May 20, 2011

Korrio

Seattle-based Korrio makes of Playflow, a web-based system for managing the operations of sports clubs and teams. It has hired Roger Reina as director of East Coast sales. Reina was president of the National Wrestling Coaches Association.

Strenua Group

Kirkland-based Strenua Group has opened in Carillon Point. President Amanda Mayo has 15 years of experience in human resources and management. Strenua Group offers services such as marketing, recruiting and website management.

Gilmore Research Group

Gilmore Research Group is launching a health care division to help clients negotiate the changing health care landscape. John Cell is Gilmore senior vice president and director of the re-aligned division. The division will use a third party auditor to assure compliance with regulations.

May 19, 2011

KeyBank

KeyBank has opened a new branch in Wallingford. The 3,172-square-foot branch is at the corner of North 45th and Wallingford Avenue North, and is Key's 162nd location in Washington. Grand opening will be June 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Todd Crosby will manage the branch.

Kantor Taylor

Seattle-based law firm Kantor Taylor is expanding its real estate and community development practice by hiring real estate attorneys Glenn Amster and Jane Nelson. Amster has a range of real estate experience. Nelson has handled financing, lease and acquisition transactions for national retailers, real estate trusts and property developers.

Bar Method Seattle-Eastside

Vulcan Real Estate announced Bar Method, an exercise program, will open a new studio in the South Lake Union neighborhood this summer. The 3,800-square-foot studio will be on the ground floor of the Rollin Street Building. The Bar Method Seattle-Eastside is co-owned by Luke and Bev Currier and Maika Manring.

May 18, 2011

Pacific Continental Bank

Pacific Continental Bank hired Thomas Kuljam as vice president, commercial banking officer. Kuljam will be working from the business banking center in Tacoma.

Janicki Industries

Janicki Industries hired Justin Von Hagel as director of aerospace parts programs, a new position. He was previously director of engineering at Triumph Composite Systems in Spokane. Janicki is a technical engineering company that creates production parts, prototypes and composite tools for aerospace, space and defense, marine and other sectors.

Oregon Opportunity Network

John Miller joined the Oregon Opportunity Network as executive director. The network is a statewide association of affordable housing and community development organizations. Miller was recently executive director of Host Development. Former Oregon ON Executive Director Cathey Briggs retired from the position to dedicate more time to family and traveling.