Oct 17, 2017

Washington State University

Lisa Calvert, a development and fundraising expert with more than 30 years of experience, has been named vice president for advancement at Washington State University and CEO of the WSU Foundation. She starts Oct. 25, and will be WSU's chief fundraising officer. She was vice chancellor for institutional advancement and COO of the foundation for Texas Tech University System, and also worked at Purdue University and Creighton University. She replaces Gil Picciotto.

Northwest Access Fund

Northwest Access Fund will give out its annual awards Nov. 2 at Bell Harbor Conference Center. The winners are: Innovation Award, Anat Caspi of Taskar Center; Best Practices Award, Edmonds Theater (small business) and Microsoft (large business); Recreational Engagement Award, Cody Goldberg of Harper's Playground in Oregon; Frances Pennell Economic Opportunity Award, Do-It; and Ron Adams Outstanding Advocate Award, Conrad Reynoldson. The group promotes access to technology and economic opportunity for people with disabilities.

The Walsh Group

Stow

Jonathan Stow joined The Walsh Group in Seattle as project manager II. Stow owned and ran Stow Construction for 20 years before working as a project manager/construction manager at various other companies, such as Knife River, Teichert and Proven Management. At Walsh, he is working on the South Magnolia CSO control conveyance pipe project in Seattle.

Hermanson Co.

Ropel

Hermanson Co. promoted Desiree Ropel to safety manager. Ropel joined Hermanson in 2015 as a field safety manager. She previously was a surface warfare officer in the Navy. She holds a bachelor's degree in law, society and justice from the University of Washington, and a master's degree in forensic psychology from Argosy University in San Diego.

Guerdon Modular Buildings

Lad Dawson retired from Guerdon Modular Buildings after founding the Boise commercial modular construction company in 2001. Dawson spent 45 years in factory housing and commercial construction. Jerry Goodwin took over as president and CEO earlier this year.

Harbor Freight Tools

Enumclaw High School teacher Bob Kilmer is a finalist for the 2017 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. As a finalist, Kilmer (and the school) will receive $30,000; and $100,000 if he wins one of three top prizes. Kilmer was recognized for teaching woodworking, CAD, architecture and construction. He also serves as an instructional technology coach for the school district, and his class is building a tiny house for a local family in need. The contest recognizes outstanding instruction in skilled trades in U.S. public high schools that inspires students to learn a trade. Winners will be announced Oct. 26.

Oct 13, 2017

Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt

Cowger

Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt named Graciela Gomez Cowger as its first CEO, which is a new position for the firm. She is the first woman to lead Schwabe, and one of just a few Latinas to lead a U.S. law firm. The change comes after 16 years of shared leadership by Managing Partner Mark Long and President David Bartz, Jr.

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer Gallery

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer Gallery is opening in Georgetown at 6109 13th Ave. S. The first exhibit is a group show with work by Kim Van Someren and Ellen Ziegler. Hoedemaker Pfeiffer is a design studio led by Steve Hoedemaker and Tim Pfeiffer focused on architecture, interiors and landscape.

Flying Fish Partners

Heather Redman, co-founder and managing partner of Seattle-based Flying Fish Partners venture capital firm, has joined the Washington State University Board of Regents, replacing Laura Jennings. Redman will serve until Sept. 30, 2021.