People in Business
Joe Reid was hired as executive chef at Hudson’s Bar and Grill, located at 7805 N.E. Greenwood Drive, Vancouver, in the Heathman Lodge. Reid has more than 20 years of culinary experience, having worked for resorts, clubs and restaurants. He graduated from the Western Culinary Institute and began his career at Multnomah Athletic Club. He previously was employed as executive chef at Morton’s The Steakhouse, Portland; Salishan Resort, Gleneden Beach, Ore.; and as a brand chef at Stanford’s, Portland. Find out more at hudsonsbarandgrill.com
Financial planning firm Johnson Bixby recently hired Debra Pellati as a planner and Lynn Snyder as an investment analyst. Pellati most recently worked as a trust investment advisor at U.S. Bank. She is a dual Canadian and U.S. citizen with a bachelor’s degree in education and master’s degree in business. Snyder previously worked at U.S. Trust, Columbia Mutual Funds and Janus. He has earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in business. Find out more at www.johnsonbixby.com
La Center resident Randy Morris was recognized by the International Foodservice Distributor Association in its Truck Driver Hall of Fame. Morris drives for McLane Company‘s Tualatin, Ore., location. The hall of fame program honors drivers for their records of safety, service and skill. Morris has driven for 29 years and is known for making “lasting friendships and professional relationships along his stops with customers,” according to a news release. The group will be honored at an Oct. 29 conference in Orlando, Fla. For more information visit: www.ifdaonline.org.
