Oct 16, 1996

Morton & Associates

Curtis Ruck, Don Morton, Jr. and Dave Morton, senior managers of northwest based Morton & Associates, have recently completed the Certified Professional Food Brokers (CPFB) Program conducted by the Institute for Professional Advancement at Arizona State University. Morton & Associates has offices in Portland and Seattle, servicing food and non-food principals in Oregon, Washington and Alaska.

Washington Enterprise Awards

Six Puget Sound area companies have been recognized in the first annual Washington Enterprise Awards for Best Business Practices sponsored by Arthur Andersen's Enterprise Group and Perkins Coie. Stevedoring Service of America, an international transportation services company founded in Bellingham is recognized for building alliances with suppliers, customers, local partners and complementary businesses. Olympic Hot Tub Company, the oldest spa company in the Puget Sound area is recognized for it reputation for customer satisfaction. Art Anderson Associates, a family-owned architectural, facilities and marine engineering services firm headquartered in Bremerton, is recognized for its ability to disseminate valuable information throughout the company. WRQ, Inc., a Seattle software company, is recognized for practices that motivate and retain employees. Stockpot Soups, a Redmond-based manufactuer of fresh refrigerated soups is recognized for its innovation with new products. Emeritus Corporation, a Seattle-based company which acquires, develops, owns and operates assisted-living facilities, is recognized for its tremendous growth. The awards recognize business practices that lead to great performances among emerging small and mid-sized companies.

Metawave Communications

Harold "Hal" Carey has joined Redmond-based Metawave Communications Corp. as vice president of engineering services. He will head Metawave's worldwide engineering services group, which provides installation, training, field service, and consulting support for the company's multibeam antenna product line. Metawave delivers spectrum management solutions that enable wireless service providers throughout the world to compete by optimizing call quality, coverage and capacity at minimal cost.

U.S. Bancorp

U.S. Bancorp has named Julie Joy as public relations specialist in its Seattle office. She will be responsible for media relations for U.S. Bancorp and its subsidiaries.

McCann-Erickson

McCann-Erickson Seattle has made the following promotions: Samie Barr,vice president/account director; Michelle McEttrick, vice president/ group account director; Erick Soderstrom, vice president/group account director; Greg Tamura, media planner. The following people have recently been hired in the account and media departments: Julie Jarzynka, account coordinator; Scott Lee, media planner; Pam Lieske, senior account executive; Carolyn Post, receptionist; Grace Rivera, assistant media planner.

Dugovich & Associates

Dugovich & Associates, a full service public relations agency, has been chosen to provide public relations and marketing communications services to Cascade Community Bank. Headquartered in Auburn, Cascade is one of the region's fastest growing community banks. Dugovich & Associates, Inc. in located in Renton.

Pacific Financial Holdings, Inc.

J. Blake Goldberg has been named president of Pacific Financial Holdings, Inc., a privately held financial services company. Prior to co-founding Pacific Financial Holdings in 1995, Goldberg was president of West Coast Intermodal Services of Tacoma.

Oct 15, 1996

Graham & Dunn

Yuko Aimi has joined the law firm of Graham & Dunn as an associate in its Tax Group. Aimi specializes in corporate tax planning with an emphasis on high technology and international businesses.

Lynnwood Mortgage Corporation

Debbie Steck has been named senior vice president and branch manager of Lynnwood Mortgage Corporation's (LMC's) Mountlake Terrace office. She takes over for Donn Costa, who has been named president of the company.

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Mark Hill, M.D. has joined the cardiothoracic team at Virginia Mason Medical Center. His interests are in minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery, thoracic surgery, and adult congenital surgery.

Vander Houwen Public Relations

Vander Houwen Public Relations won the top award for Internal Communications in the 1996 Northwest Classics sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). VHPR of Bellevue developed a program called "A New Way to Communicate at Kinko's" which allowed 23,000 Kinko's co-workers at over 850 stores worldwide to communicate with one another. The program was designed to encourage two-way communication and speed the flow of information to all company locations.

RC's Billiards, Brew and Eatery

RC's Billiards, Brew and Eatery has opened near Pier 70 in Seattle. Located at 10 Broad Street (across from the Old Spaghetti Factory), RC's Billiards will serve lunch and dinner.

Preston Gates & Ellis

Preston Gates & Ellis has added the following new associates to the law firm's Seattle office. Janet Milam Howe, Sophie Hager Hume, Aaron McGrath, Kollin Min, Lukas Morscher, Helen Bergman Moure, Daniel Poliak, Jill Hanson Reinmuth, Bridget Goodrick Rodden, Alexandra Smith, Kendall Taylor, and Denis Stiffarm.

Pacific Northwest Ballet

Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) will host a complimentary open house for the public as part of the Seattle Center "Fall Fandango" which will feature a behind-the-scenes tour of PNB's facility, a free dance class and a special Nutcracker room with free giveaways and activities for kids. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at PNB's Phelps Center, 301 Mercer St.

Parker LePla

Parker LePla, a Seattle-based brand development and public relations firm, has added Jennifer Haupt and Eric Nobis to its staff. Haupt will act as staff writer and consultant, and Nobis will serve as associate consultant.