Patrick Coughlin has been named to the board of the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE).

The board approved the 2010-2011 slate earlier this summer during its annual conference in Blowing Rock.

Coughlin became president and CEO of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce in May 2006. During his tenure, he has worked with volunteer leaders to stabilize membership and financial performance, grow program offerings and enhance the Chamber's value to the community.

In 2009, under his leadership, American Chamber of Commerce Executives recognized the Moore County Chamber as one of three finalists for the prestigious national Chamber of the Year.

Coughlin achieved the designation certified chamber executive (CCE) from American Chamber of Commerce Executives in 2004. He is one of the youngest chief executive officers to achieve this mark of excellence, a news release said.

In addition to serving on many local boards and initiatives, Coughlin was recognized this year by Fort Bragg's Operation Certain Trust for outstanding contributions to training Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations soldiers.

Coughlin is beginning his second year on the CACCE board, where he will serve as co-chair of the association's annual management conference.

Joins Practice

Dr. Andres Ramgoolam has joined Premier Pediatrics of Southern Pines.

He moved here from Clarksdale, Miss., where he most recently served as medical director of Aaron E. Henry Community Clinic. He has been a pediatrician for 10 years, working in pediatric emergency rooms, urgent care clinics and pediatric outpatient clinics in the Mississippi Delta area.

Ramgoolam completed his medical doctorate degree at the University of the West Indies Medical School. He did his residency training at Brooklyn Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., and then moved to New Orleans to complete a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases under the mentorship of Dr. Russell Steele.

"We are proud to have Dr. Ramgoolam join our practice," said Dr. Jill Roberson, founder of Premier Pediatrics. "His expertise and bedside manner are a welcome addition to the community."

Ramgoolam was attracted to the Moore County area to be closer to his wife's family in Apex. He said he was impressed with the quality of care and dedication to the health care of children he found at Premier Pediatrics.

Anyone needing more information can call (910) 246-2229, or visit www.premierpedsnc.com.

Bailey Certified

Brent Bailey has received official certification for the administration and interpretation of the Resource Associates Corp. Attribute Index, DISC Index and Values Index.

Bailey is enhancing Unlocking Potential's ability to service new and existing consulting/coaching clients as these assessment tools provide organizations with a powerful way to maximize human capital - their people, a news release said.

"To reach optimal performance you must understand what natural talents you possess, why you are motivated to use them and how you prefer to use them," the company said in the release. "The Attribute Index looks at the 'what' portion of the what, why and how trilogy. By understanding what natural talents you have, it becomes possible to leverage that knowledge to make better decisions, maximize strengths, minimize weaknesses, and achieve greater success in whatever you do.

"The Values Index looks at the 'why' portion of the >trilogy. By understanding why you are motivated to do things, you are better able to align your environment with what creates the most passion in you.

The DISC >Index looks at the 'how' portion of the trilogy. By understanding how you prefer to behave, you are able to better align your environment, select the work that ensures more meaning and success and produce less stress while doing it."

Bailey can be reached at brentbailey@earthlink.net.