Published: December 06, 2008 11:06 pm         

FYI for 12/7/08

Voss is going door-to-door for local Edward Jones firm



Jake Voss is a new financial adviser for financial services firm Edward Jones, and he is going door-to-door to demonstrate the company’s way of doing business, face-to-face.

“At Edward Jones, we don’t expect anyone to invest with us until they know our investment philosophy,” Voss said. “I believe I have a responsibility to understand the unique financial needs of each and every client, and that’s why I’m paying them personal visits.

“That’s one of the things that drew me to this firm,” he said. “Edward Jones values the individual investor and understands that people still want to do business with someone they know and trust.”

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through affiliates, in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Edward Jones, headquartered in St. Louis, has an interactive Web site at www.edwardjones. com, and a recruiting Web site at www.careers.edwardjones. com.



Harvey hires on as attorney with Field, Trojan & Long, P.C.



J. Brandon Harvey has joined Field, Trojan & Long, P.C., attorneys and counselors at law, as an attorney.

Harvey is a lifelong Enid resident and graduate of Enid High School. He earned an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University and a juris doctorate from the University of Oklahoma.

He is a member of Central Christian Church and has been active in Boy Scouts of America. His areas of practice include real property, business and corporate law, oil and gas/energy law, estate planning, probate, personal injury and criminal law.

Field, Trojan & Long, P.C., offers a full range of legal services.

To contact attorneys David G. Trojan, Randy J. Long, Terri K. Blakley or Harvey, call 233-4625 or go to 106 W. Randolph or www.nwoklaw.com.

Stephens joins accounting firm as an office manager



Martina Stephens has joined the accounting firm of Elizabeth L. Beaty, P.C., as an office manager. Stephens was born and raised in Austria. She earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Innsbruck, Austria, and studied at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

She moved to Enid with her husband, who is an Air Force pilot.

She was an intern at Political Affairs Department of the Austrian Embassy in Washington D.C., and served as a bilingual front desk agent in Florida, a sales and public relations manager in Germany and an editor for a newspaper in Austria.



Trammell new sports director at Denny Price Family YMCA



Rocky Trammell has joined Denny Price Family YMCA as sports director.

He brings six years of experience to the organization, having worked at Cleveland County YMCA in Norman, Oklahoma City Metro Association YMCA in Edmond and Thornton Family YMCA in Tulsa.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Oklahoma.

He will promote and expand the youth and adult sports programs at the YMCA, according to officials.

“With experience at other Y’s in Norman, Edmond and Tulsa, Rocky brings additional depth to our already strong sports department,” said Ken Rapp, CEO.

Denny Price Family YMCA, 415 W. Cherokee, provides fitness, sports leagues, swimming lessons and child care.

Call 237-4645 or go to www.enidymca.com for information.

Vaughan is picked Employee of the Quarter for Security



Laura Vaughan has been selected as Security National Bank Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter.

She has been with Security for 13 years and currently is a vice president/controller.

“Our company depends on Laura a great deal. Her positive attitude and professionalism lends to the success of our company,” said Brad Blankenship, SNB president.

Vaughan holds an associate’s degree in business from Northern Oklahoma College and a bachelor of science degree in business administration, with a major in accounting, from Phillips University.



U.S. Cellular patrons can vote

for a school to get $100,000



U.S. Cellular customers activating or renewing contracts or adding phone lines can vote for the school of their choice to receive $100,000.

“We recognize that funding for education is falling short across the country, and this is an important issue for our customers. We hope this opportunity will empower our communities to rally around our schools and our children,” said Nancy Fratzke, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Oklahoma.

All schools in the U.S., public and private, serving kindergarten through high school, are eligible. Schools receiving the donation will be announced in February, and each school can choose how it will use the money.

Nationwide, U.S. Cellular has donated more than $4 million to not-for-profit organizations serving youth, families and seniors, and associates have volunteered more than 8,000 hours so far in 2008.

Go to uscellular.com/call ingallcommunities for official rules.