Apr 07, 1997

Card Capture Services

Portland-based Card Capture Services, Inc. (CCS), an independent provider of ATMs, has promoted Steven Wright to executive vice president, and Andrew Craig has joined as vice president and legal counsel.

Sterling Savings Association

Katherine Thompson, vice president and Business Banking Team Leader West for Sterling Savings Association, is the recipient of the company's Leadership Award. The award is presented to individual who achieve a high level of performance, are committed to Sterling's values, provide quality leadership, and serve the community.

Northwest Lodging

Northwest Lodging, Inc., a Seattle-based hospitality management company, announced that Colleen Madden has been named director of catering at the Ramada Inn Governor House Hotel in Olympia.

Cairncross & Hempelmann

Kevin Raymond, former Chief of Staff for Gary Locke when he was King County Executive, has joined the Seattle law firm of Cairncross & Hempelmann. Raymond will offer legal counsel to state, local and special purpose governments.

Mayor's Small Business Awards

Nominations for the Mayor's Small Business Awards are currently being sought. For more information contact Shannon Kelleher at (206) 684-8321. An awards banquet will be held Wednesday, June 4 at the Seattle Sheraton.

Krogh & Ehrlichman

The Seattle-based law firm of Krogh & Ehrlichman announced the opening of a new branch office in Everett. Egil "Bud" Krogh and Thomas Ehrlichman specialize in negotiation and litigation services in the areas of growth management, shoreline issues, forest practices and energy administration boards. The Everett office is located at 1721 Hewitt Ave, Suite 416, (206) 258-4212.

Widmer Brothers Brewing

Widmer Brothers Brewing Company has named Robert Lowe as a sales representative in the San Francisco area and Anthony Sutton as a representative in San Diego.

Airgroup Express

Airgroup Express, a Bellevue-based full service air and sea transportation company, has opened two new cargo facilities in San Antonio and Tulsa. Debi Saied will manage the Tulsa terminal and Wayne Atkinson will be responsible for the San Antonio terminal.

Strategic Leadership Forum

The Strategic Leadership Forum (SLF) announced that the annual Peter F. Drucker Strategic Leadership Award has been given to Federal Express Corporation Chairman, President and CEO Frederick Smith. He is the first recipient to succeed Peter Drucker, who received the award named for him in 1996. Smith was selected for his role as founder of Federal Express, which led to the creation of a global industry and has been a catalyst for the transformation of many other industries.

Hammerquist & Saffel

Giant Bicycle of Rancho Dominguez, Calif. has chosen the Seattle advertising agency of Hammerquist & Saffel as its new brand partner. With its newly developed design department, H & S will be able to function as more than an advertising agency for Giant. The firm will work to communicate the brand in consumer advertising, catalogs, merchandising and promotional materials, public relations, and in-store.