May 26, 2009

GreenRubino

GreenRubino, a Seattle-based full service marketing agency, hired Ethan Grey as senior interactive project manager. Grey is responsible for managing large-scale Web site development projects and project communications and operations. He recently was technical project manager at ZAAZ.

King County Bar Association

Law firm Dorsey & Whitney said Peter Ehrlichman, a partner in the Seattle office, is now a trustee of the board of the King County Bar Association. Ehrlichman begins his three-year term on July 1. The board is the leadership body of the bar association, whose mission is to supply a structure for the provision of pro bono services to needy citizens in King County.

Clearwire

Kirkland-based Clearwire hired G. Michael Sievert as chief commercial officer, Kevin Hart as chief information officer and Laurent Bentitou as chief people officer. The company also announced role changes for existing employees. Barry West, who was president and chief architect, is now president-international. John Saw, who remains chief technology officer, now also oversees the deployment of broadband network and technologies. Perry Satterlee is stepping down as chief operating officer.

May 22, 2009

3PD

3PD, a national third-party delivery and logistics company, has signed a lease to expand its regional operations to ProLogis Park SeaTac, located at South 208th and International Boulevard in SeaTac. 3PD will initially occupy 19,000 square feet but have an option for expansion. The company plans to move into the space in June with six employees. 3PD has warehouse space in Kent.

UW Bothell

The University of Washington Bothell hired Sandeep Krishnamurthy as director of the business program. Krishnamurthy will oversee the 580-student program, faculty and staff. He is currently associate director of graduate programs for the business program.

McKinley Irvin

McKinley Irvin, a family law firm, hired Joan Duffy Watt as director of marketing and business development. Watt was associate dean for external affairs at Seattle University's School of Law from 1980 to 2003. She recently pursued independent consulting.

HL2

Seattle-based HL2, an independent creative agency, hired Greg Hunter. Hunter will lead digital strategy development for clients. He spent eight years at Microsoft and worked at Razorfish.

May 21, 2009

Seattle Public Utilities

Laurie J. Van Leuven, security and emergency management strategic advisor with Seattle Public Utilities, has completed a master of arts degree in homeland security studies at the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security, in Monterey, Calif. Van Leuven manages SPU's critical infrastructure protection program.

Pacific Continental Bank

Pacific Continental Bank hired Debra Holland as relationship banking officer. Holland will work from the bank's office in downtown Seattle.

SeaMobile

SeaMobile of Seattle, a provider of satellite communications services to the maritime industry and remote locations throughout the world, named Jonathan Weintraub as chief executive officer. Weintraub was previously the company's chief financial officer and acting chief executive.

Heartland

Matthew Kwatinetz has become a special projects manager with Seattle-based Heartland focusing on cultural/arts initiatives and economic development strategies. He leads teams working on creating and preserving affordable spaces for artists in city centers and neighborhoods.

GVA Kidder Mathews

Jason Bloom has joined the Bellevue office of GVA Kidder Mathews, where he will specialize in industrial properties in the brokerage division. Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lyon is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 Award in the Pacific Northwest.

First Park Meridian Campus

First Industrial Realty Trust recently completed three distribution centers at First Park Meridian Campus in the Seattle/Tacoma market. First Industrial is seeking LEED gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the centers, which are near the Interstate 5 exit in Lacey. There are six buildings with 780,350 square feet on 45 acres. Green features include energy efficient lighting, skylights, reflective roofing materials, permeable surfaces to decrease storm runoff, and a water-efficient irrigation system. They are available for immediate occupancy.

Cohousing Conference

The First Annual Cohousing Conference will be held on Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, on the University of Washington campus, presented by the Cohousing Association of the United States, a Seattle-based nonprofit. It is designed for people already living in cohousing, people who would like to join a community and cohousing professionals. There will be speakers, workshops, seminars and tours. Some offerings are free. Workshops begin at $20 and full conference registration is $425. To register or get more information see http://www.cohousing.org.