Nov 07, 2012

Banner Bank

Sengsavang

Walla Walla-based Banner bank hired Pino Sengsavang as vice president and branch manager at its new Madison Street branch in Seattle. Sengsavang was branch manager for Key Bank for seven years. He began his banking career in 1999 with US Bank in Seattle. Banner Bank operates 89 branch offices and seven loan offices in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

Pierce County

Jennifer Joly has been named head of government relations for Pierce County, succeeding George Walk who retired in June after 22 years. Joly was transportation policy advisor, legislative director and general counsel to Governor Gary Locke, and was counsel to the state House of Representatives and chair of the state Public Disclosure Commission.

Alteris Insurance Services

Texas-based Alteris Insurance Services said it has acquired Seattle-based Mattei Insurance Services. Alteris is a member of Argo Group International Holdings.

Nov 06, 2012

Western Washington University

Sulkin

Stephen Sulkin will retire as professor and director of Western Washington University's Shannon Point Marine Center in the summer of 2013. Sulkin has served in a variety of positions including U.S. editor of the journal Estuarine Coast and Shelf Sciences, and president of the Western Association of Marine Laboratories. Sulkin has been director at the center since 1985.

REI

Seattle-based REI promoted Brian Unmacht to chief operating officer. Unmacht joined REI in 1986 as store supervisor, and was named executive vice president of sales, service store development and logistics in 2008.

Big Fish Games

Seattle-based Big Fish Games hired Chris Williams as vice president and general manager of Free-to-Play. Williams served as vice president of products and strategy for PlayFirst. Big Fish Games is a provider of internet media delivery software and game services.

Nov 02, 2012

HomeStreet

Seattle-based HomeStreet Bank hired Paul Renstrom as senior vice president and enterprise risk management director. Renstrom previously was vice president and director of retail risk management for HSBC North America. HomeStreet Bank is state-chartered, FDIC-insured savings bank with offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Hawaii.

Washington School Directors' Association

The Washington School Directors' Association announced new officers for 2013: Debra Long as president, Chris Nieuwenhuis as vice president and Mari Taylor as president-elect. The rest of the board includes 12 representatives from director areas in the state. The association provides professional development, advocacy and policy services to school boards.

Global Seas

Seattle-based Global Seas hired William Franks as director of marketing and business development. Global Seas represents, manages, charters and operates vessels from the West coast to Alaska and Japan.