•Each year, US Medical Specialties Inc., an international medical consulting firm, helps physicians and other healthcare professionals find community-based, “doctor friendly” Realtors. Chaunta Mero has been recognized by MD Preferred for her service to physicians. Their understanding of the special needs of physicians and their families saves time and resources.” Mero represent clients and their properties in the Shreveport and Bossier City area. 5610 Buncombe Road, No. 1211, 617-6685.

•G. Archer Frierson III is the new managing director of the brokerage and leasing department of Vintage Realty Company. Archer will oversee the growth and development of the department, which includes 17 licensed commercial real estate agents and administrative staff. Archer will also maintain his role as an active real estate agent for his clients.

In 2007, Archer was named to Northwest Louisiana’s Top 40 under 40 by the Young Professionals Initiative (YPI). He is a 2012 graduate of the Leadership Louisiana program developed by the Council for a Better Louisiana for rising business and civic leaders throughout the state.

He is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a B.S. in business administration and holds an MBA from Centenary College. He is also a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and a member of the Commercial Investment Division of the Northwest Louisiana Association of Realtors. Call 222-2244 or visit www.vintagerealty.com.

•Kris Holland, a local events planner with a record of impressing clients with her unique flair and organizational skills, has launched her new business, Events by Kris Holland. The business will specialize in weddings and private events. Kris brings years of event planning experience to the table: She has been the events and conferences coordinator at Centenary College for the past three years and worked at the prestigious Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art as an event planner for six years. At Crystal Bridges, Holland worked with multiple corporate clients such as GE, Collective Bias and Wal-Mart to produce dinner events, cocktail parties and training seminars. Holland will be working with local entrepreneur Katy Larsen as the director of events for downtown artists’ marketplace The Agora Borealis. Call 751-7815, or e-mail kris@ eventsbykrisholland.com.

•Barbie Cannon has joined LSU Shreveport as the new vice chancellor of business affairs and chief financial officer. Cannon is a CPA with 20-plus years of progressive experience in tax, auditing and financial reporting with repeated success in helping organizations achieve sound financial business practices and accelerate company growth.

Cannon previously served as the CFO of Moonbot Studios, where she assessed organizational performance and assisted with developing the company’s long-term strategy.

•Mike Mosura has joined the YMCA staff as executive director of the BHP Billiton YMCA. Mosura’s experience revolves around the health of the community and serving its residents. In his previous role as parks and recreation supervisor for the City of Bossier and in the many years of owning and operating local fitness facilities, he brings over 20 years of facility management and communications experience to this new position. Mosura was also instrumental in both marketing and community relations aspects of his previous positions, which will be invaluable as the YMCA invites the community to experience the benefits of this new facility.

Mosura has also served as a member of the Bossier Parish School Board for over 13 years. He has grown to know our Northwest Louisiana community well in his service through numerous organizations over the years including United Way of Northwest Louisiana - board of directors, Louisiana State University – alumni board of directors and First Priority - board of directors. Mosura received the 2011 “40 Under 40” business leaders award from the Young Professionals Initiative. Call 674-9635 or mikem@ymcanwla.org for additional information.