Aug 04, 2023

DeLille Cellars

The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars announced that it secured the #5 position on USA Today's 10 Best Winery Restaurants in the United States list for 2023. This is the second year in a row DeLille has earned this highly coveted distinction.

USA Today's Top 10 Winery Restaurants award recognizes the finest winery establishments across the nation that seamlessly blend exceptional wine offerings with outstanding culinary experiences. Winners are selected by a panel of esteemed food and wine experts to place in the top 20, with the final 10 voted by the public.

“We are truly humbled and honored to be recognized by USA Today as one of the top winery restaurants in the country,” said Lisa Clarkson, Senior Director of Hospitality and Consumer Sales at DeLille Cellars. “This recognition is a testament to our team's unwavering commitment to delivering an unforgettable food and wine experience, where the art of winemaking converges with the art of culinary craftsmanship.”

In 2021, DeLille Cellars opened a wine-centric dining experience at its winery in Woodinville. The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars offers glass pours, comparative tastings, and a handcrafted menu by Executive Chef Michael C. Toni. In addition to DeLille wines, guests at The Restaurant can experience wines with an alternative style or from regions that have inspired DeLille's winemaking, a host of local beers, and select craft cocktails.

The Crocodile

The Crocodile music and entertainment venue has teamed up with longtime Pioneer Square lunch-spot Tat's Deli to serve a selection of Tat's cheesesteaks and subs at its Here-After lobby lounge.

Here-After is a 100-seat comedy club and movie theater which opened at 2505 First Ave. as part of the new The Crocodile venue in 2021.

The lobby lounge is open from 5:00 p.m. to midnight daily. Customers do not need a show ticket to eat-in or order take-out from the lounge.

The business started serving Tat's sandwiches this week. Tat's opened its flagship East Coast-style deli at 159 Yesler Way in 2004. The spot is known for its cheesesteak and pastrami sandwiches. This is the first time Tat's sandwiches have been available outside lunchtime hours.

Aug 03, 2023

Cyemptive Technologies

Cyemptive Technologies, a provider of preemptive cybersecurity solutions for business and government, announced that it has named industry executive Johannes Riedl as Vice President of Cyber Solutions Europe.

In his new role, Riedl will serve as head of Cyemptive's United Kingdom and German business including setting up operations, bringing in new clients and developing partnerships. While his initial focus will be on the UK and Germany, Riedl will also be overseeing expansion into additional European areas in the future. Riedl will begin with an emphasis on the financial services, manufacturing, and medium to large business sectors.

Headquartered in Snohomish, Cyemptive has been on a mission to make large organizations cyber safe since 2014.

Aug 02, 2023

Architects West

DeFelice

Landon DeFelice has been hired as a project architect and brings over eight years of experience to Architects West. DeFelice earned his master's degree from the University of Idaho. He previously worked for NAC Architecture.

He has a special interest in K-12 and medical architecture.

Some of DeFelice's current projects include Post Falls Middle School Secure Entry, Post Falls School District Food Service Building, and Inchelium School Modernization.

Helix Design Group

Munsey

Durham

Helix Design Group, Inc. has welcomed two new members to the team.

Danielle Durham has joined Helix Design Group as an interior designer. Durham earned an Associate of Science degree in Building Construction and a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design in her native state of Nebraska. Her experience in commercial design, residential construction and graphic design will be a valuable asset to the Helix team.

Helix Design Group has also welcomed Terri Munsey as an accounting assistant. She brings over 40 years of experience in the accounting/finance field, working her way up in the automotive field from sales secretary, finance manager to general manager. Munsey has spent her career, to this point, training people in the art of sales and finance.

Rice Fergus Miller

Carlos

Vigilia

Tomlinson

Zorrozua

Salas

Kaneko

Grimsrud

Nizzoli

Somani

Stewart

Rice Fergus Miller (RFM) recently announced the promotion of four individuals to the position of associate.

Elizabeth Salas, CSI CDT has been promoted to associate. She began her career over ten years ago as a permit expediter in Chicago and then as a project coordinator, giving her a solid foundation in the basic fundamentals of project delivery and client care. Salas has been active in the firm's marketing efforts and has attended several fire industry conferences. Additionally, she is active in the Kitsap community and volunteers at Bremerton High School as a mentor, as well as through the firm's Charitable Contributions Committee and JEDI Committee.

Hope Zorrozua, CSI CDT, CCCA, senior project coordinator has been promoted to associate for her ongoing contributions to project excellence and firm operations including accounting and invoicing. She is responsible for executing project contracts and accounting activities and has helped onboard the firm's new virtual CFO over the last year. She holds her Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) and Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) credentials from the Construction Specifications Institute. Additionally, Zorrozua is a member of the Charitable Contributions Committee and the Culture Committee, helping to ensure that new and existing staff are celebrated and appreciated throughout the year.

Sam Tomlinson has been promoted to associate for his contributions to the firm and to project design excellence including the award-winning Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Healing Clinic. Tomlinson is an architectural designer with a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Arts and Architecture from Montana State University. As a member of RFM's Civic Studio, Tomlinson lends his design skills to fire stations and other civic and community projects. He attends conferences and supports business development activities, and is always willing to jump in to ensure project and firm success.

Taylor Vigilia has also been promoted to associate. An interior designer at RFM for nearly three years, Vigilia has been instrumental in ensuring the firm's interior design team stays apprised of the latest in material and product innovations. She has organized regular product fairs, vendor meetings, and lunch and learns in the RFM office and virtually. She serves on the JEDI Committee, and works primarily on hospitality projects in the firm's H3 Studio (Housing, Hospitality, and Healthcare). She is a member of NEWH, and is currently the Northwest Chapter's Graphics Chair.

