Nov 05, 2003

Marcan

Maryjane F. Fatigati was appointed general manager of Marcan, a Bellevue-based company that offers CD-R and DVD-R duplication, CD replication and DVD video authoring services. Fatigati, who began her career with Marcan as controller, has 15 years of experience in accounting and operations.

Port of Everett

The Port of Everett named Carl Wollebek, formerly marine marketing director, director of marine terminals. Wollebek will be responsible for daily operations and coordination of expanded port facilities, including the soon to be constructed rail barge dock. He replaces Ed Paskovskis, who was named deputy executive director. Paskovskis is now responsible for the port's security, redevelopment of the Mukilteo Tank Farm, transportation issues and labor relations.

Everett Community College

Michael Kerns, formerly interim vice president of administrative services, was named vice president of administrative services at Everett Community College. Previously, Kerns was the assistant city administrator for the City of Lynnwood.

Banner Bank

Banner Bank, based in Walla Walla, hired Terry Weimer as vice president of its Tri-Cities Corporate Banking Team. Don Paddock was named vice president, client manager at the Quinalt Corporate & Real Estate Loan Center in Kennewick. Weimer and Paddock will be responsible for corporate banking in the Columbia Basin marketplace.

Qdoba Mexican Grill

Qdoba Mexican Grill will open its eighth Seattle-area location in Redmond at 15116 N.E. 24th St. The restaurant will host a grand opening party the evening of Nov. 14. For a $5 donation patrons will receive an entree and drink of their choice. All proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Club of King County.

Nov 04, 2003

The Hotel Group

The Hotel Group, an Edmonds-based company that specializes in the investment, ownership and management of hotels, opened the Radisson San Antonio Airport Hotel in San Antonio. The property, which is currently being renovated, was formerly operated as the San Antonio Airport Doubletree Club.

FOX Sports Grill

FOX Sports Grill, founded by FOX Sports and B&B Ventures in 2002, opened a new location in downtown Seattle at 1522 Sixth Ave. The management includes Kerry White, executive chef; Justin Evans, general manager; and Jennifer Wilson, sales and marketing manager.

Washington Competitiveness Council

Everett Community College President Charlie Earl was appointed to serve on the Washington Competitiveness Council. Earl will co-chair the Workforce Training for High Demand Fields committee with Sally Jewel, chief operating officer of REI. The council convened in 2001 in order to examine education, research capacity and entrepreneurship in Washington.

SkyTaxi

SkyTaxi, an airline based in Salem, Ore., restarted its operations. SkyTaxi named Dennis Whitesell interim director of operations and Roger Callahan chief pilot. Whitesell will be appointed assistant chief pilot when the company hires a permanent director of operations.

Simply Low Carb

Simply Low Carb, a low carbohydrate grocery store, opened in Burien at 105 S. 152nd Ave. Simply Low Carb is owned by Dan Langdon, Linda Langdon and Rod Bristol, who opened the first location in Vancouver in 2001.

Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year

Bob Falkner and Lynette Falkner, husband and wife, were named National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year. The Falkners, who operate the Custer Creek Tree Farm, are the second Washington tree farmers in 60 years to be nationally recognized by the American Tree Farm System, a program of the American Forest Foundation.