Jan 17, 2008

Garvey Schubert Barer

The Seattle office of law firm Garvey Schubert Barer announced Seth Berntsen and Akane Suzuki have been promoted to owners. Both joined the firm as associates in 2000.

Stoel Rives

The law firm of Stoel Rives added Melanie Curtice of the Seattle office to its firm-wide executive committee. She will serve a two-year term, helping make policy decisions for the 350-attorney firm. Curtice is a member of the employee benefits section of the Business Services Group. Stoel Rives is based in Portland.

eMagin

eMagin Corp. hired Michael D. Fowler as interim chief financial officer. Fowler succeeds John Atherly. Fowler has 30 years experience and was with Torrent Energy. The Bellevue company is involved in virtual imaging technology.

Safeco

Safeco hired Rauline Gonzales Ochs as executive vice president for sales and marketing. Ochs was Oracle's senior vice president for North American alliances and channels.

Jan 16, 2008

Tulalip Resort Casino

The Tulalip Resort Casino hired Marco Baumann as general manager of the new hotel and spa scheduled to open this summer. Baumann has 21 years experience in the hotel industry and has worked with the Sorrento Hotel, The Kimpton Group and the Seattle Madison Renaissance Hotel.

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo named Josh Williams Seattle metro business banking manager. He will oversee 18 team members. Williams has worked with Wells Fargo since 1996 and was a business banking manager overseeing the Business Sales Officer Team.

Pierce County Board of Equalization

Applications are being accepted to fill two vacancies on the Pierce County Board of Equalization. The seven-member board hears appeals from taxpayers who disagree with the assessed value of their properties as determined by the Assessor-Treasurer's Office. Members receive a per diem amount for attending board meetings. Applications are due by Feb. 15 and can be requested online at pcexecutive@co.pierce.wa.us.

MessageGate

Bellevue-based MessageGate, a company focused on e-mail controls for corporate governance initiatives, made promotions and new hires. It promoted Norbert Orth from vice president of sales and marketing to president and CEO, replacing Shaun Wolfe, who is now chairman. It also hired Chris Bradley as vice president of marketing and business development.