Molina MARK MOLINA, 57 Birthplace: May 26, 1964, Lompoc, Calif. – George Air Force Base Marital status: Married Spouse: Abigail, sole proprietor Molina Law Group Child: 9 years old, public school student Residence neighborhood: Thurston Online: Facebook – Mark Anthony Molina for Ward 5, Springfield City Council Education: Bachelor’s in[Read More…]
Author: MARK MOLINA - For The Chronicle
Swansons’ nature survives the storm
From left, Shannon Smith is VP of Human Resources, Chris Swanson is executive VP, and Steve Swanson, president and CEO. ERIN TIERNEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Who are the ones that seem to be able to withstand the darkest of hours? Who are the ones that leave an indelible mark on the pages[Read More…]
Newton leading dynamic team at critical time
Molina A year has finally passed since the initial shutdown of our economy, school system, and government offices. In Springfield we have heard from an independent auditor on the Springfield Police Department’s responses to one of the demonstrations that turned violent in Thurston. We have a newly appointed mayor, a[Read More…]
Cultural change requires forward-thinking leaders
Our culture is changing. This idea of culture is not confined to race. The culture of doing business, communication, spiritual services, interacting with our community, requires our ability to adapt, accept and respond to this reality. These shifts do not ask for our permission. They do not always arrive loudly.[Read More…]
Holy Week: A reflection on faith and year-round service
We called the past week “Holy Week.” It was the week that preceded Easter weekend and Resurrection Sunday. This is the time Christians celebrate the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem to face His death on the cross for the sins of the world. It was a willing sacrifice He made[Read More…]