Mar 13, 2015

Seattle-King County First Citizen

Theodor “Ted” Baseler, president and CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, has been named the 77th Seattle-King County First Citizen for his role in advancing the state's wine industry internationally, and for being an advocate for higher education and the needs of underserved students. The award is given by Seattle KingCounty Realtors. Baseler joined Ste. Michelle in 1984 as director of marketing and was named president and CEO in 2001. The state has more than 850 wineries and a wine industry valued at more than $10 billion.

The Pacific Institute

The Pacific Institute, a global consultancy based in Seattle, said co-founder Diane Tice has transfered ownership of the firm to a group from the institute's U.S. Operations team. The new owners include Joe and Sheri Atteridge, Mario Rappaccioli, Dr. Joe Pace, Mark Panciera and Rosie Baker. Founders Diane and Lou Tice began planning for the future of the institute several years ago. Lou Tice died in 2012.

Mar 12, 2015

Wells Fargo

A Wells Fargo bank will open March 23 in Interbay at 1827 15th Ave. W. Joel Lacuesta will lead the office, which is one of eight Puget Sound locations that have opened since summer 2013.

Legacy Group

Jeff Dornon has joined Legacy Group in Renton as vice president of sales. Legacy Group is a dealer for Kimball Office Select, an Indiana-based company that sells furnishings for workplaces, schools and health care. Dornon has worked in the contract furniture industry for 25 years.

Clearwater Paper

Clearwater Paper said Thomas A. Colgrove will retire as president of the consumer products division later this year. Patrick T. Burke, who is vice president of supply chain, will head the consumer products division.

Mar 11, 2015

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson

Richardson

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson named Tara K. Richardson managing principal. She previously led the firm's Family Law department, and replaces Quentin Wildsmith.

K&L Gates

The Seattle office of K&L Gates LLP added Rachel Tausend as a partner in the e-Discovery Analysis and Technology practice. She was with the Washington, D.C., office of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, and chaired the e-discovery team.

Finagraph

Experian and Seattle-based Finagraph have teamed up to provide banks with software to evaluate small business finances. Finagraph is an automated financial tool that presents data in an easy-to-analyze format. Experian helps businesses manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making.