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The Roseburg News-Review May 31, 2006
* Brad Ellison has been hired as a sales representative to help launch Warrantech Advantage, a home warranty program, in Roseburg.Warrantech provides coverage for unexpected electrical, plumbing, air conditioning and heating system repairs, as well as other household repairs. It also covers clothes washers and dryers, jetted bathtubs, garage door openers and roof leaks.
Ellison has more than 17 years experience in the construction, heating and air-conditioning industries. He is promoting Warrantech to Roseburg-area real estate agents and homeowners and will be expanding into other Oregon markets.
Information: (800) 723-1496 or www.warrantechadvantage.com.
* Wayne Shammel, general counsel of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, spoke to a U.S. Senate subcommittee on finance in Washington, D.C. on May 23.
Shammel addressed the Finance Subcommittee on Long-Term Growth and Debt Reduction at a hearing about “encouraging economic self-determination in Indian country.”
Sen. Gordon Smith is chairman of the subcommittee and Sen. John Kerry is its ranking member.
Shammel addressed the tribe’s history and highlighted its current state, including its diversified businesses and contributions to the community.
Shammel also spoke about the tribe’s plans for a water and sewer services project in Canyonville.
In testimony provided to the subcommittee, the tribe asked that as tax policies affecting economic development in Indian country are reviewed, to look at ways tribal governments can access debt capital more cost-effectively.
* Wally Gwaltney has been promoted to vice president of mission integration at Mercy Medical Center.
Gwaltney, a Mercy employee for 15 years, has served as a hospital chaplain, interim director of mission and ministry and, most recently, director of patient advocacy.
He has a bachelor’s degree in biblical and pastoral studies.
As vice president, Gwaltney will provide leadership and ensure Mercy’s mission is integrated into all aspects of the organization.
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