Oct 14, 2003

Puget Sound NAWIC

Iftner

The Puget Sound chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction has appointed its chapter officers and directors for 2003-04. Officers include: Lily Iftner of DBM Investigative Engineers, president; Jill Blegen of Performance Contracting, vice president; Mary Kauth of Kvichak Marine Industries, treasurer; and Tammy Vibbert of Lakeside Industries, secretary. Gwyn Hart of Cadman is immediate past president. Directors include: Jane Mills of Golder Associates, Kim Anderson of AAR Testing Laboratories and Judy Jewell of Olympian Precast.

Fortis Construction

Three former members of DPR Construction have formed their own company in Portland called Fortis Construction. The trio includes David Aaroe, Jim Kilpatrick and Rene Gonzalez. Aaroe headed up DPR's Seattle operation and Kilpatrick and Gonzalez were in charge of the Portland office until the California-based company closed the two outlets along with three others across the country.

Rushforth Construction

Joel Rohrs has joined Tacoma's Rushforth Construction as a project manager. Rohrs has 12 years of industry experience, and holds a bachelor's degree in urban design and planning from the University of Washington. He is working on the Salem Conference Center and parking structure and Phoenix Inn Grand Hotel in Salem, Ore.

FMI Corp.

Construction management consultant FMI Corp. has appointed Hank M. Harris president and managing director. Harris replaced Hugh L. Rice, who is continuing as chairman and a senior member of FMI’s investment banking business. Other leadership changes at FMI include: John L. Hughes Jr. in the newly created position of vice president and corporate operations director; Ron M. Magnus as managing director of the consulting group; and Kevin J. Mitchell as managing director of investment banking.

Animal Referral and Emergency Center

The Animal Referral and Emergency Center, located in Lynnwood at 19511 24th Ave. W, hired Dr. Jennifer Graham, a veterinary specialist in exotic pet care. Graham graduated from the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine with advanced training in avian, small exotic mammal and reptile medicine. The Animal Referral and Emergency Center is a member of the Pet's Choice network of veterinary hospitals and specialty practices.

Moss Adams

Moss Adams, an accounting and consulting firm based in Seattle, named Roger E. Rancourt partner in the Everett office. Rancourt began his career in public accounting over 12 years ago and focuses primarily on business assurance engagements. He is the Everett office manufacturing and distribution industry group leader and also serves on the guidance board for the group.

Columbia Bank

Columbia Bank named Todd LePique vice president and manager of its Fife branch. The former manager, Julie Borell, will manage Columbia Bank's South Hill Mall branch. LePique previously served as vice president and premier banking client manager at Bank of America.

Waggener Edstrom

Waggener Edstrom Strategic Communications, a communications provider with headquarters in Seattle and London, opened an office in Paris to serve European and international clients. Heading the office will be General Manager Geraldine Teboul, who will lead new business efforts and serve existing clients that include small and medium-sized companies as well as large corporations seeking opportunity in the French market.

RGB Labs

RGB Labs, Seattle-based developer of the GalleryPlayer, a visual programming service that transforms corporate and commercial environments into digital art and photography galleries, named Roger Ressmeyer vice president of creative direction and programming. Ressmeyer began his career as a professional photographer. His clients have included Life, Time, Newsweek, Stern, Geo and National Geographic.