Apr 01, 2014

KCTS 9

Espinoza

KCTS 9 has named Carlos Espinoza vice president of marketing and communications. He will oversee marketing, communications, community engagement and graphic design. Espinoza was chief marketing officer for SwordStone Digital Agency in Los Angeles, a marketing agency for national broadcast and entertainment clients. He also worked for Cox Media Group in Seattle and KOMO-TV.

BakerHostetler

BakerHostetler said Randy Gainer, an information security expert whose practice focuses on data breaches, compliance, risk and computer litigation, has joined the Seattle office as a partner. He was with Davis Wright Tremaine.

Mar 28, 2014

Garvey Schubert Barer

Garvey Schubert Barer said Emily Studebaker has returned to the Seattle law firm after leaving Davis Wright Tremaine. Studebaker focuses on health law and advises ambulatory surgery centers and physicians. She attended the University of Washington School of Law and Duke University.

Kohler

Kohler opened a Kohler Signature store in Bellevue, operated by Keller Supply Co. for design professionals and homeowners. It carries bath and kitchen faucets and sinks, showerheads, tubs, toilets, tile and other bath products. The store is at 1018 116th Ave. N.E. Keller Supply operates more than 70 branches and 25 showrooms in eight western states.

Eating Recovery Center

Eating Recovery Center is partnering with The Moore Center to develop a 24-hour treatment program for male and female adults and adolescents that will open soon at Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue. The 24-bed residential program will mirror Eating Recovery Center's residential programs in Denver. Ken Weiner, MD, is founding partner and CEO of Eating Recovery Center. He said the group looks for regions that need more treatment for eating disorders.

Mar 27, 2014

FCS Group

Cebron

Findlay

Sanchez Virnoche

FCS Group has appointed company owners John Ghilarducci, Karyn Johnson, Angie Sanchez Virnoche and Taree Bollinger as its executive team, part of a succession plan that signals the retirement of founders David Findlay and Edward Cebron. FCS was formed in 1988 to advise city and local governments on financial and economic decisions. It works in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, California and Canada, and has offices in Redmond, Portland and Anchorage.

WSDOT

State Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson named Capt. George A. Capacci interim assistant secretary in charge of the Ferries Division at WSDOT. Capacci will lead the ferry system until a permanent assistant secretary is selected after a nationwide search. Outgoing Assistant Secretary David Moseley resigned effective April 15. Capacci joined State Ferries in 2009 as regional port captain. He oversees operations, vessel maintenance and preservation, and terminal engineering.

Mar 26, 2014

Red Arrow Logistics

Murche

Former Port of Portland veteran Eileen Murche is now vice president for business development at Red Arrow Logistics, a logistics and transportation company. Murche is based in Portland and is an expert in trade, transportation, warehousing and distribution. She held senior management positions at the port and also worked for Matson Navigation and American President Lines.

Short Cressman & Burgess

Wolfard

Short Cressman & Burgess named Lisa A. Wolfard managing partner. Wolfard will continue her family law practice and oversee day-to-day operations and strategic planning. She was assistant managing partner and replaces Andrew W. Maron, who served as managing partner since 2006. Maron will return to his full-time construction law and local government practice.