Nov 07, 2003

Microsoft

Steve Shihadeh was appointed general manager of Microsoft's Healthcare Industry Solutions Group. Shihadeh is responsible for Microsoft's global healthcare strategy, marketing, services and partner strategies in the health plan, provider and pharmaceutical customer segments. Shihadeh is the former senior vice president of sales at Siemens Medical Solutions.

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union

Robert H. Harvey, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union, was named Executive of the Year by the Credit Union Executive Society. Harvey is on the board of the Washington Credit Union League and is vice-chair of the league's State Governmental Affairs Committee.

Davis Wright Tremaine

Davis Wright Tremaine, a Seattle-based law firm, added Ingrid Brydolf to its health law practice in Portland. Brydolf returns to Davis after five years as assistant general counsel at Legacy Health System, where she provided legal advice on physician relationships, medical staff and employment.

Boeing

Boeing Commercial Airplanes named Michael J. Cave senior vice president, Airplane Programs. He succeeds James M. Jamieson, who was named chief technology officer for Boeing Co. Louis J. Mancini succeeds Cave as senior vice president, Commercial Aviation Services.

4thpass

Ed Zylka was named general manager of 4thpass, a Seattle-based wireless software company and subsidiary of Motorola. Zylka, a Motorola executive, will continue to manage Enterprise Solutions within Motorola's PCS division while seeking to expand 4thpass. He replaces Mazin Ramadan, the founding CEO of 4thpass.

Nov 06, 2003

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

The Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, a statewide organization of 750 trial lawyers who specialize in civil defense litigation, honored Edward S. Winskill and Patrick H. LePley at the annual WDTL Judges Reception. Winskill, of Davies Pearson, was named Outstanding Defense Trial Lawyer of 2003 and LePley, of LePley & Koehler, was named Outstanding Plaintiff Trial Lawyer of 2003.

Miller Nash

Miller Nash, a multi-service law firm based in Portland, named John Chung, Adele Conover and Adam Hughes associates in its Seattle office. Chung's practice emphasizes insolvency and reorganization, Conover's practice includes commercial and complex business litigation and Hughes focuses his practice on labor and employment, litigation and business.

The Spirit of Christmas

Ruth Ann Young, owner of Kirkland's The Spirit of Christmas, is organizing a shipment of gift boxes to U.S. troops in Iraq. Donations of eye drops, lib balm, dry roasted nuts, nonperishable snacks and candy, powdered juice mix and packaging shred are needed. A $35 contribution sponsors a package for one serviceman or woman. To donate items or help with packing call (425) 739-9627.

Banner Bank

Banner Bank, based in Walla Walla, named Cynthia Wood assistant vice president and branch manager of its Columbia Center branch in Kennewick. Wood is the former assistant vice president and branch manager of EverTrust Bank in Everett. She has nine years of experience in bank management.

Your 2 Feet

Your 2 Feet, a store that offers healthful foot products, pain-relief footwear and therapeutic socks, opened its second Seattle-area location at 1201 Pine St. The store features an on-site podiatrist and on-site foot and back massage. Your 2 Feet will host a grand opening event on Nov. 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.