MENIFEE -- Kathleen L. Wright of Lindsay Management Services in Menifee has been awarded the "Certified Community Association Manager" designation from the California Association of Community Managers.

Crews earns contractor's license

ESCONDIDO -- Justin Crews, an employee at Michael Crews Development, has earned his General Building Contractors License.

Ware Malcomb hires 3 employees

SAN DIEGO -- Architecture, planning and interior design firm Ware Malcomb, which serves the San Diego County area, has hired three employees in its San Diego office: Preston Ball, Hector Zuniga and Phil Lisotta.

GIA's Johnson to be school commissioner

CARLSBAD -- Susan B. Johnson, director of education administration at the Gemological Institute of America, has been elected school commissioner by the membership of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.

Nature Designs founder to be featured

VISTA -- Steve Jacobs, founder of Nature Designs Landscaping in Vista, was recently featured on an episode of HGTV's "Landscapers' Challenge." The company worked on the property of Tim and Leigh Needham of Carlsbad.

The episode repeats throughout July and August.

Voice actress Beam keeps busy

ESCONDIDO -- Voice actress Bobbin Beam recently attended the VOICE 2007 conference in Las Vegas.

The Escondido resident has recorded for Microsoft NYC, Tribune Co., Nobel BioCare, AMN Healthcare, Marriott Hotels, AAA (Auto Club), Allergan, Ericcson, Radisson Hotel & Suites (Chicago) and Time Warner Cable (Southern California).

Allen fills new position at Janez

CARMEL VALLEY -- Janez Group, a real estate investment and property management firm based in Carmel Valley, has appointed Julie Allen as corporate sales and leasing manager, a new position.

The company also has an office campus in Del Mar Heights.

Guzzetta part of Willis Allen

DEL MAR -- Cristina Guzzetta has joined Willis Allen Real Estate's Del Mar office.

Barratt, Shea employees among BIG winners

NORTH COUNTY -- Several area employees were recently honored at the San Diego Building Industry Association's BIG Awards.

Among the winners from Shea Homes were Karen Pavlica, a Rancho Bernardo resident; Danny Robledo; Alex Plishner; and the Saguaro Community team, which consists of Oscar Magdaleno, Juan Armenta, Mike Lennon, Eddie Johnson, Paige Duarte, Lu McDonnell, Renee Royal and Gina Powell.

The winners from Barratt American include Jim Moss, Craig Hanks and Kellie Bartlett. Bruce Cohen, Troy Wacker and Raeleine Nabors were award finalists. Special recognition was given to Tony Millan and Bob Cummings for their support of BIA membership development activities.

Jazzercise founder garners award

CARLSBAD -- Judi Sheppard Missett, founder and chief executive officer of Jazzercise Inc., headquartered in Carlsbad, recently received the Mary Lehman MacLachlan Award for Economic Empowerment at the 2007 Women Presidents' Organization Conference in Arizona.

Sardina a noted chamber Ambassador

CARLSBAD -- Suzanne Sardina, an independent associate with USANA Health Sciences, was named Ambassador of the Month for June by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.

Additions to The Grand Del Mar

The Grand Del Mar, a resort destination being developed by Manchester Grand Resorts in North County, has added two members to its management team: Encinitas resident Daniel Braun, director of food and beverage; and Emilie Rekart, director of catering.

Anacomp appoints a senior VP

Anacomp, a document management and multivendor services company headquartered in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area, has appointed Wayne Ford as senior vice president of marketing, channels and strategic alliances.

Three form Eudaimonia Asset Management

Three former Nicholas-Applegate portfolio managers have formed Eudaimonia Asset Management, a majority employee-owned, institutionally focused investment advisory boutique specializing in small and micro-cap growth investments that is based in Encinitas.

The founders are Travis T. Prentice, Montie L. Weisenberger and Joshua M. Moss.

Barca selected for board of directors

The Small Business Co., a Solana Beach-based provider of solutions for small-business success, says that former U.S. Rep. Peter Barca has been appointed to its board of directors to fill the vacancy created by Marvin Adler's resignation.

Forum to honor SD directors

Corporate Directors Forum is honoring San Diego's top directors with the Director of the Year Awards.

The awards will be presented Sept. 25 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Those who will be recognized at the event are: Karin Eastham, director at SGX Pharmaceuticals, honored as director of the year for corporate governance; Donald E. Felsinger, chairman of the board for Sempra Energy, honored as director of the year for Enhancement of Economic Value; Steven Francis, chairman of the board of AMN Healthcare, honored as director of the year for companies in transition; Philip C. Blair and Mel Katz of Manpower Inc., honored as directors of the year for corporate citizenship; Bruce Blakley, chairman of the San Diego Foundation, honored as director of the year for a not-for-profit board; and Ron Taylor, director of various boards, recognized for lifetime of achievement in corporate governance.

Ticket prices for the event are $225 per person or $2,000 for a table of 10. R.S.V.P by Sept. 19 at (858) 455-7930 or cdf@directorsforum.com.