Feb 04, 2014

Helsell Fetterman

Stephanie Grassia has joined Helsell Fetterman, a Seattle-based law firm. She has practiced insurance law in Seattle for over 10 years and will lead the Insurance Coverage group.

Ryan Swanson & Cleveland

Ryan Swanson & Cleveland said Mick Fleming as rejoined the law firm in the Litigation, Real Estate and Business Groups. He worked for 14 years at Lane Powell. Fleming focuses on complex dispute resolution.

Washington State Fair

Gary F. Gonter of Lakewood was elected the 2014 president of the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, along with Michael D. Nelson, vice president; David R. Campbell, secretary; W. David Schodde, treasurer; and Kent R. Hojem, CEO. Gonter is president of Bandstand Music.

Lease Crutcher Lewis

Sweeney

Smith

Furlan

Presser

Aske

In its Seattle office, Lease Crutcher Lewis promoted Brian Aske to senior project manager and Coriann Presser to project manager, and hired James Furlan, Ryan Smith and Chris Sweeney. Aske, DBIA, LEED AP BD&C, joined Lewis in 2006 and has 20 years of construction experience. He holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from California State University Chico, and a certificate in commercial real estate from the University of Washington. Presser joined Lewis in 2005 as a project engineer. She holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from the UW. Furlan, a project manager, has been in construction for 10 years and holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. Smith, LEED AP, is a project manager initially assigned to the Preconstruction Group. He has been in construction since 2005 and holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from California State University Fresno. Sweeney, LEED Green Associate, is a project engineer. He started in the industry in 2006, earned a bachelor's degree in building construction management from the University of Wisconsin Platteville, and recently finished a tour in the Peace Corps.

PSF Mechanical

McPherson

Anderson

Ramm

Justin Ramm returned to PSF Mechanical as a project design engineer. He was joined by new employees Daryl Anderson, a superintendent for Nordstrom projects, and Randy McPherson, a senior project manager. Ramm has four years of industry experience, holds a mechanical engineering degree from Washington State University, and is working toward a Professional Engineer license. Anderson has 29 years of experience in sheet metal work and managing work crews. McPherson has 25 years of experience in the industry, including a Local 66 apprenticeship and 18 years as vice president of construction and operations for a mechanical firm.

Advanced American Construction

Wilson

Portland-based Advanced American Construction hired Jamie Wilson as vice president of the Industrial Services Division. Wilson has 25 years of project management and operations experience. He previously worked for 10 years at Schnitzer Steel Industries, where his last job was international director of operations in Canada. Advanced American is a marine construction and diving company.

Global Diving & Salvage

Propeck

Seattle-based Global Diving & Salvage hired John Propeck as general manager of the Gulf Coast regional office in Houston. Propeck is in charge of developing new and ongoing business in offshore operations, marine construction and casualty response. He has 45 years of experience in the commercial diving and maritime industry, including 20 years in program and project management.

Jan 31, 2014

Seattle Arts Commission

Williams

The Seattle Arts Commission has added a new member: Sharon Williams, managing director of the Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas. The commission advises the mayor and City Council.

Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker

Angelia D. Wesch and Meghan A. Douris are the newest partners at Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker. Wesch is a partner in the Real Estate, Insurance Coverage and Construction Defect practice groups, with more than 20 years of experience. Douris has been elevated to partner after practicing construction law with Oles Morrison since 2010. She is a LEED Green Associate.

Wells Fargo

Reph

Michael Reph is principal Business Banking relationship manager for Wells Fargo in Seattle. He is based in Seattle and works with small and-medium-sized-businesses throughout King County. He was a relationship manager for Wells Fargo's Regional Commercial Banking Office.