Claris Networks appoints Robinson

Claris Networks, a cloud computing and managed information innovation service provider, has named Walt Robinson as senior vice president of corporate development.

The Chattanooga office of Decosimo

Certified public accountant Lucy Gates has been promoted to tax manager with the Chattanooga office of Decosimo, a top 100 public accounting and business advisory firm.

She holds a master's degree in professional accounting from the University of Texas and a bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in accounting from the University of Georgia.

The past 30 years

Cavett has been practicing in Chattanooga for the past 30 years, with a focus on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and business planning. She received her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Tennessee.

"Bart Walker was ordained to be a leader of operations for skilled nursing facilities," said Beecher Hunter, Life Care president. "He grew up in a family known for concern and help for others, and his father is a longtime professional in the skilled nursing business."

Wealth of knowledge

Naegele brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Full Media's Chattanooga office. A graduate of East Tennessee State University, his previous work experience includes fundraising for nonprofits in Johnson City and starting his own consulting business that helped summer camps and programs market themselves online. Most recently, he served as the marketing director for a local outdoor adventure company.

Kevin Rose, CPA, was named senior tax manager. He brings eight years of certified public accounting firm experience. He earlier served as lead senior tax manager for closely-held businesses at an Atlanta firm.

Mike Pare, the deputy Business editor at the Chattanooga Times Free Press, has worked at the paper for 27 years. Should the contingency arise to editing, Mike as well writes Business stories and covers Volkswagen, economic development and manufacturing in Chattanooga and the surrounding area. In the past he as well has covered higher education. Mike, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., received a bachelor's degree in communications from Florida Atlantic University. he worked at the Rome News-Tribune earlier ...