Nov 12, 1996

Pacific Oaks College Northwest

Pacific Oaks College of Pasadena, Calif. has opened a branch campus, Pacific Oaks College Northwest (PONW), in Seattle. The campus is located in the Madrona area at 1403 34th Ave. PONW is an institution of higher learning committed to actively promoting diversity, respect, and cultural relevance in all aspects of the teaching-learning process. Pacific Oaks offers graduate-level teacher certification as well as Bachelor's and a Master's in Human Development. An open house for the new branch will be held on Nov. 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dr. Mona Lake Jones, poet laureate of Seattle and author of "The Color of Culture" will be a featured speaker at the open house.

SCJA

King County Superior Court Judge Faith Ireland has been named president of the Washington State Superior Court Judges' Association (SCJA). Ireland plans on using the opportunity to increase awareness of the role of the judiciary as the third and independent branch of government. The SCJA president and board of trustees represent the 160 judges of Washington's superior courts. The statutorily created association provides continuing judicial education, recommends changes to civil and criminal court rules, and promoted improvement in judicial administration.

Spokane EDC

The Spokane Area Economic Development Council (EDC) has published its 1997 Inland Northwest Manufacturers Directory, a comprehensive listing of data featuring over 3,000 manufacturers in the region. The directory is available in hard copy for $45 and on disk for $199. For more information about the directory, call the EDC at (509) 624-9285 or 1-800-SPOKANE.

Tully's Coffee

Seattle based Tully's Coffee has named Siobahn Foody as director of wholesale to lead the new office coffee service division. The division will also handle coffee sales to restaurants. Foody's appointment is part of Tully's recent wholesale expansion.

Emerald Heights

Shelley Flores has joined Emerald Heights, a continuing care retirement community in Redmond, as accounting manager. She will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the accounting office.

Northwest Lodging

Northwest Lodging, a Seattle-based hotel management company, has acquired the Howard Johnson Express Inn in Phoenix. The acquisition is part of the company's planned expansion into the Southwest. The company currently manages 16 full and limited-service properties throughout California, Washington, Oregon, Texas and Arizona. Northwest Lodging specializes in operating mid-market Ramada and Howard Johnson branded inns and hotels.

Western Investor Directory

More than 90 firms representing excess of $29 billion in investment capital are profiled in the first edition of the Western Investor Directory, published by the Western Regional Association of Small Business Investment Corporations (WRASBIC). The directory identifies capital resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Copies of the directory are available for $9.95 each (includes shipping and handling). To order call (801) 364-4346. VXb%';H J _ 46M% !!!!!!F ff

Nov 08, 1996

Fluke

Fluke Corp. announced the appointment of David E. Katri to the position of chief operating officer and executive vice president. The company also announced that George Winn, current COO and president, intends to retire in 1997. Winn will continue to serve as president until May 1, 1997, and will remain a member of the board. Katri joined Fluke in 1975 in the finance organization and led Fluke's recent entrance into the fast-growing networking arena. The Everett-based company makes electronic test tools.Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell Gary Hood, Henry Webb and Timothy Ashcraft have been named as associates in the law firm of Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malamca, Peterson & Daheim. Hood focuses on litigation and general practice, Webb concentrates on litigation and environmental and natural resources law, Ashcraft focuses on litigation. Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell has offices located in Seattle and Tacoma.

Bogle & Gates

James Tune, chairman of the Seattle law firm of Bogle & Gates, has accepted an additional role as head of the firm's Business Department. The business group handles complex transactions involving emerging companies, corporate finance, commercial banking and international issues as well as traditional business needs such as state taxation, estate planning and real estate.

Foster Pepper & Shefelman

The Seattle law firm of Foster Pepper & Shefelman has contributed $30,000, landscaping and construction expertise, as well as labor from attorneys, staff, and friends to help Zion Prep complete an addition to its Pre-School Village. Zion Prep is a private school in Rainier Valley which serves predominately African-American students from pre-school through eighth grade.

Kaufer Miller Communications

Bellevue-based Kaufer Miller Communications, a full service public relations, communications and marketing firm, has added Joe Auman, Erica Perez, Scott VanderLey, and Jessica Shapiro to its staff. Auman will act as a financial controller. Perez, assistant account executive, will serve as media relations support, account planning and event coordination to the telecommunications and wireless industry account teams. VanderLey, account coordinator, will support the Microsoft account. Shapiro, account coordinator, will work on the Onyx Software and Ark Interface II, Inc. accounts.

PhyCom

Julie Klapstein has joined PhyCom Corporation, the Bellevue-based software company, as chief executive officer. Allen Puckett, the company's former CEO, will act as executive vice president for strategy and business development, focusing on product research and the establishment of strategic partnership. Fran Massimiano has joined PhyCom as vice president of sales and Pearl Murray joins as CFO.

Salute' of Bellevue

Italian chef Raffaele Calise will open his third restaurant this month, Salute' of Bellevue. Calise founded the original Salute' restaurant at 3426 N.E. 55th St. in Seattle, and has since opened Salute' in Citta, located in Seattle's West Coast Vance Hotel, and LaBuca, in Pioneer Square. In preparation for his newest venture, Calise received a $541,000 loan from The Money Store Investment Corporation's Bellevue office to cover purchase of the real estate and construction improvements to the building.