Houndslake inn gets new general manager
Peter Jackson is the new general manager of the Inn at Houndslake.
Jackson moved to Aiken in 1988 and has been involved in local retail hardware and storage businesses. He was the manager of True Value Hardware in downtown Aiken until 2021.
At the Inn at Houndslake, he spearheaded the recent transition to a new reservation system. He has also assumed other financial responsibilities for the company. He looks forward to maximizing the guest experience and streamlining the operations of the inn.
Crane & Owen joins Ameriprise
Ameriprise Financial recently added two advisors. Jason Crane, JD, CFP and Gerry Owen, CPA, who operate Crane & Owen Financial Solutions in Aiken, moved their practice from Edward Jones.
Crane and Owen, who grew to manage $147 million in client assets, started evaluating options to move their practice two years ago. They explored a wide variety of firms and found Ameriprise was the best fit to help them gain efficiency so that they could spend more time working with clients and growing their business.
“Ameriprise is first and foremost an ‘advisor friendly’ firm, meaning we have the company’s full support behind us as we go above and beyond for our clients," Crane said. "At the same time, we have the autonomy and flexibility to run our business according to our vision. They couldn’t be better partners in helping us serve our clients and grow our practice.”
Owen and Crane also found that Ameriprise delivered on what they wanted: a strong financial planning focus, top-tier technology and the opportunity to grow the number of advisors in their practice.
“Without question, Ameriprise has the best financial planning and technology stack in the market. Thanks to a more robust financial planning experience, I’m able to spend less time behind the scenes and more time with my clients. That, to me, is worth its weight in gold,” said Owen.
Crane and Owen are supported by Ameriprise Franchise Field Vice President Michael Barker.
Zecha wins 2022 Nuclear Service Award
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2022 Nuclear Service Award is Donald "Don" Zecha is the winner of the 2022 Nuclear Service Award. This prestigious award was formally announced by Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness on Nov. 1 at the 31st Annual Teller Lecture in Aiken.
Zecha’s contributions to the Savannah River Site span nearly 40 years.
Zecha started his career at SRS working in waste management. With direct technical responsibility for the treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste, low-level radioactive waste, mixed waste and sanitary waste, he served as an ambassador to regulators, government officials and the public.
“Don’s combination of nuclear expertise and Southern hospitality allowed him to navigate what would be treacherous paths for most individuals, interacting with media, governors, state and federal regulators, and the U.S. Congress,” said Savannah River Tritium Enterprise Reservoir Programs Engineering Manager Todd Woodsmall. “He ensured stakeholders were informed with accurate information so that sound decisions could be made while working to maintain the public’s confidence with the assurance that the site was safely operated.”
The Nuclear Service Award is presented annually to recognize accomplishments in applying nuclear technology, advancing education in nuclear technology, increasing public awareness of the benefits of nuclear technology, and in promoting and defending the safe and effective use of nuclear technology.
