Aug 30, 2006

Topping Chrysler Jeep Dodge

The Topping family, which has owned a number of Northwest auto dealerships since the mid-1950's, is selling its auto dealership on Highway 410 in Enumclaw. Mark Topping is selling the Topping Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership. Brad, Scott and Jamie Topping will continue to own and operate a Volvo dealership in Olympia. Mark Topping said the new owners plan to retain the current staff and management.

Department of Labor and Industries

The Department of Labor and Industries has assigned a full-time assistant attorney general, Susan R. DanPullo, to help fight workers' compensation fraud. She will develop cases for criminal prosecution. DanPullo has been with the Attorney General's Office since 2003.

Graham & Dunn

Nicholas D. Drader has joined the law firm of Graham & Dunn as an associate on the real estate team. He got his JD from the University of Washington in 2000. Drader's clients include lenders, owners, developers and tenants.

Aug 29, 2006

Ogden Murphy Wallace

Ogden Murphy Wallace hired Tom Chudecke as executive director. Ogden Murphy Wallace is a multispecialty law firm with offices in Seattle and Wenatchee.

American Marine Bank

American Marine Bank promoted Jim Kreamer to vice president, trust and wealth management manager. American Marine Bank is a subsidiary of AMB Financial Services Corp. and is based on Bainbridge Island.

eNucleus

eNucleus Inc. named Steve Vogel chief financial officer and Arnold Kwong senior vice president of business development. Alan Ginsberg has been named to the board of directors. eNucleus is a Vancouver-based company that offers software and business process outsourcing services.

Embassy Suites Bellevue

Windsor Hospitality Group hired Dave Dreher as general manager and Jim Cacabelos as director of sales at the Embassy Suites Bellevue. Windsor Hospitality Group is the hotel division of Windsor Capital Group, a California-based commercial real estate acquisition, development and management firm.

Aug 25, 2006

CFO Selections

Rich Leo and Mark Tranter have joined CFO Selections to form a new business division for recruiting senior-level finance and accounting professionals. CFO Selections has offices in Bellevue and Issaquah. It locates, recruits and offers senior level accounting and finance talent and professional services.

Mixxer Inc.

Mixxer Inc.s' board of directors has chosen John Dearborn to serve as CEO. Outgoing CEO William (Bill) Bryant will remain involved with the company as a strategic advisor and member of the board along with current board member, Eric Ver Ploeg, managing director from VantagePoint Venture Partners. The company also appointed David Carlick and Mark Metcalfe to the board of directors. Mixxer Inc. is a Seattle-based Web-to-mobile destination site for music, content and community.

Allstate

Allstate Agent Todd Vu will hold an open house on Sept. 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at his new office, located at 1602 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle. Allstate is a national publicly held personal lines insurer.