May 05, 2017

Accolade

Accolade, a health care concierge for employers, health plans and health systems, named two new executives: Brad Mirkovich as chief revenue officer, and Dave Swift as chief service officer. Both have leadership experience in technology and health care. Mirkovich was with Glassdoor, and Swift was with Aon.

GrowLife

GrowLife of Kirkland has formed an indoor growing industry advisory board to help review business opportunities. The initial members are William Andreozzi, former CTO of Weedmaps; William Blackburn, CEO of Ez-Clone Enterprises; Corey Buffkin, founder of Greenman Cannabis; and Chris Herghelegiu, an investor in several industry-related growing operations. GrowLife focuses on cultivating organics, herbs, greens and plant-based medicines, helping cultivators design, build and expand facilities.

May 04, 2017

Ann Klein joins Schnitzer West

Klein

The asset services group at Schnitzer West will be led by Ann Klein. A 25-year industry veteran, she most recently ran her own consultancy, Klein Partners, where, her clients included Lend Lease Real Estate Investments, RREEF, CalPERS, GE Capital and Vulcan. In a statement, Schnitzer West's Pam Hirsch said, “Ann has been a trusted advisor to Schnitzer West, and we are delighted to have her join our team. Her strategic thinking and collaborative approach aligns well with our objective to deliver best-in-class product and customer service.”

CHH annual forum May 25

Farrazaino

Capitol Hill Housing has announced the date and details for its annual community forum: 5:30 p.m Thursday, May 25 at The Summit (420 E. Pike St.). The theme is “Own It,” and the emphasis is on helping small business owners and renters gain equity in their community. Speaking on those topics will be Jaebadiah Gardner of Onpoint Real Estate, Sven Gatchev of Mercy Corps Northwest, Sam Farrazaino of Equinox Studios and Melora Hiller of Grounded Solutions Network. RSVP and more info at: ownitforum.splashthat.com.

May 17 ULI panel on homelessness

Boyd

The Urban Land Institute will focus on Seattle's chronic and growing problem of homelessness at a May 17 breakfast meeting at the Hyatt Olive 8. The panel of speakers will be: Susan Boyd, the new CEO of Bellwether Housing; Daniel Malone of the Downtown Emergency Service Center; and Dr. Simha Reddy, who's on the board of the King County Coalition for Homelessness. Moderating the discussion will be Richard Kendall of Allison+Partners. RSVP and more info at: naiopwa.org.

CREW sets date for Spring Fling

The annual spring party and mixer for Commercial Real Estate Women Seattle & Sound will be Thursday, May 18. The event begins at 5 p.m. at Sole Repair (1001 E. Pike St.). Festive spring footwear is encouraged, with prizes as your incentive. RSVP at crewss.memberclicks.net.

Gallatin

Kenna Tornow has joined Gallatin Public Affairs as an associate. She attended Eastern Washington University and studied journalism, public relations and communications. The Northwest company focuses on business, government, politics and media.

Elope 253

Tacoma entrepreneur Rochelle Bergstrom has opened a small wedding chapel called Elope 253, adjacent to Fireman's Park in Tacoma to provide “a modern, charming space for people to tie the knot.” Elope 253 offers different services and packages, including flowers, champagne, photography and receptions in the lounge. Information is at http://www.elope253.com.