May 08, 1996

Piper Jaffray

Andrew J. Weber and Russ Torrison have joined Piper Jaffray as investment executives. Weber, who was a professional basketball player in Budapest, Hungary, holds a bachelor of science degree in communications from the University of California at Davis. Before joining Piper Jaffray, Torrison was a commercial pilot in Alaska. He holds a bachelor of science degree in flight technology from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington.

South Central Schools

South Central Schools Superintendent Michael Silver, Ph.D., is one of two Washington State educators appointed to associateship in Cohort V of the Institute for Educational Inquiry's Leadership Program. Dr. Silver, who was nominated by Allen Glenn, University of Washington College of Education, will join Nathalie Gehrke, a professor in the UW College of Education, as participants in the 18-member Cohort, which includes educators from 14 states.

MacDonald Recording

Paul Goldberg has signed a letter of intent to acquire MacDonald Recording, a audio production and sound design studio. A MacDonald employee for five years, Goldberg expects to complete the transaction by mid-May.

Safeco

The Safeco Board of Directors announced several promotions. Susan Artman, region personal lines underwriting manager in the Southeast Region, has been appointed region vice president of personal lines underwriting. Scott Bartholomaus, retirement services product manager, and Jan Dyar, information systems and services, have been named assistant vice presidents. In addition, Timothy Barclay has been named actuary.

Consolidated Graphics

Consolidated Graphics, Inc. has signed a letter of intent to acquire Eagle Press of Sacramento, Calif. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Consolidated Graphics, Inc. is one of the fastest growing printing companies in the United States. With the completion of the acquisitions of Bridgetown Printing in Portland, Ore., and Eagle Press, Consolidated Graphics will operate printing companies in a total of 10 markets which also include Dallas, Denver, Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Seattle and Tulsa.

Telepress, Inc.

Jeff Martine, president and co-founder of Telepress, Inc. is the recipient of the 1995 "Northwest Hall of Fame" award for printing and printing services. Winners in 10 marketing, media and creative services categories were honored at a luncheon presented by the Puget Sound Chapter, American Marketing Association and Media Inc. newspaper, the award sponsors. An independent panel of industry leaders from Oregon and Washington judged nominees on five criteria: innovation and creativity, commitment to excellence, contribution to business/craft, contribution to industry and leadership.

May 07, 1996

Mayor's Small Business Task Force Awards

On May 1, the mayor honored 10 small businesses for their outstanding business growth and planning as well as for contributions to their communities. The winners of the awards for 1996 were as follows: Byrne Specialty Gases, Inc., distributor of specialty gases to biotech; Caffe Appassionato, coffee roaster/restaurant; Edge of Glass Gallery, fine glass art gallery & studio; Julia's in Wallingford Inc., a restaurant owned by Karsten Betd; Kids Kraft, kids craft items; Olympic Hot Tub Company, retail spa store and sales; Philly's Best, restaurant and catering; Severson Construction, construction firm specializing in complex requirements, including environmental applications and toxicity abatements; The Blue Parrot, a retail store that sells locally made clothing, folk art and jewelry, with a buying philosophy based on social responsibility and buying first from the producer; and TRAC Associates, a job counseling and placement service for economically disadvantaged and disabled people.

The Bartlett Group

The Bartlett Group will provide pro bono public relations services for the Washington State Historical Society's new $36 million Washington State History Museum over the next two years. The firm will support the development and implementation of various public relations stategies for the WSHS, including event coordination support. Initial public relations support will be for the grand opening of the new 100,000-square-foot Washington State History Museum in Tacoma. The museum opens July 9.

Metapath Corporation

To reflect the widening scope of its products in the telecommunications industry, Securicor Wireless Networks has changed its name to METAPATH corporation. The new name will take effect immediately.

Vander Houwen Public Relations

Vander Houwen Public Relations (VHPR) has become the public relations agency of record for Ricter Enterprises, Ltd. of Lynnwood. VHPR will conduct a targeted, business-to-business media relations campaign for Ricter Enterprises to promote its Senza Zucchero and Senza Rivale lines of gourmet flavoring syrups.

CF2GS

Mary Knight has been hired by CF2GS as group creative director. Knight will oversee all creative work on accounts in the agency's Portland and San Fransisco offices. Previously, Knight worked at DDB Needham/Dallas as executive creative director on many high-profile accounts. She has earned numerous honors, including ADDYs, Clio, Effie, The One Show, and a finalist at the Cannes Film Festival.

EvansGroup Public Relations

Cheryl Stumbo APR will join EvansGroup Public Relations as senior vice president and general manager of the agency's new technology division, effective May 8. In addition to managing the new technology division, Stumbo will serve on EvansGroup Public Relations' corporate management committee and the Seattle public relations office's operating committee.

Linfield College

Justice Robert F. Utter of Olympia and Michael G. McBride of Twin Falls, Idaho, have been named to the Linfield College Board of Trustees.

Safeco

Safeco Corporation recently approved more than $210,000 in grants for Washington nonprofit organizations. Major beneficiaries include the Burke Museum, A Contemporary Theatre (ACT), Pacific Science Center, RCH Technical Institute, Seattle Children's Home and the College of Business and Economics at Washington State University.

Vintage Northwest

E.G. Morgan has been appointed as national sales manager, Eastern Division of Vintage Northwest. Based at the company's headquarters in Seattle, Morgan will supervise sales, sales administration and distributor management for all Vintage Northwest clients in the states east of the Mississippi. The firm represents a number of Washington, Oregon and California wineries.