People on the move 9/24/07

Horton elected to head advisory board

Dr. Elizabeth Horton, a specialist in neurological diseases among children, was elected to a two-year term as president of the Professional Advisory Board of the St. Louis Chapter of the Epilepsy Foundation of America. She has been a member of the board for six years. The foundation helps patients and families living with epilepsy. Horton said in a prepared statement that she wants to focus the organization's efforts on educating patients and doctors about the nutritional needs of people with epilepsy and create a partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs to support soldiers who have severe brain injuries.

Keele completes board recertification exam

Dr. Anthony Keele, managing partner of Cape Family Practice, 1417 N. Mount Auburn Road, successfully completed the recertification examination by the American Board of Family Medicine. Board certification recognizes high standards of knowledge and practice and efforts to maintain those skills during the seven-year cycle between examinations.

Mary Kay recognizes top sales achievers

Connie Herbert and Kay Waller of Cape Girardeau and Tracey Moss of Jackson were recognized by future executive senior sales director Jana Jateff of Cape Gir­ardeau as the top quarterly sales achievers for Mary Kay Cosmetics.

Jacobson honored for sales achievements

Shanna Jacobson of Jackson was honored by lia sophia jewelry for her achievements as part of its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers by meeting sales goals and enlisting new sales advisors.

Company promotes Helle to a top position

BeautiControl announced the promotion of Leslie Helle of Cape Girardeau to independent director, a top position in its field organization. The promotion recognizes achievements in sales, team building and leadership, the in-home beauty products sales company said in a prepared statement.

Miller awarded realty specialist designation

The Council of Residential Specialists of the National Association of Realtors awarded the designation of certified residential specialist to Brenda Miller of RE/MAX Realty Experts of Cape Girardeau. The designation recognizes the completion of advanced courses and professional expertise in real estate.

Realty Executives welcomes Duffy to staff

Realty Executives of Cape County announced the addition of Debbie Duffy to their staff. A licensed salesperson since 2004, Duffy moved from Century 21 Heartland to work as the assistant to Sheila King. Duffy is originally from Green Bay, Wisc., and has lived in Jackson for nine years.

-- From staff reports