Aug 10, 1995

Claremont Technology Group

Bellevue-based information technology consultants Claremont Technology Group has added four new employees. Peter R. Moe has joined the company as senior vice president of transportation. Formerly, he was director of operations and business development for Inchcape Shipping Services in London, England. Rick Maschmann comes to Claremont as a senior consultant, after eight years with Boeing Computer Services. Kevin Kelly is also a senior consultant. Prior to joining Claremont, Kelly spent three years at Westwood Shipping Lines, a subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser Co., and two years at Andersen Consulting. And, Brett Pepper, who spent the past six years at Boeing, has been hired by Claremont as a senior consultant as well.

Microsoft

Microsoft has announced the appointment of Richard Fade, 40, as vice president for the Desktop Applications Division (DAD), replacing Pete Higgins. Fade brings 10 years of Microsoft business savvy to the desktop division. He played an integral role in expanding MS-DOS business in the United States and Far East while holding various management positions in the OEM division. During the two years he spent as vice president of the Far East, revenues grew by more than 400 percent and the Far East became Microsoft's fastest growing region in the world. Since July 1994, Fade has served as vice president of Advanced Technology Sales, a division focused on network operators pursuing narrowband and broadband services, and the business partners who supply them.

Dean Witter Reynolds Inc.

Dean Witter Reynolds Inc., the full-service securities business of Dean Witter, Discover & Co., has appointed Roger Johnson as associate vice president in its Tacoma office. Johnson joined Dean Witter in 1981. He works primarily with individual and small business investors, focusing on retirement planning.

Notkin

Sandy Vandersnick has rejoined Notkin Engineering as a project engineer. She has returned to Seattle from Norfolk, Virginia, where she was most recently employed by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic Division. Her experience includes mechanical system design and construction management for Navy shore facilities.

Transpo

Joel Falter has been hired by The Transpo Group as a senior transportation engineer. His experience includes light, heavy, commuter and high speed rail, bus transit, corridor planning, master transportation plans, travel forecasting and non-motorized transportation.

Century West

Debbie Caldwell has been appointed marketing manager at the corporate level of Century West Engineering in Portland. She was most recently an account executive with DeLaunay Communications in Seattle. Christi Peeples has been promoted from project assistant to corporate accountant.

Aug 08, 1995

Northwest Cable Advertising

Northwest Cable Advertising, providing advertisers access to 12 cable networks, has hired Darrell Doepke as a senior retail sales representative, and Marian Hyland as a retail sales representative in its Tacoma office. Before joining Northwest Cable Advertising, Doepke was an account executive at KMTT-FM, the Mountain. Hyland previously worked at the Showtime network as an account manager.

Claremont Technology Group

Dawn Darrow and Amy Wallace have joined Claremont Technology Group as senior consultants in its Business Process Consulting practice. Previously, Darrow spent six years in private and public business environments, including Arthur Anderson LLP and Claremont's headquarters in Portland. Before joining the information technology consultant, Wallace also worked for Arthur Anderson, as well as Washington Energy Co. The company has also announced the hiring of Mike Wagner as a senior manager in its Seattle office. He will focus on enterprise strategic planning, re-engineering and business modeling. Wagner has over 15 years of management methodology and modeling experience in a variety of industries. And, Naveem Kotam has joined Claremont as a senior consultant. He has seven years experience as a system analyst/development programmer.

SDL Corp.

SDL Corp., a subsidiary of McCarthy Building Companies, has announced the promotion of two general foremen -- Gene Larson and Jim Ciecko -- to superintendents. The contractor also announced Judy Josey has joined as human resource manager. Larson has 16 years experience in the construction industry. His new responsibilities include directing and scheduling all subcontractor activities. Larson also monitors the progress, performance and quality of all work for compliance with plans and specifications. Ciecko has 22 years experience. His new duties include supervising crews, coordinating subcontractors and managing all labor. Josey's responsibilities include staffing and selection, benefits administration, Affirmative Action Plan administration, and employee and union/labor relations.

FMI Corp.

