Mar 20, 2013

Ryan Swanson & Cleveland

Brotherton

Seattle-based law firm Ryan Swanson & Cleveland named Kari A. Brotherton as a member of the firm. Brotherton, an attorney and CPA, was appointed chair of the firm's estate planning and probate group in June 2012 and has worked for the firm since 2006.

Un-Cruise Adventures

Lanao

Seattle-based Un-Cruise Adventures added Blanca-Stella Lanao to its sales team in a new position to focus on the southern United States and Latin America, with a focus on Mexico. Lanao has 20 years' experience in the travel industry, most recently as a consultant for travel firms in Mexico and South America.

Innovate Washington

Spokane-based Innovate Washington hired Tim Priest as chief marketing and development officer. Priest was president and founder of CMO Strategy Group, a marketing strategy and services company. Innovate Washington is a statewide public-private partnership that serves as a catalyst for economic growth.

Mar 19, 2013

Helsell Fetterman

Seattle law firm Helsell Fetterman hired Andrew Clapp as an associate attorney. Clapp practiced law in Pennsylvania for three and a half years, and focused on clients seeking to buy or sell privately held companies through stock or asset purchases.

Frause

Seattle-based Frause hired Maria Cobaleda as communications coordinator in the Seattle office. Cobaleda's previous experience includes managing internal communications at Costa Rica's top public relations company. Frause is a communications and public relations firm.

Port of Kalama

The Port of Kalama commissioners appointed Mark Wilson as executive director effective April 1. Wilson now works as deputy director and will replace Lanny Cawley, who has led port operations since 1998. The Port of Kalama provides capital investment to create jobs and enhance recreational opportunities.

Mar 15, 2013

Helsell Fetterman

Seattle law-firm Helsell Fetterman hired Shawn Butler as litigation associate. While earning a degree from the University of Washington School of Law, he was fall 2012 associate supporting defense litigation. Butler focuses on health care, commercial disputes and personal injury.

Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle

Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle appointed Jeff Sprague as director of finance and Juliann V. West as director of restaurants, bars and events. Sprague was director of finance for The Westin Seattle, and West was the F&B outlets manager for Starwood Hotels and Resorts at Westin Charlotte.

Possible

Seattle-based Possible, a WPP Digital company, announced the relaunch of its corporate site, POSSIBLE.com, as a publishing platform and creative showcase for collectively sourced original content. Jonathan McVey has been promoted to global creative officer.