LIMELIGHT | Awards, achievements

Valley Industrial Trucks of Youngstown was named the CLARK Material Handling Company’s 2011 North American Dealer of the Year. Valley specializes in forklifts, scissor lifts, dock equipment and storage products. “We are honored to be named CLARK’s North American Dealer of the Year,” said James E. Hammond, company president. For information about the company, go to www.valleyindustrialtrucks.com.

The Ohio Trucking Association has named Joseph R. Beight of Washingtonville as one of the 12 best truck drivers in the state. Beight is a driver for Hilltrux Tank Lines in North Jackson and has been a commercial driver for seven years, having covered more than 1 million miles without an accident or moving violation.

Seven employees from Park Vista of Youngstown were honored March 29 as 2012 Leading Age Ohio STARS: Kristy Reifinger, Krista Spiker, Tammy Parish, Kathleen Barganier, Carmen Pecchio, Chris Potts and Maggie Donatelli were given the award for their exceptional compassion and dedication to carrying out the Park Vista mission.

Mark Cole received the 2011 American National Insurance Companies North East Ohio Property and Casualty Agency of the year Award. The award was for leading all agents in Northeast Ohio in production. His office is at 25 Idlewood Road Suite 100 A in Austintown.

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