Jan 30, 1996

GNA Corp.

Pamela Hughes has been named vice president of service and operations of Seattle-headquartered GNA, a diversified financial services holding company. Hughes has been with GNA since 1986 when she was hired as a marketing representative in California. As a regional marketing director and later as a regional vice president, Hughes conducted business development and managed relationships with key bank clients. Just prior to her current position, she was vice president of financial institution business development in the western half of the US.

KeyCorp

Ben Shandrow, special credits manager for KeyBank of Washington, has been named special credits manager for Seattle-headquartered KeyCorp's Northwest Region, comprised of banks and affiliates in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Shandrow began his career in banking in 1976, and since then has held numerous positions, such as commercial loan officer, assistant branch manager and assistant manager of special credits. He was named KeyBank of Washington special credits manager in January 1993.

DeLaunay Communications Inc.

Seattle-based DeLaunay Communications Inc. (DCI), a marketing communications firm, has added Tod Steward, account manager, and Nikkol Nagle, account coordinator. Steward joined DCI from KYMA-TV/KSWT-TV, Yuma, Ariz., where he worked as sports director and news anchor. He was previously sports director and news anchor at KJUD-TV, Juneau, Alaska. Nagle joined DCI from RE/MAX Pacific Northwest where she worked as public relations administrator responsible for developing their newsletter, news media relations and production projects.

Midcom Communications Inc.

Seattle-headquartered Midcom Communications Inc., a long distance telecommunications service provider, has named Julie Kennedy as senior product manager. Kennedy joins the company after more than 13 years with Nynex Corp. and AT&T. Her most recent position at Nynex was product manager for ISDN multi-rate service, where she directed product information and roll-out as well as related support activities. Previously, she served in several other Nynex product development positions. She also was marketing manager for electronic databases services for Nynex information Resources (yellow pages directory publishing), and manager for AT&T information Systems. Before going to work in the telecommunications industry, Kennedy was a journalist, writing and editing for a variety of organizations and publications, including The Associated Press, Reuters Ltd., Barron's and Business Week.

Clover Park Technical College

The Travel Consultant Program, preparing students for positions in the travel industry and hold at Tacoma-based Clover Park Technical College, still has openings for its next session which begins February 20. In the five-month program, students learn how to arrange for transportation, lodging, and sightseeing around the nation and in foreign countries. They develop a knowledge of sales skills, computerized reservation systems, ticketing, tariffs, fares and modes of transportation. They also become familiar with facilities, attractions, climates and other characteristics of locations around the world. For additional information about the program, call the Clover Park Technical College at 589-5800 or instructor Charlene Matthews at 589-5649.

Holland America Line

International chef and Seattle restaurateur Reiner Greubel has joined Holland America Line as executive chef. Greubel has more than 40 years of worldwide culinary experience. He recently owned and operated Seattle's Reiner's Restaurant, which was named Best Restaurant by The Seattle Times and The Tacoma Tribune in 1991. Prior to that, he was food consultant for Opreyland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., and executive chef for Joe Baum & Associates, where he coordinated the opening of four new restaurants, including the Hudson River Club, based in New York. He also has served as executive chef for Westin Hotels, Lee Gardens Hotel in Hong Kong and The Oriental Hotel, and The Montien Hotel, both in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Seattle Central Community College

Five new members have joined the Seattle Central Community College Board of Directors, a foundation raising money from businesses and individuals to support students and student programs at the college. They are: Jerry Calhoun, vice president of human resources for the Boeing Company's Commercial Airplane Group; Lucile Carter-Perry, guidance counselor at Renton High School; Greg Draper, president of UCO Inc., in Redmond; Jesse T. Tam, president of the Asia-Europe-Americas Bank, and Judith Walker, regional employment manager at Key Bank of Washington.

South Park nature trail to open

A new, three-quarter-mile nature trail will be dedicated in South Park on Wednesday. The trail winds past several water-purification ponds between Meyers Way and Highway 509, providing opportunities for students and residents to learn about water-quality issues. The ponds also make good wildlife habitat. Signs placed along the trail will explain the history of the area and describe its plants and animals. Creation of the trail is the result of cooperation among John Beal's I'm A Pal Foundation, the Seattle Engineering Department's Drainage and Wastewater Utility program Stewardship Through Environmental Partnerships (S.T.E.P.), and volunteers from the South Park community and Concord Elementary School. Dedication of the trail will take place at 11 a.m. at the Meyers Way park-and-ride lot at Olson Place in South Park. Seattle City Councilmember Margaret Pageler and King County Councilmember Greg Nickels will be on hand for the event, along with about 120 schoolchildren.

New Harbor Island cleanup plan

Under a recently approved revision to the Harbor Island toxics cleanup plan, the cleanup can be accomplished a year ahead of schedule and at a savings of $6 million, according to U.S. Environmmental Protection Agency spokesman Keith Rose. Under the new plan, only the most dangerously toxic soil will be treated. Less-contaminated soil will go to a landfill. The new plan stems from a proposal submitted by the Port of Seattle and other parties, who provided new information on the cleanup cost and schedule while asking for more flexibility. Some 40 businesses, companies and government agencies are participating in the cleanup. Rose said last week the new approach will dramatically speed the cleanup and reduce costs while maintaining environmental protection.

Ecology offers no-penalty visits

The Washington State Department of Ecology is offering one-time, no-penalty visits to operators of underground petroleum storage tanks in an effort to prevent leaks and improve operations. The program is being offered in eight counties: Snohomish, Clallam, Thurston, Kittitas, Asotin, Columbia, Garfield and Walla Walla. Ecology believes such visits may help lower insurance premiums for operators and reduce their liability for leaks.

L&I grants for illness research

The state Department of Labor and Industries last week announced the awarding of $1.4 million for research into chemically related illnesses. The department already has a three-year contract with the University of Washington's occupational and environmental medicine program at Harborview Hospital to operate a center for chemically related illnesses. It opened Aug. 31, 1995. The center combines research, education and clinical care for people exposed to chemicals. Of the new contracts, three are for research into multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). The remainder are for chemically related illnesses not associated with MCS.

PBS Environmental expands

PBS Environmental has opened a new office in Richland. The environmental consulting firm has offices in Seattle, Portland, Eugene and Denver, from which it provides services throughout the Northwest. The new office is expected to provide more local, cost-effective help to clients in Eastern Oregon, Washington and Idaho. PBS Environmental works in the areas of environmental engineering, hazardous materials and industrial hygiene. Established in 1982, the firm plans and implements programs for environmental compliance.