Apr 14, 2022

Trace Register

England

Seattle-based Trace Register, a provider of full-chain traceability to the global seafood industry, named Heath England as its new president. England is a seafood industry veteran with a depth of knowledge in operations, logistics and distribution. He previously was COO of The Fishin' Company, a major Walmart supplier. Trace Register's TR5 platform helps supply chain members build digital supply networks.

Shelf Engine

Kim

In Seattle, Shelf Engine named retail technology executive Sophi Kim as head of product management, a newly created position. Kim comes from Amazon, where she held a variety of lead product roles over the past 4½ years, including retail supply chain optimization, information system design, and Just Walk Out store launches. She also led the development and launch of a unified data pipeline between Amazon and Whole Foods Market that powers core retail use cases, including the perishables supply chain. Shelf Engine provides artificial intelligence in an effort to reduce food waste.

Docklight Brands

Seattle-based Docklight Brands said it planned to open a Marley Natural cannabis store this week in Toronto under a retail development agreement with Fresh Vibe Ventures. The company also has secured several other retail sites, and plans to have 35 stores open by 2030 across Canada. Each store will be independently owned and operated. Docklight's brands include Marley Natural and Marley CBD. Fresh Vibe Ventures has decades of experience building retail and restaurant brands in Canada.

Apr 13, 2022

Vimly Benefit Solutions

Dorsey

Mukilteo-based Vimly Benefit Solutions, a provider of cloud-based benefits administration technology, appointed Keith Dorsey to its board of directors. Dorsey has over 25 years of sales leadership experience in the human capital management and benefits technology industry. Currently the president and executive advisor of Dorsey Management Consulting, he has also served as executive vice president, global head of sales for Alight Solutions and Aon Hewitt, both providers of human capital solutions. Vimly is a certified women-owned business that was founded in 1993.

Compass Health

Summers

Compass Health hired Connie Summers as its first-ever chief human resources and diversity officer (CHRDO). As CHRDO, Summers oversees all aspects of human resource management and is key to fostering a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. Creating the CHRDO position is part of Compass Health's diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strategy. Summers joins Compass Health after serving as director of human services for Seattle Counseling Service and spending almost 25 years with Boeing, finishing as a senior leader in global diversity, equity and inclusion. Compass Health is a community-based health care agency that offers mental health treatment, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive housing, children's services and community education. The nonprofit serves people of all ages throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan and Whatcom counties.

Novo Integrated Sciences

Bellevue-based Novo Integrated Sciences completed the acquisition of Clinical Consultants International, a global consulting firm based in Boca Raton, Florida, providing value-added services for the pharmaceutical, biotech, health care management, hospital management, medical marketing and strategic planning, health policy, and medical device sectors. The deal was an all-stock transaction. As part of the acquisition, Joseph Chalil was appointed chief medical officer and president of Novomerica Health Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company formed for expansion of certain medically related businesses in the U.S. In addition, Chalil will maintain his leadership of CCI. Founded in 2006, CCI has an international team of physicians, diplomats, hospital administrators and regulatory/FDA experts. Novo offers a holistic approach to patient-first health and wellness through a multidisciplinary health care ecosystem.

Trident Seafoods

In celebration of Earth Month, April 5-May 2, Nordstrom chefs have worked with family-owned Trident Seafoods and the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers to showcase the versatility and taste of wild Alaska pollock at a time when consumers are looking for more sustainable food sources. Nordstrom restaurants are featuring two wild Alaska pollock dishes at stores across the country — blackened wild pollock with Cajun risotto and blackened wild pollock taco salad. Wild Alaska pollock, a flaky white fish sustainably caught in Alaskan waters, has long been used as an ingredient in fish sandwiches and fish sticks at restaurants, and is widely available in the frozen section at retailers. Sustainable harvest practices and transparency from the source to the plate allow the fish to be certified sustainable by the Responsible Fisheries Management and Marine Stewardship Council programs. Wild Alaska pollock is also one of the most abundant fish species harvested in Alaska waters. Additionally, Trident is unveiling two new wild Alaska fish oil brands, Pure Catch and Alaska Naturals, one designed for consumers looking for products to help maintain their lifestyles and another formulated for canines.

Apr 12, 2022

King County Sheriff

Moorman

Kimble

Cole-Tindall

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the names of three candidates who will move forward in the final phase of recruitment for the new King County Sheriff. A total of 12 candidates submitted applications to the nationwide search that began in November. The three finalists are: Patti Cole-Tindall, interim sheriff, King County Sheriff's Office; Charles Kimble, chief of police, Killeen Police Department (Texas); and Reginald Moorman, major, Atlanta Police Department. In the final phase of the selection process, the candidates will meet with members of the Public Safety Advisory Committee, King County employees, labor representatives and contract city representatives, and engage with the community in a separate series of public forums prior to a final interview with Constantine. Forums will take place virtually, with the first on April 18 (6–8 p.m.) and the second on April 21 (9–11 a.m.). More information on the forums is at publicinput.com/KCSheriffSelection. The King County Sheriff's Office is transitioning to an appointed, rather than elected sheriff. Constantine will make the final selection and transmit the nomination in early May to the King County Council. The council will then begin its confirmation process, with the new sheriff expected to be on board this summer.

Imperative

Seattle-based Imperative, an enterprise peer coaching platform, announced J.R. Jesson has joined as chief technology officer. Jesson has led engineering and product for six start-ups, including two he founded. Most recently, as an affiliate of the Feld Group Institute, Jesson helped clients such as Southwest Airlines and American Century Investments build leadership capacity for business and technical agility. Imperative combines AI technology and behavioral science to manage, scale, and measure peer coaching programs that address the needs for social connection and learning. Since its launch in 2020, companies like Microsoft, Hasbro, Accolade, GSK, Boston Scientific, Airbnb and Zillow have adopted the platform. Imperative is a B Corporation founded by workplace entrepreneur Aaron Hurst and funded by Voyager Capital.