Sarah Randolph
Sarah Randolph celebrates her 10th year with Bridge Haven Memory Care!
Sarah Randolph celebrates her 10th Year with Bridge Haven Memory Care! As the Executive Director of Bridge Haven Memory Care, Sarah promotes well-being and comfort for her residents, their families, and all staff members. She has helped Bridge Haven open four memory and physical care homes on a beautiful campus in West Lawrence. Residents and their families enjoy a fish pond, six water features, abundant gardens, a wooded walking path, three shade gazebos and pavilions as well as a play area for children.
Sarah Randolph has more than twenty years in healthcare, is a native Lawrencian, and a graduate of the University of Kansas. Sarah says “Alongside my amazing staff members, I am always evolving and improving our care. Nursing home care does not have to look or feel like it has in the past. Care can be individualized in a beautiful smaller setting delivered by certified professionals.”
Allegra Baxter
Allegra Baxter brings digital expertise to Tallgrass Studios
Allegra is a Kansas native and holds a BA in Psychology from KU, as well as an AAS in Graphic Design from JCCC. Her expertise includes branding, website design, motion design, social media, and content marketing.
As Tallgrass Studios’ digital media designer, Allegra brings brands straight to your device of choice and ensures it’s a cohesive and compelling experience. Her background in Psychology informs much of her work, as she always seeks to understand more about a brand’s audience and their experiences and desires.
She believes in the power of design to change how we interact with the world and the decisions we make.
Rob Richardson
The EDC and Lawrence Chamber Welcome Rob Richardson
The EDC and the Chamber are excited to announce and welcome Rob Richardson as the Panasonic Opportunities Manager. “We believe it is essential to have a point person specifically tasked with furthering our interests in the many facets of the Panasonic development process.” Bonnie Lowe, Chamber and EDC President and CEO said.
This summer Panasonic announced it will build a $4 billion facility in De Soto just 7 miles to the east of Douglas County. This development brings significant new economic opportunities and is fast approaching for Douglas County. This project is the biggest private investment in state history, bringing 4,000 Panasonic jobs and a projected 4,500 supplier jobs to the region. Another approximately 15,000 construction jobs in the next 2 years will construct the plant. Panasonic will be producing new batteries or electric vehicles.
Joshua Falleaf
Chamber Welcomes Joshua Falleaf, New Director of EDC
The Chamber is excited to announce that Joshua Falleaf has been named the Director of Economic Development for The Chamber, Lawrence, Kansas. Falleaf is responsible for promoting job growth and investment throughout the City of Lawrence and Douglas County, KS. Joshua will also develop and maintain strategic relationships and continue to have open lines of communication with local stakeholders and economic development partners.
Prior to joining the Chamber staff, Falleaf was a consultant with Coneflower Consulting in developing strategic planning processes for clients, particularly regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. He also served as the Dean of the College of Humanities and Arts, as well as an English Instructor at Haskell Indian Nations University from 2012 – 2022.
Johnathan Willis
Willis named new Branch Manager at Truity Credit Union
Truity Credit Union is pleased to welcome Johnathan Willis as the newest Lawrence Branch Manager. He will serve at the 23rd Street branch location.
“We are thrilled to promote Johnathan to a branch manager position,” Vice President, Lawrence Market Manager Kaylee Sell said. “He has an enthusiastic attitude and eagerness to help others which will be great assets to the credit union, our members and the community.”
Previously at Truity, he worked as a Member Consultant and a Branch Coordinator. He is passionate about the community and is eager to partner with local organizations and build relationships with members. He lives in Lawrence with his wife, Madi, and dog, Cooper.
Jordan Griffin
Griffin wins NextGen Under 30 Kansas
Truity Credit Union is excited to announce Branch Manager Jordan Griffin has been named a winner of the NextGen Under 30 Kansas award. This program seeks to recognize individuals who demonstrate talent, drive and service to their communities.
Griffin has been in the financial industry since 2016 and has filled various roles at Truity. She currently serves as the Social Chair for Lawrence Young Professionals and is involved with the Lawrence Women’s Network. She is also an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and enjoys volunteering with Douglas County United Way and Junior Achievement.
Good Energy Solutions Launches New Solar Service and Repair Division
Good Energy Solutions, one of the leadingsolar design and installation companies in Kansas and Missouri, has opened a new division dedicated solely to the service and repair of solar panel systems.
This new division will help owners of existing residential and commercial solar panelinstallations keep their systems operating at peak efficiency, diagnose problems, and make repairs. Jeff Dunn, Director of Solar Service for Good Energy Solutions says, “We want to keepyour solar panel system working at its absolute best. Our team of solar technicians can service, fix or upgrade any system, even if it wasn’t installed by us.”
The new solar service and repair division will also help clients remove/reinstall solar panels, update monitoring software, and install critter guard barriers around panels. The Good Energy Solutions solar team is entirely made up of full-time employees with many being NABCEP© certified, indicating they are elites in the solar industry.
Left to right: Matt Llewellyn (Board Member), Gary Rexroad (Kiwanis Substantial Citizen), Mindy Collmeyer (BGCLK Advocate and Volunteer), Lindsay (BGCLK Director of Program Operations), Kathryn Watson-Jackson (BGCLK Youth Support Aide), Brandon McAnderson(Master of Ceremonies).
Boys & Girls Club Leaders Recognized at Kiwanis Honors Dinner
The Kiwanis Club of Lawrence hosted its sixth Honors Dinner to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, bringing recognition and celebration to two long-standing community organizations.
