Apr 16, 1996

Falkin Associates

Harlan Falkin, president of Falkin Assoc. Inc. of Seattle., has become the first construction manager in Washington to achieve certification under the new national CM Certification Program of the Construction Management Association of America. The program requires a minimum of a four-year college degree in a CM-related field, four years of direct responsibility for construction management, eight additional years of experience in the design and construction industry, letters of recommendation from clients, completion of a qualification course and successful completion of an eight-hour certification examination.

Apr 15, 1996

Emerald Downs

Specially designed Emerald Downs merchandise and apparel are on sale before the new Thoroughbred track in Auburn opens its door, on June 20. The brochure featuring inaugural-season merchandise is available by calling (800)877-0278.

Apr 09, 1996

Horton Lantz Marocco

Seattle-based Horton Lantz Marocco, a marketing, advertising and design firm, has celebrated its inaugural year. During this year, the agency has changed its name from Horton Lantz to Horton Lantz Marocco, due to the contributions Craig Marocco has made. It has also grown from a staff of five people to its present size of 12 and has moved into a larger office.

Seminar set on environmental compliance

SEATTLE -- "Environmental Compliance: Minimizing Liability, Maximizing Flexibility," a day-long seminar sponsored by the Portland-based law firm of Miller, Nash, Wiener, Hager & Carlsen, is scheduled for April 26. The seminar will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave., Seattle. It will address issues of concern to environmental managers, plant managers, environmental engineers, corporate officers and attorneys. Topics to be discussed include audit and compliance programs, NPDES and stormwater permits, new Washington and Oregon cleanup laws, ISO 14000, the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed changes to hazardous waste identification rules, leaking underground storage tank cleanups, federal and state inspections and pollution prevention. The registration fee of $75 covers seminar materials, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments at breaks and parking. The registration deadline is April 16. For registration information, call Jan Vaughan at (503) 423-2382.

Arbor Day Fair planned at UW

SEATTLE -- "Forests and Society" is the theme for this year's Arbor Day Fair sponsored by the University of Washington College of Forest Resources and its Alumni Association. The two-day, free event will feature presentations, displays, tree identification tours and hands-on activities for children and adults. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Anderson Hall courtyard on the University of Washington campus. Activities will include: presentations describing the role plants, soil, water, wildlife, insects, disease and fire play in maintaining the forest ecosystem; tree care demonstrations; and displays showing the latest research in the forest products field and computers programs designed to help with forest management. Parking will be available in Lot E-1 for $1.50 in quarters. For more information, call the College of Forest Resources at (206) 543-7081.

Muller takes top post at Omega branch

SEATTLE -- Omega Environmental, Inc. has appointed Michael Muller as president of Omega Services, the company's regional unit for the Pacific Northwest Seattle branch. Muller, 33, has worked for 10 years at the Harbor Island-based operation, which specializes in construction and equipment installation for retail service stations and commercial/industrial clients with fueling facilities. The firm also offers environmental engineering, remediation and general construction services. Roy Lundin is the new vice president of the unit, and Karen Say has been promoted to Seattle operations manager. Jim Gallien will continue as controller, a position he has held since October 1995.

Apr 04, 1996

Bob Walsh Enterprises Inc.

Brett Stav has joined Seattle-based Bob Walsh Enterprises as media coordinator for the Microsoft Grand Prix, the first event of the 1996 Olympic Team Trials-Cycling which will be held in May. Stav has worked with the Seattle Engineering Department, Sports International and the Bicycle Paper.

Apr 03, 1996

NBBJ

Jeri Vaughn has been appointed to the position of director of marketing and NBBJ. Vaughn comes to NBBJ with more than 14 years of experience in marketing management for architectural and engineering firms. Her previous experience includes nine years in marketing and human resources with Wyatt Stapper Architects in Seattle, two years with RSP/EQE, an international structural engineering firm. As the director of marketing for NBBJ, Vaughn will oversee the firm's marketing and public relations efforts on the West Coast and in Asia. According to Scott Wyatt, partner-in-charge of marketing, "Jeri has a well-balanced approach to her work, a passion for client service, and is a strong advocate for NBBJ's quest to become the best design firm in the world."

Bumgardner

Tim Hossner has been named a principal of The Bumgardner Architects. After earning a bachelor of architecture degree from the University of Oregon, Hossner joined Bumgardner in 1985 and became an associate in 1989. He is currently leading design of Port Gardner Landing, a hotel restaurant and retail complex on the Everett waterfront. He served as project architect for the Semiahmoo Golf Resort clubhouse in Blaine, and the Gatehouse and Visitors Center at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island. Michael Kutsin has joined Bumgardner as an intern architect. After earning a five-year degree in architecture from the University of Nizhniy Nobgorod (formerly Gorky). Kutsin practiced for six years in Russia. He immigrated to the US and completed intermediate and advanced AutoCAD classes at North Seattle Community College. He is currently a member of renovation design teams for Congregational Beth Sholom and the Claremont Hotel. Terry Glick has joined the firm as controller. Glick earned a bachelor of education degree from Western Washington University and has been working in the architecture and engineering fields since 1980.

Heery

Diana Randall has been named manager of health care architecture for the Northwest region of Heery International. Randall will be responsible for overseeing Heery's current health care clients as well as securing new project work. Randall's experience includes work in both the public and private sectors. Most recently, she worked at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta as a architect, project manager and facilities planner. For the CDC, she managed both in-house as well as outside architects and engineers for renovations and new construction including the procurement of the CDC headquarters building, new laboratory facilities and multiple laboratory renovations. She also worked extensively with the General Services Administration on building issues.

Art Anderson

Ronald J. Raty has joined Art Anderson Associates as a senior architect, and will participate in ongoing design for the new Port Orchard City Hall and the Moanalua Terrace multi-family housing project for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Prior to joining Art Anderson, Raty worked as project architect, management planner and abatement project architect. A singular venture involved the design and renovation of a 50-foot sailing yacht in Fiji. Christopher Carlson has joined the six-person architectural division of Art Anderson and will assist with projects for the Seattle District Corps of Engineers, Kitsap Community Action Program Family Service Center, and the new Port Orchard City Hall. Carlson's prior projects included the North Sound Bank branch offices, renovation of the Metropolitan Federal Savings in Westlake Center, new construction for Larry's Market in Bellevue and Kirkland, Los Angeles County Jails and Adams Elementary School Renovation in Ballard. Sally Buckingham has joined Art Anderson as new marketing director. Buckingham has been with the firm for four and one-half years, previously serving as executive administrative assistant. Prior to working at Art Anderson Associates, Buckingham held administrative positions with the Bremerton and San Luis Obispo, CA Chambers of Commerce.

BOORA

BOORA Architects, Inc., has promoted two key staff members to principals in the firm. James Kalvelage joined BOORA in 1986 and has been the lead designer on projects ranging from college and university architectural design and planning to civic, museum and performing arts centers. Recent projects include the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District's Athletic Center and Aquatic Center, Seattle University's new Student Center, and the University on New Mexico Performing Arts Center Renovation. His work has been acknowledged with numerous local, regional and national design awards, including the City Life Housing Competition, Shriners Hospital Rooftop Addition, Cheney Cowles Museum, Ohlone Community College Performing Arts Center, and Fremont Cultural Arts Center, He has served as a design critic and lecturer for the University of Oregon, Portland State University, Washington State University and the Oregon School of Design. Mary Van Domelen joined BOORA in 1984 and became chief financial officer in 1993. Van Domelen is involved with accounting, finance, strategic business planning, insurance, employee compensation and benefits programs, and coordination of corporate legal matters.