Sep 14, 2016

WSU North Puget Sound

Paul Pitre, who has been dean of Washington State University North Puget Sound at Everett since 2014, was named chancellor of the Everett campus. The program has gone from 23 mechanical engineering students in 2012 to nearly 200 students in five programs today. Pitre also manages Everett University Center, which offers undergraduate transfer-programs for students to finish their degrees.

React Mobile

React Mobile, a personal safety platform, said Seattle University is using React Dispatch Console, software that helps quickly identify incidents, shorten response times and document events. People use a mobile panic button called React Sidekick to issue an alert for emergency assistance even if their phone screen is locked or the phone is out of reach.

Art with Heart

Art with Heart founder Steffanie Lorig will retire as interim chief executive officer after 20 years, and Heidi Durham will become the new CEO. The Seattle-based organization helps children heal through creative pursuits. Durham has worked on brand strategy at Starbucks, and worked in Ethiopia for Right to Play and for IslandWood, a Seattle-based nonprofit.

Sep 13, 2016

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County

Chin

The Boys & Girls Clubs of King County named Lisa H. Chin, Ph.D. president/CEO. Chin was founder and executive director of Year Up Puget Sound, a job training and internship program for low-income young adults, and was executive director of Jubilee Women's Center in Seattle. With 12 clubs, two teen centers and 25 child care and early learning sites, the organization serves more than 17,000 people annually.

Cairncross & Hempelmann

Stock

Cairncross & Hempelmann said Anna Revelle Stock has returned to the real estate team and will focus on transactions and development. She worked at the University of Washington Real Estate Office as property rights manager.

Nossaman

Larson

Nossaman has expanded in the Pacific Northwest and hired environmental attorney Linda Larson as a partner in Seattle. She was with Marten Law PLLC. Larson has more than 30 years of experience, and has chaired nonprofit boards including the Seattle Public Library's. Nossaman has offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Sacramento, Seattle, Austin and Washington, D.C.

Sep 09, 2016

Alaska Power & Telephone Co.

Garrett

Alaska Power & Telephone Co. said Michael Garrett will replace the company's long-time president and CEO, Robert Grimm, when Grimm retires at the end of the year. Garrett is AP&T's COO and executive vice president, and is president of Alaska Exchange Carriers Association. The company provides energy and communication services to 40 communities, from the Arctic Circle to the southernmost tip of Southeast Alaska.

Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

Nancy B. Greer is the new president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. She has been with the federation for nearly seven years, most recently as executive vice president and chief operating officer.