CABOT — Ron Gribik and Brad Milliron were appointed as co-CEOs of the newest company at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, according to Keith E. Frndak, Concordia president and chief executive officer.

Both Gribik and Milliron are from Klingensmith HealthCare, where they were in management positions.

Gribik, having spent the past 17 years in the health care field, was vice president of sales and marketing for 11 years. Milliron was vice president of the Rehab Products Division for 13 years, with 20 years of experience in the home medical equipment industry.

A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in economics, Gribik is a lifelong resident of Ford City.

With a clinical background in orthotics and prosthetics plus an A.D. in specialized technology from the Orthotic Technical Training Institute, Milliron also comes to Concordia well-prepared. He is credentialed as an assistive technology professional through the Rehab Engineering Society of North America.

He lives in Freeport.

Concordia Lutheran Ministries acquired APEX CPAP & Respiratory Services, a medical equipment company in Saxonburg, in January 2008.

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — Former Prospect resident Sandra Larkin recently published a book, "Healthy Profits — The 5 Elements of Strategic Wellness in The Workplace."The 200-page book features 32 wellness professionals from around the world.Larkin said in a news release, "'Healthy Profits' is in response to the mounting health issues in the workplace caused by stress, downsizing, increased demands on fewer people and the rising cost of insurance and health care."Healthy Profits" explores how companies and individuals can increase productivity and wellness while reducing health care costs."Healthy Profits" is available at major book outlets and from the publisher at www.HealthyProfitsBook.com.Larkin is a motivational speaker and trainer on health and wellness in the workplace. Contact her at sandra@sandralarkin.com.

WARREN — A Butler native is taking over at Chapman State Park, which adjoins the Allegheny National Forest.James B. McCorkle was named by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as manager of the 805-acre park in Warren County, which includes Chapman Lake.He has an associate degree in park and recreation management from Butler County Community College and a bachelor's degree in resource development from Slippery Rock University.He began working with state parks in 2007 as a manager trainee in the Park Region One office.He succeeds Ryan Borcz, who now is an assistant manager at Pymatuning State Park in Crawford County.