Jul 21, 2009

Perkins Coie

Harry Schneider, a trial lawyer and partner in the Seattle law firm of Perkins Coie, will receive the 2009 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Ninth Circuit. The award recognizes a senior lawyer or judge whose life and practice display character and integrity.

Washington State University

The Washington State University College of Education hired Phyllis Erdman as interim dean and Cori Mantle-Bromley as interim associate dean. Erdman has been chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling Psychology since 2003. Mantle-Bromley has been chair of the Department of Teaching & Learning since 2005. The positions resulted from the recent deaths of Dean Judy Nichols Mitchell and Interim Dean Len Foster.

True Religion Apparel

True Religion Apparel will open a store in Bellevue Square in September. The 1,925-square-foot store will carry the True Religion collection for men, women and children including jeans, sportswear and handbags, as well as footwear, swimwear and fragrances.

Seattle Southside Visitor Services

Seattle Southside Visitor Services, the official tourism department for the cities of Tukwila, SeaTac, Kent and Des Moines, hired Ashley Comar as marketing communications coordinator for tourism and marketing. Comar was marketing coordinator for Perlego Systems in Gig Harbor.

American Home Centers

American Home Centers of Fife signed an agreement with Clayton Homes to design custom exteriors for Clayton's houses. The homes initially will be available in Spokane, Kennewick, Yakima, Moses Lake and Fife. Clayton is owned by Berkshire Hathaway.

Turner Construction Co.

Building Design and Construction magazine recognized Turner Construction Co. as having the most LEED Accredited Professionals in the architectural, engineering and construction industries. The New York City-based contractor has 1,186 LEED APs on staff.

Associated Builders and Contractors

The Associated Builders and Contractors launched its Green Contractor Certification program to document the efforts of merit shop construction firms with sustainable workplace environments. The program focuses on the green initiatives ABC members undertake in the workplace, not on construction practices. To become certified, a company must submit an application detailing its green efforts and undergo a third-party on-site assessment.

Jul 17, 2009

Seattle Public Schools

Seattle Public Schools hired Susan Enfield as chief academic officer, following a national search. Enfield was recently deputy superintendent of Evergreen Public Schools, a district of more than 26,000 students based in Vancouver.

Riddell Williams

Law firm Riddell Williams hired Heidi Drivdahl as principal. Drivdahl is a corporate and securities lawyer and focuses her practice on emerging companies, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, public and private financings, and general corporate and securities representations.

Davis Wright Tremaine

Josh Rataezyk has rejoined Davis Wright Tremaine's Seattle office as an associate and a member of its credit recovery and bankruptcy and litigation practice groups. Rataezyk was assistant general counsel at GE Capital Franchise Finance.

Allegra Print & Imaging

After 23 years as Land Printing Corp., the Bothell-based print communications provider has re-branded itself as Allegra Print & Imaging. Owner Jeff Pascoe said the name coincides with a new approach to business. Allegra offers traditional and advanced printing, and is located at 10201 Main St.