Bob Kunz, corporate safety director at Dimeo Construction Co.’s Providence office, was recently named the 2012 Construction Safety Professional of the Year by the Associated General Contractors of Connecticut. The award honors a leading individual from the commercial construction industry who has demonstrated skills, integrity and responsibility in his or her career. Kunz was presented the award during AGC’s eighth annual Industry Recognition Awards Dinner in October. He has been employed with Dimeo since 2007 and has worked as a safety professional since 1992. more

Craig Parson has been named president of the automotive business at The NanoSteel Co. more

Christian Wistehuff has been appointed executive director of the Initiative to Educate Afghan Women. more

Lauren K. Perry has been hired at Mignanelli and Associates Ltd., where she will primarily practice in the area of estate planning. more

Patricia K. Rocha, a shareholder at Adler Pollock and Sheehan P.C., was recently named 2012 commercial litigator of the year by Finance Monthly Magazine. Now in its third year, the Finance Monthly Law Awards recognize law firms and legal professionals who have outperformed their peers through dedication to client service and work undertaken. At her firm, Rocha serves as chair of the litigation group. She is a co-author of a national text on trial advocacy and has also written articles and lectured on various aspects of the law. Rocha holds a J.D. from Boston College. more

Victoria Doran has been appointed president of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors for 2013. more

Jeff Sweenor has been named president of Rhode Island Sports Group LLC. Sweenor is a veteran business professional who owns and operates Sweenor Builders. more

Deb Weinreich has been named CEO of Rhode Island Sports Group LLC. Weinreich has more than 20 years of public relations, marketing, journalism and event management experience and previously served as vice president of public relations and marketing at Eident Sports. more

Lynne Malone has been named chief financial officer at YMCA of Greater Providence. more

David C. Marble has been named CEO and president of OSHEAN Inc. He has 30 years of business and technical experience in technology companies and previously served as an entrepreneur and innovator for a number of startup companies. more