Business Announcements

The agency Greenfield Communications, founded in Duluth in 2005, has changed its name to now be Greenfield Public Relations. Owner Steve Greenfield (pictured here) says that while the word "Communications" encompassed its public relations, advertising, focus group research and other communications-related services, the name did not reflect the specialty for which the company is best known.

Duluth, MN - George Berens, a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in workers’ compensation and disability claims, has joined SiebenCarey, the law firm has announced.

Duluth-based Les Grumdahl Window and Siding is happy to announce the addition of Tim Herstad to our sales force.

Tyler will oversee outside sales, focusing on new and existing commercial accounts to streamline waste disposal and recycling needs. As Special Events Coordinator, he will represent Hartel’s Disposal at community events, building strong local connections. Tyler is a Duluth native who enjoys the outdoors. Hartel’s Disposal welcomes Tyler to the team.

SUPERIOR, WI — NATCOM Bancshares, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, National Bank of Commerce (collectively “NBC”), announced the completion of their acquisition of Great River Holding Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, RiverWood Bank.

Northland Consulting Engineers has promoted Riley Geissler, Structural Engineer, to Partner. Riley has been with the Duluth based structural, civil and forensic engineering firm for fifteen years.

National Bank of Commerce (NBC) continues to grow and expand its commercial lending team, with Samantha Kerr coming on as an AVP—Commercial Banker from the Signature Banking department.

DULUTH, MN—Duluth-based law firm Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. recently announced the addition of attorney Aaron Bransky.

Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center is proud to welcome Dr. Andrew Martinez, an emergency medicine specialist.

Emily Curley, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in hospitalist medicine, is thrilled to join Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center. She has worked for Essentia for about seven years in a variety of roles, and is excited to continue her career here.

Phil Waugh, LEED AP, has been named vice president of the Integrative Design Team (IDT) at LHB, an engineering, architecture, and planning firm with offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. With over two decades of experience, Waugh joined LHB in 2014. He has managed hundreds of projects in multiple markets, notably historic preservation and K-12 education. He now leads IDT as it delivers design solutions for buildings, sites, and infrastructure across the commercial, education, healthcare, government, and housing sectors.

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, founded in 1949 to provide scholarships to exceptional northern Minnesota students, has named Heidi M. Hahn, EdD, to a five-year term on its Board of Directors.

Dr. Brandy Pownell, a pathologist, is excited to join Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center.

Megan Malyuk, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in urgent care, is excited to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.

Dr. Rachel Young, a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in orthopedics, is proud to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic.

The Essentia Health-Lakewalk Clinic is proud to welcome Dr. Joshua Kramer, who specializes in sleep medicine.