Dec 09, 2003

Western Washington University

Western Washington University hired Paul Cocke, former editor of the Anacortes American, as media coordinator in the office of university communications. Cocke succeeds Tanya Roe, who replaces the retiring Jo Collinge as assistant director.

PRR

PRR, a Seattle-based social marketing and communications firm, hired Rosemarie Buchanan as a senior associate in the public affairs and public involvement departments. Buchanan has experience as a journalist and as a business development manager, specializing in engineering and architecture. She is currently public affairs project manager for the I-405 Corridor Improvement Program.

Seattle Theatre Group

Seattle Theatre Group, a not-for-profit organization that operates The Paramount and The Moore Theatres, promoted Terri Hiroshima to director of marketing and communications. Hiroshima, former promotions manager for STG, replaces Patrick Harrison.

Helix BioMedix

Kerry Palmer resigned as chief financial officer of Helix BioMedix, a Bothell-based biotechnology company. Helix plans to hire a new accounting officer by the end of the year.

Ater Wynne

Ater Wynne, a Portland-based law firm, added three new partners. Kathy Feldman, who specializes in employment counseling, was named partner in the Seattle office. David Connell, who specializes in tax and business matters, and Dan Larsen, who practices general litigation and dispute resolution, were named partners in the Portland office.

Holland America Line

Holland America Line, a Seattle-based cruise line, named Bill Sharp vice president, port operations and fleet security. Prior to joining Holland America in 1996, Sharp was the vice president of operations at Southeast Stevedoring Corp. and Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska.

Dec 05, 2003

Forgotten Children's Fund

The Forgotten Children's Fund, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to helping families in need during the holiday season, is seeking volunteers to sort, wrap and deliver gifts. For more information call (425) 401-0915 or visit Santa's Workshop at 15815 S.E. 37th St. in Bellevue.

Northern Marine

Northern Marine, Skagit Valley College and the Northwest Workforce Development Council collaborated to create a training program for boat manufacturers that will include modules in safety, electrical, carpentry and resin infusion lamination. The program was made possible by a grant from the Washington State Employment Security Department. Classes will be taught at Northern Marine, an Anacortes-based yacht manufacturer.

Infogain Corp.

Infogain Corp., a consulting firm based in Los Gatos, Calif., named Glenn Gramling senior vice president of sales and marketing. Gramling is the former director of strategic marketing at Seagate Technologies and spent 15 years with Hewlett-Packard in various sales and marketing positions.

Richmond Public Relations

Seattle-based Richmond Public Relations joined the Worldcom Public Relations Group, an international network of public relations firms. Richmond's current clientele includes Benaroya Companies, Kimpton Hotel Group, Krispy Kreme, Oki Golf, Redhook Brewery, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and Tully's Coffee.

Kinko's

Kinko's opened a new location in Georgetown at 5963 Corson Ave., Suite 176. Through the end of December the new branch will offer discounted copies and the opportunity for customers to win a digital camera.

KeyBank

Cleveland-based KeyBank named Mark Tsutakawa team leader of its Bellevue Middle Market Team. Tsutakawa is the former senior vice president and is succeeded by Jim Johnson, former senior relationship manager. Johnson will also act as team leader of KeyBank's Seattle Middle Market Team.