Jun 16, 1995

Key Bank of Washington

Randy Kemberling has joined Key Trust Company of the Northwest, KeyCorp's Washington State Trust Division, as assistant vice president and portfolio manager. Previously, Kemberling was vice president and manager of Municipal Bond Marketing for Merrill Lynch in Los Angeles. He has worked in the financial services industry for 15 years. The company also announced the promotion of George H. Carpenter from vice president and trust officer to vice president and senior trust administrator.

Rise n' Shine

M. Lewis Putman has been elected president of the board of trustees for Rise n' Shine, a Seattle-based non-profit support organization for children affected by, or infected with, HIV/AIDS. Putman is co-project director of the Washington Research Institute, a non-profit private organization, and holds a Ph.D. in special education, learning disabilities. He taught as an assistant professor in education departments at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and Florida Atlantic University, and has authored articles and chapters in books on learning disabilities, special education and behaviour disorders. He joined the Rise 'n Shine board about a year-and-a-half ago, and replaces Mark Dyce. Other officers elected during the organization's annual meeting include: Carl W. Maier, vice president; Laurie Richings, secretary; and Kyle S. Pepple, treasurer. Board members are: Janet Trinkaus, Joseph C. Brown, Mark Dyce, Lynn Espinoza, Jackie Goedde, David Hutton, Mary Schrempf, Nancy Welts Schulte, Sharon Silverstone and Susan Van Ness.

Tucker Alan Inc.

The Seattle office of national business, management and litigation consulting firm Tucker Alan Inc. has promoted Kevin Harris to vice president, and Jim Pettersson and Greg Kipper to the level of principal.

Jun 15, 1995

Jacobson Ray McLaughlin Fillips

Kathy Kendall has been hired as public relations writer and editor by Seattle-based advertising and public relations firm Jacobson Ray McLaughlin Fillips. Kendall spent the last six years as senior public relations writer and trade publicity coordinator for APA, the Engineered Wood Association, a Tacoma-headquartered non-profit trade association representing manufacturers of engineered wood products in North America.

Weber + Thompson Architects

Kristen Scott has been promoted to associate at Seattle-based Weber + Thompson Architects. Previously, she was a project architect with the firm, and has managed a variety of projects from feasibility stages through construction.

Seattle Espresso Machine Co.

Seattle Espresso Machine Co. has introduced a new type of espresso making equipment -- the S series -- which utilizes microprocessor circuitry to automate the routine aspects of brewing. Made in Seattle, the S-100 single and S-200 double station commercial espresso machines allows for pouring directly into the largest espresso cup and ensures consistent temperature and continuous steam via separate steaming and brewing tanks monitored by the microprocessor. Seattle Expresso Company recently moved into a new Seattle manufacturing facility to handle growth in demand.

SU Small Business Institute

Seattle University's Small Business Institute, which provides teams of graduate and undergraduate business students to conduct in-depth consulting at no charge, is currently seeking business participants for summer quarter (June 19 to August 12). The institute, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Albers School of Business and Economics Entrepreneurship Center, has worked with more than 1,600 clients during the past 18 years. It handles approximately 50 cases a year in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. To be eligible, a business must have fewer than 50 employees, have been in business for more than a year or be sole proprietors wanting to expand, and be able to provide information on its operations for a minimum six-month period. For a brochure or an application, call the Entrepreneurship Center at (206) 296-5730.

Jun 14, 1995

Dynamic Systems Inc.

Bothell-based computer hardware, system design and service provider Dynamic Systems Inc. has named Diane Bostick as senior account executive. Most recently, Bostick worked for Bellevue-based Intermec Corp. and managed bar code solution accounts for clients including Weyerhaeuser and The Boeing Co. In 1992, Bostick was recognized as "Sales Person of the Year" by the Sales and Marketing Executives of Seattle and in 1989 as "Employee of the Year" by Intermec's National Users Group.

Bank Northwest

Bob Moles Jr. has announced the formation of Bank Northwest, a new community bank in Bellingham. Arnie Wright has been named president and chief executive officer. Formerly, Wright was president and chief executive officer for Whatcom State Bank. Moles, president of Whatcom Memorial Inc., and owner of Jones-Moles Funeral Home, Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale, and Greenacres Funeral Home and Memorial Park, is serving as acting chair of the recently formed board of directors. Other officers include: Michael L. O'Connor, former vice president and chief financial officer at Whatcom State Bank, serving as senior vice president and CFO; and Wayne Young, who served as vice president an branch manager for Whatcom State Bank, as Bank Northwest vice president and branch manager. The bank is scheduled to open downtown at 100 Grand Ave. in September. Two additional offices are planned within the Whatcom County area in the next five years.

Molbak's

Roger Luce has been named vice president of Plant Sales, a new division of Woodinville-based gardening retailer Molbak's. Luce has worked for Molbak's since 1973, filling a number of management positions in the company, most recently as production manager for greenhouse operations. Tom Takacs, who joined the company in 1981 and was previously senior grower, will replace Luce at the production manager position.

Cole & Weber

Cole & Weber, a national advertising agency with offices in Seattle and Portland, has been tapped by Tacoma-based Nalley's Fine Foods Inc. to develop brand-management programs for the company's Adams Peanut Butter and Nalley's Chili labels., which are distributed primarily through high-volume supermarket chains on the West Coast. The 64-year-old advertising agency's client list also includes other Northwest blue chippers like Boeing, Weyerhaeuser and Safeco.