KemperSports, which manages The Crossings at Carlsbad, announced that it has appointed Brian Wagoner as its sales and marketing director and Justin Cullimore as executive chef.
Wagoner is responsible for group sales and general marketing initiatives for the club, as well as community outreach with various local charities and organizations.
Cullimore, who previously studied under Iron Chef Competitor Greg Bernhardt, will be responsible for the kitchen operations and menu development as the executive chef at The Crossings at Carlsbad. He is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts.


Jim Panknin, a 27-year veteran of the aviation field, has been appointed chief pilot for Schubach Aviation. In this position, Panknin will be charged with overseeing pilot training, safety, personnel management and regulations compliance for the company.


West Inn & Suites announced the promotion of Corey Volk to front office manager of the 86-room hotel.
Volk, who joined West Inn & Suites in April, 2008 as a guest services associate and was promoted to director of pet relations. As front office manager, Volk is responsible for reservations and room assignment activities and other duties. The Bistro West and West Steak and Seafood also announced that Paula Green has been promoted to a new position of private dining and event manager. Green joined Bistro West in October 2007 as a hostess and was promoted to event coordinator in 2008. As Private Dining and Event Manager, Green is responsible for promoting the West Room as well as coordinating all of the specific event details with the restaurant.
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