Aug 07, 2015

Homestead CLT

Manning

Stumbo

Malone

Homestead CLT, a community land trust, has made changes to its senior management team. Erika Malone, formerly community engagement director, is now director of stewardship and homeowner engagement. Cheryl Stumbo joined as director for philanthropy and communications, and Graydon Manning is director of real estate development. Homestead is a nonprofit focused on creating and preserving homeownership for modest-income people. It is the only Seattle-based CLT and the largest CLT in Washington state.

Itron

Itron, Inc. of Liberty Lake named Tom Deitrich executive vice president and chief operating officer. He has more than 20 years of experience in global operations at tech firms, including Freescale Semiconductor, Sony Ericsson Mobile and General Electric. Deitrich succeeds John Holleran as COO.

Cairncross & Hempelmann

Cairncross & Hempelmann named Matt Hanna managing partner, succeeding Steve VanDerhoef, who served as managing partner since 2012 and has completed his term. Hanna is a real estate principal and former chief financial officer of the firm. VanDerhoef is now the firm's strategy partner.

Aug 06, 2015

VHT Studios hires Janeen Archer

Archer

Real estate photography company VHT Studios hired Janeen Archer to as its Seattle area sales executive. Archer will lead the Pacific Northwest team in producing photography, video, floor plans and virtual tours. Archer worked as an advertising sales consultant at Sound Publishing's Kirkland Reporter. VHT Studios is based in Rosemont, Illinois, and says it has helped sell property worth more than $200 billion since it was founded in 1999.

Construction law seminar in Sept.

The 22nd annual Washington Construction Law seminar is Sept. 17 and 18 at Grand Hyatt Seattle. The Seminar Group said topics include updates on state and federal construction laws, tax issues, public works bidding and insurance. For more information, or to register for the event, visit: http://goo.gl/eWU04X

Nominations due for First Citizen

Seattle King County Realtors is taking nominations for the 78th annual First Citizen Award until Sept. 11. The award honors people who have given back to the community and made life better for King County residents. Winners have come from humanitarian organizations, health and educational institutions, arts groups, and environmental and economic development causes. Last year's winner was Ted Baseler, president and CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.

Berkadia handles Olympia sale

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Kenny Dudunakis of Berkadia’s Seattle office and Jim Jensen of the Tacoma office negotiated the sale of Arbor Square, a 135-unit apartment property at 606 Lilly Road N.E. in Olympia. Hamilton Zanze & Co. of San Francisco bought it from an affiliate of Bianco Properties of Creve Coeur, Missouri. The complex was built in 1989 and has a pool, hot tub, spa, gym, business center, clubhouse, game room, playground, tennis and racquetball courts.

Artist Trust

Artist Trust hired Brian McGuigan as program director. McGuigan has worked in programs and marketing at Hugo House and ArtsWest. He will oversee grantmaking, career development programs and resources for artists statewide.

Mozzie Pants

Mozzie Pants is a line of dog clothing that is handmade in Seattle. Julie Korth said she lost a corporate job in 2014 and started Mozzie Pants. She is in charge of design, sourcing, marketing and the website. Korth has a BA in marketing with a specialty in apparel and textiles. The line is deisgned to keep pets cleaner, cover wounds and hot spots, and help with behavior issues.

Washington State University

Washington State University conference manager Dana Colwell has been sworn in as president of the Washington state chapter of Meeting Professionals International. MPI has 20,000 members from 86 countries. The state chapter has more than 300 members. Colwell has worked in the conferencing business since 2003.