Mar 10, 1998

Graham & James/Riddell Williams

Kristine A. Dippold, Heidi M. Drivdahl, and Miles A. Yanick have joined the law firm of Graham & James/Riddell WIlliams in the Seattle office as associates. Dippold is a member of the corporate transactions group and practices business and corporate law. Drivdahl is a member of the corporate finance practice group and practices corporate and securities law. Yanick is a member of the litigation practice group.

Oceantrawl Inc.

Oceantrawl Inc. and its affiliate The Fishin' Place recently moved their corporate headquarters to the Bell Street Pier Central Waterfront Complex on Pier 66 of Seattle's waterfront. Oceantrawl, which manages several investments, previously occupied offices in the Market Place Tower on First Avenue. The Fishin' Place, created in 1996, prepares and sells fresh and frozen seafood-based meals for at-home consumption. For more information, call (206) 448-9200 or visit the web site at http://www.the fishinplace.com.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

William H. Gates of the law firm Preston Gates & Ellis will be honored with the 1998 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement, sponsored by the Northwest Industry Partnership for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The medal is presented to an individual who characterizes Thomas, director emeritus of the clinical research division at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and recipient of the 1990 Nobel Prize in Medicine, and his leadership, dedication to a vision, and contribution to change that benefits mankind. Gates, a co-founder of Preston Gates & Ellis, has served as trustee, officer, or volunteer for more than two dozen organizations. Gates will be presented with the medal at the E. Donnall Thomas Achievement Award Dinner on June 13. For reservations and information, call the Hutchinson Center at (206) 667-6327.

Mar 06, 1998

Kodama & Associates

Linda Kodama has been named president of Kodama & Associates and will be responsible for the firm's overall operations throughout the Northwest. Kodama has served corporate, government and nonprofit organizations in event planning, program and financial development and fund raising. The Seattle-based firm specializes in fund solicitation and grant writing, planning events, budgeting and financial analysis, business communications and promotions.

Firmani and Associates

Amy Pickering recently joined the Seattle-based marketing and public relations firm Firmani and Associates as an account executive. She previously served as director of marketing for a software-development and consulting firm.

Stevens Health Network

George W. Matheson, M.D., has joined Stevens Health Network as its new medical director. Matheson will oversee all clinical aspects of the Network's operations and provide guidance on other aspects of the Network. Matheson formerly served as vice president of medical affairs with other healthcare providers in the Northwest. Edmonds-based Stevens Health Network is an independent partnership between Stevens Healthcare and more than 150 primary and specialized-care doctors practicing in South Snohomish and North King counties.

Hagen, Kurth, Perman

Joy Nako has joined Hagen, Kurth, Perman & Co., a Seattle certified public accounting firm, as a temporary supervisor in the tax department. Kerin Beall, Vivian Hauer, Mary Jones and Ingrid Lee have all joined the tax department as temporary staff accountants. They will prepare individual, corporate and partnership tax returns.

Western Washington University

As part of an industry-university partnership, The Boeing Co. has pledged over $600,000 over the next three years to provide Western Washington University's engineering technology department with upgraded student computer laboratories and computer-assisted engineering software.