Mar 30, 2021

Washington State Parks

Washington State Parks announced that nearly 55 group camps in 52 state parks that normally open in March have just re-opened. The remaining group camps will open at the time they normally open for the season. Additionally, 88 day-use shelters in 57 state parks have reopened. The remaining group camps will reopen on their normal schedules. Occupancy at group camps and day-use shelters will be limited to a maximum of 50 occupants. Check individual park web pages for more information. Reservations can be made at 888-CAMPOUT (888-226-7688), or washington.goingtocamp.com.

Clearwater Analytics

Boise-based Clearwater Analytics has named Marcus Ryu to its board of directors. Ryu joins two other recent additions to Clearwater's board, Jacques Aigrain and Kathleen Corbet. Ryu has served as Guidewire's chairman of the board of directors since August 2019. Ryu cofounded Guidewire in 2001, and served as CEO from 2010 to 2019, leading Guidewire through its IPO in 2012. Previously, he was vice president of strategy at Ariba and an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company. Ryu currently serves on the board of directors of Bloomreach and Checkr. Clearwater Analytics is a SaaS solution for automated investment data aggregation, reconciliation, accounting, and reporting.

Innovative Packaging Co.

Shore Capital Partners announced it has completed a partnership with Innovative Packaging Company (IPC), a custom packaging solutions provider based in Vancouver. IPC was founded in 2012 by Jeremy and Matt Concannon as a custom packaging distribution business. IPC's core service offerings include packaging procurement, supply chain management, warehousing, and custom design services. Shore Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on microcap investments within the Healthcare, Food and Beverage, and Business Services industries.

Mar 26, 2021

Suquamish Tribe

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The Suquamish Tribe voted to fill five Tribal council positions up for election this year at the Tribe's annual general council gathering. The council members re-elected are: chairman, Leonard Forsman; position 1, Rich Purser; position 2, Sammy Mabe; and position 3, Luther (Jay) Mills Jr. The new member on the council is Windy Anderson, elected as Secretary. Other members of the council, whose seats were not up for election this year, are vice-chairman Wayne George and treasurer Robin Little Wing Sigo. The Suquamish Tribal Council is the governing body of the Suquamish Tribe, elected by Tribal citizens during their annual general council meeting. With approximately 1,200 citizens, Suquamish Tribe is a federally recognized sovereign nation.

Washington Trust Bank

Washington Trust Bank introduced Peter Skovron and Michael Jakositz as the leading bankers behind the bank's new private banking practice in Bellevue. This month marks the one-year anniversary of the practice. Skovron joined the bank as senior vice president and team leader of private banking practice. Previously a managing director at a national bank, Skovron brings nearly three decades of experience in private banking and wealth management. Jakositz joined the bank as vice president and relationship manager and has over 25 years of experience in private banking and wealth management. He most recently served as a vice president at a national bank's private wealth management group. Washington Trust Bank is the largest independently owned full-service commercial bank in the Northwest, serving the region since 1902.

Jove

Seattle-based ad-tech startup Jove announced that it is offering its recently launched flagship product, Creative Insights, free to use for nonprofits. Creative Insights by Jove uses data to spark actionable insights that inspire creative concepts and optimization across all marketing activities from creative development, brand management and media buying. David Atchison is Jove Founder & CEO. Before Jove, Atchison started New Engen, a digital marketing company serving SMB and enterprise businesses, and has served as CMO at Zulily. Ryan Turner, Jove CMO, started as a writer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Most recently, Turner worked at Amazon, where he led a team running experimentation programs in digital media.

Strike Graph

Strike Graph, a compliance automation startup, hired Dan Adams as its new vice president of sales. Based in Chicago, Adams brings 25 years of experience as a sales vice president and executive in technology. At Strike Graph, Adams is a member of the leadership team with responsibility for global sales, which includes managing all aspects of the go to market strategy, customer acquisition and demand generation. Founded in 2020 by Justin Beals and Brian Bero, Strike Graph helps companies of all sizes pass their cybersecurity audits with a scalable security program. Strike Graph is based in Seattle.

Mar 25, 2021

Impinj

Seattle-based Impinj, announced that Steve Sanghi has joined its board of directors. Sanghi was named executive chairman of Microchip Technology in March 2021 after serving as Microchip's CEO from 1990 in one of the longest CEO tenures in the semiconductor industry. He was its chairman since 1993. Before Microchip, Sanghi held management positions at Waferscale and Intel. He holds a bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications from Punjab University and a master of science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has announced several appointments to its winemaking team, under the direction of chief winemaker Juan Munoz-Oca. Katie Nelson, who previously oversaw winemaking for Columbia Crest and elicit Wine Project, has been appointed to oversee winemaking for Chateau Ste. Michelle, the company's flagship brand. Nelson first joined Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in 1999, going on to serve as an enologist at Northstar Winery, assistant winemaker for Snoqualmie Vineyards, and red winemaker for Chateau Ste. Michelle. Will Wiles has been appointed to replace Nelson overseeing winemaking for Columbia Crest and elicit Wine Project. Wiles began his career at Columbia Crest in 2010. In Oregon, Leah Adint, previously the red winemaker for Chateau Ste. Michelle, has been appointed to work alongside longtime winemaker Gary Horner at Erath Winery, one of Oregon's pioneering wineries and producer of the region's best-selling pinot noir. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest and the third-largest premium winery in the United States.

Tacoma Housing Authority

The Tacoma Housing Authority received a $100,000 grant from Umpqua Bank. The grant will help boost services at the newly opened Arlington Apartments for young adults 18 to 24 who are — or are at risk of being — homeless or transitioning from foster care. The grant will help provide residents with childcare, job searches, distance learning, and other support they need on the way to a successful adulthood. Umpqua Bank announced its grants in December 2020, recognizing nonprofits who adapted and expanded services to underrepresented communities related to the pandemic and wildfires. The other two grant recipients were Roseburg-based NeighborWorks Umpqua and Sacramento-based Alchemist Community Development. Established in 1940, Tacoma Housing Authority provides stable and sustainable housing and supportive services to people in need.

Washington State Fair

The Washington State Fair at the Puyallup Fairgrounds will be held April 7-11 and 14-18, 2021. The fair will be held in a hybrid manner this year: drive-thru, and experience the fair from your vehicle; step-out, and you will have the chance to get out of your vehicle for select entertainment experiences; walk-in, and enjoy the rides and games; and drive-in, and experience a movie from your car. Tickets sales are online only and must be purchased in advance at http://www.thefair.com.