On the Fast Track: Laine Himmelmann
Meet 13 young professionals who are on the fast track, bringing new ideas and innovations to the Capital Region
As Habitat for Humanity’s chief development officer,
Laine Himmelmann values the power of storytelling and hope
in equal measure. She manages fundraising and the
organization’s volunteer program, on top of public relations,
communication, marketing and media relations.
On the Fast Track: Corey Day
Meet 13 young professionals who are on the fast track, bringing new ideas and innovations to the Capital Region
Attorney Corey Day has used his expertise in California alcohol
law to guide bars and restaurants through the many restrictions
and economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On the Fast Track: Brad Dahl
Meet 13 young professionals who are on the fast track, bringing new ideas and innovations to the Capital Region
Mechanical Engineer Brand Dahl is driven by his passion for
mentoring students in the “unlimited growth” of the manufacturing
industry.
The Merits of Mentorship
Workers and managers both benefit from helping guide careers
Mentors can help mentees look for a job, strengthen their
portfolios, navigate the rocky waters of freelancing and
more.
On the Fast Track: Amber Celmer
Meet 13 young professionals who are on the fast track, bringing new ideas and innovations to the Capital Region
As executive director of HomeAid Sacramento, Amber Celmer is dedicated to empowering people experiencing homelessness.
Young People Are Our Future Community Leaders
Younger generations are rising to leadership positions as older people edge out of the workforce. To introduce the 2022 Young Professionals issue, Comstock’s president and publisher reflects on what makes these generations unique, and perhaps more importantly, what they have in common.
Dilemma of the Month: I Fire Bad Employees. Why Do I Have to Pay for Their Unemployment Benefits?
For an employer tired of paying for the unemployment benefits of “bad employees” they let go, Evil HR Lady prescribes getting to the root of the termination problem.
Tunnel Vision
What’s next for the governor’s plan to replumb the Delta?
It’s no quick fix. The scaled-down tunnel — which would bypass the Delta and funnel more water south — still has to clear a gauntlet of reviews, would cost at least $16 billion and could take 20 years.
Building a Workplace of the Future
Architecture firm Lionakis adaptively reuses an old tractor showroom for its new headquarters
Sacramento’s largest architecture firm embraces employee wellness
with collaboration spaces, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces
and elevated workspaces known as “treehouses.”
Status Check: Back to Gaming
Mark Otero, who helped develop hugely successful “Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes,” puts hedge fund on hold for new game
Mark Otero, founder of the Sacramento-based mobile game company KlickNation, is now working on “Legions & Legends,” a combat roleplaying game and the debut effort from his studio, Azra Games.