Cambridge names Neubauer director of education, events; more

Cambridge names Neubauer director of education, events

Cambridge Investment Research Inc. announced it has named Crystal Neubauer as director of education and events.

Neubauer will lead the corporate training, conference and wealth management teams and facilitate the implementation of their team objectives. In addition, she will work closely with Bobbi Martin, the first vice president of marketing to execute the strategic vision and expand internal and external participation in corporate training and conferences.

?Cambridge has experienced rapid growth over the past several years and Crystal has played a pivotal role in the expansion of our corporate training department. In her new role, she will take on greater responsibility in the expansion of both internal and external educational offerings. As one of the nation?s leading independent broker-dealers, we are committed to providing our rep-advisors and associates with the latest training and education in their fields,? said Martin.

Neubauer joined Cambridge in 2008 with more than 10 years of experience in training and education. During her time with the company, she has helped build the Knowledge Center, Cambridge?s internal training department and has taken a leadership role in the design and implementation of a new online registration and training system. The Knowledge Center features a vast offering of courses for Cambridge associates, with nearly 20 new courses in 2011. Neubauer earned a degree in theology from Pacific Life College and holds FINRA series 7 and 24 licenses. She is also a Registered Corporate Coach and a Certified Kolbe Consultant.

Clingan-Fischer appointed Iowa?s state long-term care ombudsman

Iowa Department on Aging Director Donna Harvey appointed Deanna Clingan-Fischer as Iowa?s state long-term care ombudsman.

Clingan-Fischer is a 1979 graduate of Fairfield High School. She is an attorney who has served the Iowa Department on Aging for 22 years as its legal services developer.

As Iowa?s state long-term care ombudsman. Clingan-Fischer will be working with, and on behalf of, residents and tenants residing in Iowa?s long-term care and assisted living facilities.

The Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman is a statewide resource available through a network of locally designated ombudsmen. To find out more about the ombudsman, contact the office at 866-236-1430.

For other family caregiver concerns, contact Seneca Area Agency on Aging at 800-642-6522.

Credit union names Holle as CFO

OTTUMWA ? James Holle has been appointed as chief financial officer for Community 1st Credit Union.

Holle has an extensive accounting background. He most recently worked at Paslode as a plant controller/finance manager. He also has held positions as accounting manager, assistant controller and accounting specialist for Monfort Inc.

Holle has a bachelor?s degree in business administration and a master?s degree in accounting from the University of Iowa.

Holle resides in Oskaloosa with his wife Richelle and their children Maxwell, Morgan and Madeline.

Nominations due for Freedom Award

ARLINGTON, Va. ? Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, encourages Guard and Reserve members to nominate supportive employers for the 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

The Freedom Award is the DoD?s highest award for civilian employers supporting Guard and Reserve members. As the nation faces ongoing national security demands, it is important to recognize employers that go above and beyond in their support of Guard and Reserve members and promote their support as a model for others to follow.

More than 1,700 service members have submitted nominations since Nov. 1; at least 32 of those nominations came from Iowa Guard and Reserve members. Nominations may be submitted by service members, or a family member acting on their behalf, at www.FreedomAward.mil through Jan. 16.

All employers ? large, small and public ? are eligible for nomination. Recipients for the 2011 Freedom Award included diverse employers such as an automotive industry leader, national financial services company, two sheriff?s departments, an Arizona town, and a church.

The 2012 recipients will be announced in early summer and honored in Washington, D.C., during a ceremony next fall.

The Freedom Award was instituted in 1996 under the auspices of ESGR to recognize exceptional support from the employer community. In the years since, 160 employers have been honored with the award.

ESGR was established in 1972 to develop and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR advocates relevant initiatives, recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of applicable laws and resolves conflict between service members and employers. Paramount to ESGR?s mission is encouraging employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce.

For information regarding the Freedom Award, visit the website www.FreedomAward.mil or contact Beth Sherman, ESGR Public Affairs, by calling 703-696-1171 ext. 539 or by emailing ESGR-PA@osd.mil.