Apr 14, 2017

Garvey Schubert Barer

Golubitsky

Garvey Schubert Barer said Alex Golubitsky has joined the firm as of counsel in the Seattle office. Golubitsky will advise clients on tax matters. He has more than a decade of experience, focusing on complex cases, and is knowledgeable about programs in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, as well as cross-border transactions. He worked in the office of Marjorie Rawls Roberts, P.C. on the island of Saint Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands with hedge funds, banks, high net worth individuals and businesses.

Itron

Itron of Liberty Lake said Mark Schmitz, executive vice president and CFO since 2014, will step down from the position and Robert Farrow, Itron's current vice president for strategic planning and treasury, will serve as interim CFO during the search for a replacement. Itron is a technology and services company focused on energy and water.

Apr 13, 2017

Neighborcare Health

Barbara Shickich was elected chair of the board of directors for Neighborcare Health, a nonprofit community health center that has been operating for nearly 50 years. It is the largest primary health care home in Seattle and Vashon Island for low-income, homeless and uninsured families and individuals, and last year served nearly 70,000 people in 28 clinics. Shickich is with Riddell Williams law firm.

Junior Achievement

Four business and civic leaders will be honored by Junior Achievement of Washington on May 4 for their impact on the local economy and communities: Carl G. Behnke, former president of Alpac Corp. and co-owner of Sur la Table; Artie Buerk, chair of the UW Foster School of Business advisory board; Donald P. Nielsen, former president of Hazelton Corp.; and Judith M. Runstad, former co-managing partner with Foster Pepper.

Apr 12, 2017

Ernst & Young

Tasker

Ernst & Young LLP appointed Tim Tasker managing partner of the Seattle office. Tasker has over 27 years of experience providing audit services to public and private companies. He succeeds Dan Smith, who is planning to retire in 2018, after 38 years with the firm.

JDog Junk Removal

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling said it wants to expand in the Seattle area and open five new franchise locations. Nationally it has 74 franchise locations, including one in Lakewood, Pierce County. JDog said it awards franchises to military veterans and veteran family members.

Apr 11, 2017

City of Fife

McClellan

Fife City Council has appointed Lisa McClellan to a vacant council seat. She will serve until a successor is selected and confirmed in either the 2017 primary or general election. McClellan has been on Fife's Planning Commission since 2016, and was on the Fife Parks & Recreation Advisory Board from 2014 to 2016.

Kirkland Arts Center

Dylla

Kirkland Arts Center said Kelly Dylla has been named executive director. She was VP of education and community engagement for Seattle Symphony from 2012 to 2015. She also worked at Pacific Symphony.