Aug 16, 2006

Seattle Goodwill

Seattle Goodwill has hired Janice Jackson-Haley as vice president of human resources. Goodwill is a private, nonprofit organization that provides free job training and education programs and services for low-income individuals.

PhotoWorks

PhotoWorks has named Andy Wood president and chief executive officer. PhotoWorks is an Internet-based digital photo-publishing company.

Tully's Coffee

John Dresel, president and COO, of Tully's Coffee will leave the company to pursue a business opportunity in the Seattle area. John Buller, a member of its board of directors, has been appointed president and CEO. Buller was executive director of the University of Washington Alumni Association and Advancement Communications. Tully's has stores in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho and Arizona as well as a global alliance partner in Japan. Ali Hummels has become retail marketing manager at Tully's. Tully's is based in Seattle.

Plum Creek Timber

Plum Creek Timber Co. has appointed David Lambert senior vice president and chief financial officer. Plum Creek Timber is a national private landowner based in Seattle.

Aug 15, 2006

Northwest Hospital and Medical Care

Paula Denevan, M.D. has joined the medical staff at Northwest Surgical Specialists as a general surgeon. Northwest Surgical Specialists is a division of Proliance Surgeons. Northwest Hospital and Medical Center is a nonprofit community hospital in north Seattle.

The Inn at El Gaucho

Dominique Calle was named general manager of The Inn at El Gaucho. The inn is owned by MacKay Restaurants, which operates restaurants in Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland.

Friends of Youth

Sharon Thomas-Hearns has been named marketing and communications manager for Friends of Youth. Friends of Youth is a non-profit agency that provides shelter, housing, counseling and prevention services for young people and their families in King and Snohomish counties.

Washington Virtual Academy

The Washington Virtual Academy hired Susan Stewart as chief administrative officer and Mark Conley as academic administrator. The Washington Virtual Academy is a new statewide virtual public school program that will serve students from kindergarten to eighth grade, starting with the 2006-2007 school year.