Jul 17, 2012

Transportation Law Professionals

Matison

Seattle-based Lane Powell shareholder Katie Matison was presented the Association of Transportation Law Professionals 2012 Presidential Award for her work as chair of the publications committee. Matison became president of the association on June 15. The association is an international organization of attorneys and in-house counsel in marine, rail, air and trucking.

Nintendo of America

Redmond-based Nintendo of America hired Duncan Orrell-Jones as senior vice president of network business. Orrell-Jones was senior vice president in the Disney Interactive Media Group at The Walt Disney Co., and senior vice president and general manager for Disney Interactive in Tokyo.

Washington State University

Washington State University named John Roll as associate vice provost in graduate education and scholarship for the Division of Health Sciences. Roll is a faculty administrator and researcher for the College of Nursing and will continue as associate dean of faculty affairs with his research in substance abuse.

DBM Contractors

Walsh

Rick Walsh of DBM Contractors was appointed president of the International Association of Foundation Drilling's West Coast Chapter. Walsh is based out of DBM's Southwest Regional Office in Escondido, Calif. He has more than 20 years of experience in earthwork, foundation design and construction related to geotechnical engineering, and holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from San Diego State University.

Schuchart/Dow

Seattle-based Schuchart/Dow is opening an office this fall in Ketchum, Idaho, at 271 Sun Valley Road. Mike Smith, formerly with Mahlum Architects, will lead the office named “Dynamite Shed.”

(Editor’s note: The address of the new office has been changed.)

Jul 13, 2012

Lovsted-Worthington

Pyle

Seattle-based Lovsted-Worthington hired Wendy Pyle as account executive. Pyle was equity partner, senior vice president of sales and marketing manager with a regional brokerage firm and has more than 20 years of experience in insurance. Lovsted-Worthington is an independent insurance brokerage.

Clearwater Paper

Spokane-based Clearwater Paper hired John Hertz as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Hertz worked as vice president and chief financial officer for Novellus Systems, a semi-conductor manufacturing equipment supplier. Clearwater Paper provides private label tissue to retail grocery chains and manufactures bleached paperboard.

Port of Kalama

The Port of Kalama hired Mindy Heuer and Jeff Rinck. Heuer is a certified public accountant and will manage accounts and financial reporting. Rinck will oversee maintenance and administrative offices. The Port of Kalama is on the Columbia River.

Symetra

Bellevue-based Symetra said Jonathan Curley, executive vice president of the life division, is leaving the company this month. Symetra CEO Tom Marra will fill the role until a replacement is found. Symetra provides employee benefits, annuities and life insurance.