Jan 10, 2008

Keller Rohrback

Law firm Keller Rohrback promoted Tana Lin and Amy Williams-Derry to partnership positions. Both are members of the Complex Litigation Group. Keller Rohrback has offices in Seattle and Phoenix.

Smead Capital Management

Seattle-based Smead Capital Management hired Tony A. Scherrer as senior vice president and portfolio manager. Scherrer was vice president and senior portfolio manager at U.S. Trust and Harris Private Bank. Smead Capital Management manages portfolios for institutional investors and high net worth individuals.

InfoSpace

Bellevue-based InfoSpace hired Bruce Allenbaugh to the new position of chief marketing officer and made a series of new promotions. Allenbaugh will lead direct-to-consumer marketing initiatives as InfoSpace transitions into a focused online search company to a provider of cell phone ring tones and mobile content. Promotions were made to follow the planned departures of Allen Hsieh, Bruce Easter, Brian McManus, Steve Elfman and John Foster. Those promoted are David Binder from vice president of finance to chief financial officer and treasurer; Alejandro C. Torres from senior corporate counsel to general counsel and secretary; Sunil Thomas from vice president, engineering to chief technology officer; and Eric Emans from controller to chief accounting officer.

Ummelina International Day Spa

Seattle-based Ummelina International Day Spa has expanded to the Yakima Valley with the Ummelina Yakima Valley Spa Retreat. Nina Ummel, founder and president, chose the location. The new spa was the vision of business partner Meghann Lawrence.

Jan 09, 2008

Clothier & Head

Seattle-based Clothier & Head, a certified public accounting firm, made a series of promotions. Rick Braa, who leads the Hospitality Industry Services Group, is now shareholder. Roger A. Wilkins and Michael Hopkins are principals. Keith A. Tyacke is tax services manager.

Inland Northwest Partners

The Inland Northwest Partners, an economic development organization, awarded several Palouse-area econonomic organizations its 2007 Hometown Awards. Moscow, Idaho, received the community award for its Fiber Project to create a citywide fiber optic netowrk. The Port of Whitman County received the partnership award for its work to improve the economic vitality and lives of its citizens. Tammy Lewis, Palouse economic development council managing director for Whitman County, won the Hometown Hero Award for her work over three years to improve the economic vitality of Whitman County.

Clipper Navigation

Seattle-based Clipper Navigation, operators and owners of the Victoria Clipper vessels, Clipper Vacations and Destination Services Northwest, named Darrell E. Bryan, president and CEO. Bryan has been with the company since it began operation in 1986. He has been general manager and executive vice president. Clipper Navigation provides transportation for 350,000 passengers per year between Seattle, Victoria and the San Juan Islands.

Jan 08, 2008

Legal Aid for Washington Fund

The Seattle office of law firm Lane Powell announced Michael “Mick” Fleming has been elected to the board of directors for the Legal Aid for Washington Fund and will serve a three-year term. Fleming is a member of Lane Powell's Corporate Finance and Securities Department. LAW Fund is a nonprofit focused on civil legal aid for vulnerable and low-income people in Washington state.

Cascade Living Group

Cascade Living Group, a senior living provider, acquired a majority ownership position of the Kent Arbor Village properties. The Arbor Village properties are an 89-bed assisted-living community and a 30-bed independent-living community, called the Inn at Arbor Village. Brian and Steve Yates, the founders of Arbor Village, will retain a minority share of ownership of the properties, which are located on one campus. Cascade Living Group intends to develop a 60-bed community on the campus.

Stoel Rives

Bob Van Brocklin of the Portland office of law firm Stoel Rives has been selected as managing partner nationwide. He will become the firm's chief executive officer and oversee management of 11 offices in seven states. He replaces Beth Ugoretz, who has held the position since 2004.