Around and about in local business

• PROSOCO, East Hills Business Park, has promoted Angela Hawkins and Chris Moore, and hired Melissa Hopkins, all of Lawrence.

Hawkins was promoted from sample clerk to product support specialist. In her new position, she provides full customer support, from order entry, shipping and tracking to answering technical questions about product use. She joined PROSOCO in March.

Moore, who joined PROSOCO in 2004, is the company’s new research and development chemist. In his new position, Moore oversees product development and improvement.

Hopkins is PROSOCO’s new trade show and event coordinator. She handles arrangements for the many events, exhibitions and trade shows, which the company either hosts or attends. Hopkins moved to Lawrence from Denver in April.

• Carey J. Bennett earned the distinction of Certified Veterinary Practice Manager by successfully passing the certification exam offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association on Sept. 27 in Savannah, Ga. Carey has been employed at Bradley Animal Hospital, P.A. in Lawrence since 1999.

• Jordan Brunk, audio consultant, will represent Kief’s Audio/Video at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. CES, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is the home electronics industry’s premier, annual showcase event. Brunk will review new product lines from various manufacturers for Kief’s.