Jan 18, 2001

Meany Hotel becomes a Best Western

The 16-story Edmond Meany Hotel in Seattle's University District has become a Best Western, according to the latest quarterly hotel market report by Jinneman, Kennedy & Associates. The hotel is now called Best Western University Tower Hotel. Former hotel brokers Craig Schafer and Alan Battersby bought the 155-room landmark last summer for $11.5 million from Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

Seneca Real Estate Group

Tom Sager rose to principal at Seattle-based Seneca Real Estate Group, which provides commercial development services. Sager joined Seneca in 1998 and his most recent assignment was managing development of Metzler North America's Lakeridge Square office complex in Redmond that Microsoft leased.

Coldwell Banker Bain

Coldwell Banker Bain added 10 new residential sales associates to six of the firm's offices through its October merger with Preferred Properties. In Bellevue East, the new associates are Michael Miller, Sheri Avery and Tracy Dale. In Edmonds: Alex Munoz. In Issaquah: Nicole Jacobsen and Randy Street. In Mercer Island: Suzi Parker. In Redmond: Johna Wassil and Kirsten Strand. In Capitol Hill: Jennifer Braun.

Tarragon Development

Angela L. Humphreys became corporate counsel for Seattle-based Tarragon Development. Humphreys' seven years of experience in real estate law consists of four years with Colorado Bankers Mortgage and three years with the Nathanson Group, a Seattle law firm where she helped health-care providers conduct real estate transactions. Meanwhile, Dan Morrison joined Tarragon as project manager in charge of construction of Lakeland Town Center in Auburn.

Housing Development Consortium

The non-profit Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County added three new members: Parkview Services, United Way of King County and the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Parkview provides housing and other services for people with developmental disabilities.

Intel/UW Tacoma

Intel Corp. pledged a $270,000 computer equipment donation in support of the state technology institute that Gov. Gary Locke has proposed establishing at the University of Washington, Tacoma. The technology institute is a highlight of the governor's plans and is funded with $7.5 million in his budget. The proposal also calls for a $4 million match from industry and private sources. Community leaders in Tacoma have pledged to raise at least that amount.

Washington Wine & Beverage Co.

McCabe

Washington Wine & Beverage Co., producers of Silver Lake Wines and Spire Mountain Ciders, announced the appointment of Ken McCabe as president and chief operating officer for the Bothell-based company. McCabe replaces company founder Salvatore Leone who will remain with the company in the role of chairman of the board and CEO. McCabe leaves his post as vice president of national chain sales for Corus Brands, owner of the second largest group of wineries in the Pacific Northwest, including: Columbia Winery, Covey Run Winery, Paul Thomas Winery, Ste. Chapelle Winery and many more international brands.

Turk's Head Productions

Gustafson

Lo

Andrew Gustafson was recently named project manager for Turk's Head Productions, a Seattle-based ad agency. Gustafson will act as client liaison for major projects and provide support for the design and photography staff. Allie Lo has joined the agency as a graphic designer.

Washington State University

The Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education/Washington State University College of Nursing announced it has changed the name of its consortium to the Intercollegiate College of Nursing. The name change identifies the activities as higher education-related and further positions the college and consortium activities as collaborative endeavors. The consortium includes four partner institutions: Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, WSU and Whitworth College.