Aug 01, 2017

King County

King County Deputy Executive Sung Yang is leaving the Executive's Office to join Pacific Public Affairs as a principal. Yang was responsible for policy development, external and government relations, communications, special projects and staff administration. Rachel Smith will be chief of staff as well as direct strategic initiatives, and coordinate external and internal policy. She was director of government relations in the Executive's Office.

Pacific NorthWest Economic Region

Sen. Arnie Roblan (D-Coos Bay) is the new president of Pacific NorthWest Economic Region, a bi-national advocate for regional, state and territorial economic issues across the region. PNWER is a public-private partnership chartered by Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, as well as the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, and Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

ABC of Western Washington

Incrocci

In Bellevue, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington hired Anthony “Tony” Incrocci as safety and education manager. Incrocci previously worked as ramp safety manager at LSG Sky Chef and safety coordinator and trainer at Sunbelt Rentals. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Central Washington University, and certifications/licenses including OSHA 30, CPR, and decision driver trainer.

Jul 28, 2017

Lane Powell

Lane Powell shareholder A. Jeffrey Bird was elected to a third three-year term on the National Association of Corporate Directors Northwest Chapter Board of Directors, where he serves as vice president-Portland and chairman of the Portland Advisory Board. NACD is a national organization focused on helping corporate board members navigate challenges and enhance shareholder value.

Great Wine

Bellevue-based Great Wine will open a tasting room in Bellevue to work with clients on their wine taste and preferences. The CEO of Great Wine is Danni Lin, who was previously a data scientist at Microsoft. The address is 958 111th Ave. N.E., Suite 103, inside the Elements building.

Jul 27, 2017

RSIR to market ID's Koda condos

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Koda condominiums are planned for 450 S. Main St.

Realogics Sotheby's International Realty said in a press release that it's working with Da-Li Development to market Koda condominiums, which are planned for 450 S. Main St. The latest plan is for an 18-story project with 200-plus units and 77 underground parking spaces. Prices are expected to start from the low $300,000s. The goal is to break ground in early 2018 and finish by 2020. KMD Architects is designing the building. RSIR's Dean Jones said, “New construction condominiums in downtown Seattle are effectively sold out of inventory below the city's median home price of $750,000.”

Windermere names new COO

Burton

Windermere Real Estate has named Brooks Burton its first chief operating officer. Burton makes the move from Ohio-based HER Realtors. Windermere CEO Geoff Wood said this will allow him and the firm's co-presidents to focus less on day-to-day operations and more on growth. The co-presidents are Wood's wife, Jill Jacobi Wood, and his brother-in-law, OB Jacobi. The company was founded by John Jacobi in 1972. Burton will be responsible for marketing, technology, professional development, legal and economics.

NAIOP networking social Aug. 3

The theme for NAIOP's August networking social is “Change Makers for a Better Future.” The event takes place at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at the courtyard of Weber Thompson, 225 Terry Ave. N. There's no agenda for the gathering. NAIOP says: “We'll pool our collective wisdom, challenge assumptions, reach across boundaries and explore what's possible when everyone pulls in the same direction.” Registration and details at naiopwa.org.

City of Bremerton

The city of Bremerton hired Jack Edwards as economic development manager. He was general manager at Baymont Inn & Suites Bremerton, and has worked in the motorsports industry and public relations. Edwards is vice chair for Bremerton Chamber of Commerce.

Skylight Capital

The private equity firm Skylight Capital said it has made its first foray into the Pacific Northwest market with an investment in Seattle area roofing contractor Guardian Roofing. Skyline was founded by Seattle resident Collin Hathaway, and is a micro-cap private equity firm focused on small- and mid-sized businesses. Previous investments include: Abacus Plumbing, Heating and Electrical in Houston; and Berkeys Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical in Southlake, Texas. Guardian recently acquired Jorve Roofing.