5.1.08 | North Bergen, NJ | ActionEmco announced the creation of a Sales Division servicing the Southeastern United States. Karl Collins has been promoted to Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast territory, which comprises Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Eastern Tennessee and Eastern West Virginia. Mr. Collins has over 13 years’ experience in the office products industry. The Southeast territory's sales team includes Claudia Miller and Curt Williams, who have a combined 60 years’ experience between them in servicing the Southeast independent dealer community. Both are former employees of O'Henry.

4.30.08 |New York, NY | Ayse Birsel was among seven individuals honored on April 10, 2008, by the Rhode Island School of Design at its annual Athena Awards Gala in New York City. Recognized for Excellence in Furniture Design, Ms. Birsel is known for Herman Miller’s award-winning Resolve furniture system and its new Teneo storage furniture collection. The Athena awards recognize achievement in the arts by presenting distinguished service awards to individuals in the worlds of art and design, and to corporate leaders who promote design excellence, support the arts and exemplify innovation.

4.30.08 | New York, NY | James L Lammie was elected chairman of the Board of Directors for Parsons Brinckerhoff, succeeding Thomas J. O'Neill. Mr. Lammie has served on the board since 2006, and previously served as a director from 1983 through 1999.  He was president and chief executive officer of Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. from 1990 to 1996. Richard A. Schrader, CFO was relected as the board's vice chairman.  In addition, four directors were elected to the board: Martha Clark Goss, Ashok K. Kothari, George J. Pierson and Rodney E. Slater. Each will serve a three-year term. Mr. Kothari and Mr.Pierson are employees of Parsons Brinckerhoff; Ms. Goss and Mr. Slater are non-employee directors. 

4.29.08 | Washington, DC | Adrian Hagerty was named Managing Principal for the Washington, DC office of Ellerbe Becket. Mr. Hagerty has worked with the firm for over 20 years and has served as Principal and Senior manager on healthcare and government projects. Mr. Hagerty's current projects include the Mercy Medical Center in downtown Baltimore; West Georgia Medical Center Redevelopment in LaGrange, GA: and the Baptist Hospital East point & Bardstown Road Campus Development in Louisville, KY. www.ellerbebecket.com/