Jul 12, 2017

Tideworks Technology

Rucker

Tideworks Technology, a software provider focused on maritime terminal management and planning, named Thomas J. (T.J.) Rucker president, effective Sept. 1. Rucker will relocate to Seattle in August and replace President Michael Schwank when he retires. Rucker is vice president of operations at Manzanillo International Terminal in Latin America. Carrix is the parent company of SSA Marine, Tideworks Technology and Rail Management Services. Rucker joined SSA Marine in 1999 on the Y2K team.

Horizon Air

Horizon Air named George Knobloch vice president of maintenance and engineering, overseeing maintenance and engineering at six facilities and more than 400 employees. Knobloch will be based in Portland. He joined Alaska Air Group in 2002, and was managing director of maintenance and engineering at Horizon Air.

Jul 11, 2017

U.S. Coast Guard

The Coast Guard sector in Juneau said Capt. Phillip Thorne has taken over command of the sector after Capt. Shannan Greene relinquished the position. He has served in Alaska for 10 years and has been the Seventeenth District Chief of Response since 2016, overseeing search and rescue, ports and waterways security missions.

Corporations for Communities

Washington's Secretary of State will recognize for-profit companies for work in their communities. The National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion goes to businesses nominated by the public in the Corporations for Communities award program. Nominations are due by Aug. 31 and forms can be found on the Secretary of State's website at http://www.sos.wa.gov/corps/corpsforcommunities/ . Any for-profit corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership is eligible. Last year the NASS Medallion went to Birch Equipment of Bellingham, Republic Services of Bellevue, US Martial Arts Center of Olympia and Sleep Train of Kent, now Mattress Firm.

Jul 07, 2017

Pierce County Parks and Recreation

Roxanne E. Miles has been named director of Pierce County Parks and Recreation, starting July 17. Miles joined the county in 2016 as business and financial operations manager for the Planning and Public Works Department. She also worked for Metro Parks Tacoma, where she managed parks and recreation services, and led major planning initiatives. Miles will be accountable for teams that maintain over 4,200 acres at 50 sites, including recreation centers, a sports complex, ice rink, skateboard park, boat launches, golf courses, trails and open spaces.

Bartell Drugs

Bartell Drugs, the 127-year-old Northwest-based chain, will have a new store in Arlington, at the corner of Highway 9 and 204th Street. The 14,622-square-foot store is slated to break ground this summer and open in the first quarter of 2018. Two more stores will open this summer in Green Lake and Snoqualmie Ridge.

Jul 06, 2017

Cairncross and Hempelmann

The Seattle law firm Cairncross and Hempelmann said Traci Shallbetter has joined the firm, focusing on complex real estate and land use transactions for local and national clients in acquisition, development and disposition. She is an expert in easements, covenants and land use permitting.

Washington Dental Service Foundation

Washington Dental Service Foundation is changing its name to Arcora Foundation. It was founded and funded by nonprofit Delta Dental of Washington, a dental benefits company. Arcora Foundation focuses on demonstration projects, training and expanding access to care.