Apr 20, 2000

AdvanceOnline

AdvanceOnline, provider of Web-based training solutions to help organizations comply with environmental, transportation and occupational safety and health regulations that is headquartered in Seattle, has hired seven new employees. The new hires are; Kristen Blum, course developer; Xenia Chilkowich, manager of operations; April Grayson, course developer; Jennifer Haupt, senior marketing writer; Fay Lim, marketing communications manager; Jacob Metcalf, graphic designer; and Don Rossow, senior business development manager. AdvanceOnline partners with corporations, associations, government agencies and other training providers to design, develop and deploy its Online Institutes, an expanding network of Web-based training sites.

Seattle Public Schools

Kjell Rye, a teacher at Garfield High School in Seattle, has been honored with an Innovation in Teaching Award from the Washington Software Foundation. Rye was selected by a panel of experts for his innovative approach to using technology as a tool to teach mathematics and science in at-risk communities. He has taken his students to Mexico, Mozambique and Russia where they installed computers in orphanages and schools. Students lead, organize, fund and implement Computers for the World, a non-profit program that has donated computers to countries on every continent except Antarctica.

Simpson Timber

Jim Dickison was recently hired for a new position as Northwest log procurement and sales manager for Shelton-based Simpson Timber Co. Since 1996, Dickison worked for Koncor Forest Products and more recently as an independent consultant.

InterWest Bancorp

InterWest Bancorp has appointed Patrick Fahey president and CEO. He was also named chairman, president and CEO of InterWest Bank. Fahey will continue as chairman, president and CEO of Seattle-based subsidiary Pacific Northwest Bank, a commercial bank he founded in 1988 and which was acquired by InterWest Bancorp in 1998. Steve Walden has been appointed chairman of the board for the company.

Advanced Biometrics

Puyallup-based Advanced Biometrics recently closed on a stock trade acquisition of Tacoma-based Carlson-Formetec, a 25-year-old titanium and aircraft parts manufacturing company. Advanced Biometrics has developed and patented LiveGrip technology which can positively identify a person by using an infrared light to identify the inside of the human hand and then verify an individual's identity. The acquisition of Carlson-Formetec will align Advanced Biometrics with a manufacturing and distribution channel for its LiveGrip technology.

Bartell Drugs

Thompson Drugs, located in Bellevue and founded in 1946, officially becomes part of locally owned Bartell Drugs on April 24 when new signage is installed. Bartell purchased the store in 1997 and has operated the store while merchandise offerings and services were gradually changed. Founded in 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs own and operates stores in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties

Apr 19, 2000

iTango Software

iTango Software, a Seattle-based provider of Web-based employee relationship management applications, announced the addition of Keith Sorrels, vice president of sales, and Charles Kirkland, director of product management to its staff. Charged with leading the company’s worldwide sales operations, Sorrels brings more than 12 years of senior sales and executive management experience. Kirkland brings 25 years of experience in human resources and information systems consulting to iTango.

Point.com

Seattle-based Point.com unveiled a new business-to-business market strategy, Powered by Point. Building upon its position and strength as an online retailer for wireless phones, accessories and service plans, Point.com has created an integrated e-commerce solution that can be leveraged by any company seeking to sell telecommunications products and services online. Point.com has licensed its private-label e-commerce solution to Ericsson, Staples and the U.S. government.

Fisheries Supply

Fisheries Supply Co. has opened its new 8,000-plus-square-foot display store, featuring a brand new galley store within the store, new electronics section and expanded inventory of paint, maintenance and other products. The new store is located in Mariner’s Square, at the north end of Lake Union, in Seattle. Opening day festivities begin on Friday May 5. The new galley store will specialize in sales, repair and design of cooking, heating and refrigeration equipment. The galley store was designed and is managed by Ed Rekola and Dwight Ballestrasse.

Betts, Patterson & Mines

Rebecca Erin Greene joins Betts, Patterson & Mines, a Seattle-based law office, as an associate in business transactions, taxation and estate planning practice areas. Greene's legal experience includes advising individuals and small business owners regarding wealth transfer planning, entity structuring and agreements.

Arena Sports

Arena Sports, a Seattle-based operator of in-line hockey and soccer arenas, has hired Tim Black as vice president/general counsel. Black will help to develop and implement the company's strategic expansion plan to create a national network of indoor sports arenas. He will also manage the legal affairs of the company