Jun 09, 2016

Lane Powell

Hamlin

Bruce C. Hamlin has rejoined Lane Powell as firm counsel in Portland and a member of the Litigation Practice Group. Hamlin has experience in legal ethics and professional responsibility, as well as commercial litigation and product liability defense.

Medical Teams International

Newsome

Medical Teams International in Portland named Martha Newsome president and CEO, replacing Jeff Pinneo, who retired earlier this year. Newsome spent 20 years with World Vision International and led its Global Sustainable Health team. She has spent 30 years working on international health.

Jun 08, 2016

KING 5

Rose

KING 5 has a new president and general manager: Jim Rose. Rose has been at KING 5 since 2000, working in local and national sales for KING 5 and KONG-TV, and as director of sales until becoming vice president and station manager in 2014. He also worked in New York with Capital Cities and for the Chris-Craft ABC affiliate in Salt Lake City.

McKinley Irvin

Taylor

Hayes

Huang

McKinley Irvin family law firm said senior attorney Cindy Huang joined the Seattle office, while attorney Christine Hayes joined in Vancouver and Matthew Taylor joined in Tacoma. Huang focuses on complex divorce cases. Hayes focuses on divorce, child custody, child support, modifications and relocation. Taylor is a litigator experienced in appellate law, LGBT family law and UCCJEA cases.

Jun 07, 2016

Seattle 4 Rotary Club

Bobanick

Caroline Bobanick has been named manager of the Seattle 4 Rotary Club. Bobanick was executive director for two local nonprofits. She will support the club's 500 members and produce the weekly meetings. Seattle Rotary is the fourth oldest and one of the largest Rotary Clubs in the world.

Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at WSU has hired two new administrators. Dawn DeWitt is vice dean for student and faculty experience. Luisita Francis is assistant dean for community engagement. DeWitt has been active in medical education leadership in the U.S., Australia and Canada. She is a general internist. Francis is a pediatrician by training, and was executive director of Excelerate Success in Spokane County. The college is preparing for an accreditation visit this month.

Jun 03, 2016

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Middle Market Commercial Banking said Karen Fluegge has been promoted to regional vice president of the Bellevue Middle Market Commercial Banking region, which covers eastern King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and San Juan counties. Fluegge succeeds Don Grant, a 39-year Wells Fargo veteran, who is retiring. Her 19-person team serves companies with revenues greater than $20 million. She was senior vice president and head of business development for Middle Market Commercial Banking in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Washington State Fair

Karen LaFlamme is retiring after handling public relations for the Washington State Fair for 30 years. Stacy Howard, formerly with Seattle Public Schools, is the fair's new public relations manager.

Walla Walla Community College

Derek Brandes will succeed current Walla Walla Community College President Steven VanAusdle, who is retiring this summer. Brandes is vice president at Green River Community College and was a dean at Columbia Basin College.

Washington Student Achievement Council

Governor Jay Inslee appointed Dr. Rachelle Sharpe acting executive director of Washington Student Achievement Council, effective July 1. She replaces retiring Executive Director Dr. Gene Sharratt. The cabinet-level state agency provides planning, oversight and advocacy on educational issues.