Business briefs: Erin Burns Joins Sierra Nevada Ear, Nose & Throat

Erin Burns Joins Sierra Nevada Ear, Nose & Throat

Erin Burns, PA-C has joined Sierra Nevada Ear, Nose & Throat (SNENT) as a physician’s assistant.

Burns has worked in a variety of clinical settings since 2006, including neurosurgery, general surgery, pediatrics and urgent care. When she joined SNENT this year, she was finally able to focus on a specialty that had piqued her interest from childhood, when her youngest brother had severe ear issues growing up and she used to help with his care. Because of this experience, she knew at the age of 8 she wanted to work in medicine.

Burns is dedicated to advancing her skills and knowledge as made obvious by the certifications she has earned in her career: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Drug Enforcement Agency and American Academy of Physician.

Originally from Jacksonville, Fla., Burns and her husband of 11 years have two school-age children. When she’s not working, you’ll find her skiing, diving, training for half marathons and spending time with her family.

All of SNENT’s otolaryngologists are board-certified. SNENT has offices in Carson City, Gardnerville and Fallon. For more information, go to www.sierranevadaent.com.

JOIN appoints regional manager

JOIN, Inc. selected Matthew Kosifas as its Carson City regional manager.

Kosifas recently relocated from the Seattle area where he held a position as a logistics coordinator for a large distribution center. Previously, he spent nine years in the Carson Valley area managing a variety of clients in the staffing industry, focusing on employee development, crisis management and enhancement of overall key performance indicators. He also partnered with Douglas County to conduct quarterly employment readiness, Soft Skill workshops.

JOIN, Inc. is a private, nonprofit workforce development agency who assists Northern Nevadans to gain or improve the occupational skills necessary to obtain full-time employment at a living wage.