.

Other news

SCORE WORKSHOP: Eastern Central Iowa Chapter of SCORE is sponsoring a workshop Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library. This free workshop includes a luncheon. Registration is required and seating is limited. To register or get more information, contact mark.hermann@scorevolunteer.org or text (563) 349.3073.

Matthew Adam

Giovanni Cordoba

Samuel J. Gray

Vanessa Jackson

Syed Jawad Shah

Brian Witt