People on the move 5/27/08

Lia sophia company names top sales adviser

Lois Long, a lia sophia sales adviser from Cape Girardeau, received the Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers award for sales accomplishments. Long earned the award in her first 15 weeks by attaining certain sales levels and recruiting potential new advisors. Lia sophia is an in-home jewelry sales company.

Lange earns mortgage industry certificate

Gary Lange of Cape Girardeau, owner of American Financial Mortgage, 1427 Thomas Drive, was named a certified residential mortgage specialist for completing a written examination based on experience and knowledge of the mortgage industry. The test is administered by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers.

Buffalo Wild Wings names kitchen manager

Buffalo Wild Wings, 2136 William St., announced that Ryan Ritchey of Scott City was recently named kitchen manager. Ritchey's responsibilities include supervising a staff of 15 cooks and overseeing all food preparation and presentation operations for the restaurant. Ritchey trained at the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Sikeston, Mo.

— From staff reports

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