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Chuck Lauber was promoted to senior vice president of strategy and planning at A.O. Smith Corporation.

Kristen Johansen and husband Joen welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Sarah two days before Thanksgiving. Sarah is now three and a half months old and has revealed her outgoing, inquisitive, and determined personality. "We adore her," Kristen says, "and look forward to all of the exciting adventures that she has in store for us in the coming year!"