May 27, 1996

Sleeping Lady

Werner Janssen has been named manager of the Sleeping Lady resort and conference center in Icicle Canyon near Leavenworth. He was a member of the construction management team for Sleeping Lady and has over 20 years experience in management and operations. He was formerly project, business and facility operations manager at Holden Village on Lake Chelan and also worked as a research engineer for Boeing.

WhaM Communications

Steve Burkhart was promoted to vice president of the food and beverage division at WhaM Communications. He was formerly account supervisor.

Armstrong

William C. Smith of Seattle was one of 15 Armstrong World Industries Inc. employees to be honored with the President's Award. He is territory manager of the West Region for the Floor Division.

Museum of History and Industry

Bill Grinstein, chair of the Museum of History and Industry, won a 1996 Evergreen Award in recognition of his work to preserve and enhance the quality of life in the state.

Kobasic Hadley

Kobasic Hadley has realigned its management team. Dick Hadley is the new president and Cam Green is vice president, executive creative director. John Kobasic is chairman and chief executive officer. He will be in charge of business development and Hadley will devote full time to client service, strategic planning and account management.

May 24, 1996

MetaInfo

MetaInfo, the Seattle -based developer of Internet messaging software, has hired Scott McFarlane as Chief Operating Officer and Katharine Petersen as Marketing Director. McFarlane will oversee the daily operations of MetaInfo and his primary responsibility will be to ensure that MetaInfo's staffing levels, information systems and internal policies can support the company's expansion. Petersen's responsibilities will include the development and execution of product introduction strategies for MetaInfo's growing line of software applications, in addition to the management of all marketing communications and user education activities.

Reed, Revell-Pechar

Redd, Revell-Pechar, Inc. announced that Karrie Overby has joined the advertising and public relations agency as an Assistant Account Coordinator. Her responsibilities include project trafficking, press/client relations, web page development and client account support for the public relations team.

University of Washington

On May 30, the building that houses the Washington Technology Center will be dedicated John M. Fluke Sr. Hall. The dedication ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in the north plaza entrance of the building, located just east of the Faculty Center on the University of Washington campus. A reception and open house will follow from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. With John M. Fluke Sr. championing the cause, the Washington Technology Center was created by the Washington State Legislature in 1983. The center builds partnerships between universities around the state and industrial partners to conduct research and technology development in advanced materials and manufacturing, biotechnology, computer systems and software, human interface technology (virtual reality) and microelectronics. It has played a major support role in 15 start-up companies and has co-sponsored research and technology development in partnership with more than 70 Washington state firms.

First Heritage Bank

Jean Wrona has been appointed to the position of vice president and commercial loan officer of First Heritage Bank. Wrona has 30 years of banking experience in the Snohomish area. She will be responsible for business development and commercial lending.

Cole & Weber

After a national search for an executive to lead Cole & Weber's integrated marketing group, the agency announced that Brian Ribbey has been hired as Group Director, Integrated Marketing. He will manage the agency's interactive, design and direct marketing divisions. Ribbey will partner with agency CEO Austin McGhie and Creative Director Ron Hawkins as part of the senior management team at the Seattle-based shop.