PCC Community Markets

Srinivasan

PCC Community Markets announced that CEO and President Krishnan “Krish” Srinivasan plans to retire on Jan. 29, 2027, after more than eight years with the organization. Srinivasan will remain in his role while the co-op's Board of Trustees conducts a national search for his successor and will help support the leadership transition.

Srinivasan joined PCC as chief financial officer in 2018 and became the co-op's seventh CEO in 2022. A longtime PCC member and shopper since the 1990s, he said the decision to retire followed significant personal reflection and comes as the organization is well positioned for its next chapter.

During his tenure, Srinivasan helped guide PCC through challenges stemming from the pandemic, including rising costs and supply chain disruptions. Under his leadership, PCC more than doubled its membership, secured two collective bargaining agreements with industry-leading compensation and benefits, and returned to long-term financial stability. The co-op reported $487.8 million in net sales in 2025, an 8.4% increase from the previous year.

Before becoming CEO, Srinivasan served as PCC's CFO (2018—2022) and held leadership positions at Microsoft, Amazon, Lyft and Remitly. He has also contributed his expertise through board service with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Seattle Association, and National Co-op Grocers, among others.

Board Chair Joe Rogoff praised Srinivasan for strengthening PCC's financial foundation, re-engaging members, and establishing a strategic vision for the future.

Srinivasan will continue leading the organization through the transition and oversee key initiatives, including the opening of PCC's 17th store in Seattle's Madison Valley neighborhood later this year.

UMC

Kim

Justin Kim, P.E. has been named a project executive at UMC. Kim joins the Business Development team focused on growing client relationships, supporting strategic planning, and helping ensure successful project delivery.

“Justin brings a unique combination of engineering expertise, project leadership, and strategic thinking that makes him an incredible addition to our team,” says Audie Wallace, director of Development.

Kim earned his Bachelor of Science in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Washington before beginning his career as an MEP project engineer intern. After graduation, he transitioned into structural engineering for mechanical systems, earning his Professional Engineer (PE) license, before returning to construction with a focus on healthcare and life sciences projects.

Throughout his career, Kim has contributed to a variety of complex projects, including Kaiser Permanente's Everett Ambulatory Surgery Center, St. Michael Medical Center's Phase 2 Expansion, the University of Washington Life Sciences Building, and numerous industrial and specialty projects.

Originating in 1920 to serve the Pacific Northwest as a mechanical contractor, UMC has added a range of comprehensive, integrated services in facility performance and maintenance, energy and environment, building automation, and manufacturing.

Absher Construction

On Aug. 26, Absher Construction Company will formally announce its participation in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

PaYS provides an opportunity for soldiers to serve their country while preparing for their future by partnering with a cross-section of corporations, companies, and public sector agencies. The PaYS partners guarantee soldiers an interview and possible employment after their service in the Army. The program is part of the Army's effort to partner with America's business community and increase soldiers' success.

Absher CEO and President Jeff Richards said of the partnership, “We have a tremendous amount of respect for the men and women who serve our country. We're also fortunate to have veterans working throughout Absher, along with employees who continue to serve today in the Reserve and National Guard. We want to continue supporting the military community through the projects we build and the people we employ.”

Absher Construction Company provides a complete range of preconstruction and construction services to public and private clients. Its primary markets include education, federal, transit, and multifamily housing. With offices in Puyallup, Bellevue, and Wenatchee, Absher serves clients throughout Washington state, as well as nationwide.

Puget Sound Partnership

Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed David Troutt to the Puget Sound Partnership's Leadership Council, the governing body of the Puget Sound Partnership. Troutt has served as the Nisqually Indian Tribe's Director of Natural Resources since 1987, overseeing a diverse department comprising salmon harvest management, two large salmon hatcheries, shellfish management, data operations, environmental management, wildlife management, dive services, legal, administration, and budget development and monitoring.

“I look forward to working more closely with David Trout on the Leadership Council. He always asks the tough questions and then works collaboratively to solve them,” said Kate Dean, vice chair of the Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council. “He will be a strong voice for the Puget Sound and for the Tribes he has worked with for many years.”

Troutt previously chaired the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board and currently chairs the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council. He has been a leading voice in numerous regional efforts for salmon recovery. Troutt received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Washington School of Fisheries and has served as the chair of the Nisqually River Council since 2006.

