Mar 17, 1998

Washington First International Bank

Washington First International Bank, based in Seattle, has named Tobias Washington vice president and commercial real estate loan portfolio manager. Washington was formerly with Washington Federal Savings Bank where he established and managed the multi-family loan department.

Pierce Transit

Pierce Transit has received the certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting from Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its 1996 comprehensive annual financial report. This is the thirteenth consecutive year Pierce Transit has received the certificate of achievement.

Washington State Chiropractic Association

Dr. John Wood was recently elected to serve as a member of the Washington State Chiropractic Association board of directors. Dr. Stephen Saunders was elected chairperson of the board of directors. Dr. Joyce Middendorf was elected president, Dr. Nancy McCown will serve as vice president, Dr. John Huber was elected secretary and Dr. Jeff Kantola will serve as treasurer.

Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association

Puget Sound businesses interested in contacting potential suppliers, distributors or customers in France are encouraged to call the Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association, which will have a booth at the international fair in Nantes, France, April 3-13. There is no charge for the services provided by the association. Interested businesses can discuss their specific needs with Dr. Thomas Bennett at (206) 542-5663.

Palisade

Palisade has named David Marshall senior manager. Marshall's responsibilities include overseeing the restaurant's brunch and lunch programs, as well as staff training and restaurant marketing.

Ragin' Cajun

Danny and Holly Delcambre of the Ragin Cajun restaurant in downtown Seattle were recognized by the Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE) with its "Hero Award" for operating their successful small business. Danny Delcambre is a deaf mute with severe vision limitations. Jerry Schuermann, a SCORE counselor and retired restaurateur, said he tried to steer Delcambre away from the restaurant business at their first meeting but soon realized he could succeed despite his disabilities. SCORE is a volunteer group that works with the Small Business Administration to help entrepreneurs.

Mar 13, 1998

Base-Line

Base-Line Inc., an Auburn-based graphic arts products manufacturer, has named David A. Sorter director of marketing. Sorter will be responsible for all marketing activities including new product development. Sorter formerly served as business manager for Polaroid Graphics Imaging.

Canyon Creek Cabinet

Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. has named Kent Boyer senior vice president of operations. Boyer formerly served as general manager for LaFata Cabinets in Michigan. Canyon Creek, based in Portland, currently employs 350 people at a new facility in Monroe.

Wall Data

Wall Data Inc., Kirkland, has appointed Rick Fox vice president finance, chief financial officer and treasurer. Fox will be responsible for overseeing the company's global financial operations, investor relations and MIS functions. Fox formerly worked for Ernst & Young in Seattle. Barry Horn, formerly vice president of North American sales, has been promoted to vice president of worldwide sales. Jim Robb has rejoined Wall Data as vice president of North American sales. Robb was most recently vice president of sales for DataChannel, Inc.

Graham & Dunn

Michael Tobiason has joined the Seattle law firm of Graham & Dunn as a shareholder and member of the corporate practice group. Tobiason will continue his practice in general corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, international business transactions and intellectual property licensing. Tobiason formerly worked for Price Waterhouse in public accounting.

R.A. Kevane & Associates

R.A. Kevane & Associates, a career consulting firm, will once again have an office in downtown Seattle. The office is located at Suite 308, 810 Third Ave., Seattle. Raymond A. Kevane is a speaker and the author of "Employment Power: Take Control of your Career."