Krista Ellis Bannister is the new executive director of the S.C. Mountains to Midlands Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Robert King Rober t King has been chosen to lead Avant Healthcare, a division of NAI Avant.

Joshua D. Gonzalez graduated from the Army ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

Army Pfc. Kirk E. Hamlin has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

Dr. Marion Burton, director of community pediatrics at the medical school and associate dean for clinical affairs, has been installed as president– elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Army National Guard Pfc. Devin J. Thompson has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

Nexsen Pruet has earned designation as a Midlands Green Business.

Aubrey A. Bryant, MD Dr. John M. Little, vice president of health care services at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, has been awarded the 2009 AAFP Robert Graham Physician Executive Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Aubrey A. Bryant, MD has been named Chief of Staff for Lexington Medical Center.