Michael D. Bills and Deborah R. Gatzek were appointed to the board of...

Michael D. Bills and Deborah R. Gatzek were appointed to the board of Janus Capital Group, Denver. Their appointments bring to seven the number of independent directors on the 10-member board. Mr. Bills founded Bluestem Asset Management LLC, Charlottesville, Va., in July. Ms. Gatzek most recently was chief counsel of ING Americas mutual funds.