Nov 07, 2007

Vcfo

The Seattle office of Vcfo hired David Chandler as a CFO associate. Chandler has worked as chief operating officer of Straitshot Communications, chief financial officer of Stellar One Corp. and vice president of Advanced Radio Telecom. Vcfo is a provider of financial and human resources services.

Society of American Foresters

The Washington State Society of American Foresters named Gretchen Nicholas, senior manager at the State Department of Natural Resources, the 2007 State Forester of the Year. The award is given annually in recognition of service and dedication to the forestry profession. Nicholas has worked with the agency since 1996.

Port of Seattle

The Port of Seattle hired Kurt Beckett as external affairs director. Beckett has been chief of staff for U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell since 2004 and her deputy chief of staff since 2001.

Nov 06, 2007

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo in Seattle promoted Lupita Scott and Patty Vilcsek to community banking district managers. Scott will be the Central Seattle district manager and will oversee 55 team members in five locations: Seattle Main, Metropolitan, Belltown, Queen Anne and Ballard. Vilcsek will be North Seattle district manager and will oversee 78 team members in eight locations: Laurelhurst, University, UW Campus, Wallingford, Roosevelt Square, Crown Hill, Aurora and Highlands.

Seattle City Light

Seattle City Light hired Steven D.Kern as power supply and environmental affairs officer. Kern has 25 years experience in power supply matters. He has worked with Snohomish County PUD, Puget Sound Energy, Avista Corp., and Lands Energy Consulting.

Crowley Maritime Corp.

Crowley Maritime Corp. announced it is combining its operations and commercial responsibilities for West Coast marine services into one group under the leadership of Chris Peterson, who has been promoted to vice president, West Coast services. Under this new structure, Peterson will oversee a number of people. They are Scott Hoggarth, who was promoted to general manager of ship assist and escort; Paul Vidal, director of engineering; Jim Van der Veen, director of contract services; Scott Craig, manager of marine operations; Jim Penny, manager of marine operations and Russell Luttman, port captain.

Nov 05, 2007

Northwest Cellars

Kirkland-based Northwest Cellars added new staff members to its Seattle staff. Gregg Bleakney is account manager. Melissa LaCaille manages Web site content. Robin Hirano is warehouse supervisor. Northwest Cellars creates personally labeled wines out of custom Northwest wine blends.

Avenue A| Razorfish

Avenue A | Razorfish, an interactive services firm, promoted Sydney Hunsdale to executive vice president, worldwide operations. She will oversee the finance, IT, human resources, recruiting, facilities and legal functions for the company worldwide. Hunsdale has been senior vice president in charge of finance and operations for two years.

Purdie Rogers

Seattle-based Purdie Rogers, a full-service advertising and public relations agency, hired Vince Poon as internal controller and Shelby Erickson as office manager. Poon spent eight years as controller with LoSasso Advertising in Chicago. Erickson is a recent graduate of Washington State University.