• Paul Neidlein has been named the new general manager of Turner Construction Co. in Kansas City, Mo., overseeing several Kansas University projects.

• Dr. David Herrera, D.C., a graduate of Free State High School, Kansas University and Cleveland Chiropractic College, joins Peak Performance Health Center, 1311 Wakarusa Drive.

• Randy Freivogel, physical therapist and program director of Kansas Center For Athletic Medicine and the Physical Therapy Department with OrthoKansas, P.A., attended a symposium on sports medicine in November at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

• Peggy Johnson, Lawrence, has successfully completed the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist professional designation program with The College for Financial Planning in Denver.

• Trish LaRue has been named business development manager at Dan Cary and Associates financial service firm, 1321 Wakarusa Drive, Suite 2000.

• Paul Hahn, of Hahn Marital Therapy in Lawrence, will present “A Wounded Union: His Role in Restoring Her Heart” at the 2010 Men of Valor Conference Jan. 29-30 in Olathe.

• Mark A. Hess, of Realty Executives/Hedges Real Estate Inc., has been appointed regional vice president for the Council of Residential Specialists.

• Sissy Weber has opened Nancy Jane’s — A Special Occasion Boutique at 724 Main in downtown Eudora.

• Janice Schwartz has accepted a position as an oncology certified nurse at Lawrence Cancer Center.

• The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, and BNI (Business Networks International) will host a networking reception, at no cost for attendees who bring three of their business cards, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at Oread Hotel, 1200 Oread Ave.