Aug 19, 2009

LMN

Lonseth

Chen

Naig

Adams

LMN promoted two staff members to principal and two to associate. New Principal Julie Adams has worked on the University of Washington's School of Drama Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse, the Columbia Theater for the Performing Arts' renovation and San Antonio's Bexar County Performing Arts Center. The other new principal, Lori Naig, played a significant role on the Vancouver (B.C.) Convention Centre West, the University of California San Diego's Conrad Prebys Music Center, and a downtown Seattle apartment high-rise called Aspira. Interior designer Nancy Chen is a new associate. She worked on Expedia Tower in Bellevue and two buildings for Vulcan in the South Lake Union area of Seattle. New Associate Stan Lonseth is a leader in the construction administration process. He worked on Old Globe Theatre in San Diego's Balboa Park.

Abossein Engineering

Engineer James Michael joined Abossein Engineering. His experience includes projects with the Army Corps of Engineers in Alaska, Department of Public Works at Fort Lewis, the University of Washington, and the petrochemical and pulp and paper industries.

Seattle City Light

Seattle City Light hired DaVonna Johnson as human resources officer. She has been interim human resources officer since October of 2008 and previously served as City Light's talent acquisition manager.

Washington Association for Justice

The Washington State Association for Justice elected Bradford Fulton as president. Fulton has practiced personal injury law for more than 20 years and has been a member of WSAJ since 1995. Carol Johnston, an attorney with Otorowski, Johnston, Diamond & Golden on Bainbridge Island, is president-elect.

Point B

Point B, a professional services firm in Seattle, promoted Paul Lambert to national practice director. Lambert was Seattle practice director for the last five years. Point B has practices in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle.

Russell Investments

Russell Investments hired Katie Beavan as global chief human resources officer. Beavan will also serves as a member of the executive committee and Global Leadership Forum. She has 25 years of experience and will be based in Russell's New York office.

Aug 18, 2009

Arbor Village

Arbor Village, a continuing care retirement community in Kent, named Jennifer Riggins as community relations director for the campus. Riggins has 10 years of experience in sales and marketing, and was recently a residency counselor at a retirement community in Issaquah.

Seattle Southside Business

The Seattle Southside Business Web site launched in July at http://www.seattlesouthsidebusiness.com. The site highlights Southwest King County as a growing area of opportunity and a resource for real estate brokers, investors, developers and business owners who may be looking for expansion possibilities. Seattle Southside includes the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and Tukwila.

Williams Kastner

Randy Aliment, a member in the Seattle office of Williams Kastner, has been elected as vice chair of the American Bar Association's Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section. His one-year term began Aug. 4. He is chair-elect of the practice section for 2010. The section has 32,000 members and 34 general committees, which provide members opportunities to interact and share information.

MBA of Pierce County

The Master Builders Association of Pierce County awarded $500 scholarships to two Northwest college students. The Gordon Rockwell scholarship was awarded to Gary Howe Jr., a University of Washington sophomore studying engineering; and the Tom Fishburne scholarship was awarded to Daniel Shattuck, an Oregon State University sophomore studying electrical engineering. The students provided essays, letters of recommendation and transcripts to the MBA Education Committee. They were selected from more than 20 applicants.

Egis Real Estate Services

Egis Real Estate Services promoted Steve Goetsch to journeyman operating engineer upon his completion of the Egis Journeyman Operating Engineer Training Program.

WABO

The Washington Association of Building Officials named Tom Phillips 2009 Building Official of the Year. Phillips, building official for the city of Kirkland, was recognized for his leadership in working with WABO members on development of the new Washington Cities Electrical Code, which is being considered for adoption by many cities. He also represents Washington cities as a member of the state Electrical Board