Apr 29, 1999

University of Washington Medical Center

Paul Ishizukarecently joined the University of Washington Medical Center as associate administrator and chief financial officer. Ishizuka succeeds Dennis Stillman, who now teaches in the Graduate School of Business Administration and oversees special projects for the medical center. Ishizuka has been chief financial officer for Stevens Healthcare since 1990. Karen Roti was recently named director of marketing for the Medical Center. Roti formerly assisted with opening the UW Physicians Network of nine neighborhood clinics in Seattle.

PhotoDisc

PhotoDisc, the Seattle-based stock photography brand of Getty Images, recently appointed William R. Derrick vice president of e-commerce. Derrick formerly worked at Wall Data and Prodigy Services Co.

Washington Society of CPAs

The Washington Society of CPAs will present Rhona Kwiram, CPA and principal at Bellevue's Clark Nuber, with the 1999 Conference Chairman of the Year Award during the 10th annual People Make a Difference Awards Banquet on June 4 at Cavanaugh's Inn. Kwiram recently acted as chair of the 1998 not-for-profit conference sub-committee.

Washington DNR

The Washington State Senate recently passed a resolution honoring employees of the Washington Department of Natural Resources for voluntarily raising nearly $2,000 to purchase timber for the masts of the historic replica of the Amistad, a schooner used to transport African slaves in 1839. Nine suitable pieces of Douglas fir timber have already been selected from trust lands. By 2000, the ship will be sailing to ports around America as a floating classroom for race and human rights issues.

Apr 28, 1999

Trendwest Resorts

Andy Bott has been named General Counsel for Trendwest Resorts. Bott formerly served as Senior Counsel for the Northwest-based timeshare company.

Lane Powell Spears Lubersky

Douglas S. Morrison recently joined the law firm of Lane Powell Spears Lubersky in the Seattle office as partner. Morrison, formerly with Bogle & Gates, concentrates his practice in environmental and natural resources law.

Cascade Water Alliance

Cascade Water Alliance, a water governance group established to provide water utilities with a voice in water policies, formed in March 1999 and named its officers: Chuck Mosher, chair; Alan Merkle, vice chair; and Al Blanchard, secretary-treasurer. Its members currently include Skyway Water and Sewer District and the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland and Mercer Island. The alliance is negotiating a 50-year drinking water contract with the city of Seattle. Member agencies will have a representative vote in all contract issues and development of new drinking water sources. All Seattle purveyors and urban area utilities within King County are eligible for membership.

The Experimental Gallery

The Experimental Gallery, a program offering service-based learning through the arts to young people incarcerated in Washington state's juvenile justice system, was recently named one of 98 semifinalists in the 1999 competition for the Innovations in American Government Program.

Association of Women in Communications

The Association of Women in Communications, Seattle professional chapter, recently presented Women of Achievement awards to State Attorney General Christine Gregoire, Pamela Eakes, founder and president of Mothers Against Violence in America; Maureen Hoban, Tulalip Tribe educator; Ruth Ittner, hiking activist and advocate; Mary Randlett, documentary photographer; Nasreen Rehmat, owner of Parfumerie Nasreen; and Helen Thayer, explorer, athlete and author. Immunex, a Seattle-based biotechnology firm, received the Corporate Excellence Award. Susanna Tull received the Georgina McDougall Davis Award. Kelly M. Kirkland and Carrina Galloway received student scholarships.

Direct Buying Service

Direct Buying Service has relocated to a new 8,500-square-foot store at 1749 First Ave. S. in Seattle. The move from 915 Fourth Ave. was due to the renovation of the downtown YMCA and construction of an adjacent office tower. The 49-year-old company caters to the general public as well as designers, architects and contractors, supplying home and office appliances, plumbing, electronics and housewares. The owners, Jim and Jeff Freedman, say the new store will allow them to expand displays and offer a design center for clients.

