Aug 15, 1996

WRQ

WRQ has released Reflection Secure 5.2, a new version of the company's software that implements the Kerberos V5 protocol for secure end-to-end user authentication. The new version adds support for Windows 95 and Windows NT to the existing Windows 3.1x product. When running on a PC with other Reflection host connectivity products, Reflection Secure provides secure Telnet access to UNIX, Digital and HP host computers in a networked environment. As a client of Kerberso V5 or DCE (distributed computing environment) security servers, Reflection Secure eliminates the need to send passwords over a network and protects against unauthorized use. Reflection Secure works with version 5.2 of Reflection 1 (HP hosts), Reflection 2 (VT420/Telnet), and Reflection 4 (VT420/Telnet and Digital graphics). WRQ's corporate offices are located in Seattle.

Parallel Communications

Parallel Communications, the Redmond-based integrated marketing communications agency, has been named "agency-of-record" for Advanced Radio Telecom (ART), Data Dimensions, Inc. (DDI) and Telepoint USA, and has been ranked as the eighth largest advertising agency in the Puget Sound area by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The agency specializes in traditional advertising, Web site development, identity programs, package design, online marketing/content development and interactive multimedia Adware.

Safeco

The Safeco Corporation has announced the following promotions. Robert Taylor, vice president and associate general counsel of Safeco's property and casualty insurance companies, has been appointed senior vice president and senior associate general counsel. Laura Murphy,assistant general counsel for Safeco Insurance Company of America, was appointed associate general counsel. David Wiley, regional administrative manager for the Pacific Northwest Region, was appointed region vice president for administration. Safeco Life Insurance Company has appointed Ronald Braley, group marketing manager, to assistant vice president. Safeco Asset Management Company announced that Greg Eisen, manager of the Small Company Fund, and Beverly Denny, manager of the Washington Tax-Free Bond Fund, were appointed assistant vice presidents. David Hill, president of Safeco Mutual Funds, has been elected to the Board of Trustees. Hill also serves as president of Safeco Asset Management Company.

Adolfson Associates, Inc.

Andrew Castelle, certified professional soil scientist and professional wetland scientist, has been promoted to principle of the firm Adolfson Associates, Inc. (AAI). Castelle has 14 years experience in soils science, water quality, and wetlands ecology. Adolfson Associates, Inc. is located in Seattle.

Imagio

Imagio Technology Advertising and Public Relations has added Frances Cala to the public relations department as account supervisor. Cala will be responsible for three major accounts: Polaroid, Sequel Technology, and Microrim. Imagio, headquartered in Seattle and in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers a full range of advertising, PR and marketing services.

Aug 14, 1996

Safeco Corporation

Dave Hill, president of Safeco Mutual Funds, has been elected to the Board of Trustees. Hill, who also serves as president of Safeco Securities and senior vice president of Safeco Asset Management Company, joined Safeco in 1973 as a methods analyst.

Piper Jaffray Inc.

Paul Lawrence has joined the Seattle office of Piper Jaffray Inc. as an investment executive. Lawrence was previously in corporate marketing and sales with Microsoft. Piper Jaffray Inc. is a full-service investment company based in Minneapolis.

KCTS/9

Chris Fahey has joined KCTS/9 as an account manager in the station's Corporate Marketing department. He will be responsible for initiating and cultivating relationships with companies and their agencies, and will overseeing day-to-day operations for a variety of accounts. Fahey formerly was a corporate support representative at Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). KCTS/9 is Seattle's public television station.

DesignSight

Chris Settle and Brent Cook have opened the new design studio, DesignSight. The studio combines professional experience in traditional print media and digital design. Their commitment is to offer top-notch full-service graphic design with fee's low enough to appeal to both large and small businesses. DesignSight's offices are located at 2744 N.E. 98th St., Seattle. For more information call (206) 526-7974.

WRQ

WRQ has announced its new market development group. The market development group is responsible for developing strategic alliances, pursuing OEM (original equipment manufacturer) relationships and assisting with the evaluation/acquisition of technologies for WRQ. Craig Schmidt, director of market development, will oversee the five member team. The will consist of: Dave Juran, market development manager, in charge of evolving and managing strategic and OEM relationship with operating system vendors; Chris Crane, market development manager, in charge of developing and managing strategic and OEM relationships with mainframe hardware and software vendors and consulting firms/systems integrators; Sue Lewis, market development manager, responsible for building and managing strategic partnerships for WRQ in the hardware vendor area; Mark Oppfelt, market development specialist, responsible for evolving and building strategic alliances in the vertical market area. Headquartered in Redmond, WRQ makes PC software that connects personal computer users to enterprise computers and information networks.

Parallel Communications

Parallel Communications has added Brendan Potash, senior new media designer, and Dennis Soltis, new media designer, to the agency's creative team. Potash will be responsible for concept, design and production of interactive multimedia Adware and Web sites. Soltis will provide support for the design team and be responsible for interactive multimedia Adware and Web site development. Parallel Communications, based in Redmond, is an integrated marketing communications agency that offers companies innovative ways to market their products, services and brands. The agency specializes in traditional advertising, Web site development, identity programs, package design, online marketing/content development and interactive multimedia Adware.