Mar 26, 1996

SQG advisory panel to meet in Everett

EVERETT -- A meeting of the Small Quantity Generator (SQG) Advisory Panel is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. today in the conference room on the fifth floor of the Wall Street Building in Everett. This temporary panel of business representatives and residents is helping the Snohomish Health District and Snohomish County government design an SQG program that assists local businesses with hazardous waste management concerns through waste disposal, technical and regulatory assistance and education. SQGs are businesses that generate and accumulate 220 pounds or less each month of hazardous wastes such as spent solvents, photo chemicals, oil-based paints and other items that cannot be disposed of or recycled through solid waste facilities. Businesses interested in learning more about hazardous waste prevention and disposal options may call Freda Tepfer at (206) 388-6473.

Mar 25, 1996

Executive Suites Association

The Executive Suites Association (ESA) has chosen Vanette Fontenette, Manager of the Executive Suites at EastRidge in Vancouver, Wash. as one of the National Representatives that will be making a presentation at their Houston Convention. Fontenette will be presenting ideas in a forum called "30 Ideas in 30 Minutes". Washington State Department of Transportation The Washington State Department of Transportation's (WDOT) Aviation Division has named F.E. "Mac" MacSpadden to manage the division's Search and Rescue Program. MacSpadden, a retired Boeing engineer and former US Air Force pilot, has over 3,000 hours flying search and rescue, many of those as a member of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). State law gives the WSDOT Aviation Division the responsibility of aerial search and rescue in the state. MacSpadden will coordinate all aerial searches as well as managing the nearly 600 volunteers who support the search and rescue program. Additional duties will include the coordination of practice missions, teaching search and rescue management and training courses and other educational and safety programs.

Therapedic Northwest

Therapedic Northwest, Licensee for Therapedic International worldwide bedding group, is opening its new Therapedic Designer Sleep Gallery at David's 84th Street Furniture in Tacoma. The new gallery features a complete line of Therapedic premium sleep products.

Mar 22, 1996

The Rockey Company

Fernando Vivanco, an account executive at The Rockey Company, has been named "Young Professional of the Year" by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Professionals with one to three years in the field were eligible for the award. Vivanco provides public relations and marketing counsel to companies in the sports, manufacturing, professional service and entertainment industries. His current and recent clients include Brooks Sports, Nintendo of America, Ticketmaster, Seattle Symphony, REI, Western Washington University, LMN Architects and Mazda.

Mar 19, 1996

Dally Homes

Scott Brewer has joined Dally Homes Inc. as director of construction. He has over 18 years of experience in the industry, most recently as president/construction manager of Savant Construction Services in Bellevue. Brewer majored in civil engineering at the University of Utah.

Mar 15, 1996

Y Design

Yonezawa Design has changed its name to Y Design. The firm is still located at 1109 First Avenue, Suite 212, Seattle.

Mar 14, 1996

Western Washington University

Michael Seal, founder and director of Western Washington's Vehicle Research Institute (VRI), has been awarded the Faculty Advisor Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Seal was honored for his long-time service as an SAE advisor and for his diligence and dedication in working with Western's SAE collegiate chapter and individual students. Seal founded the VRI, which is part of Western's engineering technology department, in 1974.

Mar 13, 1996

Dames & Moore

Greg Skorheim has been named director of business services at Dames & Moore. A certified disaster recovery planner, he will assist clients with disaster prevention mitigation, emergency response, employee disaster preparedness and company disaster recovery. Skorheim has seven years of experience managing disaster recovery and risk management projects for private industry in the Pacific Northwest. He has a bachelors degree in public administration from California State University in Fullerton.

RSP/EQE

RSP/EQE recently hired Thomas Lee as senior engineer. Lee will is working on work both structural design and risk assessment projects. He is currently working on the design of the Anhueser Busch bottling plant in St. Louis. His experience includes leading th design effort for the Kenworth Truck assembly plant in Renton, and he has also competed structural design project for Weyerhaeuser, General Motors and Microsoft.

Otak

Vicki Holm has joined Otak as business services manager. She is responsible for the financial and administrative operations of the office. Holm brings over 15 years of professional financial, contract and project management experience to the job. She has held senior level positions with Alliant Techsystems and Honeywell. Joel Watson has joined Otak as a civil engineer-in-training. He is currently working on the Grand Ridge planned development preliminary sewer design, plan reviews for the City of Redmond, and the 112th Avenue Northwest improvement project for the City of Kirkland. Watson was previously employed by Alpha Engineering Group, Inc. Terri Frank has joined the firm as a project assistant. Her responsibilities include managing the front desk, and assisting project managers. She was previously employed by Providence Health Plans.

Bassetti

Douglas Blair has joined Bassetti Architects as business manager. His background include 13 years managing architectural and engineering practices and 7 years as a owners's project manager. He holds degree in construction management and business administration. Eric Thomas Lanciault and Marnie Lanore Boomer have joined the project team for the Edmonds Woodway high School. Lanciault is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and has experience in commercial, mixed use, health care and educational projects. His work includes projects in the historic Huang Pu District of Shanghai, China. Boomer holds a masters degree in architecture from MIT. She has design and management experience in judicial and science buildings, multi and single family housing, and urban planning. Boomer is a board member of Seattle's Homelessness Project. Paul Richards is a graduate of the University of Washington and joins the firm as and intern. Matt Bennett is the firm's new general office and computer assistant.

TRC

William Stewart has joined Towne, Richards & Chaudiere, Inc. as an acoustical consultant. He has a master's degree in acoustical engineering with and undergraduate degree in architecture. He was most recently executive officer of the U.S.S. Brunswick as a special operations officer with the Navy. Kelly Rench joined the firm as business development manager. Prior to joining TRC, she was an account executive for Boise Cascade's office products division, with past experience in the advertizing industry.