INSURANCE

Erin Myers, an associate with PHT Services Ltd., has earned the Associate in Insurance Services professional designation.

LAW

The South Carolina Defense Trail Attorneys’ Association has inducted new officers. Sterling G. Davies of McAngus, Goudelock & Courie has been named president, and Curtis L. Ott of Turner, Padgett, Graham & Laney has been named president-elect.

S. Jahue “Jake” Moore, a senior partner with Moore, Taylor & Thomas in West Columbia, has been named the 2012 recipient of the Trees S.C. “Golden Acorn Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service.”

NONPROFIT

ERA Agent Robert Wilder served as a committee member of the Signature Chefs Auction of South Carolina Chapter of the March of Dimes, Midlands Division.

ETC.

Shred360 of Irmo as been presented with the 2012 BBB Torch Award for exceptional business practices and customer service from the Better Business Bureau.

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