Movers & Shakers

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Sydney Bartunek

The Compass Center

Sydney Bartunek has been named the chief development and communications officer for The Compass Center. She previously managed the Youth Voices in Prevention Program at the center. Her background includes founding Move To Heal South Dakota, directing communications at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and leading marketing efforts at Sanford Health Marketing, Lawrence & Schiller, USD School of Education and USA Today Network.

Maranda Hardwick

The Compass Center has hired Maranda Hardwick as manager of the Youth Voices in Prevention Program. She also serves as a supervising therapist II. Her credentials include MA, LPC, LPC-MH, IoWA-PCIT training and CCTP certification. She has experience in teen and young adult therapy, and parent-child interaction therapy.

 Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee has been voted the Best Grocery Store in America, according to USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.. This is the first year Hy-Vee has ranked No. 1 on the list. In previous years, the company has ranked within the top three spots. This year, Hy-Vee also was voted America’s Best Grocery Store for Produce and the No. 2 Best Grocery Store for Prepared Food.

John Witzke

Blue Star Investments/Anytime Fitness

John Witzke of Blue Star Investments has been promoted to director of membership sales for Anytime Fitness. Witzke started his career with Blue Star in October 2023 as membership sales manager. His work supports the 43 Anytime Fitness clubs in 11 states.

Washington Pavilion Management

Nathan Brand

Washington Pavilion Management Inc. has appointed Nathan Brand as chief financial officer. Brand worked for 13 years in health care finance at Avera and Sanford, including seven years as a finance director. He replaces Jane Hathaway, who has served the Washington Pavilion in finance for more than a quarter-century. Hathaway is transitioning out of the role in preparation for her retirement and will serve as controller for the organization and assist Brand.