Jun 18, 2025

ALSC Architects

Leeper

ALSC Architects has promoted Andrew Leeper to the role of associate principal.

Since joining ALSC in 2017, Leeper has been a vital member of the team, heading up the firm's Sports and Recreation studio.

Leeper is particularly proud of his work in bringing communities together through sports, wellness, and entertainment facilities.

In his new role, Leeper will continue supporting clients in achieving their goals and aspirations.

Ankrom Moisan

Jenkins

Ankrom Moisan has appointed Murray Jenkins to be the architecture, interior design, brand, and planning firm's next president, effective July 1. Jenkins steps into the role currently held by Dave Heater, who will transition into a new firmwide business development role from Ankrom Moisan's San Francisco office.

Jenkins brings nearly 25 years of experience at Ankrom Moisan, having grown through every level of the firm, from architectural intern to vice president of architecture and secretary of the board.

As president, Jenkins will lead the firm in deepening its expertise across its core strengths in housing, affordable housing, urban living, office, retail, community, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and senior communities. The firm will continue to expand its leadership in sustainability and mass timber, while exploring strategic opportunities in emerging markets. Jenkins also plans to champion innovation across the firm, including the integration of AI and other technologies to enhance creativity, efficiency, and impact.

Ankrom Moisan has offices in Portland, Seattle and San Francisco.

Reid Middleton

Westerfield

Overman

Layman

In Everett, Reid Middleton hired Cooper Layman as a designer I for the Structural Engineering Group. Layman graduated from the University of Washington last spring and brings two years of interning experience.

Dean Overman and Janel Westerfield were hired as help desk technicians. Both bring two years of experience.

Reid Middleton provides structural and civil engineering and land surveying services.

Boise Cascade

Johnson

Boise Cascade announced that Rob Johnson is stepping into a new role as senior vice president of manufacturing for the wood products division. Johnson will oversee the operations for the company's 18-plus manufacturing facilities across the United States. He will continue to report to Troy Little, executive vice president of wood products. Johnson joined Boise Cascade in 2014 as a business optimization engineer and has held a series of progressive leadership roles since then, including the Eastern region manager of the wood products division. Most recently, he was the senior vice president of sales and marketing for engineered wood products. Prior to joining Boise Cascade, Johnson accumulated more than 20 years of broad industry experience in manufacturing and distribution. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Oregon. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Boise Cascade is one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products.

Porch Group

Seattle-based Porch Group named John Campbell as vice president of investor relations. Campbell will report to CFO Shawn Tabak, and will be responsible for leading Porch's engagement with investors and analysts, providing insights into Porch's financial performance and strategic direction. Campbell brings 14 years of sell-side experience. Prior to joining Porch, he served as managing director at Stephens Inc., where he led coverage of real estate-related stocks. Porch Group provides homeowners insurance through vertical software solutions.

Jun 17, 2025

Morse Corp.

Morse Corp., a defense technology company, is opening its first West Coast location with the launch of a new office in Seattle. “We are excited to join the vibrant tech community in Seattle,” says Andreas Kellas, CEO of Morse Corp. “When we open a new office, we look for three key factors: an office leader who deeply understands ‘the MORSE way', proximity to customers, and an exceptional talent pool. Seattle checks off all three, and this new office will play a critical role in our company's continued growth and success.” The Seattle office will be led by Eddy Scott, division leader and portfolio lead of Test Range Automation. Scott joined Morse in 2017, working in the Cambridge office before relocating to Seattle. The Seattle office will support a range of Morse's capabilities to serve nearby customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, such as the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and other West Coast customers. Morse Corp. is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with offices in Arlington, Virginia, and Seattle. Morse boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the U.S. National Security Ecosystem.

Qumulo

Qumulo has added two new board members: Kelly Battles, a seasoned technology CFO and board member; and Bob Gleichauf, a technology leader with deep experience in enterprise IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. Qumulo is adding these two experienced board members at a time when the company has seen record revenue and profits and a growing customer base. Battles has more than 30 years of experience helping scale technology companies from growth stage to a successful public offering. She previously served as CFO at Quora and Bracket Computing, VP of finance at Ironport (acquired by Cisco), and director of strategy and corporate M&A at HP. She currently serves on the boards of several public and private companies, including Genesys, Arista, and now Qumulo. Gleichauf has extensive experience in networking, security, and enterprise IT transformation. He has served in a variety of executive technology leadership roles the past 15 years at In-Q-Tel as well as 15 years before that at Cisco, seven of those as VP/CTO of the Security Business Group that expanded into the Wireless Networking group before joining In-Q-Tel. Prior to all that, Gleichauf led Engineering at Wheelgroup, one of the pioneers of Network Intrusion Detection that was acquired by Cisco in 1998. Seattle-based Qumulo provides enterprise-wide unstructured data management across a variety of industry verticals including media and entertainment, energy exploration and delivery, gaming and sports, automotive and autonomous driving, semiconductor development, healthcare and life sciences, and financial services.

Jun 13, 2025

JAMS

Schoeggl

JAMS, a provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide, added David Schoeggl to its panel. Schoeggl brings more than 40 years of experience in litigation, including over three decades of work as a mediator and arbitrator. From 1983 to 1999 and again from 2014 to 2025, Schoeggl practiced at Lane Powell, which merged with Ballard Spahr earlier this year. He also worked at Mills Meyers Swartling from 2000 to 2014. Throughout his career, he focused on complex, high-stakes trials and arbitrations. He has represented a wide range of clients, including national and international insurers, aviation companies, product manufacturers and local businesses. Based in the Seattle Resolution Center, Schoeggl will serve as an arbitrator, mediator and court-appointed neutral, handling aviation, business and commercial, employment, environmental, insurance, personal injury, professional liability and real property matters. Schoeggl taught insurance law for more than 20 years as an adjunct professor of law at Seattle University School of Law. He earned his B.A. from the University of Washington and his J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law. Founded in 1979, JAMS has a roster of over 500 neutrals in 29 locations, and offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services locally and globally.

Seattle Opera

General and Artistic Director James Robinson announced that Alicia Moriarty, longtime member of Seattle Opera's production team, is the company's next director of production. Moriarty began her career at Seattle Opera in September 2004 as technical financial services coordinator. In the nearly 21 years since, she has worked in almost every facet of technical and production management, developing a collaborative approach to opera production. Since being promoted to assistant production director in 2019, Moriarty has overseen the production for Seattle Opera's annual fundraiser gala, the Big Opera Party, and managed all third-party rentals of the Opera Center. Seattle Opera's Production Department oversees the sets, costumes, projections, and hair and makeup for every show, from co-productions and outside rentals to productions built in house. Beyond the mainstage, the department also facilitates a year-round calendar of events at the Opera Center, including the annual Open House and Big Opera Party, as well as a regular schedule of third-party rentals, with events ranging from concerts and art exhibitions to blood drives and even a wedding. More than 800 staff, artists, artisans, technicians, and crew members are employed by Seattle Opera annually.

University of Washington

Ken Yocom has been named dean of the University of Washington College of Built Environments, Provost Tricia Serio announced. His appointment, effective July 1, is subject to approval by the UW Board of Regents. Yocom has served as interim dean since October 2024 and is a professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture, where he previously served as department chair. Yocom holds a master's degree in landscape architecture and a doctorate in built environments from the University of Washington. As dean, he will lead a college that brings together architecture, construction management, landscape architecture, real estate and urban planning in pursuit of transformative solutions for communities and the planet.