Nov 13, 1995

Tully's Coffee

George Hubman, co-founder of Walker Richer Quinn, has been named vice president of sales and marketing for Tully's Coffee, a gourmet coffee retailer based in Seattle. Hubman recently retired as vice president of sales and marketing at WRQ, a software developer with gross revenues of approximately $67 million. He co-founded the company with two partners 14 years ago. In addition to serving on the board of Tully's, Hubman is past-president of the Business Advisory Committee for the Washington State University College of Business and Economics and a member of the board of high tech startup Xact Data.

Midcom Communications

Seattle-headquartered voice and data telecommunications provider Midcom Communications has hired Edward T. Gardner as senior vice president of human resources. Gardner has over 15 years of experience in human resources management, the past eight as vice president of human resources and site administration for Spectra-Physics Lasers Inc. Before that, he was manager of human resources for Rolm Corporation Systems Development Group, coordinator of graduate professional placement at the University of Arizona, and personnel manager for Martin Marietta Orlando Aerospace Co.

Lee Bothwell Park

A seven-acre park in the Master Planned Community of Sunrise will be named after Lee Bothwell, an Airlift Northwest pilot and Sunrise resident who died on Sept. 11 when his helicopter crashed into Puget Sound. A dedication ceremony for Lee Bothwell Park will be held at 3 p.m. on Nov. 22.

Bellevue Boys and Girls Clubs

Boys and Girls Clubs of America has selected Rob Parker, president and chief executive officer of the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club, as its Administrator of the Year for the Pacific region. Since Parker came to Bellevue in 1993, the Club has increased its membership from 4,000 to 6,000, opened a new Teen Center, developed a Computer Learning Center in public housing, added two on-site after-school programs in East Bellevue and purchased land for a major expansion of the main clubhouse in West Bellevue.

Nov 09, 1995

Safeco

Dennis Carlson, vice president for property and casualty administration, has been appointed vice president of corporate administration for Safeco Corp. He replaces Dick Anderson, who is retiring after nearly 43 years with the company. Dennis McCormick, vice president for property and casualty personnel, has been named vice president of administration for Safeco Insurance companies. And, Rose Hurley, director of personnel for Safeco property and casualty companies, has been appointed vice president of personnel.

Puget Sound Therapy Services

Michelle Martin, a licensed physical therapist with Puget Sound Therapy Services, has been assigned to develop a physical therapy program for Cascade Plaza assisted living apartments in Redmond.

Washington Software Association

The Washington Software Association will hold its Immersion Day '95 Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the WestCoast Bellevue Hotel, 625 116th Ave. The day-long event provides elementary and high school teachers and their students an opportunity to tour software firms and learn what life is like in the industry as well as the education and talent required to work in this ever-changing field. Site visits to local software companies including Microsoft, Active Voice and Wall Data will be followed by a debriefing session and keynote speech from Patrick Ford, president of "edutainment" company Splash Studios.

Asia Europe America's Bank

Asia Europe America's Bank has exceeded the $5 million minimum capital requirement to become Seattle's newest full-service bank and is planning to open its offices at West Lake Center, 1505 Westlake Ave. N., by mid-November. The bank's organization and management team includes: Per-Odd Keul, chairman of the board; Donald Wahlquist, chief executive officer and president; Gary Ryno, executive vice president and chief financial officer; senior vice presidents Ken Chai and Jesse Tam; vice presidents Anne Emerick and Saul Segura; and assistant vice president Constance Grove-Aston.

Graphic Associates

Graphic Associates, a Bellevue-based graphic design firm that provides marketing communications for business, has added Anne Conners to its team of designers. Conners most recently worked in the marketing department of the University of Washington Extension preparing class catalogs and collateral. She has experience in digital design and production, as well as in preparing multimedia presentations.

Key Bank

Lynn Nishimura has been named assistant vice president and manager of Key Bank of Washington's Renton Center branch. Previously, Nishimura was manager of the bank's Andover Park West branch. She will be responsible for new business development for the bank, which has $8 billion in assets and 180 branches statewide.

Landauer Associates, Inc.

Landauer Associates, Inc. a leading international real estate consulting firm, announced on Nov. 6, a joint venture between its subsidiary, Landauer Australia Pty Limited, and Grant Samuel Property Services Limited, a prominent Australian real estate consulting firm. The new company, Landauer Grant Samuel Pty Limited, will provide real estate valuation and counseling services for Australian investment grade properties including regional shopping centers, office complexes and hotels. Theddi Wright Chappell, managing director, corporate counseling for Landauer Associates say they are exited about Landauer Grant Samuel's growth potential in the Australian market. Landauer Associates maintains offices in every major United States market, including Seattle.

Century 21, Northwest Region

Century 21 North Homes Realty, Inc. announced its two newest associates Ronald Meade and Tricia Wolfe and the Century 21 Northgate Real Estate, Inc. welcomes Daniela Borovska as its newest associate. They recently completed 21 PLUS, an intensive five day program held at the Northwest Regional Office in SeaTac.

Properties East, Inc.

Properties East, Inc. announces the addition of the following Real Estate Agents to their staff: Dorothea Carson with 10 years experience; Barbara Garber with 20 years experience as a Broker and Agent; and Associate broker Sherry Holmes with 18 years experience as a Listing and Selling Agent.

Bert McNae autobiography

Vision, Guts, & Money, a book relating the memoirs of Bert McNae, one of the Seattle area's most successful real estate developers, is now available from local bookstores and distributor Pacific Pipeline. Vision, Guts & Money chronicles McNae's life and the real estate dealings which over a period of 40 years were instrumental in creating thriving light industrial/commercial areas and attractive suburban neighborhoods. The hard cover book retails for $19.95. For more information contact Nancy Way (206) 868-4750 or 822-5242.

Magic at the Alderwood Mall

Disney Store, Inc. will be opening Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Alderwood Mall's grand re-opening. The Disney Store uniquely combines retail and entertainment in an environment that rekindles Disney memories of the past, while creating new experiences that will last a life time. The Disney Store has more than 425 stores in nine countries. The first opened in Glendale, Calf. in March 1987.