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New Tucson fire chief named
  Patrick Kelly, former fire chief and emergency management coordinator in DeLand, Fla., was named the new fire chief for the City of Tucson.

Sol Casinos CEO gets extension
  Wendell Long, CEO of Sol Casinos, agreed to a two-year contract extension as head of Pascua Yaqui Gaming Enterprises.

UA hires new cancer surgeon
  Dr. Evan Ong has joined the faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine as professor in the department of surgery, surgical oncology section, as as affiliate with the Arizona Cancer Center.

Handi-Dogs makes new board appointments
  Angela Cordero of JP Morgan Chase, was recently named chairman of the   board for Handi-Dogs, INc., a non-profit organization that helps disabled individuals and seniors train their own dogs to be assistance or certified service dogs.
  Paul Loucks of Mesch, Clark & Rothschild and Beverly Downey, retired dean of the college of undergraduate business and management at the University of Arizona, were also named to the board.

LP&G makes 2 promotions
  Stacey Auch, account manager for land development and gaming, was promoted to associate public relations director at LP%G. Cindy Jordan-Nowe, account manager for technology and healthcare, was promoted to lead strategist.

Community Food Bank adds 2 new staff members
  Carolyn Owens was named senior grant writer for the Community Food Bank and Linda Hampton was named special events coordinator.

Governor taps Tucsonsan for legal commission
  Scott Gan, a partner in the Tucson law firm of Mesch, Clark & Rothschild, was appointed to the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments by Gov. Janet Napolitano.

Barrett joins Waste Management in Arizona
  Brenna Barrett was hired as municipal recycling marketing representative for the Arizona market by Waste Management Recycle America.