Mar 27, 2026

Alair Homes

Alair Homes has expanded its presence in the Pacific Northwest with the launch of Alair Seattle, bringing the company's collaborative approach to custom homebuilding to one of the most architecturally dynamic cities in the United States.

The new location is led by Jed Drenguis, owner and partner of Alair Seattle, who joins the Alair network under the regional leadership of Stacy Eakman, regional partner for Washington and partner at Alair Kirkland. The addition strengthens Alair's growing presence in Washington state, where the company has steadily built a reputation for custom homes and strong partnerships with architects, designers and skilled trades throughout the region.

“I'm incredibly proud to have been invited to join the Alair network and to introduce the brand to Seattle,” Drenguis said. “This is a city that values design, artistry, and the experience of living in a home that feels connected to its surroundings. My goal is to build homes that reflect that spirit while creating a collaborative process where clients, architects, designers, and trades work together in a transparent and meaningful way. Being part of Alair allows us to bring that approach to the market while learning from an incredible community of builders across North America.”

Founded in 2007, Alair Homes is a privately held custom home building and renovation company with an expanding network of independently owned and operated franchises across Canada and the United States.

Mar 25, 2026

City of Tacoma

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two at-large positions on its Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC).

CERC serves as an advisory and action committee on city-hosted events, special events funding, and recognition programs. Members are responsible for planning, reviewing and evaluating events to receive grant funding and services, as well as engaging the community in its planning efforts for the City of Destiny Awards and the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.

The 11-member committee is made up of Tacoma residents, with representatives from each of its five council districts, in addition to at-large positions.

Applications must be submitted by noon on April 13 at http://tacoma.gov/cbcapplication. Questions on the application process may be directed to Elizabeth Wing in the City Clerk’s Office at servetacoma@tacoma.gov or (253) 591-5178.

CTI

CTI, an AV integration and events provider based in St. Louis, Missouri, has acquired Streamline Solutions of Seattle.

CTI provides audiovisual, IT and UCC solutions, including engineering, design, installation and integration, maintenance and service. It serves customers in the U.S. from 47 locations nationwide, in the U.K., and worldwide through the PSNI Global Alliance.

“For CTI, the best part of acquisitions is the people who join our team,” says John Laughlin, CEO of CTI. “Streamline Solutions is a perfect example: over the years, the team has built a reputation for excellence in commercial AV installations in Seattle. They’re a fantastic match for the culture that drives CTI, and I look forward to the depth their team will add to our Seattle office.”

CTI has served clients in the corporate, education, higher-ed, healthcare, house of worship, government, sports and broadcast markets since 1988.

Mar 24, 2026

Liberty Bank

Ryning

Liberty Bank announced the appointment of Jason Ryning to its Board of Directors. Ryning brings more than two decades of legal and strategic expertise in financial services and technology, further strengthening the bank's commitment to sound governance and innovation.

Ryning currently serves as general counsel at Increase, a banking technology infrastructure company. Since joining the company in 2021, he has provided strategic legal guidance supporting the development of modern banking technology solutions.

Prior to Increase, Ryning spent four and a half years at Stripe, where he led the product, commercial, operations and privacy legal teams. His work focused on building and launching compliant financial services products across global regulatory frameworks. Earlier in his career, Ryning spent a decade at Microsoft advising on technology and business matters worldwide.

Ryning holds a degree in international economics from the University of Washington and a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University.

King County

King County Exec. Girmay Zahilay has appointed Dr. Susan McLaughlin to serve as the director of the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). McLaughlin currently serves as the department's acting director.

McLaughlin will lead the department tasked with providing affordable homes for people experiencing homelessness, coordinating publicly funded mental health and substance use disorder treatment, promoting youth mental health, stabilizing immigrant and refugees in the region, supporting residents who have intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully in community life, and strengthening the human services workforce.

A licensed clinical psychologist, McLaughlin has more than two decades of experience across clinical care, research and public sector leadership. Her career has focused on improving systems that serve individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, with an emphasis on access, coordination, and outcomes.

McLaughlin previously served as the founding executive director and chief executive officer of HealthierHere, where she led regional efforts to improve health equity through the Accountable Community of Health. She also served as director of the University of Washington Medicine Behavioral Health Institute at Harborview Medical Center, advancing work in clinical innovation, workforce development, and research to strengthen behavioral health systems.

Mar 20, 2026

Dorsey & Whitney

Ansari

Cyrus Ansari has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a partner in the Technology Commerce group in Seattle, the international law firm announced.

He advises technology companies on transactions and product strategies that drive innovation and protect their IP and data. Ansari brings extensive experience in tech-transactions and IP litigation, spanning early-stage ventures to global organizations, including Fortune 100 companies across cloud computing and AI, software as a service (SaaS), digital media and interactive entertainment, and blockchain and fintech sectors.

Ansari joins Dorsey from Perkins Coie LLP. He received his J.D. from New York University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Washington.

Carbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics, an agriculture AI and robotics company, announced the appointment of Kevan Krysler as chief financial officer. Krysler's appointment comes as the firm surpassed $100 million in annual revenue for its fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 2026.

“I'm very excited to have an industry veteran like Kevan join Carbon Robotics,” said Paul Mikesell, founder and CEO. “He really gels with our culture and brings public company financial and executive experience to round out our team. This is indicative of Carbon Robotics pushing forward and evolving our leadership to match our rapidly increasing maturity in the market.”

Krysler has customers in 15 countries worldwide, with a sizable presence in North America, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand.

Carbon Robotics uses AI and robotics to reduce costs and increase yields.

Mar 19, 2026

Heal Cancer Care for Pets

Heal Cancer Care for Pets has opened a new veterinary oncology clinic in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood, expanding access to specialized cancer treatment for dogs and cats. The independent practice, located within the Interbay Retail Center at 1642 W. Armory Way, Suite 102, is led by Dr. Nick Szigetvari, one of fewer than 500 board?certified veterinary oncologists worldwide, and is dedicated exclusively to pet cancer care.

The practice provides comprehensive diagnostics, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, palliative care, and coordinated treatment planning with primary care veterinarians, emphasizing a supportive and personalized approach.

As a locally owned practice with a singular focus on oncology, Heal Cancer Care for Pets operates under the philosophy “Rooted in Science. Guided by Care.” The clinic is now accepting new patients and referrals. More can be found at http://www.healpetcancer.com or by calling (206) 888-4325.