May 23, 2014

PRR

Roth

Miller

Mueller

Broache

PRR, a communications firm, has made some promotions and new hires in the Seattle and mid-Atlantic region offices. Here are the Seattle promotions: Anne Broache to associate II, Emma Mueller to graphic designer, Laura LaBissoniere Miller to associate III and Shannon Roth to associate. Seattle new hires are Susan Bjork as project accountant and Elizabeth Larter as account director. The firm was established in 1981 and has offices in Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Austin.

Williams Kastner

The law firm of Williams Kastner added Todd W. Blischke as a member in its Seattle office. He will chair the Construction Litigation and Surety Practices Team. He has experience representing contractors, sureties, developers, public agencies and private owners. Blischke was a partner in the Seattle office of a national law firm.

May 22, 2014

NorthMarq refinances Bellevue apartments

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12 Central apartments in Bellevue

NorthMarq Capital's Ron Peterson arranged a $27 million refinance of 12 Central apartments in Bellevue.

The 204-unit garden style complex is at 10290 N.E. 12th St., in what NorthMarq calls a “50-yard line location.” The lender was Freddie Mac.

NorthMarq said it is the largest privately held commercial real estate financial intermediary in the U.S., producing more than $10 billion a year in loans and servicing a portfolio of more than $42 billion.

John Fa leads JLL group

Fa

John Fa has been tapped to run Jones Lang LaSalle's project and development services group in the Pacific Northwest. Fa will handle design, construction and relocation services for corporate and institutional clients. Fa has more than 20 years of experience and was last with Colliers International handling real estate advisory services in the San Francisco office. He has also worked on construction, development and corporate real estate. Jones Lang LaSalle has more than 1,000 employees in 67 U.S. offices. The project and development group manages more than 2,000 projects annually.

Two counties get development grants

The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board awarded nearly $90,000 in grants for economic development in Chelan and Whitman counties. The board gave $39,750 to the city of Wenatchee to work on a redevelopment and recruitment strategy. Wenatchee will supply $13,250 in matching funds and develop a development plan for south Wenatchee. The Port of Whitman County will put up $16,500 to match a $50,000 grant to evaluate construction of a LEED-certified building for companies that emerge from Washington State University. The board has given more than $168 million to governments across the state, which it said has created more than 34,000 jobs.

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, a law firm with 15 U.S. offices, said Philip B. Grennan will join the Seattle office as partner. He has extensive trial and litigation experience including medical malpractice, construction, products liability, environmental/toxic torts and asbestos product liability.

HMS Ferries

HMS Ferries, Inc., part of HMS Global Maritime, said Captain Matthew Miller has joined the Bainbridge company as vice president. Miller was chief of staff for the 13th Coast Guard District in Seattle, making him second in command for all Coast Guard operations and personnel in the Pacific Northwest, responsible for 4,100 people and a $30 million operating budget. He will focus on management, compliance and training. HMS Global offers international transport, travel, hospitality and support services.

D.A. Davidson & Co.

D.A. Davidson & Co., an investment firm based in the Northwest, said Jason Woodward has joined as vice president, director of new advisor acquisition and training. He was with Merrill Lynch, and will be based in Newport Beach, Calif.