Apr 11, 2014

Pierce County Superior Court

Phil Sorensen is a new Pierce County Superior Court judge, appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to fill a seat vacated when Superior Court Judge Linda Lee was named to the Washington State Court of Appeals. Sorensen spent 24 years with the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's office.

Port of Everett

The Port of Everett named Catherine Soper to manage digital communications and support the public affairs department. Soper will work on social media, websites, publications and community outreach. Previously she supported the seaport and real estate divisions, including event venues.

Footvote

Seattle-based firm of Footvote, which promotes Made in USA products, named Stewart MacLeod chief technology officer. MacLeod has served on the Footvote advisory board. He has more than 36 U.S. patents and played a role in products like SQL Server, Windows Server and Microsoft Office as director, architect and principal unit manager for 20 years at Microsoft.

Apr 10, 2014

Western Washington University

Western Washington University has hired Darin Rasmussen as director of public safety and chief of police. He has been interim chief since last September and was assistant chief. He succeeds Randy Stegmeier, who left WWU to become manager of security for Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority in Seattle.

City of Fife

Fife City Clerk Carol Etgen, MMC, was named Clerk of the Year by the Washington Municipal Clerks Association. Fife City Manager Dave Zabell said she has processed more than 111 contracts, produced minutes and agenda packets for 31 council meetings, processed 197 agenda bills, and responded to more than 120 public records requests while also converting the City Clerk's office from paper to mostly electronic records.

Washington Health Care Association

Washington Health Care Association, a statewide nonprofit representing assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, named Robin Dale president and CEO. He has a background in long term care law, public policy, legislation, education and consultation, and has been the organization's general counsel for 10 years.

Apr 09, 2014

Stepherson & Associates

Mannetti

Emily Mannetti has joined Stepherson & Associates Communications as a project manager for clients including the Seattle Department of Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities. Mannetti worked for Sound Transit, Alaskan Way Viaduct Project and University of Washington. S&A conducts outreach and communications about public works projects in Puget Sound.

Direct TV Sports Networks

Direct TV Sports Networks named former ESPN executive Jim Noel senior counsel of the company and its Root Sports regional networks in the Northwest, Rocky Mountains and Pittsburgh. Noel will be based in the Seattle headquarters.

Clark Nuber

Christopher Nappen recently joined Clark Nuber in Bellevue as a manager in the accounting and consulting services group, focusing on real estate, senior living and hospitality, as well as manufacturing and construction. He was controller at The Attic Learning Community, a not-for-profit educational organization.