Friendswood resident Kenneth Janis was appointed chief operating officer of Kelsey-Seybold. The news was announced Feb. 20.

Janis has 25 years of experience in the field, according to a press release sent out by Kelsey-Seybold.

There is a Kelsey-Seybold location in Pearland at 2515 Business Center Drive. 713-442-7200. www.kelsey-seybold.com