May 23, 2000

Digital Harmony Technologies

Digital Harmony Technologies, a Seattle-based developer of digital media networking technologies, announced the addition of two senior management executives to support its efforts within the semiconductor and consumer electronics industries. The new members of the senior management team will drive sales and marketing efforts for Digital Harmony in delivering its FireWire solutions to licensees and partners. Larry Morrell joins the company as vice president of sales and marketing for semiconductor products. John Robson is the new vice president of sales.

Willows Lodge

James Simkins has been appointed general manager of the Willows Lodge, an 88-room boutique hotel opening in Woodinville in September. Simkins has more than 20 years of experience in management with Westin Hotels and Resorts, where he worked at five properties worldwide. Willow Lodge is being developed by Phillip Sherburne and Tony Puma and will be operated by MTM Management, with Simkins as a partner in the development.

KJR-FM

KJR-FM, a Seattle-based classic hits radio station, has named Rick Carter general sales manager. In his new position, Carter's primary responsibilities include overseeing all sales initiatives including local, national and regional sales. He will also play a key role in management and motivational activities for his nine-member staff.

Propeller Club

The Propeller Club, Port of Seattle Chapter, has named Senator Slade Gorton Maritime Elected Official of the Year. During his three Senate terms, Gorton was the author of the Shipping Reform Act of 1984, co-author of the Shipping Reform Act of 1998 and a prime advocate for the Maritime Security Program. The non-profit organization promotes maritime commerce in the Puget Sound region and supports the American Merchant Marine.

KNCB Dave

Seattle advertising and public relations agency KNCB Dave recently added Amy Mauldin to its advertising team. Mauldin is an advertising account executive. Before joining KNCB Dave, she was marketing programs manager at eCharge Corp., a Seattle-based Internet company.

BioGenetic Ventures

BioGenetics Ventures, a Spokane-based company that invests in the development and commercialization of emerging scientific research, announced a partnership with The Heart Institute of Spokane. Under the terms of the deal, BioGenetics will invest $1 million to fund a joint initiative advancing cardiovascular research focused on atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.

May 22, 2000

Richmond Public Relations

Hamilton McCulloh has been promoted to vice president fo public relations at Richmond Public Relations in Seattle. Previously, McCulloh was senior account manager. In 1999, he received a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Children's Series" and holds five additional Emmy nominations.

MarketFitz

MarketFitz, an integrated marketing services company headquartered in Seattle, has named Ray Rasmussen to the position of chief operating officer, effective June 5. Rasmussen, most recently a senior manager with Deloitte Consulting in Seattle, has more than 20 years of experience in business management and systems analysis. His responsibilities will include enhancing the Internet infrastructure for the company.

Gogerty Stark Marriott

Former deputy chief of staff to Seattle Mayor Norm Rice, George Griffin, has joined the Seattle-based public relations firm Gogerty Stark Marriott. Griffin served as deputy chief of staff for three years and most recently returned to Seattle after a two-year stint in Washington, D.C., where he worked on local and national housing issues.

Veber Partners

Veber Partners, a Portland-based investment banking firm specializing in middle-market companies, has promoted Rodger Adams to senior partner and Chris Veber to partner. Adams specializes in mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance. Veber dedicates his expertise to the consumer branded/retail industry, primarily the food and beverage, sports and leisure and consumer services categories.

Getty Images

Seattle-based Getty Images has been chosen by the National Geographic Society to license and resell images from its catalog of photography. The National Geographic Image Collection will be accessible through Getty's Internet site, gettyone.com. Users will be able to view, download and license the society's images for reuse from that Web site. Gettyone's National Geographic collection will initially contain 2,000 images, with the number expected to grow to between 6,000 and 10,000.