May 02, 1996

PhotoDisc Inc.

Katherine James Schuitemaker has joined PhotoDisc Inc. as its vice president of sales and marketing. Schuitemaker will develop and implement marketing, sales, distribution and customer service strategies for the U.S. market. In addition to coordination of direct and indirect sales programs, she will be responsible for managing advertising, public relations, promotions and customer service.

Toll Free Cellular

Jurij Pikas and Jeff Chale have joined Toll Free Cellular as vice president of information systems and vice president of carrier relations respectively. As vice president of information systems, Pikas will develop and implement a comprehensive information technology strategy and direct information systems activities, including architectural design, application development and operations management. Chale's responsibilities as vice president of carrier relations will include developing and managing relationships with cellular carriers and other wireless service providers.

West Stock Photography

Semaphore Corporation has formed a strategic alliance with the principals of West Stock Photography to broaden Semaphore's capabilities in Internet services. West Stock principals will provide Semaphore with business consulting and investment, while Semaphore will share technology with West Stock.

First Choice Health

First Choice Health Network, Inc. has created the "Clayton S. Field Health & Public Policy Forum" as a memorial to its former president and CEO. Field, 50, and a national leader in health care policy, died peacefully at home with his family on April 3 after a long illness.

Museum of Flight

The following Museum of Flight Board of Trustees were elected officers of the 17-member Executive Committee for the 1996-97 term: James A. Curtis, chair; Mark E. Kirchner, president; Harold E. Carr, vice president; E.P. Swain, Jr., vice president; David C. Wyman, treasurer; and Brien S. Wygle, secretary. New trustees elected to the 48-member Board for the 1996-99 term are Robert Schultz and T. Wilson. Trustee H.S. Wright III will serve a one-year term.

May 01, 1996

Showplace Kitchens and Baths

Three employees of Showplace Kitchens and Baths of Redmond have received accreditation through the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Fay Liner, has added certification as a Certified Bath Designer; Marie Thompson, has been certified as a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer and Diana Wogulis Keys, has received certification as a Certified Kitchen Designer.

Piper Jaffray Inc.

Michael McGree and Michael G. Miser have been hired by Piper Jaffray Inc.'s Seattle office as investment executives. Prior to joining Piper Jaffray, McGree was the Western Washington sales representative for ACE Tank and Equipment in Seattle. He holds an MBA in finance and economics from Seattle University. Miser, who has a bachelor of arts degree in international studies from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, was a sales representative with 3M in Seattle and Permacel in New York before joining Piper Jaffray Inc.

The Madison

Kelly Koon, a member of the concierge staff at The Madison A Renaissance Hotel, will represent the hotel as the "Renaissance Ambassador" during her tour of 10 other Renaissance Hotels around the world. Koon was selected from six finalists in a hotel-wide essay contest which asked why they should be chosen to represent the hotel as the "Renaissance Ambassador."

Innovations in government awards

The Ford Foundation and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University named four projects in Washington as semifinalists in the 1996 Innovations in American Government Awards program. Innovations Awards recognize programs and policies that represent creative, effective approaches to meeting public needs. The semifinalists in Washington are: Work Ethic Camp of the state Department of Corrections; "Get in the Loop" campaign for King County; Urban Rural Greenway: King County 4 to 1 Program, King County; and Eugene P. Tone School, Tacoma School District.

WHaM Communications

WHaM Communications has been awarded the 1-DAY ACUVUE account by Vistakon, a division of Johnson & Johnson. WHaM's first assignment will be to develop and conduct a national teen marketing campaign that includes special events, media relations, new media marketing and promotions.

FTZ conference postponed

The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Conference, sponsored by Yakima County Development Association-New Vision has been postponed to allow a foreign trade zone marketer to be hired by YCDA and be involved in the informational conference. The conference was scheduled for May 15. Now, the conference is expected to be held in mid-summer.