Additionally, RFM announced six new employees hired in 2023:

In January, RFM welcomed Richard Carlos, Daniel Stewart, Fenil Somani, and Victoria Nizzoli to the team. Luke Grimsrud joined in May, and Hana Kaneko joined in June.

Based in Boise, Idaho, Carlos, Assoc. AIA is an architectural designer who has been working on RFM's projects through a partnership with Pivot North Architecture for years. Carlos is currently wrapping up work on the design-Build project Nampa Station 6, in Nampa, Idaho, and two fire stations in Meridian, Idaho.

Stewart, RA, NCARB is a project architect at RFM who lives in Poulsbo, WA. He has a Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Portland State University. He has over seventeen years of experience and works primarily on multifamily housing and tribal projects in the firm's H3 Studio.

Somani, Assoc. AIA is an architectural designer with a focus on housing projects in the firm's H3 Studio. She has a Master of Architecture with a focus on Sustainable Systems from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Architecture from Gujarat University in India. She is currently working on a variety of multifamily housing projects throughout the Kitsap Peninsula.

Nizzoli, RA, NCARB, WELL AP, LEED Green Assoc. is an architect with over eight years of experience in a range of project types including healthcare, education, and senior living. She has a Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and loves the puzzle that design presents. She is focused on serving clients in the H3 studio, in particular housing and healthcare and the intersection of the two.

Grimsrud, AIA, joined RFM in May as a project manager and licensed architect. He is based in Spokane and works in the firm's H3 Studio. He brings a strong background in residential and commercial design and construction and solid relationships with building and planning agencies in and around the Spokane area. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and International Code Council, and serves on the AIA Spokane Chapter's Board of Directors.

Kaneko joined the firm in June as a marketing and proposal coordinator. She has a background in marketing, administration, and customer service. Kaneko brings a highly organized and detail-oriented approach to marketing proposals, and helps craft messaging around the firm's unique value to clients. She is a member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services' Seattle Chapter, serving on both the Marketing and DEI Committees.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue (BGCB) announced the appointment of four new board members: Washington State Representative Tana Senn., Dr. Courtney Benjamin of Bungie, Inc., Grace Chu of Clark Nuber PS, and Ajay Singh of Nintendo of America Inc.

“We are thrilled to add these four exceptional people to our growing board. They are joining a dedicated team of individuals who care deeply about the youth of Bellevue,” said Tim Motts, CEO of BGCB. “We are excited to tap into the knowledge and skills of Tana, Courtney, Grace, and Ajay.”

Tana Senn serves as State Representative for the 41st Legislative District. Tana chairs the Human Services, Youth and Early Learning Committee in the Washington State House of Representatives, championing early learning, children's mental health, a strong safety net and support for working families. Tana has a bachelor's degree in education from Washington University in St. Louis and her master's degree in public policy and administration from Columbia University.

“I'm excited to serve on the board of this amazing organization that provides such needed services--from childcare and mental health to teen programming and sports--for youth across Bellevue,” says State Rep. Senn. “Our families and community would not be nearly as strong without them!”

Dr. Courtney Benjamin is currently the head of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at Bungie. Before joining Bungie, she worked with Amazon Web Services and has also held positions at T-Mobile and Microsoft. Dr. Benjamin earned her Ph.D. in cultural studies with an emphasis in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) from Washington State University.

Grace Chu is an ACS Manager at Clark Nuber PS. As an accounting professional she has 11 years in the public accounting, with experience in client, project and team management. Prior to that Grace worked in the commercial banking industry. She holds a bachelor's degree from University of Washington. Grace has two children that attend our Cherry Crest location, so we are happy to have her as a Club parent as well.

Ajay Singh currently serves as Senior Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel at Nintendo of America Inc. where he has held various leadership positions for more than 10 years. Prior to that Ajay was in private practice, and also spent time working as a hardware design engineer. Ajay holds a law degree from Duke University.

Current board members for 2023 are: Chair, Jane Boulware; Treasurer, Richard Bray; BGCA Liaison, Robbie Bach; Past Board Chair, Matt Rossmeissl; Patrick Arpin, Tia Avril, Leo Backer, Dr. Courtney Benjamin, Kellen Carter, Grace Chu, Brian Cohrt, Eileen Days, Jeff Durrell, Stephanie Ferguson, Brian Franklin, Regina Gutierrez, Robert Harvie, Tyler Hay, Chris Kang, Perrin Kaplan, Michael Kneip, BJ Kuula, Jennifer Liu, Justin Luger, Monica Marmolejo, Marissa Mattson, Pete Parsons, David Petterson, Tana Senn, DeShawn Shead, Ajay Singh, Tony Williams.

Aug 01, 2023

Trico Companies

Heil

Norton

Miller

Steen

Anderson

Phillips

Macauley

Burlington-based Trico Companies promoted several of its team members: Aaron Macauley and Carson Phillips are now carpenters, Andy Anderson is lead carpenter, AJ Steen is project manager, Audrey Miller is small parts mechanic, Greg Norton is Service Business Unit leader, and Madalyn Heil is project engineer.

Skanska

Mindy Uber, senior director of environmental health and safety at Skanska USA Building, was appointed to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. As an employer representative on the 15-person committee, Uber will serve a two-year term and provide advice and assistance on construction standards and policy matters. Based in Seattle, Uber oversees safety for building operations in the western region, covering Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona. She has been with Skanska for nearly 17 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in environmental science from Western Washington University, and a master's degree in environment and community from Antioch University Seattle. She is also a Certified Industrial Hygienist, a Certified Safety Professional and a LEED AP practitioner.