Whitney Lang

Whitney Lang has been promoted to Associate Principal at Gould Evans

Whitney Lang, AIA, LEED AP BD+C | Architect, is a skilled leader and project manager, who excels at bringing together a wide range of perspectives to artfully solve design problems. She’s comfortable in the messiness and exploration of the early design stages but excels at building consensus and clarity as projects move forward. She brings a deep sense of empathy and compassion to her work, and enjoys building partnerships with community organizations in her hometown of Lawrence, Kansas.

“We’ve been gifted with a moment in history that demands process iteration. With humble ears, I want to hear more people’s perspectives and help provide new opportunities for shared experience, stability, and joy.”

Peaslee Allen Press Announces Mark Kohlhase, CEO

Peaslee Mark Kohlhase has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Kohlhase had been serving as the Interim CEO since January 2020. As CEO, Kohlhase will continue overseeing all aspects of the company and setting long-term strategic goals and objectives.

“Providing excellent customer service has been and continues to be my primary focus,” Kohlhase said. “As CEO, I believe that a servant leadership approach and a laser-like focus on our customers’ well-being will help us create long-term stability for Allen Press.”

Kohlhase will continue to focus on the core competencies of commercial printing and scholarly publishing services that are Allen Press mainstays. Recent technology upgrades and long-term partnerships with scholarly service leaders in peer review and online publishing have created a solid foundation upon which the Allen Press team serves independent commercial and scholarly publishers.

Kim Anspach

eXplore Lawrence announces Kim Anspach as Executive Director

The eXplore Lawrence Board of Directors is pleased to announce Kim Anspach as the new Executive Director of eXplore Lawrence, the organization devoted to improving the local economy by attracting visitors, meetings, conferences, and events to the city. A nationwide search was conducted for the position after the retirement of Michael Davidson.

Anspach has most recently served as Interim Director of eXplore Lawrence since May 2021. She has excelled in o!ce management and community relations roles since joining the organization in 2014.

EnvistaCares Challenge Highlights Lawrence Habitat for Humanity

Envista Credit Union is pleased to announce that it will highlight Lawrence Habitat for Humanity through the EnvistaCares Challenge during the month of September. Envista is challenging the community to give to Lawrence Habitat for Humanity, and for every dollar given to the organization during the month of September, Envista will match up to $2,500. Giving can be done online at www.envistacares.com.

Lied Center

Lied Center of Kansas Reopening for the 2021–22 Season

The Lied Center of Kansas will open at full capacity for the 2021–22 season with some new performances in the lineup. A few highlights of the season include Grammy Award-winning artists, like Rosanne Cash, America–50th Anniversary Tour, the Steep Canyon Rangers and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, as well the Broadway hits BEAUTIFUL–The Carole King Musical, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and much more. The Lied Center will also continue presenting its Folk, Chamber Music and Just Friends Jazz Series’ performances.

The first event of the season is September 17, and it will mark the first in-person Lied Series performance in the venue since February 2020. During the pandemic, the Lied Center continued to fulfill its mission of sharing performing arts experiences with the community by offering dozens of free virtual programs and more than twenty outdoor pop-up performances.

Tickets for shows in the 2021–22 season are on sale now at the Ticket Office or by phone.

Audra Fussell

Mallory Schwank

Truity Credit Union adds Audra Fussell and Mallory Schwank to Lawrence Team

Truity Credit Union is pleased to welcome Audra Fussell as the newest Lawrence Branch Manager and Mallory Schwank as a Mortgage Loan Officer. “We are thrilled to add both of these professionals to our team in Lawrence,” said Vice President and Lawrence Market Manager Kaylee Johnston. “They each bring a wealth of experience and knowledge which will be great assets to the credit union, our members and the community.”

Fussell brings 10 years of management and two years of networking and marketing experience to her new role as Branch Manager at Truity’s 31st Street location. She currently serves as the Lawrence Chamber Envoy Co-Chair as well as the Membership Chair for the Lawrence Women’s Network. She is also involved in Lawrence Young Professionals and Lawrence One Million Cups. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Before joining the mortgage team at Truity, Schwank worked 4 years in real estate and another year in insurance. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas and currently serves as a youth group leader at her local church. She has a husband, a daughter, a stepson and is a longtime Lawrence area resident.

Top Solar Contractor

Good Energy Solutions Recognized as Top U.S. Solar Installation Company

The U.S. solar industry is on the upswing, thanks to a pro-renewables presidential administration and increased concern over climate change. Good Energy Solutions has had a front-row seat to this action, with business increasing over the last year. Solar Power World has recognized the company’s installation success by ranking Good Energy Solutions at No. 369 on the 2021 Top Solar Contractors list.

The Top Solar Contractors list is developed each year by Solar Power World to honor the work of solar installers in the United States. Solar firms in the utility, commercial and residential markets are ranked by number of kilowatts installed in the previous year. Companies are grouped and listed by specific service, markets and states.

Good Energy Solutions currently employs 42 workers who installed 623.41kilowatts of solar power in 2020. Since its founding in 2007, the company has installed 12,466 kilowatts of solar. The company expects to see more growth in the commercial solar and energy storage sectors in the coming year.