ARTS
• Shawn Halliday has been named producing artistic director of Playmakers of Baton Rouge. Halliday previously has served as an actor, director and designer for Playmakers. In his new role, he will oversee the artistic personnel and implement a new vision for the creative aspects of the company while continuing to serve its mission.
• Karli Henderson has been promoted to managing director of Playmakers of Baton Rouge. Henderson most recently served as business manager. In her new role, she will focus on development, fostering community relations and marketing.
• Todd Henry has been promoted tour/education director for Playmakers of Baton Rouge. Henry has been with Playmakers for several years in a variety of artistic capacities. In his new role, Henry will oversee educational programming for the company’s classes and camps and also implementation of the touring program.
BANKING AND FINANCE
• Jane T. Cline has been promoted to senior vice president for Hancock Bank. Cline, who has been with the company since 2005, most recently served as Baton Rouge Metro Division manager.
HEALTH CARE
• Dr. Amer Awad has joined Baton Rouge Neurology Associates, part of Baton Rouge General Physicians. Awad is board certified as a neurologist.
• Dr. Gunjan Raina has joined Baton Rouge General Physicians. Raina now is practicing at the Family Health Center at St. James Place.
INSURANCE
• Danny L. Bentley has been named senior vice president and head of sales for AlwaysCare Benefits. Bentley most recently worked for Marsh USA, managing the sales, distribution and profitability of its St. Louis and Kansas City offices. In his new role, he will oversee sales of all employee benefit products and services, and continue the development of the group benefits sales team.
• Ben Stine has been named a commercial risk consultant and adviser for Wright & Percy Insurance. Stine most recently served as a construction cost estimator for The Lemoine Company. In his new role, Stine will be responsible for marketing commercial property casualty and bond products, and providing risk management services.
TECHNOLOGY
• Trina Richardson has been promoted to regional vice president for Affiliated Computer Services. Richardson, who has more than 17 years’ experience in the industry, most recently served as project director. In her new role, she will be responsible for management of state contracts that include child support payment processing and human services contact centers.
