VOL. 127 | NO. 149 | Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Memphis Newsmakers
Baldwin Joins Trumbull Labs as Pathologist
By Kate Simone
Dr. Heather Sehnert Baldwin has joined Trumbull Laboratories LLC as a pathologist. In her new role, Baldwin will practice a full range of pathology with a focus in hematopathology.
Hometown: Memphis
Education and work experience: Medical degree, The University of Tennessee College of Medicine; family medicine residency, The University of Virginia-Charlottesville; family practitioner, seven years in private practice; anatomic and clinical pathology residency, The University of Tennessee-Memphis; hematopathology fellowship, The University of Arizona-Tucson
Family: Husband and extended family in Memphis
Favorite quote: “A pint of sweat will save a gallon of blood.” – George S. Patton
Favorite movie: “The Godfather”
The sports team you root for: St. Louis Cardinals
What’s playing on your stereo right now? Lucero
Activities you enjoy outside of work: Dance, yoga
What talent do you wish you had: I wish I had time to develop more creative talents.
Who has had the greatest influence on you? My parents have always been supportive and encouraged me to stretch myself, have high expectations and accomplish my goals.
What attracted you to Trumbull Labs? I wanted to work in a pathology group that provides a complete range of diagnostic and consultative services with excellent pathologists well trained in multiple subspecialties of pathology.
What are your goals in your new position? I would like to combine my clinical skills and previous medical experience as a family practitioner with my pathology training to provide excellent patient care.
What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? Completing two residencies in very different medical disciplines has been a challenge but has enriched my experience in medicine.
If you could give one piece of advice to young people, what would it be? Understand yourself and your strengths, recognize what you love and do it.
Dr. Kennard Brown, executive vice chancellor and chief operations officer at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has been named a fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives.
Tim Gibson has joined Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon Inc. as project manager and senior design engineer for aviation. Gibson previously served as civil department manager at Askew, Hargraves, Harcourt & Associates Inc.
Peter Gee has been named a partner in the Memphis office of Morgan & Morgan PA. Gee is a member of Morgan & Morgan-Memphis’ nursing home negligence group.
Iliana Ricelli, senior director for workforce management in the University of Memphis’ department of human resources, has been named president-elect for the Tennessee chapter of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.
Dr. Sonya G. Baker has been chosen to serve as an American Council on Education fellow at Rhodes College for the 2012-2013 academic year. Baker holds a dual appointment as assistant dean of the College of Humanities & Fine Arts and professor of music at Murray State University in Kentucky.
Aj Coffee has joined Simon Property Group Inc. as mall manager at Oak Court Mall. Emily Poole has joined as assistant director of business and marketing development at Oak Court Mall. And Jessica Posey has joined as guest services manager at Wolfchase Galleria. All three previously held positions within Simon Property Group.
Adam Walker has been named director of development for the University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business & Economics. Walker previously served as director of major gifts for U of M’s athletic department.
Dr. Paul Brezina has joined the staff of Fertility Associates of Memphis. Brezina recently completed his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore.
Joann Coston-Holloway, an associate with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, has been elected to the Girl Scouts Heart of the South board of directors. Coston-Holloway will serve a two-year term as board secretary.
Linda Bonnin has been appointed vice president of communications, public relations and marketing at the University of Memphis. Bonnin was named interim vice president of the division in December.
Caldwell Hughes has joined Shoemaker Financial as a registered representative. Hughes will focus his practice on young newlyweds and professionals in the health care industry.
Destin Tucker has been promoted to assistant director of admissions for recruitment in the University of Memphis’ office of recruitment and orientation services. Tucker previously served as coordinator of orientation and special events.
Dr. Conar P. Fitton has joined Memphis Gastroenterology Group. Fitton completed his internal medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Wolfchase Toyota-Scion Cordova has been named to Automotive News’ 100 Best Dealerships to Work For list.