Jul 02, 1996

DPR Construction

Jim Riley and Todd Gill have joined DPR Construction Inc. Riley has joined as a project manager and Gill is a chief estimator. Riley has seven years of experience and will focus on advanced technology and microelectronics. He holds a civil engineering degree from the University of Washington. Gill has 14 years of experience and holds a civil engineering degree from the University of Portland.

`Smog Watch' campaign about to begin

SEATTLE -- A public education campaign should soon be underway to help residents of the Puget Sound area understand how they can reduce summertime smog. Coordinated by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency (PSAPCA), the Smog Watch campaign will be heard on traffic and weather reports whenever temperatures soar into the 90s and winds are too calm to disperse pollutants. During Smog Watch, people will be asked to avoid driving whenever possible, wait to mow their lawns and refuel their vehicles in the cooler hours of the evening. Instead of driving their cars, residents will be encouraged to carpool, ride their bikes, take the bus or work at home. If people must mow their lawns, non-gas powered lawn equipment will be recommended. The goal of the Smog Watch program is to avoid exceeding the federal health standard for ozone, the primary pollutant in smog. The Puget Sound region is designated a "non-attainment area" for ozone because the air quality of the region failed to meet Clean Air Act standards in the past. Since 1991, though, the region has been meeting the ozone standard. Because of this, PSAPCA has developed an ozone maintenance plan and has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency for "attainment area" status for the region. The EPA is expected to make a decision in August.

AGI wins Air Force grant

BELLEVUE -- AGI Technologies, an engineering and environmental consulting firm based in Bellevue, has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Air Force to study a cleanup technique called "intrinsic bioremediation." The $80,000 grant will provide funding for the research phase of the project, which is being conducted at AGI's laboratory in Bellevue with assistance from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Rutgers University. The cleanup approach, which has been endorsed by California and other states, relies on the natural ability of certain microorganisms to degrade organic contaminants in soil and ground water. The goal of the research is to develop a simple laboratory technique for quantifying the natural biodegradation process. If the research proves successful, the Air Force could provide an additional $750,000 to commercialize the measurement technique. AGI is seeking a partner company to assist with manufacturing and marketing. For information, call AGI at (206) 453-8383.

Jul 01, 1996

Pacific Rim Resources, Inc.

K. Nous Martin and Scarlet Tang have joined the staff at Pacific Rim Resources, Inc. (PRR). Martin has been hired as the graphic design and marketing coordinator. Tang has been appointed project coordinator. PRR, located in Seattle, is a public affairs and communications firm specializing in transportation and environmental issues.

Jun 28, 1996

ComputeRepair, Inc.

Wayne Robertson has joined the staff of Kirkland-based ComputeRepair, Inc. as director of client services. Robertson is the owner of The Robertson Group, a Fresno, Calif., consulting company specializing in large scale network and graphical systems design. He is a nationally recognized expert on networks and document imaging.

Sound Resource Management Group

Sound Resource Management Group has hired Susan Fife-Ferris as an environmental consultant, specializing in waste management. Based in Seattle, Sound Resource Management Group, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm, specializing in waste reduction, recycling and composting for public and private sector clients.

Jun 27, 1996

Parallel Communications

Jerry McManus has been hired by Redmond-based Parallel Communications to fill the position of new media designer. Clinton Gage has been promoted to the position of new media director. Gage designs and manages the creative development of interactive, multimedia and Web site projects. Parallel Communications is an integrated marketing communications agency that offers companies innovative ways to market their products, services and brands. The agency specializes in traditional advertising, Web site development, identity programs, package design, online marketing/content development and interactive multimedia Adware.

Jun 25, 1996

AMS honored

Bryan Kelley of Approach Management Services has been recognized by the National Chapter of American Society of Safety Engineers for his efforts to increase the number of regular and student ASSE members. With Kelley's assistance, ASSE signed 2,800 regular and 700 student memberships. Kelley is ASSE's president-elect for 1996-97 and its current treasurer.