Apr 17, 1998

First Heritage Bank

Peggy Doph has been elected chairman of the First Heritage Bank board of directors. Doph has been a board member since 1989 and previously served as chairman. First Heritage Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank with branches in Snohomish, Monroe, Marysville and Arlington.

Starbucks

Howard Schultz, chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks Company, will be the main speaker at Northern Michigan University's graduation ceremonies May 2nd at the Superior Dome. Schultz will receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from his alma mater and be honored with a distinguished alumni award.

Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers

Kim Peterson, director of convention services for Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers, has earned the designation of certified meeting professional from the Convention Liaison Council. The designation is based on professional experience and academic examination. Peterson has worked for the Sheraton as a convention services staff member for 15 years.

RXL Pulitzer

RXL Pulitzer, an international multimedia and video communications firm with offices in Seattle, has promoted Marleen Eitzen to vice president of project development. Eitzen was previously executive producer in charge of special projects. Stephanie Baldwin has been named project management coordinator for the interactive division, focussing on interactive media production and design. Carman Cano has been named graphic artist. Cano previously served as creative director for Indra, an information and technology firm in Madrid, Spain.

Apr 16, 1998

Palisade

Palisade has named Dana Parker pastry chef at the Seattle restaurant. Parker previously served as the pastry chef at Piatti in Seattle.

Keller Rohrback

Keller Rohrback, a Seattle law firm, has hired Margaret Wetherald to serve as partner. Wetherald focuses her practice on general and environmental coverage litigation. Marianne Jones joins as an associate, emphasizing personal planning including estate and retirement planning. Alexander Perkins joins as an associate, emphasizing antitrust, securities, product liability and consumer litigation. Suzanne Parisien joins as an associate, and her practice emphasizes insurance defense litigation, insurance coverage and general civil litigation. Alexander Baehr has also joined as an associate, emphasizing product liability, commercial and civil litigation.

Coinstar Inc.

Coinstar Inc. has appointed Daniel A. Gerrity president and chief operating officer. Gerrity will be responsible for the Bellevue-based developer of coin counting and processing machines' operating performance. Gerrity formerly served as vice president of product management and development as well as chief operating officer.

Xypoint Corporation

Xypoint Corporation, a Seattle-based firm that uses wireless technology to locate mobile people and objects, has appointed John Clark vice president of operations. Clark will be responsible for delivering wireless location-based services, such as wireless-enhanced 9-1-1, to wireless carriers. Clark formerly founded Toll Free Cellular, a provider of #800 free wireless calling.

Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative

The Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative, a Portland-based electric power services cooperative, has signed a contract to provide future power-supply options to Okanogan County Electric Cooperative.

Ellis Paguirigan Designs

Kathleen Keeslar has been appointed graphic designer at Ellis Paguirigan Designs in Olympia. Keeslar was formerly an intern designer with Ellis Perry Creative.

Morse McFadden Communications

Morse McFadden Communications, a Kirkland-based public relations agency specializing in advanced technologies, has hired Rhia Siegle as account coordinator. Michele Davis has been promoted to account manager from account coordinator. Rod Anderson has been promoted to account supervisor from account manager.