Kitsap County

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners has named Lieutenant Ken Dickinson as the interim sheriff. The board intends to swear in Dickinson at the Aug. 24 its regular board meeting.

Dickinson will serve until certification of the November 2026 general election, when voters elect the next Kitsap County Sheriff.

Lieutenant Dickinson served the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office for more than 31 years, before retiring in May 2025. During Dickinson's tenure, he served as a patrol deputy, traffic investigation deputy, patrol sargeant, civil and support services sergeant, traffic sergeant, and ultimately the civil and support services lieutenant. He also served in collateral roles as a field training officer, marine services unit deputy, sergeant, and public information officer.

Reid Middleton

Sabra

Hansen

Haile

Frizzell

Krall

Layman

Yerokhin

In Everett, Reid Middleton has promoted Katy Krall and Ben Frizzell to associate principals, Solomon Haile, Casey Hansen, and Rami Sabra as senior engineers, Ruvim Yerokhin as design engineer, and Cooper Layman as designer II.

HKS

Wilson

Ritchey

Global design firm HKS has hired Eric Ritchey as principal and office technical leader, and Richard Wilson as vice president and senior project architect in the firm's Mission Critical Studio, both at the Seattle office.

With more than 25 years of experience, Ritchey has built a reputation for leading technically sophisticated projects while aligning multidisciplinary teams around a shared vision. As office technical leader, he will help strengthen technical design performance and innovation across the Seattle practice.

Wilson joins HKS with a diverse portfolio of work across the West Coast, including renovations, tenant improvements, high-density developments and technically complex facilities utilizing wood, steel and concrete construction. His experience includes federal and military-sector projects for U.S. government clients, where security, operational continuity, technical precision and coordinated delivery are essential. As senior project architect within the firm's Mission Critical Studio, Wilson will help lead complex projects and advance integrated, sustainable design solutions for clients.

Skanska

Martin

Leptich

Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has promoted Tom Leptich to vice president of operations, and Albert Martin to vice president/account manager for its Skanska USA Building operations across the Puget Sound region and the Inland Northwest. Each has spent more than two decades with the company and cultivated a reputation based on leadership, integrity and delivering outstanding results.

Leptich will oversee project execution and field operations across Washington, partnering with account managers to support projects, people and customers.

Since joining Skanska in 2000, Leptich has demonstrated a strong commitment to operational excellence, developing people, and delivering successful project outcomes. Over his 26-year career with Skanska, he has built extensive experience leading teams across a diverse portfolio of projects, including commercial office, healthcare, hospitality, higher education, K-12, life sciences, industrial and multifamily markets.

Martin will continue his focus on building Skanska's K-12 market, as well as strengthening and expanding client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring the company continues to deliver value to clients.

Seattle Opera and Classical KING

Seattle Opera and Classical KING will welcome the public behind the scenes during their annual Opera Center Open House on Sept. 26, offering free activities, performances and tours at the Opera Center in Seattle. The event, scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m., will give visitors an opportunity to explore the inner workings of two of the region's leading arts organizations while engaging with artists and community partners.

This year's Open House will highlight Mexican arts and culture in advance of Seattle Opera's January production of “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego,” a new opera by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gabriela Lena Frank and librettist Nilo Cruz. Activities will include performances by mariachi musicians from the Highline School District, a community mural project, and a panel discussion on Chicana/o arts traditions presented by Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery.

Attendees will also get a preview of Seattle Opera's 2026-27 season through a concert featuring excerpts from upcoming productions, a discussion with company leaders and a live feed from a rehearsal of “Salome,” which opens the season in October. Additional performances throughout the day will feature winners of the Seattle Opera Guild's Singer Development Award and members of the Youth Opera Project.

Visitors will be able to tour Seattle Opera's costume and props facilities, visit Classical KING's broadcast studios and participate in hands-on arts activities, including costume try-ons, crafts, dance instruction and an operatic sing-along. Organizers said the event is designed to showcase the collaborative work that brings opera to the stage while strengthening connections with the broader arts community across the Pacific Northwest.

