Sep 05, 2012

Microscan

McKay

Renton-based Microscan hired Scott McKay as global director in channel management and commercial marketing. He replaces Andy Zosel, former VP of marketing and commercial operations, who is taking on a new role as VP, engineering and vertical solutions. Microscan offers precision data acquisition and control solutions.

YouthForce

Ebel

David Ebel, shareholder in the Seattle law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, joined the board of YouthForce. Ebel practices in the areas of securities, financial services and commercial disputes. YouthForce is an educational employment program for Boys & Girls Clubs of King county.

Kathi Goertzen Excellence Fund

The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University created the Kathi Goertzen Excellence Fund, named for the late Murrow alumna and KOMO TV anchor who died recently after a long battle with brain tumors. Goertzen was a member of the Murrow Professional Advisory Board. Information is at http://murrow.wsu.edu under The Campaign for Washington State.

Sep 04, 2012

Woodmark Hotel

Hyder

Kirkland-based Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa hired Brandi Hyder as director of hotel operations. Hyder has more than 10 years of experience in hospitality and was director of the rooms division at The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland. The Woodmark is on Lake Washington.

KeyBank

Hanavi

KeyBank hired Sarah Hanavi to manage the new branch in Bothell. Hanavi joined Keybank in 2011 and has worked at the First Hill and Central District branches. The branch is scheduled to open in October at 240th and Bothell-Everett Highway. KeyBank has 163 branches in Washington.

University of Idaho

The University of Idaho named Melinda Hamilton as director of science, technology, engineering and math education initiatives. Hamilton has been director of educational programs at the Idaho National Laboratory for four years and begins her university appointment in October.

Aug 31, 2012

Columbia Bank

Tacoma-based Columbia Bank promoted Brian Kuh to branch manager of the Sequim branch. Kuh joined Columbia Bank in 2011 as commercial banking officer and previously served as a commercial lender at First Federal and branch manager at American Marine Bank. Columbia Banking System is the holding company of Columbia State Bank, a Washington state-chartered commercial bank.

Alaska State Chamber of Commerce

The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce hired Ryan Makinster as communications and events director, and Al Cramer as membership representative. Makinster was partner in Fine Point, an advertising firm, and Cramer was general manager of the Parkwood Inn.

City of Seattle

Scott Cline, Seattle city archivist, has been inducted as a fellow in the Society of American Archivists in San Diego. The society ensures the identification, preservation and use of records with historical value.