Apr 13, 2007

Foster Pepper

Milton Rowland joins Foster Pepper as an of counsel in its litigation practice group. Rowland was Spokane's assistant city attorney. Foster Pepper has offices in Seattle, Spokane and Portland.

Bullivant Houser Bailey

Portland-based law firm Bullivant Houser Bailey hired Russell G. Cofano as of counsel attorney in the Seattle office's real estate group. Cofano has worked with the Washington Association of Realtors and LandAmerica Commercial Services.

Port of Longview

Port of Longview Commissioner Larry Larson, the longest serving longshore commissioner in the history of the West Coast and the longest serving Port of Longview commissioner, announced his retirement. Larson was appointed in June of 1978. The Port of Longview is a full-service operating port on the Columbia River.

Apr 12, 2007

Colliers International

Colliers International added two new associates. Matt Steiner is a 2006 graduate of Pacific Lutheran University. Matt Kasser is a 2006 graduate of the University of Washington. They will join the Seattle corporate services team of Peter Truex and John Peterson.

Leibsohn & Co.

Bellevue-based Leibsohn & Co. Commercial Real Estate has promoted Tyler Jones to vice president. Tyler has been with Leibsohn for five years and specializes in retail leasing and sales, and investment properties.

Emeritus, Summerville Senior Living

Emeritus Corp., a Seattle-based provider of assisted-living and dementia care services, and Summerville Senior Living of San Ramon, Calif., have reached an agreement for Emeritus to acquire Summerville's outstanding stock. Upon completion of the merger, Summerville will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Emeritus. Granger Cobb, president and CEO of Summerville, will become president and co-CEO of Emeritus. After the merger, Emeritus will operate 284 communities in 36 states with a capacity for more than 28,000 residents. Daniel Baty will continue to serve as chairman and co-CEO of Emeritus.

Senior Services of America

The Bremerton Housing Authority has entered into a professional management service agreement with Senior Services of America for Bay Vista Commons, a 72-unit assisted-living community. It is scheduled to open this summer on the corner of Kitsap Way and Oyster Bay Avenue, with 60 assisted-living and 12 dementia-care apartments. Tacoma-based SSA operates 17 senior living communities in eight states.

Washington State Department of Revenue

The Washington State Department of Revenue won the 2007 Award for Outstanding Management and Organizational Initiative from the Federation of Tax Administration for the second year in a row. The Department of Revenue won the award for developing a system that allows people to file unclaimed property claims online. The federation's members are the tax and revenue departments of the 50 states, District of Columbia, New York City and Puerto Rico.

Parity Corp.

Bothell-based Parity Corp. named Adam Herman director of Parity Consulting. Herman succeeds Tom Williams, who was promoted to president of Parity Corp. Robbie Harding will support Herman as manager of Parity Consulting. Parity delivers food industry software and services.

Seattle Citizens Service Bureau

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels picked Darby DuComb as his choice for director of the Citizens Service Bureau. The bureau provides information, solves problems and resolves complaints regarding any city department. DuComb will take over the post from Cynthia Phillips, who has served as acting manager.