Lisa Guzman has been awarded the Humanitarian Award, the highest honor AMVETS National ladies Auxiliary bestows. She was awarded for her dedication and years of service to those with terminal illnesses and little or no insurance.

Dr. Mary Tilak, internist, has opened a new office at 2241 - 45th St. in Highland. She sees patients at St. Mary Care Network, 300 W. 80th Pl., Suite A, in Merrillville and is also on staff at St. Mary Medical Center and the Munster Community Hospital.

Donald Swibes Jr. of Swico Technologies Inc. has been awarded the designation of Certified Professional Manufacturer's representative as a result of successfully completing a three-year executive education program.

Michele Brownlee, Crown Point, (219) 662-7330, and Diana Del Real, Schererville, (219) 322-3782, have become independent consultants with Tastefully Simple Inc.

Jerry Grecco has been named Chief Executive Officer of Allied Bancard LLC in Munster, which provides merchants the ability to accept credit and debit cards, gift cards, check services and ATM services.

Jim Roots has been appointed general manager of the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company, a switching line that circles Chicago to Northwest Indiana.

Paul Handzik recently joined Star Elevator and Escalator Company. He is assigned to the Merrillville office and will manage projects within the Chicagoland and Northern Indiana region.

Diane Trela has been promoted to Trust Officer at Centier Bank. She continues her work as a wealth management administrator, where she specializes in Centier's Safe-Harbor IRA program. Jeremy Miller has been promoted to bank vice president at Centier Bank. Miller is currently regional manager of Centier's West/Central Lake County area.

Diversified Marketing Strategies has hired Anne Sohovich as business manager. Sohovich will be responsible for organizing, implementing and managing the total business services for the company.