People in the news – Sept. 20, 2010

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Accounting
Stacey Jarrett has been promoted to manager, tax services group, at Sponsel CPA Group.

Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Rod Julian has been named a director of strategic brand network of Avant Healthcare Marketing.

Tia Martin and Michele Teague have joined Mosaic as account executives. Colin vonGrimmenstein has been named lead web developer.

Civic/Not-for-Profit
Karen Roller has been named assistant vice president, regional development, at Riley Children’s Foundation, and Sarah Weishaar has been named board liaison and gift officer.

The 500 Festival has named the following officers: Tom McGowan, Kite Realty Group, chairman; Scott Thiems, Regions Bank, vice chairman; Greg Fennig, Indianapolis Power & Light, secretary. New directors are Kris Altice, Shiel Sexton Co. Inc.; John Boss, Aon Risk Services Central Inc.; Doug Brown, Bose McKinney & Evans LLP; Justin Christian, BC Forward; Dave Lindsey, Defender Direct Inc.; Kevin McGrath, Crowe Horwath LLP; Natalie Roberts, Monarch Beverage Co.; Pat Walsh, Emmis Communications; and Don Welsh, Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association. Megan Bulla has joined as communications manager for the 500 Festival. Lindsay Lambert has joined as program manager.

Finance
Chris Frantz has joined WestPoint Financial Group as a financial services professional. Stacy Heller has joined as the receptionist.

Professional/Trade
Dr. Richard D. Feldman, St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers, has been elected to the board of the American Lung Association in Indiana.

Sarah Overshiner has joined the Indiana Public Charter Schools Association as member services coordinator.

Services
Andy Canada has joined Johnson Grossnickle and Associates as a consultant.

Dan Walsh has joined KONE Inc., Indianapolis, as a sales representative, service business.

Sports
Alexander S. Adams has been named president of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.

Technology/Telecommunications
Chris Byers has joined Formstack, online form builder application, as CEO.

Jill Escol has been promoted to director of marketing for Klipsch Group Inc.•