Nov 24, 2015

Walsh Construction Co.

Richmond

Zahid

McLaughlin

Chow

Commins

Powell

Michel

Graham

Bowman

In Seattle, Walsh Construction Co. promoted Eric Bowman to estimator, B.J. Graham to superintendent, and Tracy Ann Michel and J.J. Powell to project managers. The company also added Kevin Commins as integrated construction detailer, Jonathan Chow and Juanita McLaughlin as project engineers, Marwa Zahid as project administrator, and Kaitlyn Richmond as front desk administrator. Bowman began his career at Walsh in 2010 as a project engineer and was promoted in 2013 to project manager. Graham joined Walsh in 2005 as a journeyman carpenter/crew leader and was promoted in 2014 to assistant superintendent. Michel started at the company in 2010 as a project engineer and was promoted in 2014 to assistant project manager. Powell joined Walsh in 2010 as project engineer. Commins holds a bachelor's degree in construction engineering management from Oregon State University. Chow was an intern at Walsh and recently graduated from Whitman College. McLaughlin is working in the estimating department, and recently earned a certificate in construction management from the University of Washington. Zahid is working on the Ronald Commons project. Richmond supports the Seattle main office.

Sprint

Jacobs

Annette Jacobs joins Sprint as president of the Pacific Northwest Region, responsible for sales strategy, network oversight, customer service, marketing communications, and general operations in Washington and Oregon. Sprint is restructuring into four geographic areas: West, Central, Northeast and South. Jacobs was with Newport Board Group as managing director Northwest. She also was president of the West Area at Cricket, and has worked at Qwest, Verizon Wireless and GTE Wireless.

Madrona Venture Group

Madrona Venture Group said S. “Soma” Somasegar is joining as a venture partner after 27 years at Microsoft, where he most recently was corporate vice president of the Developer Division. He will help the venture capital firm identify investments and advise companies, and has been an active angel investor here and globally. Madrona has been investing in early-stage tech companies since 1995.

WSDOT

The Roadway Safety Foundation and the Federal Highway Administration recently honored the Washington State Department of Transportation for its efforts to encourage counties to develop data-driven local road safety plans. WSDOT's program was one of 10 recognized with a 2015 National Roadway Safety Award.

Nov 20, 2015

Washington State University Spokane

Jonathan Potter is the new director of the library at Washington State University Spokane, replacing Bob Pringle, who retired July 1. Potter was located in the WSU Spokane library but worked for Eastern Washington University, which shares the campus and library. He was appointed interim director after Pringle left.

Inland Northwest Partners

Inland Northwest Partners, a regional nonprofit economic development organization, named the winners of its Hometown Hero Awards. The Community Award goes to the town of Fairfield for creating a community advisory board to improve the town with services and projects. The Partnership Award goes to Palouse Knowledge Corridor, which brings together public and private groups to work on issues that affect the region. The Hall of Fame Award goes to Dr. Gene Merrell of the University of Idaho. The Hometown Hero Award goes to The Jacklin Family and its grass growing business.

Nov 19, 2015

Thomson Law

Thomson Law has hired Tom Keating, Ph.D., J.D. in Bellingham. He has experience at a large law firm, and in software, mechanical/medical devices, biotechnology and bioinformatics patents.

Port of Everett

Port of Everett Commissioner Troy McClelland was reelected for a second, six-year term. He has been working on trade and real estate infrastructure such as developing Waterfront Place Central, as well as contamination issues.

GreenRubino

GreenRubino hired Rachael Brister, former vice president of marketing and tourism for the Greater Seattle Business Association, as the firm's LGBT strategist. She has 18 years of experience in marketing and planning, and has been working in the LGBT community for 20 years.

NAIOP honors top brokers for 2015

Salomon

Billy Sleeth

Paul Sleeth

Rice

Brokers from CBRE, Colliers International and NAI Puget Sound Properties took home SIOR Broker of the Year awards at NAIOP's annual Night of the Stars. Owen Rice, a senior vice president at CBRE, was named top office broker. He works with large tenants like Safeco and is a member of CBRE's Life Sciences Practice Group. Paul and Billy Sleeth of Colliers were top investment brokers. The Sleeths specialize in retail throughout the region. Arie Salomon, a principal at NAI Puget Sound Properties, is top industrial broker. He specializes in sales and leasing and works with major institutional investors.

Plymouth Housing hires 3

Schacher

Beck

Harris

Plymouth Housing Group added three people to its staff. Lyle Harris is a senior real estate developer responsible for new projects and managing buildings. He has more than 20 years of experience in housing and community development. Lynn Beck is chief development officer, and her role includes shaping the organization's image and getting financial support. She worked at Pine Street Group for 16 years as general manager and marketing manager for Pacific Place. Tammie Schacher, is chief administration officer overseeing human resources, compliance, IT and other departments. Schacher was a principal at Mithun and executive director at Zeno, an organization that helps students with math.

NorthMarq arranges $8M Salem refi

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Michael T. Elmore and Mark Dodson of NorthMarq Capital's Los Angeles office secured $8 million in refinancing for a 93,860-square-foot shopping center in Salem, Oregon. Sunnyslope Shopping Center is at 4555 Liberty Rd. S., anchored by Roth's Fresh Markets. The loan comes from a CMBS lender and has a 10-year term, with a five-year interest-only period followed by a 30-year amortization schedule. NorthMarq Capital produces $13 billion in loans annually and has a portfolio of more than $45 billion.

VacationGuard offers rental insurance

VacationGuard of Bellevue is working with Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to offer insurance for timeshares, travel clubs, resorts and vacationers. VacationGuard has been offering insurance for vacation rentals for more than 20 years. The deal gives VacationGuard new technology and security. The products have been approved in 45 jurisdictions and may be available in the future in Washington and Oregon.