Sep 25, 2009

Willows Lodge

Willows Lodge in Woodinville hired Mike West as the rooms division manager. West worked at Hotel 1000 in downtown Seattle as assistant director of housekeeping, front office manager and guest services manager.

Lane Powell

Lane Powell hired Timothy DeFors, Reuben Ortega and Jennifer Smith as associate attorneys. DeFors will work in the Litigation Group. He previously worked at the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C. Ortega will work in the Construction Group and was a research assistant for the University of Iowa College of Law. Smith will work in the Lloyd's of London Practice Group and was a law clerk with the Office of Attorney General.

Intellicheck Mobilisa

Port Townsend-based Intellicheck Mobilisa, an access control and wireless security system company, has hired Marc Dalby as vice president of wireless business development. Dalby has 15 years experience in technology development and previously worked for Mikros Systems Corp.

Sep 24, 2009

Kitsap Visitors and Convention Bureau

Patricia Graf-Hoke has been named executive general manager of the Kitsap Peninsula Visitors and Convention Bureau. Graf-Hoke is president of a strategic marketing and communication company and was active for four years in the re-branding of downtown Bremerton.

Be Luminous Yoga Studio

Vulcan said Be Luminous Yoga Studio is a new retail tenant at its 2200 mixed-use development in South Lake Union. The yoga studio, which is set to open at the end of the year, is co-owned by Michel Eubank Spruance and Scott Francis and will feature Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga classes. 2200 is on the corner of Westlake Avenue North and Denny Way.

Wells Fargo Private Bank

Wells Fargo Private Bank hired Lee-Norah Sanzo as senior trust and fiduciary specialist in Seattle. Sanzo has 24 years experience in wealth management and was recently a vice president and relationship manager with U.S. Bank Private Client Group.

ULI Seattle District Council

Hal Ferris of Spectrum Development Solutions is starting a two-year term as chair of the ULI Seattle District Council. The Urban Land Institute, established in 1936, has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia, and about 35,000 members worldwide. Members include developers, investors, lenders, engineers, architects and public officials.

NAIOP Developing Leaders

NAIOP Developing Leaders will hold its fourth annual Oktoberfest networking event Oct. 14 at the Attic Alehouse & Eatery in Madison Park from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food and drink tickets are included with registration. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For information see http://www.naiopwa.org. Jeff Davis of Davis Property & Investment in Kent was one of the 2009 recipients of the national NAIOP Developing Leaders Award. Sixteen people in the commercial real estate field won the award. They will be honored Oct. 14-16 at the Development 09 annual meeting in Chicago.

Seattle Investors Forum

Marcus & Millichap will hold its Seattle Investors Forum Sept. 29 at the Washington Athletic Club starting at 11 a.m. with registration. The speakers are Lynn Michaelis, president of Strategic Economic Analysis, and Greg Wendelken, vice president of Marcus & Millichap. For information and reservations contact Janine Baker at (206) 826-5700.

Paragon Real Estate Advisors

Paragon Real Estate Advisors recently sold a three-unit apartment building at 520 N. 47th St. in Seattle. Paragon said the building sold at 94 percent of the list price for a final price of $650,000. Brian Platt and Cathy Jeney represented the seller.

NAIOP South Sound meeting

NAIOP's October South Sound breakfast meeting will be Friday, Oct. 9 on “Don't Be Caught Underwater: What do FEMA map revisions mean to property values in Pierce County?”An expert panel will discuss the revisions and potential impacts to commercial real estate markets. It will be at the Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, starting at 7:30 a.m. with registration. For information see http://www.naiopwa.org.

Growth Management Act conference

Law Seminars International will put on the 18th annual two-day conference on the Growth Management Act Nov. 19 and 20 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Seattle, with speakers from local law firms, environmental groups, construction organizations, public agencies and consulting firms. Topics include legislative issues, transportation funding, recent court cases, shoreline master plans and challenges to increasing urban density. Cost is $995, with lower rates for groups, state employees and students. For information go to http://www.lawseminars.com or call (800) 854-4490.

Rental Housing Association seminar

The Rental Housing Association will put on a seminar Sept. 29 called “Risk Management Part 1: Securing Your Investment.” It will cover insurance, security and limited liability companies. Speakers are Denise Redinger, Don Young and Audrey Hornbuckle. The cost is $45. For more information contact Holly Clausen at (206) 905-0605 or hclausen@rha-ps.com.