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Dulles-based JK Moving Services has hired former Bekins Van Line CEO Michael Petersen to lead its fast-growing residential service operation as vice president and general manager of its Household Goods Division.

Reston Limousine CEO Kristina Bouweiri was honored May 10 as the recipient of the Good Scout Award.

It has been a busy week at Middleburg Financial Corporation as the company today announced the promotion of 10 employees.

Mortgage Loan Originator Mary Krueger has been recognized as a top mortgage producer for 2010 by SunTrust Bank. Based in the Potomac Falls office, she closed in excess of $40 million in residential mortgage loans for 140 families last year.

Kevin Shaner has joined the Middleburg Bank as senior vice president, commercial relationship manager and community executive with responsibilities for the bank's Ashburn and Reston markets.

Brambleton resident William Byers has joined First Virginia Community Bank of Fairfax as senior vice president and chief lending officer. His responsibilities include managing the bank's commercial and government contract lending officers.

The Economic Development Commission is getting a new member. During its business meeting Monday, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Joanne Theurich, the chief administrative officer for the Howard Hughes Medical Center Janelia Farm Research Center, to the EDC.

A familiar face around the county government has been selected to serve as the county's new conservation czar.

J. Hamilton Lambert, executive director of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, was presented with the first Loudoun County Public Schools J. Hamilton Lambert Exemplary Leadership in Education and Community Service Award during the Loudoun School-Business Partnership Recognition Breakfast March 11.

Belfort Furniture CEO Mike Huber will be receiving City of Hope's National Home Furnishings Spirit of Life Award, the most prestigious award in the home furnishings industry, April 3 in Greensboro, NC.

Tom Moler, a principal with Leesburg's Yount Hyde & Barbour accounting firm and a 16-year Purcellville resident, recently added another title to his name. Jan. 27, he officially began his term as chairman of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, taking over for Ralph Buona. Moler recently shared with Loudoun Business his vision for 2011, his sense of the business community nowadays, how he hopes to help the Chamber grow during his term and why you should "Be A Part Of It."

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) appointed Michael A. Curto to serve on the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors, the newest appointee to the body have oversees operations at Dulles Airport.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Loudoun Water's AAA rating for