Sep 07, 2017

Russell Investments

Seitz

Seattle-based Russell Investments named Michelle Seitz chief executive officer and a director on the board. She will become chairman of the board Jan. 1, 2018. Seitz succeeds Len Brennan who will become a strategic advisor to the firm at the end of the year. Seitz joins Russell after 16 years leading William Blair Investment Management. She has also worked at Concord Investment Co. and Nationsbank.

Stokes Lawrence

Stokes Lawrence said Kathleen Burton has joined as an associate in the Financial Services practice. She previously worked in the legal department of Intellectual Ventures. She will focus on commercial lending for commercial real estate, small business, affordable housing and community development, municipal lending, and tax-exempt financing. The firm has offices in Seattle and Yakima.

Sep 06, 2017

Dorsey & Whitney

Larson

Dorsey & Whitney said Jeremy (Jake) Larson has joined the trial group in Seattle as a partner. He will also be part of the health care and public-private partnerships industry groups.

Washington State University

Alyssa Norris, a WSU Honors College senior majoring in civil engineering, has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee as the student member of the Washington State University Board of Regents.

Sep 01, 2017

Stoel Rives

Bryant

Stoel Rives said Duff Bryant is practice group leader for the firm's corporate group. He previously chaired the Mergers & Acquisitions practice within the corporate group. Bryant practices in the Seattle office and succeeds Jason M. Brauser.

BNY Mellon Wealth Management

BNY Mellon Wealth Management named William “Billy” R. Gibbs a wealth director in the Seattle office. Gibbs is responsible for business development through mergers and acquisitions, and business succession planning. He was with Bernstein Private Wealth Management in Seattle for five years.

Aug 31, 2017

Salish Lodge & Spa

Riggs

Salish Lodge & Spa named Benjamin Riggs as executive chef. With 18 years of culinary experience, Riggs will lead the food and beverage team for The Dining Room, The Attic and Chef's Studio. He was banquet sous chef at Salish for two years, where he oversaw catering for group business, events and weddings. He also worked at Fall City Roadhouse and Inn in Fall City, and Russell's Barn and Russell Dean Lowell Catering in Bothell.

Idaho Supreme Court

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter appointed Twin Falls judge Richard Bevan to the Idaho Supreme Court. Bevan is the 5th Judicial District's administrative judge, and will replace retiring Justice Daniel Eismann.