Sep 24, 2014

Notkin Mechanical Engineers

Carranco

Weishaar

Vermeer

Mack

St. Martin

Hon

Huang

Santroch

Fortier

Davies

Rock

Notkin Mechanical Engineers hired David St. Martin as a project manager; David Mack, Jason Vermeer, Nick Weishaar and Ryan Carranco as mechanical designers; Bobbi Davies, Chris Fortier, Connie Santroch and Derek Huang as project engineers; Ken Hon as a CAD technician; and Ben Rock as an operations and marketing specialist. St. Martin was a civilian employee at Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest. He has a background in project and program management, facilities engineering and planning. Mack was a mechanical manufacturers representative. He is on engineering teams for Navy projects in Washington and New Jersey. Vermeer holds a mechanical engineering degree from Washington State University. He is supporting engineering teams for the Phase II UW Medical Center expansion. Weishaar holds a bachelor's in mechanical engineering from Pensacola Christian College and was an intern at Notkin, working on Navy projects. Carranco holds a bachelor's in mechanical engineering technology from Montana State University. He has a background in plant equipment selection, utility tunnel piping systems, and boiler repairs. Davies has more than 30 years of experience, including designing projects for hospitals, central chiller and heating plants, and commercial and industrial properties. She is leading Notkin teams at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and Naval Weapons Station Earle. Fortier has six years of experience designing industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and piping systems for wastewater and water treatment buildings and light commercial buildings. Fortier recently received his engineer's license. Santroch has returned to the firm with over 30 years of experience in HVAC, medical gas and direct digital controls systems for health care projects. She is working on projects for EvergreenHealth. Huang has 14 years of experience, including load calculations, mechanical system selections, ductwork and plumbing design, and HVAC energy efficiency. Huang is working on Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Hon has 27 years of experience as a CAD technician, including on contract to Notkin from 1993 to 2003. He is supporting health care and Navy teams. Rock has 10-plus years of editing experience. He worked in Nashville as communications coordinator with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council and as managing editor of magazines. Seattle-based Notkin provides analysis, design, and sustainability consulting services.

Trindera Engineering

Dehlbom

Schneiderman

Leon

In its Spokane office, Trindera Engineering hired Samir Leon as a project engineer, Janell Schneiderman as a document control specialist and Scott Dehlbom as a designer. Leon has experience in automation of machinery and was an electrical engineer with ETS Automation. Schneiderman has over seven years of experience in document control. She was a field service agent at Northside Elite Field Services. Dehlbom has experience in design and layout of structures and mechanical equipment, IT support, and AutoCAD software support. He was a senior mechanical designer with FLSmidth in Spokane. Trindera is an electrical and control systems engineering and consulting firm, with an office also in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Callison

In its Seattle office, architecture and design firm Callison promoted to associate principal Nora Bauser, Han Nan Beh, Ricardo Cervantes, Catherine Clark, Christopher Cooper, Trevor Cottell, Jason Cox, Joanna Coz-Perez, Robert Filary, Elizabeth Garza, Jennifer Hawkins, Annette Hillesland, Glen Huntley, Bridgette Hyde, Joshua Klein, Adrian Lam, Kate Lee, Pat Ly-Au Young, Matthew Marek, Arnold Ramoso, David Reeves, Alan Russo, Vanessa Ryan, Kara Schmidt, Ken Swoyer, Tom Thang, and Wayne Yancey. Also, it promoted Alyson Barham to key associate.

eOnWard

eOnWard, Bellevue-based developer of a loyalty and retention platform called MyAutoCloud, added Tom Kain to the executive team as vice president of strategic partnerships. Kain has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, and founded a marketing platform called AutoDealerTarget. MyAutoCloud combines service data with a customer's driving habits to deliver personalized messages.

Washington Employers

Washington Employers, a Seattle-based organization founded in 1936 focused on human resources and employment law, has changed its name to Archbright. Archbright is also adding payroll services and retirement planning to the services it offers more than 1,000 employer-members.

Motiga

Motiga, an independent online game studio based in Bellevue, said David Reid has joined as senior vice president publishing. Motiga has been working on Gigantic — a free-to-play PC action game. Reid was chief marketing officer at CCP Games and SVP Publishing at Trion Worlds.

Sep 23, 2014

J.P. Morgan Seattle Private Bank

J.P. Morgan named Michael Harman head of its Seattle Private Bank. Harman will report to Olivier de Givenchy, West Coast head for J.P. Morgan Private Bank. He joined the bank in 2011 as a wealth advisor in Seattle and also practiced law for 12 years, most recently at Helsell Fetterman.

G2 Web Services

G2 Web Services, a provider of payment risk management services based in Bellevue, named Allison Guidette chief executive officer. She has more than 15 years of IT management experience, and most recently was managing director of large law firm business at Thomson Reuters. G2's services include merchant due diligence, compliance and fraud protection.

Seattle Women's Commission

Seattle Women's Commission and Councilmember Jean Godden announced the winners of the 2014 Jeanette Williams Awards: Individual — Tammy Nguyen for her work on Women in the Green Economy; Organization — YWCA Seattle|King|Snohomish for the Economic Resilience Initiative; Business — The Sweatbox for owner Laura Culberg's workplace equity policies. The commission also will give Civil Rights Champion awards to Estela Ortega for community organizing and work with El Centro de la Raza, and Nicole Vellestero Keenan for gender and racial equity projects. Awards will be presented Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Seattle City Hall.

Rafn Co.

Victor

Bunn

Rhode

Bellevue–based Rafn Co. transitioned to its third generation of leadership, with former President and COO Shawn Rhode becoming CEO. Former CEO Tom Ambrey continues with the company as vice-chairman of the board. Heather Bunn, vice president of business development, and CFO Marc Victor round out the management team. Rhode has worked as a carpenter, foreman and superintendent during his 32 years at Rafn. He became president and COO in 2008. Rafn Co. was founded in 1978 by Jack and Marilyn Rafn. Jack Rafn retired in 2004 and passed the baton to Ambrey, who had been with the company since 1978.

Watts Constructors

Shaffer

Gerber

The Gig Harbor office of Watts Constructors hired H.C. “Rocky” Gerber as project manager and Randy M. Shaffer as superintendent. Gerber holds a bachelor's degree in building construction from the University of Washington, and is a Certified Construction Manager.

Walsh Construction Co.

Sherman

Dempsey

Brandon

Eric Brandon, Adam Dempsey and Anthony Sherman joined Walsh Construction Co.'s Washington region office as project engineers. Brandon recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's degree in engineering and technology management, as well as an MBA. He also earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from WSU. Dempsey has more than 10 years of construction experience. He previously was operations manager at Westlake Concrete. Sherman recently graduated from WSU with an MBA. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration last year from WSU.

Cochran Inc.

Cochran Inc. appointed Steve Blair as electrical service manager in Washington, and hired Donal Barnes as project manager for Electrical Special Projects and Service. Blair has 20 years of experience in the electrical construction industry, and most recently was responsible for Cochran's Charlotte, North Carolina, operations. Before that, he was service manager at SME. Barnes also is a former SME employee. His focus in on commercial, medical, industrial facilities and computer centers.

NAWIC

The National Association of Women in Construction recently installed its officers at its annual meeting and convention in Indianapolis. The Immediate Past President is Yasmine A. Branden of the Portland Chapter. Also, Sarah L. Webb of the South Sound Chapter will be serving her second year as a Pacific Northwest Region director.