May 21, 1996

Graphic Associates

Kathy Reese has joined Graphic Associates as its marketing director. In her new position, Reese will handle business development, public relations and marketing efforts. Reese's background has encompassed marketing for Herren/Camarot Design in Seattle as well as 10 years of experience in the communications industry as an art director for Imagio, Autodesk Retail Products and other northwest firms.

KPMG Peat Marwick

KPMG Peat Marwick LLP announced that Lesley Jaster has joined the Seattle State and Local Tax Practice as a manager specializing in Washington State taxes. Jaster joined KPMG after 28 years with the Washington State Department of Revenue. He has been involved in writing the department's excise tax rules for the past seven years in his position as Designated Rules Coordinator. For the last several years, Jaster has been involved in analyzing legislation which has influenced Washington state taxation.

The Leonhardt Group

Leonhardt New Media, the interactive design facet of The Leonhardt Group, has launched a world wide website at http://www.tig.com. This website showcases the same processes and criteria used in creating website designs for Leonhardt clients, as well as to provide an overview of the firm's culture and work.

GLY Construction

Eric Garner and Jim Karambelas have joined GLY Construction. Garner is a project engineer. He graduated from Stanford University with bachelor of science and master's degrees in civil engineering. Karambelas is a project manager. He holds a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University.

Seminars on environment, construction

SEATTLE -- Jobsite recycling and the impact of environmental rules and regulations on construction companies will be the subject of two seminars on May 30 at the Associated General Contractors of Washington building in Seattle. The seminars are designed for construction company owners, senior managers, risk managers, superintendents and project engineers. The seminar on "Regulations and Risk Management" will take place from 8 a.m. to noon. The "Jobsite Recycling" seminar is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Cost of admission is $75 a person for one seminar or $125 a person for both seminars. To register, call the AGC of Washington Education Foundation at (206) 284-4500 or 1-800-562-2868.

Lower Columbia River Estuary Program

VANCOUVER -- The governors of Washington and Oregon will kick off the Lower Columbia River Estuary Program at a reception from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 Columbia Way, Vancouver. Last summer, the Environmental Protection Agency accepted the lower Columbia River into the National Estuary Program, a program that focuses on protecting and restoring the health of estuaries that have suffered degradation of water quality and habitat. The distinction of being a national estuary means that federal funding will be provided to the local community to develop a long-term management plan for the river. Washington Governor Mike Lowry, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and EPA Regional Administrator Chuck Clarke are hosting Thursday's reception, which will focus on the significance of the new national designation for local and federal governments, industries, tribes, environmental organizations and other river users.

Brownfields redevelopment in Oregon

PORTLAND -- Law Seminars International is offering a two-day seminar called "Brownfields Redevelopment in Oregon" June 6 and 7 at the Portland Conference Center in Portland. The seminar will focus on legal requirements and practical strategies for the redevelopment of contaminated property under the Oregon Recycled Lands Act and the EPA Brownfield Action Agenda. The program is designed for lawyers, developers, owners and managers of industrial sites, consultants, engineers and government officials. The seminar fee of $495 a person includes attendance at all sessions, coffee breaks and all course materials. Advance registration is recommended. To register, call Law Seminars International at (206) 567-4490 or 1-800-854-8009.

May 20, 1996

Horton Lantz Marocco

Greg Hunt has joined the marketing and creative services firm, Horton Lantz Marocco, as a senior designer. Hunt's experience includes creative director and design positions with in-house corporate marketing departments, independent design firms and advertising agencies in Seattle and Salt Lake City.