May 06, 1998

Horton Lantz Marocco

Horton Lantz Marocco, a Seattle-based marketing and creative services agency, has hired Kim Christiansen as a new systems administrator, managing web site development and new technology issues. Renee Porter has joined as an account manager.

Da Vinci Gourmet Ltd.

Seattle-based Da Vinci Gourmet Ltd. has appointed Natalie Dean as an international sales representative. Dean's responsibilities will include generating sales, managing the distributor base, conducting international market research, developing country-specific sales strategies and generating interest in new markets.

Microserv, Inc.

Microserv, Inc., a Kirkland-based hardware support services company, has hired Susan Williams as human resources manager. John Bender was promoted to vice president of service delivery from director of service delivery. Yuki Yang was promoted to inside sales/marketing communications manager from marketing communications coordinator.

Odyssey

The Seattle-based Odyssey, The Maritime Discovery Center, has named Sally del Fierro development officer. Matt Fikse has been named general manager, marketing; Melissa Knapp has been named office administrator; Rick Mazzotta has been named manager for interpretation; and Rob Walgren has been named manager for product development and merchandising. Odyssey, opening in July, is a maritime center devoted to contemporary trade, shipping, fishing, and marine recreational activities.

May 05, 1998

Norman B. Sandler Architects

Elisabeth Beers, interior design principal at Norman B. Sandler Architects, received the 1998 Gold Award of Excellence for Residential Design from the Washington State Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. Beers earned the award based on the interior design of a residence in Phoenix.

Showplace Design and Remodeling

Bruce and Becky Kelleran, owners of Showplace Design and Remodeling in Redmond, are celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their business. Showplace specializes in kitchen and bath remodeling.

Palomino Euro Bistro

Palomino Euro Bistro, a Seattle restaurant, has named Mike Bryan executive chef. Bryan is responsible for menu and recipe development as well as food quality and preparation.

Fantasticker

A new pressure-sensitive sticker is being test marketed in Seattle, promoting the logo of the Seattle Supersonics during their playoff bid, as well as University of Washington Husky trademarks. About 20,000 stickers are being handed out free to ticket holders at Sonics games. The waterproof stickers bond to any flat surface, including skin, and can last up to a week. Kelvin Shinn, president of Kelvin K Corp., is importing Fantasticker into the U.S. The Seattle-based company is the exclusive U.S. patent applicant and distributor of the sticker. Shinn said it took 18 months to develop the sticker which was also tested in South Korea during the playoffs of a sports team. Shinn hopes one day to broaden his line of stickers from sports logos to cartoon characters.