Dec 04, 2002

Berger/ABAM

Michael McDonagh, Scott Peterson, Chet Rosenbalm and S. Ping Ching recently joined Berger/ABAM Engineers Inc. located in Federal Way.

McDonagh has six years of experience in analysis and design of bridges, retaining walls and other transportation-related structures. He is experienced in performing quantity and cost estimating, structural analysis and design, staged construction investigations, complex structural detailing, specification writing, and load rating.

Peterson has structural engineering experience with commercial and residential buildings. He has also worked on both analytical and experimental projects, including experimental modal analysis, dynamic impact testing, nondestructive evaluation of timber structures, load testing, measurement of structural response and statistical analysis of experimental response measurements.

Rosenbalm has five years of structural engineering experience with a wide range of buildings. His projects have included design and evaluation of new and upgraded structures, site review, and data collection, as well as the design of soil retaining systems.

Ching has rejoined as a senior marketing specialist in the firm’s Seattle office. Ching has six years of experience in marketing for the architectural/engineering/construction industry. She will provide support for business development activities and marketing initiatives for the Seattle office, including strategic planning and monitoring, client relations, marketing research, proposals and qualifications, interview preparation and coordination, collateral development, event planning and public relations.

Elliott Bay Design Group

Mark Ranson has joined the staff at Elliott Bay Design Group, bringing 30 years of experience in structural design and lofting for the marine industry. His work history includes lofting for new builds and repairs, and eventually led to his specialization in the computer modeling of ship structures. With this focus, Ranson has worked on large self-unloading bulk carriers, offshore support vessels, research vessels, submarines, tugs and workboats. He is currently working on structural design of a new landing craft.

Wells Fargo Heights

Anthony Scarpelli is the new manager of the Wells Fargo Heights store in Edmonds. Scarpelli most recently managed the Wells Fargo Highlands store in Shoreline. Scarpelli will lead a seven-member team at the store's location at 7009 212th St. S.W.

Casey Family Programs

Trevor Neilson, an executive vice president of the Casey Family Programs in Seattle, has been named to the World Economic Forum's Global Leaders for Tomorrow program. Neilson was chosen for his work in his former position as director of special projects for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Neilson previously worked at the Seattle Public Schools, the Washington Education Association, in the Clinton White House and in the United States House of Representatives. The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world. The forum provides a collaborative framework for the world's leaders to address global issues, engaging its corporate members in global citizenship.

University of Washington

The National Institute on Drug Abuse awarded a $9 million grant to the University of Washington to support the newly formed Center for Functional Genomics and Hepatitis C Virus-Associated Liver Disease. This center applies modern genomics, protein studies and computational technologies to study hepatitis C virus associated with liver disease. The center is directed by Dr. Michael Katze, UW professor of microbiology.

Nastech Pharmaceutical

Nastech Pharmaceutical Co. of Bothell appointed Gordon Brandt, M.D. executive vice president of science and clinical development. Brandt most recently served as vice president, clinical and regulatory affairs at Sonus Pharmaceuticals and was previously senior product marketing manager at Siemens Ultrasound.

Teens in Public Service

Teens in Public Service received a $10,000 grant from the Medina Foundation. Teens in Public Service links teen leaders with community programs serving the homeless, at-risk children and the environment. The program has provided over 200 teen internships and supported 50 nonprofit organizations over the past six years.

Dec 03, 2002

Electronic Identification

Tina Hanson and Brad Partridge have been named to the board of directors at Electronic Identification. Hanson currently serves as regional sales manager for GN ReSound and Partridge is vice president of marketing for Advanced Biometrics. Advanced Biometrics of Kennewick was recently acquired by Electronic Identification. Electronic Identification will move to Kennewick upon shareholder approval of the merger. ABI develops and markets biometric technologies for secure physical and electronic access; EIDT markets its Smart Card Systems, an electronic identification authentication system worldwide.

FlightSafetyBoeing

FlightSafety Boeing Training International appointed Paul S. Isaacs as training center manager at its U.K.-based Manchester Training Center. Previously, Isaacs was with Evans & Sutherland Commercial Simulation. FlightSafetyBoeing, a newly acquired, wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., provides airline training, with 70 full flight simulators in 20 international locations.

Belo Corp.

Belo Corp. named David T. Lougee president and general manager and Deborah J. Wilson vice president and assistant general manager of KING-TV, KONG-TV and NorthWest Cable News. Lougee was previously vice president and general manager of KING and KONG. Wilson was previously vice president/director of sales and marketing for KING. Belo, based in Dallas, owns 19 television stations and publishes four daily newspapers.

Washington’s National Park Fund

Washington’s National Park Fund appointed Ahna Machan as executive director. Her previous positions include executive director at Executive Service Corps of Washington, the AGC Education Foundation and TeenHope. Washington’s National Park Fund is a not-for-profit organization providing partnership and support to Washington’s three national parks: Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic.

Puget Sound Blood Center

Puget Sound Blood Center senior researcher and University of Washington assistant medical professor Jonathan Drachman, M.D., has been awarded the Fialkow Scholar Award. The award, in memory of the late Dr. Phillip Fialkow, former dean of the UW Medical School, is presented annually to a junior faculty member for outstanding achievement and future potential. The award donates $10,000 toward Drachman's research at the Blood Center, which focuses on uncovering genetic and biochemical processes that regulate platelet production by bone marrow.

Seattle Goodwill

Seattle Goodwill has opened an attended donation center in Mill Creek at 12906 Bothell Everett Highway. The center will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. The Mill Creek donation center is the organization's 25th attended donation center in the northern Puget Sound region.

HCI

Arlington-based HCI Steel Building Systems has hired Lee Elvgren as sales representative for northern California, northern Nevada, Utah and southern Idaho. Elvgren will develop an "authorized builder" network in that region. HCI makes pre-engineered steel building systems.

Platt Electric

Platt Electric Supply has opened a branch in Woodinville. Tom Brennan, a 32-year veteran of the electrical industry, is managing the 10,600-square-foot office at 14101 N.E. 186th St. The branch, which is the company's 66th, features a showroom and warehouse. Joining Brennan are Gregg Nease, assistant manager, Scott Anderson, inside sales, and Bill Purdy, warehouse/driver. Brennan previously worked at Platt's Ballard and Everett branches. Based in the Portland area, the company is a wholesale distributor of electrical and related products to the construction, commercial, industrial and data communication markets.

Atkins

Atkins Hanscomb Faithful & Gould, a construction management and project services firm, has opened a Seattle office. It is being run by David Nash, a British-born builder who has worked in the Seattle area since 1988. Nash was educated at Thames Polytechnical College and Ewell and Redhill technical schools in England. He is a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Builders. The address and telephone number of the new office is: Bank of America Tower, 701 Fifth Ave., Suite 4200, Seattle, WA 98104, (206) 262-8176. Atkins HF&G is a subsidiary of Atkins Americas, part of the Atkins group of companies headquartered in Epsom, United Kingdom.