The local chapter of Society for Human Resource Management will play host to “Your Strategic Plan” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 23, Wyndham Garden Inn, 1419 E. 70th St. Attendees will take away valuable tools, skills and attitudes for improving business relationships and leadership skills and: Create a succession plan for your key positions; improve relationships with leaders for business goals and department needs; and use brain science for better strategic planning in a team environment For details and additional information: http://nwla.shrm.org/events/2016/08/nwla-2016-annual-conference
Williams Creative Group announces the hire of Laurie Priftis as digital media specialist. Laurie’s responsibilities include Web site design and development, graphic design and social media strategy for WCG’s clients.
Priftis experience includes working at Richard Creative in Shreveport. She earned a Silver Addy Award at the 2016 American Advertising Federation Awards in the student category.
Priftis graduated magna cum laude from Centenary College of Louisiana with a bachelor’s degree in communication, new media.
Judge Sherb Sentell has been appointed to the Citizens National Bank board of directors.
Sentell is a judge of the Minden-Ward 1 City Court. Prior to being elected judge, he was an assistant district attorney and handled most of the murder, rape, serious offenses against children, and armed robbery cases. Sentell maintains an active law practice with his father in Minden.
Chill + Heal, a premier whole body cryotherapy spa, has opened for business at 7607 Fern Ave., Ste. 102, Shreveport. The spa offers the whole body IMPACT Cryotherapy Chamber. Other services include CHILL Facials to improve collagen production and decrease wrinkles and pores; Cryo Spot treatments for trouble sore spots such as knees, shoulders and elbows; LED light therapy for collagen production and wrinkle reduction, acne reduction and pain relief; and Normatec Muscle Recovery Systems for legs and arms. Owned by Larry and Jennifer West, call 798-4325 for additional information. www.chillandheal.com
The Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants honored Austin G. Robertson Jr., CPA, ABV, CFF, CFP, CVA, PFS, CGMA, with the Life Membership Award to recognize his outstanding contributions to the CPA profession and the community.
Robertson is founder of Robertson, Bailes & McClelland, LLP, and is currently of counsel to the firm Cole, Evans & Peterson.
He serves as a life member on Centenary College’s Board of Trustees and remains active in the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling, and Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse.
