Jun 09, 2011

KeyBank

KeyBank hired Antoinette Harkess to manage the new branch in Kenmore at 7830 N.E. Bothell Way on the site of a former restaurant. It is expected to open in August, with a grand opening event in September. Harkess has worked at KeyBank since 2008 and has managed Crossroads, Lynnwood and Silverlake locations.

Nautilus

Vancouver-based fitness company Nautilus hired Bruce Cazenave as CEO and named M. Carl Johnson the non-executive chairman of the board. Edward Bramson relinquished his role as CEO and chairman of the board, resigning in late May. Cazenave has 20 years of senior executive experience and was vice president/general manager at Black and Decker.

Island Inn at 123 West

The Island Inn at 123 West hired Scott Hale as chief experience officer for the new inn on San Juan Island. Hale was director of inns and resorts for Columbia Hospitality. The Inn at 123 West is in Friday Harbor. It has seven penthouses and six guest rooms, and should hold its grand opening July 4.

Jun 08, 2011

Washington Society of CPAs

Mark Hugh, a Bellevue-based certified public accountant with 21 years of experience, has been named chairman of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants for 2011-2012. Hugh is the principal of Mark Hugh & Associates, and is a frequent trainer and speaker.

Puget Sound Regional Council

The Puget Sound Regional Council elected Kitsap County Commissioner Josh Brown as president and Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy as vice president. Brown chaired the PSRC Operations Committee for the past two years. McCarthy has served on PSRC's Executive Board since her election in 2008. In February, she became vice chair of the Transportation Policy Board.

Cairncross & Hempelmann

Cairncross & Hempelmann hired Margaret Breen as of counsel in the hospitality, travel and tourism practice. Breen has 12 years of experience working with private entities, with an emphasis on emerging and entrepreneurial business. She previously worked at Stoel Rives and Preston Thorgrimson Shidler Gates and Ellis, now K&L Gates.

Jun 07, 2011

Swedish

Mike Carter, lead administrator of Swedish/Edmonds, is now chief administrative officer of Swedish's First Hill campus, the largest in the five-hospital network. Carter became CEO of Stevens Hospital in 2006, now Swedish/Edmonds. He has 30 years of experience. David Jaffe will serve as interim chief administrator at Swedish/Edmonds for six months. Jaffe was CEO of Harborview for 16 years and has been working with Swedish on a contract basis since last year.

Pineapple Hospitality

Hotel Five, previously the Ramada at Fifth Avenue and Blanchard Street in Seattle, is the newest property owned and managed by Pineapple Hospitality, which is the new hospitality division of Columbia West Properties. It is based in Bellevue and manages four Seattle properties including the Maxwell Hotel, University Inn and Watertown.

Fearey Group

The Fearey Group, a Seattle public relations and public affairs firm, hired Sierra Hansen as account supervisor. Hansen has 15 years of experience with communication, outreach and advocacy programs. She was a legislative aide for Seattle Council Member Mike O'Brien.

Clarks

Clarks Companies will open a 2,400-square-foot Clarks store in Pacific Place on Aug. 25. Clarks will be on Level 3 and feature the chain's global store design.