Feb 07, 2018

Cairncross & Hempelmann

Seattle-based Cairncross & Hempelmann named Samantha Waltz a principal. Waltz is a member of the Corporate Finance and Business Transactions Group. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, formations and financing transactions. She joined the firm in 2010 after she graduated from Seattle University's School of Law.

UniBank

Simon Bai was appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer at Lynnwood-based UniBank. Bai comes from Puget Sound Bank, where he was vice president of financial reporting and analytics. He has held key roles in finance, accounting, strategic planning and operations over the last 20 years. UniBank is a wholly owned subsidiary of U&I Financial Corp.

Feb 06, 2018

Andersen Tax

Swartz

Lamprecht

Lance Lamprecht was named office managing director of Andersen Tax's Seattle location and Susan Swartz has become regional managing director of the West Region. Lamprecht has nearly 30 years of experience on tax matters, with a focus on state and local tax planning, compliance and research. Swartz was office managing director for Seattle. She provides tax planning and compliance services to high net worth individuals, family groups and closely held businesses.

Semiahmoo Resort

Winfield

In Blaine, Semiahmoo Resort named Teresa Winfield associate director of sales. Winfield has 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and was global sales director for Benchmark Hospitality International. She also has worked for MTM Luxury Lodging in Kirkland, Willows Lodge in Woodinville and The Edgewater in Seattle.

Feb 02, 2018

EMI Consulting

Seattle-based energy advisory firm EMI Consulting hired Julie Rey as president. Rey was most recently vice president and market lead for global management consulting firm North Highland Consulting. She has held management roles at Strong-Bridge Consulting, Safeco Insurance and Western Wireless. “The nation's energy future is in the middle of a radical shift driven by unprecedented technological innovation, global climate change, and geopolitical uncertainty. We see this as a perfect opportunity for the expansion of our clean energy ‘Utility of the Future' consulting initiatives. Julie's leadership will be instrumental during this time of company growth,” said EMI consulting founder and CEO Rob Bordner.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce

The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce selected former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland as president and CEO of the regional business association. Prior to being mayor, Strickland served on the Tacoma City Council and held management positions with the American Cancer Society, Starbucks and JayRay Communications. She also was vice-chair of the Sound Transit board. Strickland takes over on Feb. 19 for Maud Daudon, who is stepping down from leading the association.

Feb 01, 2018

Glowforge

Mares

Michelle Mares joined startup Glowforge as head of marketing. Mares was director of marketing at Nordstrom Rack and spent eight years in the video game industry prior to that. Seattle-based Glowforge makes 3-D laser printers that cut and etch various materials.

Jan 31, 2018

Raisbeck Engineering

Greenthal

Peter Greenthal is the new CEO and president of Raisbeck Engineering in Seattle. Greenthal previously held leadership roles at industrial companies in California. Raisbeck modifies business and commercial aircraft. It is part of Acorn Growth Companies, a private equity firm investing exclusively in aerospace and defense.

University of Washington

Dave Zeeck is replacing Herb Simon on the University of Washington Board of Regents. Zeeck is president and publisher of The News Tribune in Tacoma, as well as The Olympian and The Bellingham Herald. He also is chair of the advisory board for UW Tacoma and a member of the Executive Council for a Greater Tacoma. Simon was on the board for 12 years.