Jay Lahr joined Huntington County Habitat for Humanity as the accountant/bookkeeper. Lahr has several years of experience with non-profit organizations.

Steve Brinneman returned to Allstar Communications as a senior systems engineer technician. Brinneman has 19 years of experience in programming, installing and supporting NEC phone systems and software applications.

Marlin Carr joined Kosciusko REMC as a customer service representative. Carr has more than 30 years of experience in utility customer service.

Tanya Fox, editor of CardMaker magazine, recently signed copies of the book, “Spellbinders Quick & Easy Crafts for Entertaining,” at the 2012 Winter Craft & Hobby Trade Show in Anaheim, Calif.

Robert Barney was appointed director of fleet sales and service for the Glenbrook Automotive Group. Barney has more than 40 years of experience in the automotive business.

IPFW Chancellor Michael A. Wartell received the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service from the U.S. Army. The award was presented for outstanding civilian service as a member of the Army Science Board from 1997 to 2011.

Trois Hart was promoted to associate vice president at the University of Saint Francis. Hart joined the university in June 2010 as director of marketing.

Robert Walker, president of Walker Associates Insurance Inc., was appointed to the agents advisory council of Standard Mutual Insurance Co.

Douglas K. Meyer joined Grabill Bank as vice president and business banker. Meyer has 20 years of commercial lending, banking and management experience.

Mark Reecer, a board-certified specialist in physical medicine and pain medicine, was named a Top Doc in a survey conducted by Professional Research Services of Detroit.

The Indiana State Bar Association welcomed the following lawyers to the inaugural class of its Leadership Development Academy: Spencer J. Feighner, Haller & Colvin; Lindsay M. Hurni, Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom; Josh C. Neal, Barrett & McNagny; and Gina M. Venturelli, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.

Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast named Karen Jones ASA math department chair, David Jones full-time instructor in automotive technology, Jack Caster assistant professor of mathematics, Clarre

Burkhardt full-time instructor in liberal arts and sciences, Erin Salyers full-time instructor in design technology, and Charlene Lommatzsch administrative assistant in disability support services.

Anthony Giarmo joined Buck Consultants as an associate data analyst.

Vicky Eisenhut was promoted to director of human resources for Lutheran Life Villages. Eisenhut joined the organization in 2010 as human resources manager.

Brian T. O’Hara joined The Mako Group LLC as chief information security officer. O’Hara was most recently the program chair for computer information technology at Ivy Tech Community College.

Allstar Communications hired Steve Hutton as a network technician and Clint Miller as an infrastructure technician.

The Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne Inc. announced the members of the 2012 board of directors. Executive officers are: Jamie Lancia, Lancia Homes, president; Charlie Giese, Westport Homes of Fort Wayne Inc., vice president; Tamra Stier, Rockfield Development Group, treasurer; Gregory Gerbers, The DeHayes Group, secretary; and Craig Yoder, Colonial Development Inc., immediate past president. Other members of the board of directors include: Barclay Allen, Timberlin Homes LLC; Justin Berger, Fort Wayne Habitat For Humanity Inc.; James Bushey, Bushey’s Windows, Doors & Sunrooms; Brad Cayot, Korte Does It All; Mike Christoffersen, Architectural Designs Inc.; Chad Delagrange, Colonial Homes Inc.; Rodney Robrock, Hakes & Robrock Builders Inc.; James Morlan, Jozac Corp.; Matt Momper, Momper Insulation Inc.; Sam Schenkel, Sturges Development Group; and Jay Shipley, Bob Buescher Homes Inc.

Holly Brady, an attorney at Haller & Colvin PC, was named to the Olin B. and Desta Schwab Foundation board of directors. Other members elected include: Matt Bell, CEO, Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana; Jerrilee Mosier, chancellor, Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast; and Kathleen

Randolph, president and CEO, Partners for Workforce Solutions Inc. The officers are: M. James Johnston, president; Kathleen Randolph, vice president; Matt Bell, secretary; and Kerry Burda, treasurer.

Shaun Peterson joined Summit Re as vice president and lead reinsurance underwriter. Peterson will support the actuarial and underwriting team.

Joe Flanigan was promoted to general manager for Laketronics Inc. Flanigan joined the company in June 2008.

Tracey Shafer, superintendent for Huntington County Community School Corp., was elected to serve on the board of Community Partnerships Inc.

Matt Momper, president of Momper Insulation, was reappointed to the Ball State University board of trustees for a second term. Momper graduated from the university in 1983.

Morrison Kattman Menze Inc. announced that Matt Sparling recently became a registered architect and that Alexis Dancer is serving an interior design internship.

Mark DePrez, general manager of Federated Media, Fort Wayne, was named chief operating officer of Pathfinder Communications Inc. Both companies operate under Federated Media.