Feb 02, 2018

EMI Consulting

Seattle-based energy advisory firm EMI Consulting hired Julie Rey as president. Rey was most recently vice president and market lead for global management consulting firm North Highland Consulting. She has held management roles at Strong-Bridge Consulting, Safeco Insurance and Western Wireless. “The nation's energy future is in the middle of a radical shift driven by unprecedented technological innovation, global climate change, and geopolitical uncertainty. We see this as a perfect opportunity for the expansion of our clean energy ‘Utility of the Future' consulting initiatives. Julie's leadership will be instrumental during this time of company growth,” said EMI consulting founder and CEO Rob Bordner.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce

The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce selected former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland as president and CEO of the regional business association. Prior to being mayor, Strickland served on the Tacoma City Council and held management positions with the American Cancer Society, Starbucks and JayRay Communications. She also was vice-chair of the Sound Transit board. Strickland takes over on Feb. 19 for Maud Daudon, who is stepping down from leading the association.

Feb 01, 2018

Glowforge

Mares

Michelle Mares joined startup Glowforge as head of marketing. Mares was director of marketing at Nordstrom Rack and spent eight years in the video game industry prior to that. Seattle-based Glowforge makes 3-D laser printers that cut and etch various materials.

HFF discloses hand in Vance deal

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Joseph Vance Building

As reported earlier this month, the Joseph Vance Building and its small companion, the Sterling Building, sold for $43 million. Brokers were not divulged at the time. Now Holliday Fenoglio Fowler has announced that its team of Dave Otis, Michael Leggett, Gerry Rohm and Logan Greer represented the seller, the Jonathan Rose Cos. HFF also procured the buyer, a joint venture of GreenOak and Brickman. And HFF also arranged $35.5 million in financing for the buyer. Casey Davidson and Peter Smyslowski arranged the debt placement. HFF says the two buildings total 130,786 square feet.

IREM invites you to Tacoma

Wallace

The Institute of Real Estate Management is holding its 2018-2019 commercial real estate forecast in Tacoma this year. The lunch event is set for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at C. I. Shenanigans (3017 Ruston Way). The featured speaker will be Bob Wallace of Wallace Properties, who will be interviewed afterward by Phillip Combs of Stephen C. Grey & Associates. Details and registration: irem27.org.

See the new trends in single-family

Commercial real estate does sometimes include the single-family sector, too. For that reason, some may care to attend the annual Seattle Home Show. The event runs from Saturday, Feb. 17, through Sunday, Feb. 25 at the CenturyLink Field Event Center. On display will be tiny houses and other new industry trends and designs. Live music, a wine tasting area and appraiser Dr. Lori from the History Channel's “The Curse of Oak Island” are also among the attractions. Find more details at SeattleHomeShow.com.

Jan 31, 2018

Raisbeck Engineering

Greenthal

Peter Greenthal is the new CEO and president of Raisbeck Engineering in Seattle. Greenthal previously held leadership roles at industrial companies in California. Raisbeck modifies business and commercial aircraft. It is part of Acorn Growth Companies, a private equity firm investing exclusively in aerospace and defense.

University of Washington

Dave Zeeck is replacing Herb Simon on the University of Washington Board of Regents. Zeeck is president and publisher of The News Tribune in Tacoma, as well as The Olympian and The Bellingham Herald. He also is chair of the advisory board for UW Tacoma and a member of the Executive Council for a Greater Tacoma. Simon was on the board for 12 years.

Hart Crowser

Remund

Huddleston

Wong

Olson

Schmitz

Stone

Griggs

Brooks

Koenig

Kroskie

Jacobe

Barnett

McCrady

At its Seattle headquarters, Hart Crowser promoted Mike Schmitz to senior associate geotechnical engineer and appointed him manager of the geotechnical business unit. Also it hired Jean Olson as a biologist, Andrea Wong as an environmental engineer, Keylin Huddleston as an environmental scientist, Tyler Remund as a geotechnical engineer and Christie Kroskie, Mary Koenig, Justin Brooks, Galen Griggs, Ben Stone and Kelsey McCrady as field geologists. In Portland, it hired Steve Barnett as a senior associate hydrogeologist, and in Honolulu it hired Jim Jacobe as a geotechnical engineer. Schmitz has 14 years of experience with transportation, airport and river levee projects. He recently worked on Trailside Apartments by University Village in Seattle. Olson has 17 years of experience that includes work for state and federal government agencies, companies and non-profits. She will do environmental impact studies, baseline field studies, data management and GIS projects. Wong has a master's in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Washington. She has experience in stormwater monitoring and mapping and in Phase II Environmental Site Assessments. Huddleston holds a bachelor's in geology and a bachelor's in environmental science from Eastern Washington University. Remund has a master's in civil (geotechnical) engineering from Brigham Young University and is working on Rainier Square tower in Seattle. Kroskie has six years of experience in deep well drilling. She holds a bachelor's in geology from Grand Valley State University in Michigan. Koenig has several years of experience in slope stability and performing geotechnical investigations for large building foundations. Brooks holds a master's in applied geosciences from the UW. Griggs is completing a master's in earth and planetary sciences from the University of California at Davis. Stone has a bachelor's in geology from the University of Puget Sound. He has experience in geotechnical, wetland, stormwater and erosion control projects. McCrady has a bachelor's in geology from Western Washington University. Barnett has 34 years of experience in environmental compliance and cleanup of wood-treating facilities, pulp and paper mills, metal-smelting sites, chemical manufacturing facilities, and landfills, including Superfund sites. Jacobe has seven years of experience supporting green infrastructure, transportation, water/wastewater, building and levee projects. He is working on a Lana‘i Airport project. Hart Crowser is a 105-person engineering, science, and consulting firm.

Helix Design Group

Graff

Bruce

Helix Design Group of Tacoma hired Dion Bruce and Tyler Graff as architectural designers. Bruce has 15 years of experience designing quick serve restaurants, including for Arby's and Taco Bell. He is working on a medical office building. Graff has two years of experience on M/E/P and residential and commercial design. He has a master of architecture degree from Montana State University and is working on the Tacoma Dome renovation. Helix provides architecture, interior design and graphic design.

DLR Group

In Seattle, DLR Group promoted Christopher Bell, Ariel Mieling, Michael Vander Ploeg (architecture) and Abbey Cwiek-Garrett (interiors) to senior associate. Also, it promoted Anton Blewett, Miranda Karli, Ryan Luthman, Steven Schmitz and Shaylyn Rae Voellinger (architecture) and Scott Hager and Ryan Kellberg (engineering) to associate. DLR provides architecture, engineering, interiors, planning and building optimization.

IA Interior Architects

In Seattle, IA Interior Architects promoted James Truhan to senior associate and director of strategies, Jonathan Wood to senior associate and director of corporate technical services, Sara Benson to senior strategist and John Carroll and Tanya David to associate. IA provides architectural design and planning and workplace strategy.