Jan 25, 2018

Opus Bank

Tim Claridge and Tony Yee joined Opus Bank as managing directors/senior client managers on the Pacific Northwest commercial banking team. Claridge, a 21-year banking veteran, is responsible for expanding Opus' client base in the Tacoma and Olympia markets. He previously was vice president and commercial loan officer at Columbia Bank. Yee, a 22-year banking and finance veteran, is responsible for expanding Opus' client base in the Seattle/Puget Sound region. He previously was vice president and corporate relationship manager at Umpqua Bank.

Goldfinch Bros.

Sean Goldfinch joined Goldfinch Bros. as contract administrator in the company's South Everett office. Sean, the son of CEO Greg Goldfinch, is a sixth generation family member at the glass and glazing company. He helped file invoices at the company at a young age, and later worked in the shop as a sawyer and CNC operator and in the office in estimating. Last year, he graduated from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. “We are very excited to have Sean join our team. Having another sixth-generation member of the Goldfinch family is another milestone and helps to ensure that the legacy of our 126-year-old business will continue for generations to come,'' said Goldfinch President and COO Scott Murphy.

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Jan 24, 2018

Washington Trust Bank

Spokane-based Washington Trust Bank promoted Kevin Blair to president of the Seattle/Bellevue market and Stu Linscott to senior vice president and team leader of the Bellevue Commercial team. Blair joined the bank in 2004 and was most recently commercial team leader for the Seattle office, working with privately held companies and high-net-worth individuals. Linscott has 15 years of commercial banking experience. His clients include contractors, professional service providers and commercial real estate developers.

Millennial Wealth

A new financial planning firm targeting young tech professionals has opened in Seattle. Founded by Chad Rixse and Levi Sanchez, Millennial Wealth also focuses on generations X and Y. Rixse and Sanchez previously worked as financial advisors at large bank-run wealth management firms. They are members of XY Planning Network, which represents fee-only financial planners for younger generations.

Jan 23, 2018

Northwest Polite Society

Sarah Kinney joined Northwest Polite Society, a Seattle marketing and public relations firm, as publicist and social media manager. Kinney previously was tour publicist and social media manager with Hearth Music. She also has run marketing and publicity campaigns for Northwest Folklife Festival, The Van's Warped Tour, Mike Thrasher Presents and Cascade Tickets.

State of Alaska

Travis Welch, police chief of the North Slope Borough, was appointed to the board that regulates Alaska's legal marijuana industry. Welch takes over the public safety seat on the board, which was vacated by Soldotna Police Chief Peter Mlynarik after the U.S. Department of Justice changed its policy on marijuana enforcement. The Alaska Legislature must confirm Welch's appointment.

Jan 18, 2018

Foss Maritime

Sumner

Bryceon Sumner joined Seattle-based Foss Maritime as chief financial officer. Sumner, a CPA, previously was CFO of Academic Partnerships, a Dallas-based educational technology provider. He also has been COO and CFO for public and private companies, and a senior financial officer of a government banking insurance fund.

Skagit County

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners selected Hal H. Hart as director of the county's Planning and Development Services department. Hart has more than 20 years of experience in rural and urban planning, most recently as director of the Anchorage Planning Department. In the past, he was director of Planning and Development Services for the city of Woodinville.