HOK

Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum has named five new members to the board of directors, increasing the total to 17. John Conley is chief administrative officer of HOK's west coast region, including the Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and Seattle offices. Clark Davis is chief administrative officer for the St. Louis office and chairman of the firm-wide corporate services network. William Hellmuth is a senior principal with more than 20 years of experience, and leads the design studio in the firm's Washington D.C. office. Steven A. Parshall is senior vice president and practice director of HOK consulting. His book, "Problem Seeking: an Architectural Programming Primer," is soon to be published. Rod Sheard was chair of LOBB Architecture, which recently joined the HOK's Kansas City-based Sports Facilities Group.

Parametrix

Robert Rosain has joined Parametrix as director of the company's waste management services. He is also a member of the firm's executive committee. He was previously principal of another environmental consulting firm.

Shannon & Wilson

Engineer Steve Gerken and accountant Dan Semanskee have joined Shannon & Wilson as associates.

Frederic Harris

Walter D. Ritchie has joined Frederic R. Harris as vice president and director of Harris' West Coast ports and aviation markets. Ritchie has over 30 years of experience in planning, engineering and project management services for port and aviation industries, and served for 13 years as chief engineer for the Port of Seattle, with an annual budget of over $100 million, overseeing expansion at Sea-Tac Airport and projects at the Seattle waterfront.

HWA

Dan Campbell as been promoted to senior associate at HWA Geosciences. He specializes in deep excavations, bridges, waterfront projects and earthquake engineering. He recently completed seismic upgrade of three reservoirs for the city of Bellevue, and is currently working on the rehabilitation of Lincoln Reservoir for Seattle Public Utilities. Dave Sowers and Gary Bunger have been promoted to associates. Sowers is currently working on four landslide mitigation projects at McNeil Island Penitentiary, and is providing geotechnical engineering services for the new Central City streetcar route in downtown Portland. Bunger has over 35 years of experience as a contractor, survey crew chief and senior inspector. He is now providing inspection and testing services for various city of Everett projects.

CKC

Noel Baca has joined Cary Kopczynski & Co. of Bellevue as a design engineer. He is currently working on the 25-story Lakeview Commons, Main Street Condominiums and the US Bank/Plaza parking structure expansion, all located in Bellevue. Rodel Delmundo has joined the firm as a CAD designer drafter. He is now working on the nine-story Riverplace/Marriott Residence Inn in Portland.

Art Anderson

Aero/hydrodynamicist Mike Tweedie has come from Australia to join Art Anderson Associates. He will work on marine projects for large public clients. For the past two years, Tweedie has been working with Stolkraft International in Queensland as a consultant for a new hull form for use in high-speed ferries and workboats. Art Anderson is the design agent for Stolkraft in the western hemisphere.

BOORA

BOORA of Portland has added six new members to the staff. Cathy Holmes is design assistant for a new 245,000-square-foot, 1,800-student high school for the Clackamas School District. She is a recent graduate of the University of Oregon. Jennifer Dressel Korbich is now at work on the expansion and renovation of Terwilliger Plaza. Jennifer Lein is a registered architect in New Mexico, and worked for two years with architect Antoine Predock. She is currently at work on the $50 million National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. Jim Siemens is working on the $20 million expansion and renovation of Terwilliger Plaza. He recently spent two years with Canadian firms. Amy Smith has joined the interior design group at BOORA as an assistant in a wide variety of projects. She is a recent graduate of the University of Oregon. Kirsten Solberg is working on the $60 million Center for the Arts at the University of California, Davis. Prior to joining BOORA, Solberg worked with firms in Albuquerque, N.M., for two years.

Clark/Kjos

Three intern architects have joined Clark/Kjos Architects of Portland. Scott Combs, a graduate of the University of Oregon, now leads the Southern Coos Health Center team. Bill Smith, a graduate of Ball State University, is developing the Central Oregon District Hospital master plan. Lynette Marcott, a graduate of North Dakota State University, and Ian Gelbrich, a graduate of the University of Oregon, are members of the Valley Hospital Association project team.

MACTEC-Meier

Terrance Martin of MACTEC-Meier, Kennewick, has been promoted to production coordinator. He joined the firm in 1988.