Nov 04, 2025

BECU

Costa-Perales

BECU named Carla Costa-Perales as executive vice president and chief impact officer. In this role, Costa-Perales will lead the teams driving BECU's social impact, equity, inclusion and belonging, communications and government relations work. “The Chief Impact Officer is a critical role at BECU, and Carla brings over 20 years of experience across all functions that make up this division,” said BECU CEO Beverly Anderson. “Given her prior roles with healthcare and public health organizations, Carla also brings a deep understanding of the connection between physical and financial health. She will be instrumental in driving the impact team's strategic approach toward serving and uplifting our members and communities, while partnering closely with elected officials and industry partners.” Before joining BECU, Costa-Perales served as vice president of communications, marketing, consumer experience and community health at Kaiser Permanente Washington. Prior to Kaiser Permanente, she held leadership roles at PATH, a global public health organization, and the International Rescue Committee, a humanitarian crisis response organization. She also founded Highway Twenty, a strategy and communications agency and served as president. Additionally, Costa-Perales is an affiliate instructor at the University of Washington. BECU is the largest not-for-profit credit union in Washington, and currently operates more than 60 financial centers, including two in South Carolina.

Tech Soft 3D

Payne

Tech Soft 3D, a global provider of engineering software toolkits and 3D data conversion and visualization solutions, has appointed Robbie Payne as chief executive officer. He succeeds founder Ron Fritz, who will transition to executive chairman where he will help guide strategic direction and continue to leverage his industry relationships to further accelerate Tech Soft 3D's growth and acquisition strategy. Payne, previously an executive-in-residence at Battery Ventures, brings over two decades of leadership in scaling SaaS and industrial technology businesses. Before joining Tech Soft 3D, he served as CEO of Battery-backed manufacturing software provider CAMBRIO and kitchen automation company QSR Automations. Founded in 1996, Tech Soft 3D is headquartered in Bend, Oregon, and operates offices in the United States, France, England, Japan, Germany, and Norway, and is backed by Battery Ventures.

Oct 30, 2025

A bit more about that Runberg-Mio deal

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HB Management developed the 40-unit Mio apartments back in 2016, before Roosevelt Station opened nearby. Weinstein A+U designed the four-story project, which was built by Constantine Builders. This month came a partial change in ownership at 1319 N.E. 65th St., which was incorrectly reported by others. Via an LLC, HB sold a 50% stake in the project — not the entire building — to Selkirk Ridge LLC, in a deal the county recorded at just under $6.2 million. Selkirk Ridge is an investment vehicle for the Runberg family, separate from Runberg Architecture Group, which is of course led by Brian Runberg. Brokering both sides of the deal were Tanner Fogle and Will Douglas at Paragon Real Estate Advisors. Public records indicate a loan from JPMorgan Chase. Excluding the retail, the deal was worth about $310,000 per unit.

Northmarq

Vara

Northmarq announced last week that it has hired a five-member sales team from Marcus & Millichap. The squad is led by RJ Vara, and also includes Matt Herman, John Marks, Mike Babicz, Jack Hinchcliffe and McKinnon Smith. Their focus will be primarily on the office and industrial sectors. Northmarq's Sean Tufts said in a statement, “We're excited to welcome RJ and his team as we continue to build a best-in-class investment sales platform nationwide.” Vara added, “Northmarq's privately held structure and national platform give us the freedom to focus entirely on clients, and the leadership is committed our success.”

Gantry delivers $6M refi for Bothell retail

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On the north end of Bothell, next to a Fred Meyer, is the six-building Canyon Park Commons, at 21105-21129 Bothell Everett Hwy. There, Gantry recently announced, it has arranged a $6 million refinancing package to the original owner and developer of the retail complex, Business Property Development LLC, which is also based in Bothell. Minnesota Life Insurance was the lender, per Snohomish County records. Developed during the past dozen-plus years, six buildings have 31,000 square feet, and they're fully leased to tenants including Verizon, Red Robin, Panera Bread, Chipotle and KeyBank. Gantry's Stefan Malmlund, Peter Welsh, and Claire Jones led the effort. The fixed-rate note has a five-year term. Malmlund said in a statement, “The subject property has experienced strong historical operating history and was identified as a perfect candidate to secure a conservative loan for the sponsor's business plan.”

Gurobi Optimization

Bastert

Gurobi Optimization, a provider of decision intelligence technology, has appointed Oliver Bastert to the role of chief technology officer, leading the company's Research and Development team. Bastert joined Gurobi in February and brings over 20 years of experience in B2B software, SaaS, and AI technologies. Prior to joining Gurobi, he served as vice president of product management at FICO, where he led product management for analytics, machine learning, generative AI, and optimization. He also served as a member of the Research & Development team at Dash Optimization, where he contributed to the development of advanced mixed-integer programming algorithms. Founded in 2008, Gurobi is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, and has operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It serves customers in nearly all industries, including organizations like SAP, Air France, and the National Football League.

Milliman

Seattle-based Milliman, a global actuarial, consulting, and risk management firm, has been named as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion on the Disability Index. The recognition highlights Milliman's commitment to advancing disability inclusion and building a workplace where all employees can contribute to long-term success. “We're honored to be recognized as a disability-friendly employer,” said Christal Morris, Milliman's chief sustainability and inclusion officer. “Creating an inclusive workplace where people of all abilities can thrive isn't just the right thing to do — it strengthens our culture, fuels innovation, and ensures we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We remain committed to accessibility, equity, and removing barriers so every colleague has opportunities to succeed.” The Disability Index measures performance across six key areas, including culture and leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community engagement, supplier inclusion, and responsible procurement. Companies earning a top score are recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The Disability Index is an independent, third-party resource for the annual, confidential benchmarking of disability inclusion policies and programs in business. Founded in 1947, Milliman is an independent firm with offices in major cities around the globe.

Oct 29, 2025

Gensler

Mills

Gensler announced it is expanding its global sports practice, adding Ed Mills as its northwest director of sport. As a former athlete, Mills will apply a player-centric perspective in the design of collegiate and professional sports facilities emphasizing athlete readiness and holistic wellness. He will also work to provide spaces that strengthen both individuals and the organizations they represent. His portfolio includes the full renovation of the Phoenix Suns Arena, the north end zone expansion of Boise State's Albertsons Stadium, San Jose State University's Spartan Athletic Center as well as PayPal Park for the San Jose Earthquakes, and the Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Las Vegas Aviators. Mills will also collaborate with Gensler's practices in hospitality, retail, health and wellness, urban planning, digital experience and brand design.

PLS

Daniels

PLS announced the hiring of Caitlin Daniels for the land use planning department at its Vancouver office. Daniels is a graduate of Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and an Associate of Arts degree from Clark College. Daniels has worked with a local builder managing their feasibility processes from the start of escrow through substantial completion of the development process. She has prepared and reviewed CC&Rs and supported governance document reviews for large scale residential development projects. Daniels also brings experience in accessory dwelling units (ADUs) zoning and code regulations across multiple states as well as in marketing and social media ads design.

Parametrix

Veverka

Jacob Veverka, PMP, has joined Parametrix as a program manager. He has over 15 years of experience in project management across various sectors, including water resources and transportation. Veverka was most recently with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), where he served as director of economic growth. In this role, he led initiatives focused on infrastructure, water, economic resilience, and inclusive urban development. His areas of expertise include program and project management, owner advisory services, and water and infrastructure development. At Parametrix, Veverka joins the firm's advisory services team, providing owner advisory, business process improvement, organizational development, and strategic consulting services to public agencies across the United States.