Information and RSVPs at http://seattleopera.org/openhouse

Exxel Pacific

Gulin

Exxel Pacific announced the promotion of Mark Gulin to project director. Since joining Exxel Pacific in 2019 as a senior project manager, Gulin has provided leadership, dedication, and technical expertise across a wide range of projects.

During his tenure, Gulin has led numerous projects to successful completion, while fostering a collaborative team environment, encouraging innovation and effective problem-solving.

His focus will be on building and maintaining positive client relationships, expanding the project portfolio, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Berkadia

Myers

Berkadia announced its recent hiring of Henry Myers. He joins the firm as associate director on the investment sales team. He and makes the move from Urban Commercial Partners. Berkadia said in a statement, “Henry brings a competitive mindset and strong work ethic shaped by a lifelong background in sports.” Myers added in a company Q&A, “I am most excited to work with value-add opportunities in Seattle, where capital investment and a little bit of elbow grease can breathe new life into a property and create strong returns for investors.”

Sterling Realty

Choi

In a move between two family-owned Bellevue companies, Sterling Realty Organization recently announced the hiring of Ko Choi as its new treasurer and CFO. She makes the move from Kemper Development, and has over 15 years in the field. SRO's Matt Skager said in a statement, “With an exceptional combination of financial expertise, strategic leadership and deep commercial real estate experience — along with excellent track record in managing complex financial operations, ever-changing capital markets and long-term ownership strategies — Ko will be invaluable in her new role.” She added, “I've long admired SRO's well-earned reputation for integrity, financial discipline and long-term stewardship.”

Compass Construction

Doug Moczulewski has joined Compass as chief financial officer. Moczulewski is a licensed CPA with more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, having served as CEO, CFO, COO, and board member across public and privately held organizations. His background spans the construction, consulting, leasing, and software development industries, with extensive experience in financial reporting, planning and analytics, business strategy, operations, taxation, and regulatory compliance. Moczulewski holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from Seattle University's Albers School of Business & Economics.

Taylor Correllus has joined Compass as payroll specialist. Correllus brings more than five years of accounting experience ranging from payroll processing, certified payroll for prevailing wage projects, benefits administration, and HR support.

Brian Boneau has joined Compass as field engineer on the Quarterra project in Seattle's University Village area. Boneau brings more than ten years of experience in operations, including coordinating field projects, leading teams, managing client relationships, and overseeing project logistics. He studied Business Administration at the University of Maryland Global Campus.

Additionally, Compass' Steven Hall has been promoted to senior project manager. Hall joined Compass as a project manager in July 2025 and is currently part of the team delivering the Quarterra project in Seattle's University Village area. He brings more than 15 years of construction experience managing large-scale commercial and multifamily projects from preconstruction through closeout. Hall earned his B.S. in Construction Management from the University of Washington.

Tiffany Anderson has been promoted to field superintendent. Anderson joined Compass as a field engineer in April 2018 and was promoted to assistant superintendent in October 2019 while working on the Redmond Town Center project. She is currently part of the team on the Simon Northgate project. Anderson brings a strong background in project coordination, communication, and process improvement and holds an M.P.A. from Seattle University and a B.A. in English from the University of Washington.

Reid Middleton

Richey

Greisz

Strub

Shrope

Davis

In Everett, Reid Middleton has promoted Mark Davis to associate principal, Jason Shrope and John Strub to associates, Jared Greisz as design engineer, and Shayne Richey as designer II.

WSP

Wasson Coleman

WSP has hired Liz Wasson Coleman as national pursuit manager, property and buildings. She will draw on 22 years of experience in the A/E/C industry to support proposals, client relationships and create new opportunities nationally and in the Puget Sound region.

Wasson Coleman is an active member and past president of SMPS Seattle. She has held leadership roles at Johnston Architects, Forma Construction, and Ankrom Moisan.

GLY Construction

Anderson

Torres

GLY Construction, a locally owned general contracting firm, has named Cesar Torres as its new chief financial officer and hired Nik Anderson, P.E. as MEP project executive.

Torres brings more than 26 years of construction finance experience, most recently serving as finance business partner at Mortenson. In his new role, he will help guide GLY's financial strategy, operations and growth. His expertise spans work-in-progress reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, capital investments and strategic financial planning.

“Cesar's combination of technical expertise and people-first leadership is exactly what GLY needs as we continue to grow,” said Tyler Tonkin, president and CEO of GLY. “He doesn't just understand numbers and processes, he understands people.”

