Aug 08, 2017

Seattle International Film Festival

Beth Barrett, former director of programming, has been named SIFF's new artistic director. Barrett was named interim artistic director last October, and led the organization's 43rd film festival. She began her career at SIFF in 2003, in the publications department as a volunteer copy editor. She became programming manager, and then director of programming in 2011.

Tour Operators Program of Safety

Tour Operators Program of Safety named Katherine Hilst executive director, bringing nearly 30 years in the aviation industry. Hilst will refine the way TOPS and its members apply safety risk management principles. She is a certified flight instructor with CFI and CFII ratings, as well as a commercial fixed-wing and helicopter pilot. TOPS members are professional air tour operators.

Skanska USA

LeMieux

Weisberger

In Seattle, Skanska USA promoted Jay Weisberger to vice president of communications and Michael LeMieux to marketing manager. Weisberger joined Skanska in 2008 and is now overseeing communications for Skanska's western region, which includes offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington. He is a graduate of Alfred University, an accredited public relations practitioner and a LEED AP. LeMieux supported regional and national projects for six years as part of Skanska's marketing team. He holds a bachelor's degree from Gonzaga University.

Auburn Mechanical

Pritchett

Auburn Mechanical hired Justin Pritchett as Construction Division manager. Pritchett previously held preconstruction and operations roles for a national general contractor, and has experience working on multifamily, high-rise, commercial, public works, hospitality and critical facilities projects. He holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from Central Washington University.

Hermanson Co.

Sharp

Kent-based Hermanson Co. hired Brad Sharp as test and balance supervisor, specializing in commissioning and test-and-balance services. Sharp has earned over a dozen certifications including TAB Supervisor, Commissioning Supervisor and AHA Certified Healthcare Constructor. He has over 20 years of experience in mechanical construction on a variety of small to large projects, and completed an HVAC apprenticeship with the U.S. Air Force.

Absher Construction Co.

Sakagami

Hutchinson

In Puyallup, Absher Construction Co. hired Larry Hutchinson and Mako Sakagami as project managers. Hutchinson spent the last 20 years working locally on a variety of projects, including multifamily, education, garage, retail, medical clinic and infrastructure. He holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from San Francisco State University. Sakagami is originally from Tokyo, where he worked for a Japanese general contractor for three years. In 2004 he moved to the U.S., where he earned a master's degree in construction management from the University of Washington.

Aug 04, 2017

Adaptive Biotechnologies

Adaptive Biotechnologies, which is focused on next generation sequencing and bioinformatics for the adaptive immune system, named Gene DeFelice to SVP and general counsel, and Dr. Alexandra Snyder to translational medicine lead for adaptive research.

Aug 03, 2017

tiag

tiag, The Informatics Applications Group, has made some executive promotions to accelerate growth and expand IT initiatives. Seattle-based Kate Beltran has been promoted to executive director to lead the new Solutions and Innovations Strike Team. Arthur “Charlie” Doutt will oversee daily operations, contractual performance and Information Management Information Technology services as executive director for tiag's military health portfolio. tiag has offices in the Seattle region and Washington, D.C.

Washington State University

Stephanie Hampton, director of WSU's Center for Environmental Research Education and Outreach, was recently named chair of the National Science Foundation's biological sciences advisory committee. It makes recommendations to NSF about research, education and human resources. Hampton joined the committee in 2016.

OpenSquare takes Duwamish space

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Westcore Properties said that it has leased a refurbished warehouse at 303 River St., on the Duwamish Waterway, to workplace solutions company OpenSquare. Terms for the five-year lease weren't disclosed. The facility has 75,048 square feet, 25-foot clear heights, office areas, a loading dock and slab upgrades. Westcore was represented by Mike Roy and Kevin Skillestad of Neil Walter Co. Kidder Matthews' Matt Wood and Patricia Loveall represented OpenSquare.

Stearns Lending expands local team

Lyons

Santa Ana-based Stearns Lending added Kade Lyons to its local retail mortgage-lending team. Lyons was with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Spokane, and will serve clients in Washington, Idaho and Oregon.

Krippaehne joins C&W

Krippaehne

Cushman & Wakefield Commerce named William W. Krippaehne Jr. as an executive director. He has more than 35 years of experience in senior strategic and operating roles, including as president and CEO of Fisher Properties in Seattle. Krippaehne started his career with The Gilley Co. in Portland and managed that firm's Seattle branch before it was purchased by Cushman & Wakefield. In 2006, he established North Pacific Realty Advisors.

CBRE to manage 2 Denny Triangle buildings

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CBRE said it will manage two Denny Triangle properties on the same block — 1918 Eighth Ave. and 818 Stewart St. They have a combined 977,450 square feet and are owned by institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Tenants include Amazon, Boston Consulting Group and DCI Engineers. CBRE said its asset services team now manages over 40 million square feet in the Seattle market.

Legacy adds property and staff

Daniel

Legacy Partners will manage the 280-unit Stonemeadow Farms apartments in Bothell on behalf of owner AEW Capital Management. The complex was developed by Archstone in 1998, and improvements are planned. Legacy has hired Heidi Daniel to the property management team. She was with Holland Partner Group's Denver office. San Francisco-based Legacy now manages 1,916 units in nine communities in the Pacific Northwest.

(Editor’s note: The story has been changed to correct the name of the owner.)