Shelley Hartnett has joined FMI Corp. as marketing communications manager. She will provide marketing and public relations services for FMI's three offices in Raleigh, N.C., Tampa, Fla. and Denver. She will work out of the Denver office. Hartnett holds degrees from the University of Colorado in business-marketing and environmental design-interior architecture.

Hazardous materials class

The Associated General Contractors of Washington is holding an Aug. 30 safety training class on hazardous materials. The class will go beyond working safely with hazardous materials by focusing on the following: working and dealing with hazardous materials discovered on a jobsite; necessary steps to take when a hazardous material spill occurs; and disposal of waste chemicals. The class is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the AGC Education Center (1200 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle). Cost is $95, which includes lunch. Registration is limited to AGC of Washington members only. For further information, contact Gracia Macy at (206) 284-0061 or (800) 562-2868.

Overview of King County permit process

The King County Department of Development and Environmental Services is presenting a class focusing on the single-family residential permit process. The program is intended for landowners and the general public interested in making application for development within King County. The course presents an overview of the permit process for unincorporated areas of King County. Participants will also learn about the environmental regulations and how they affect the permit process. Cost is $30. The next class scheduled is Aug. 10 at Kent Fire Station No. 75 (15628 S.E. 272nd St., Kent). It will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. To register, call the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties at (206) 451-7920 or (800) 522-2209.

AGC district meeting

The AGC of Washington is presenting an Aug. 15 Seattle District breakfast meeting featuring guest speaker Snohomish County Executive Bob Drewel. Some of the topics to be covered will include: I-164 property rights; regional transportation; streamlined permitting; growth management; and county planning and development. The event will run from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Marina Village Inn (1728 W. Marine View Drive, Everett). Reservations must be made by Aug. 11. Cost is $13. Any AGC member bringing a prospective new member as a guest will get in free along with the guest. For further information, contact Kathy Cicero at (206) 284-0061 or (800) 562-2868.

First aid/CPR

First aid/CPR classes are being offered by the AGC of Washington in Everett and Seattle. Class in Everett will be held Aug. 15 and 17, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Class in Seattle will be held Aug. 21 and 23, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $32. AGC's industrial first aid/CPR cards will be earned by participants and are WISHA approved and valid for two years. The Everett office is located at 801 Wetmore Ave., Baker Hall, Room No. 211, phone (206) 388-9100. The Seattle office is located at 1200 Westlake Ave. N., Second Floor, phone (206) 284-0061 or (800) 562-2868.

Governments agree to limit fishing

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Delegates from 100 nations approved a global treaty Friday designed to regulate fishing and preserve dwindling fish stocks on the high seas. The document would lead to restrictions on fishing and would permit the boarding of vessels that violate fishing regulations, said Satya Nandan, chairman of a U.N. conference on the topic. "We have made clear that the desire to harvest fish must take a back seat to the need to sustain fish," said Brian Tobin, Canada's minister of fisheries and oceans. The environmental group Greenpeace called the accord too weak. About 70 percent of all fish stocks have been overfished and larger fishing boats are being built each year, said Matthew Gianni of Greenpeace. It will be years before the agreement takes force, he said, and it will apply only to migratory fish and fish that straddle between the high seas and national boundaries. Those fish -- including cod, pollock and tuna -- amount to about 20 percent of what is caught every year. Only about a quarter is caught on the high seas, Gianni said. The treaty is expected to be approved by the General Assembly in December. It must be ratified by 30 countries before becoming legally binding. It requires fishermen to report the size of their catches to regional organizations that would set quotas. Signatory nations and members of regional groups could board vessels to check for violations and demand trawlers be brought to port if serious violations are found.

Wetland Science and Management

An informational meeting about the University of Washington Certificate Program in Wetland Science and Management will be held on August 12 from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. at UW Extension Downtown, 1325 Fourth Ave., Suite 400. The program is designed for professionals who want to develop and expand their career opportunities in the field. For a program brochure, call (206) 543-2320.

