Aug 17, 2016

Bloodworks NW

Dr. James Zimring of Bloodworks NW has been appointed to chief scientific officer and director of Bloodworks Research Institute. He was director of transfusion medicine research. Zimring will lead the institute's independent academic researchers, core facilities and labs. Barbara Konkle, MD has been named associate scientific officer. She was director of diagnostic labs. Konkle will oversee clinical and translational research. Bloodworks NW serves nearly 90 hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska with medical, transfusion and lab services, as well as research.

Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation

The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation named Mark F. Dederer its new executive director. Dederer comes from Wells Fargo, where he was senior vice president for Wells Fargo Foundation and Community Affairs. The Biller Family Foundation focuses on public education, supportive care, theatre enrichment and career pathways. Dederer succeeds Colleen Oliver, who started with New Teacher Center in July.

Aug 16, 2016

Banner Bank

Miller

Banner Bank hired Craig Miller as executive vice president and general counsel. This is a new position at the company. Miller was a senior litigation partner at Davis Wright Tremaine in Seattle, and was of counsel with Rose Joneson Vargas in American Samoa. His special concentration is representing creditors in distressed credit cases. Banner Bank has more than 200 locations in Washington, Oregon, California, Utah and Idaho.

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce

Reay

Andrea H. Reay will assume the position of president/CEO of Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Reay was formerly the executive director of the Discover Burien Association.

Aug 12, 2016

Lane Powell

Dailey

Byron Dailey has joined Lane Powell as a shareholder in the business department. Dailey is a corporate, securities, and mergers and acquisitions attorney with 15 years of experience in domestic and international business. He was a partner in DLA Piper's Seattle office and also practiced in the New York City office of Skadden, Arps, Slate Meagher & Flom.

CenturyLink

CenturyLink said its employees, the CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation and local citizens contributed more than $740,000 to food banks and schools across the state through two national community relations programs. Backpack Buddies Food Drive, held June 6-17, supported 24 food banks in Washington. CenturyLink Teachers and Technology program awarded $102,000 to schools.

Aug 11, 2016

Syona Home

Syona Home, a Seattle startup specializing in high quality, environmentally friendly bedding, has launched an online store. The founder and CEO is Sukanta Nanda and the COO is Rohit Arabind.

Brooks Running Co.

Brooks Running Co. promoted Patrick Pons de Vier to senior vice president of global footwear and hired Gerald Kuhtz as senior design director of global footwear. Pons de Vier leads design, development, product management, and research and development. Kuhtz was VP of football design for adidas.