Jun 14, 2011

WWU

Earl Gibbons has been appointed vice provost for extended education at Western Washington University. Gibbons, vice provost and associate vice president at the University of North Texas, will begin July 1. He was selected following a national search.

Puget Sound Health Partners

Puget Sound Health Partners, a Federal Way health care company specializing in Medicare Advantage plans, has changed its name to Soundpath Health. The change comes at time of growth and expansion opportunities. Soundpath Health plans to expand beyond Western Washington.

Tatum

Tatum, the nation's leading executive services firm, added C. Stephen Cordial and Jim Rensberger as partners in the Seattle office. Cordial founded Steve Cordial Consulting, which provided services to public companies and those with venture/private equity. Rensberger was CFO for Pacific Mat and T&A Supply Co.

Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Foundation

Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Foundation, an independent nonprofit that supports health in the Snoqualmie Valley, named Kim Arellano executive director. The hospital district plans to expand services and build a new hospital. She will continue as president and CEO of Arellano Consulting, which specializes in leadership development.

ABC of Western Washington

Klimek

Steve Klimek of Redhawk Group was elected board chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington. Other new officers are: Amanda Grindle of Muir Contracting, chair-elect; Erin VerHoeven of Corstone Contractors, immediate past chair; Ryan Haggard of Haggard Electrical Contractors, vice chair of government and labor relations; Jeff Harding of Premier Builders, vice chair of development and education; Larry Newton of Lovsted-Worthington, vice chair of membership; and Mark VanWell of VanWell Masonry, secretary-treasurer. New directors for 2011-12 are Jon Havelock of Med-Tox Northwest and Ken Snyder of Graham Contracting. Greg Nolten of Dochnahl Construction was re-elected to another term. Returning directors are: Jamie Creek of Synergy Construction, Richard Malowney of Hub International Northwest, Jim Stockburger of Davis Schueller Inc., Dawn Lanz of McMullen Electric, and Brian Pahlow of NCM Group.

RSV Building Solutions

Vancouver-based RSV Building Solutions promoted Debbie Marcoulier to vice president of business operations. Marcoulier is overseeing the financial performance of the company, human resources, office operations, and marketing and public relations. She has 20 years of business administration experience and holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Concordia University. She has been with the firm since 2004. RSV specializes in new construction, remodeling, maintenance and tenant improvements.

Jun 10, 2011

Columbia Bank

Columbia Bank hired Frank Matulis as vice president and commercial banking officer in Tacoma. Matulis has 27 years of experience in the banking industry and was vice president of Tacoma Business Banking Group at Wells Fargo. At Columbia, he is responsible for commercial banking relationships.

Wells Fargo Private Bank

Wells Fargo Private Bank said Ken Kilbreath has joined the Seattle group as a vice president and wealth advisor. Kilbreath will work with high-net-worth individuals and families. Kilbreath joins Wells Fargo from the law firm Inslee, Best, Doezie & Ryder, where he was a shareholder practicing in estate planning, trust and estate litigation, guardianship and business.

Washington Transportation Commission

Gov. Chris Gregoire appointed Jerry Litt to the Washington State Transportation Commission, effective July 1. Litt has worked as a planning professional for his entire career, retiring from public service after 13 years as community development director for Lacey. The commission provides a public forum for transportation policy development.