Anderson brings more than 15 years of experience leading engineering, construction and capital project delivery across advanced manufacturing, industrial, energy and technology sectors. He will support GLY's Advanced Technology market and industrial, alternative energy, and mission critical projects, strengthening the firm's team of MEP specialists.

Torres holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Central Washington University and serves as vice president and DEI champion for the Puget Sound Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Pacific Lutheran University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Washington and California.

GLY Construction was founded in 1967.

Washington Trust Bank

Butler

Washington Trust Bank has added Paul Butler to its West Puget Sound Small Business Banking Team in Seattle. He'll serve as a community banking relationship manager.

With over 15 years of banking experience, Butler will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with small businesses, nonprofits and community partners to expand access to banking services and to improve financial literacy. Butler joins Washington Trust from JPMorgan Chase, where he served as a vice president and community manager.

A wholly owned subsidiary of W.T.B. Financial Corporation, Washington Trust Bank has $11 billion in assets. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington Trust Bank currently has 45 branches and offices in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, employing about 1,200 people.

Blue Friday Night Lights!

Blue Friday Night Lights brings Seahawks energy to local high school football communities across the region. Through game day visits featuring Seahawks talent—including Blue Thunder, Seahawks Dancers, Blitz, DJ Supa Sam, and Seahawks Legends and Players—the program celebrates student-athletes, school pride, and the future of the game.

Parents and coaches are encouraged to nominate their schools for a chance to be selected, with standout rivalries, unique player stories, and passionate communities helping bring unforgettable Friday night experiences to life.

To nominate your high school go to the Seahawks.com community page, future of football.

Seyfarth Shaw

Seyfarth Shaw LLP has significantly boosted its Seattle Labor & Employment practice with the addition of partner Meg Burnham and six additional lawyers, building on the firm's recent additions of employment litigators Kathryn (Katie) Rosen and Devin Smith.

Burnham is being joined in Seyfarth's Seattle Labor & Employment practice by senior counsel Scott Prange and Darrah Hinton, counsel Rebecca Lynch, and associates Katie Gould, Kathleen Grossman and Lo Nelson.

Burnham, who comes to Seyfarth from Davis Wright Tremaine, is a trial-focused employment lawyer who defends top-tier organizations in complex, high-exposure matters — ranging from single-plaintiff disputes to wage and hour and pay‑transparency class actions, agency investigations, and industrial insurance assessments.

Like Burnham, Rosen, and Smith, Prange, Hinton, Lynch, and Nelson all come to Seyfarth from Davis Wright Tremaine. Grossman moves to Seyfarth from Troutman Pepper Locke, while Gould had been with Skidmore & Fomina.

“Strategic expansion has been a focus of the Seattle office in 2026. Together with our recent additions of Katie Rosen and Devin Smith, this team significantly strengthens our ability to serve clients navigating complex wage and hour and employment matters across the Pacific Northwest and nationally,” said Thomas Wybenga, co-managing partner of Seyfarth's Seattle office. “This group further solidifies our profile as the preeminent wage and hour defense firm in Washington state and beyond.”

Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum

Cumming

Caroline Cumming, executive director of Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum, has announced plans to step down at the end of 2026 after a decade with the organization.

Folio's board of directors said it will immediately begin a search for her successor, reporting Cumming will remain in the role through the transition to ensure a smooth handoff.

Cumming joined Folio in 2016 as a part-time business manager and became its executive director in 2018, succeeding founder David Brewster. During her tenure, she guided the membership library through its relocation to Pike Place Market, navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and oversaw a period of growth that expanded both its programming and membership base.

Under Cumming's leadership, Folio launched several notable initiatives, including Seattle's first Human Library event in 2022 and the 2025 NEA Big Read, featuring author Jess Walter. The organization also expanded its book discussion groups, literary programming and community events while strengthening its role as a cultural and civic gathering place in downtown Seattle.

Board President Robin van Steenburgh credited Cumming's leadership, nonprofit expertise and vision with helping shape Folio's success and long-term stability. As the organization celebrates its 10th anniversary, board members said they plan to build on her legacy by continuing efforts to create a multicultural, intergenerational library and cultural center in the heart of the city.