• Ashley De Los Reyes has joined Lawrence Therapy Services/Baldwin Therapy Services. She received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Sterling College and a doctor of physical therapy degree from Rockhurst University.

• The American Red Cross of Douglas County has announced its board of director appointments for 2014 through 2015: Chair Chris English, Trust Company of Kansas; Vice Chair Brad Minnick, Green Concepts; and Secretary Gina Vervynck, Community Volunteer. New board members are: Randy Barnes, Stephens Real Estate; Jana Dawson, Miller Meiers Communication Arts Agency; Lee Beth Dever, Stephens Real Estate; Amy Gilliland, Massage Envy; Lisa Patrick, Community Volunteer; Jay Wachs, Briarcliff Group; and Ryan Wedel, Landmark National Bank.

• The Government Contracts Practice Group at Petefish, Immel, Heeb & Hird, LLP announces the arrival of two new employees. Jessica Ford is the new executive assistant and practice group administrator. Amanda Wilwert, who previously clerked for the Kansas Supreme Court, is the new government contracts associate.

Evan H. Ice of the law firm Stevens & Brand LLP

• ?Evan H. Ice, of the law firm Stevens & Brand LLP, of Lawrence, was recently awarded the Excellence in Community Service Award by the County Counselors Association of Kansas. The association was founded for the betterment of legal services to county governments.

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