Browning-Ferris

HOUSTON (Dow Jones News) -- Browning-Ferris Industries Inc. said Thursday its net income for the fiscal third quarter jumped more than 31 percent on higher revenue from its recycling and international businesses. The waste-removal concern said recycling revenue more than doubled from a year ago because of higher prices and stronger volume. Revenue from international businesses increased 61 percent, partly boosted by its hostile takeover of Britain's Attwoods PLC last December. Revenue from the company's North American businesses increased 26 percent because of acquisitions higher prices. Browning-Ferris completed 34 acquisitions during the latest quarter. For the quarter ended June 30, Houston-based Browning-Ferris earned $106.3 million, or 53 cents a share, compared with earnings of $80.8 million, or 41 cents a share, in the year-ago period. The company's overall revenue rose 34 percent to $1.55 billion from $1.16 billion in the 1994 quarter. Browning-Ferris said recycling and international businesses now represented about 40 percent of its total revenue. As recently as 1989, those businesses contributed only 7 percent of the company's revenue.

Sensitive Areas Code

The King County Department of Development and Environmental Services (DDES), in collaboration with the Master Builders of King and Snohomish Counties, is presenting an 8-hour class to offer basic information about the King County Sensitive Areas Code affecting development in unincorporated parts of the county. Changes implemented in the new zoning effective this year are discussed. Participants are also provided with an understanding of how specialists recognize sensitive areas. Call (206) 451-7920 for further details about the course, which will cost $79 and be held in Kent.

Fisheries disaster assistance announced

WASHINGTON (AP) -- About $53 million in federal disaster relief will be made available to help commercial fishermen cope with the collapse of fishery resources. Commerce Secretary Ron Brown said the money will be provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to help both fishermen and small fishery-dependent businesses. A relief program initiated in the Pacific Northwest last year will be extended to the Northeast and the Gulf of Mexico, officials said. NOAA Administrator D. James Baker said his agency is also moving to improve management of fish stocks. The emergency funds will be provided as follows:

• Northeast, where groundfish stocks have collapsed, $25 million for a buyout program that retires fishing vessels and buys back existing permits.
• Gulf, $15 million to compensate for equipment lost or damaged by uncharted seabed obstructions caused by flooding and other natural forces over the last two years.
• Northwest, $13 million to augment the vessel-permit buyout program initiated last year when the salmon fishery collapsed.

Salmon for Washington

Salmon for Washington-No on 640, an organization formed by commercial and family fishing interests to oppose Initiative 640, has named Don Stuart as campaign manager. Since 1990, Stuart has represented the commercial salmon industry as both spokesperson and lobbyist in Washington D.C. and Olympia. He is a practicing attorney and has played a key role in coordinating the Puget Sound commercial salmon industry's position in negotiations with Canada under the Pacific Salmon Treaty. Stuart is a second-generation family fisherman who built and operated his own vessel for many years in both Washington and Alaska.

Bids to manage and clean Hanford rejected

RICHLAND (AP) -- Proposals by companies that manage the Hanford nuclear reservation to extend their contracts have been rejected, and the Department of Energy says it will invite other firms to bid. The federal agency turned down a proposal to keep ICF Kaiser Hanford Co. as the prime contractor for management and operations, and another proposal to expand the environmental restoration role Bechtel National Inc. plays.  The management and operations contract is expected to be a five-year pact worth about $5 billion. Officials are hoping rebidding the contracts will save money. "This competition will show us we can get Hanford cleanup done faster and cheaper," John Wagoner, Hanford manager for the Department of Energy, said Friday. Any bids must include a strong Tri-City economic development package, Wagoner said. The rejected bid from the partnership of Westinghouse Hanford, Kaiser and Boeing Computer Services Richland would have pumped about $5 million into the Tri-City economy. The partnership holds the prime contract through 1997, with Westinghouse in the lead role. Their proposal would have extended the deal through 1999. Those companies will rebid the contract, most likely with new partners, said Kaiser president Bob Tiller. Bechtel holds the environmental restoration contract and Westinghouse has the environmental management pact.