moving up

StoneArch, Minneapolis, named Nikos Katopodis director of agency partnerships. Katopodis was the director of client services and held leadership positions for Surge Healthcare Communications, Area 23 and Concentric. He is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas and serves on the board for Minnesota Health Strategy and Communications Network.

HGA, Minneapolis, promoted Nancy Blankfard, Steve Christoff, Amy Douma and Steven Dwyer to vice president. HGA also promoted Stephanie Berg, Sarah Berseth, Donovan Nelson, Jonathan Wacker and Mark Zevenbergen to associate vice president.

on the move

McGladrey, Minneapolis, named Scott Ambrosino principal, state and local tax. McGladrey was a director for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Illinois.

U.S. Bank Wealth Management, Minneapolis, named Shannon Baustian senior wealth planner. Baustian was a director for Market Street Trust Co. and has worked for Wells Fargo.

Anchor Bank, St. Paul, named Lance Jeppson vice president, commercial banking. Jeppson worked for BMO Harris and Wells Fargo and was a chamber ambassador for the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce.

Premier Housing Management, Vadnais Heights, named Michele Weaver director of operations, Stacey Busta director of human resources and Courtney Bow assistance director of compliance.

Cox

Simulmedia named Joe Germscheid senior director of business intelligence and outcomes. Germscheid was the director of consumer engagement and a senior partner at Carmichael Lynch and has worked for Fallon, MRM Worldwide and Martin Williams.

Colle+McVoy, Minneapolis, named Derek Bitter group creative director. Bitter was a creative director for Olson.

Dahl Administration, St. Louis Park, named Christopher Longley president. Longley was a managing director and vice president for SRS Acquiom.

honors

The U.S. Air Force named Alexander Cox the 2014 Air Force Cadet of the Year. Cox is a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and a valedictorian from Century High School in Rochester.

Minnesota Mortgage Association, Edina, named Lori Robinson underwriter of the year. Robinson works for Bremer and has worked for First Bank and Metropolitan Federal. Minnesota Mortgage Association also named Joe Metzler loan officer of the year. Metzler is a senior mortgage loan officer for Mortgages Unlimited.