Jan 28, 2005

Western Washington Fair

Hogan

Carl R. Hogan was recently elected president of the Western Washington Fair Association. Hogan will oversee events at the Puyallup Fairgrounds throughout the year including the completion of an exhibition center. Other elected officers include vice president Denny Elvins, secretary David Campbell, treasurer Paul Anderson and manager Kent R. Hojem.

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation

The Comprehensive Health Education Foundation, CHEF, added Anne M. Baunach as fund development director. Baunach was a resource development director at Green River Community College in Auburn and will plan fund development for CHEF. The Seattle foundation promotes health and quality of life through education, addressing topics as substance abuse, violence, HIV/AIDS and obesity. For more information call (800) 323-2433 or visit http://www.chef.org.

Cancer Lifeline

Cancer Lifeline announced Executive Director Barbara Frederick will retire from her position. Frederick worked at the Seattle nonprofit for 22 years, providing emotional and educational support to cancer patients and their families. A search is underway to find a successor. Cancer Lifeline helps more than 10,000 cancer patients and their families, co-workers and friends each year.

Jan 27, 2005

Western Washington University

Frazier

Robert F. Frazier was named vice president for external affairs at Western Washington University. Frazier will succeed Robert G. Edie, who retired last year. Frazier is acting chief executive officer and dean of the University of Montana's Helena campus.

Fred Hutchinson

Cell cycle and cancer research expert Jim M. Roberts was named director of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's basic sciences division. He replaces Mark Groudine, who will be deputy director. Assisting Roberts are associate division directors Linda Buck, a 2004 Nobel laureate, and Jonathan Cooper. They replace former directors Susan Parkhurst and Barry Stoddard. The center is an independent nonprofit research institution.

TeleSym

TeleSym, a provider of mobile voice over solutions, named Shannon M. Maher chief technology officer and senior vice president of product development. Maher has 20 years of experience in technical strategy. Maher was vice president of wireless technology development for America Online, where he worked on instant messaging. TeleSym is based in Bellevue.

Jan 26, 2005

Nancy S. Juetten Marketing

Fritsch

Bellevue-based public relations agency Nancy S. Juetten Marketing promoted Amy Fritsch to media relations specialist and project manager. Fritsch joined as public relations coordinator.

Legal Marketing Association

The Seattle chapter of the Legal Marketing Association named its board of directors: President Leslie F. Meagley of Meagley Strategic Marketing, Vice President Leslie Larson of Williams, Kastner & Gibbs, Immediate Past President Bill Kueser of Stoel Rives, Treasurer Rachel Anderson of Graham & Dunn PC and Secretary Dana Macario of Davis Wright Tremaine. They are based in Seattle. At-large board members are Julie Zola of Portland's Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, and Gabe Tevrizian of Garvey Schubert Barer in Seattle. The nonprofit Legal Marketing Association's Seattle chapter represents marketing professionals from Northwest law firms.

Lynnwood Convention Center

The Lynnwood Convention Center appointed Manmohan (Mohnie) Mangat operations manager. Mangat will run technical operations including maintenance, supervision and staff training. Mangat has 12 years' experience in international project management and event planning. The 55,000-square-foot Lynnwood Convention Center is scheduled to open in the spring of this year at the intersection of 196th Street Southwest and 37th Avenue West.

Horizon Bank

Paul Hurn was recently hired as assistant vice president and retail office manager for Horizon Bank's new branch in Marysville. Hurn has 16 years' experience in banking and mortgage lending, and will manage operations. Horizon is headquartered in Bellingham and has operations in Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish counties.