• Steven Berger, Lawrence, has been appointed to the Kansas Grape and Wine Industry Advisory Council by Secretary of Agriculture Josh Svaty. The council includes representatives from Kansas State University and the commercial grape growing, licensed farm winery, wine distributor and tourism industries. Berger, a sommelier and owner of The Wine Cellar in Lawrence, will represent the retail liquor store industry on the council.

• Bill Irving, golf course superintendent at Lawrence Country Club, was one of only 28 superintendents across the country chosen to attend an executive professional development seminar, held Nov. 29 through Dec. 1, at the Syngenta Business Institute at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. During an intensive three-day seminar, participants gained knowledge in financial management, human resource management and negotiating skills.

• Mesler Roofing Siding & Windows, Lawrence, has received CertainTeed Corporation’s 5-Star Green Contractor certification. The program, which provides contractors with high-level training in energy efficiency, conservation, recycling and carbon footprint reduction, also equips contractors with access to nationally recognized programs such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, National Association of Home Builders Building Guidelines and Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability analysis.

• Schurle Signs Inc. announces its new location, 1837 E. 1450 Road, Lawrence, effective Dec. 22. It was formerly at 1219 Suite A, E. 23rd St.