Jan 20, 1998

Name change for Geraghty & Miller

DENVER, Colo. -- The parent firm of Geraghty & Miller Inc., Heidemij NV of the Netherlands, has changed its name to Arcadis. Geraghty & Miller officially adopted the new name Arcadis Geraghty & Miller on Jan. 1. At the same time, Geraghty & Miller completed integration of its operating companies, which include Piedmont Olsen Hensley, Acurex Environmental and Alternative Remedial Technologies. By renaming the global company, Arcadis is highlighting the firm's international scope. Arcadis has 6,500 employees around the world and a gross revenue level of about $600 million. Arcadis says its clients have increasingly called for cross-border services and assistance with larger-scale projects. This has triggered an exchange of technology and client contacts within the global firm and has created the need for integrated engineering services. The name "Arcadis" comes from Arcadia, known in ancient Greek mythology as one of the best places to live on earth. Arcadis' new logosymbol -- a salamander -- is designed to represent the amphibian that lives on land and in water, where Arcadis does its environmental consulting and engineering work. Arcadis says it plans to increase its geographical spread with a special focus on the United States, Southeast Asia and Latin America over the next two to three years. Arcadis is a public company traded on the Amsterdam Exchange and through NASDAQ.

Jan 19, 1998

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless Services, headquartered in Kirkland, is among six businesses nationwide selected to receive a 1997 Award for Excellence in Corporate Community Service presented by the Points of Light Foundation. The award recognizes those businesses that practice good corporate citizenship and encourage employees to volunteer in the community. AT&T Wireless was selected for local employee volunteer activities and philanthropic support, including the annual Day of Caring.

Interactive Objects

Interactive Objects Inc. has added Kelly Wood as vice president of sales and Steven G. Wollach as chief financial officer. Wood was formerly regional manager for Microsoft in southeast Asia. Wollach formerly worked at Laventhal & Horwath. Interactive Objects, based in Redmond, develops and markets modular software development tools and communications system consulting services.

Jan 14, 1998

Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce has promoted Michael Wu to director of information technology. Wu will be responsible for computing and telecommunications systems that serve the Chamber and its 2,700 business members. He will supervise a staff of four technical professionals with disciplines in database administration, internet and web technologies, and advanced and enterprise technology.

Christensen O'Connor

Rodney C. Tullett and Chun M. Ng have become members of Christensen O'Connor Johnson & Kindness, a Seattle-based intellectual property law firm practicing in all areas of technology and business. Tullett joined as an associate in 1990, and will continue his practice of intellectual property law, focusing on high-tech system/software and electrical devices. Ng joined as an associate in 1991, and will continue his practice in intellectual property law, focusing on semiconductor and telecommunications technologies.

Jan 12, 1998

Primus

Primus, a Seattle-based provider of enterprise software for problem resolution and knowledge management, announced the promotions of Brian Donaldson to vice president of marketing and David Hanafee to vice president of sales. Donaldson will continue to oversee marketing strategy and day-to-day marketing. Hanafee will be responsible for increasing domestic and international sales as well as developing and expanding the company's OEM relationships.

Elekom

Norman Behar is the new president and CEO of Elekom Corp., a Bellevue-based independent, privately-held software company specializing in business-to-business electronic commerce systems. Behar was formerly CEO for Catapult Inc., a computer training software company.

EMF

EMF Corp., a Bellevue-based provider of interactive kiosks, has hired Bill Bass as territory manager, and David Kaludy as marketing coordinator. Bass will manage relationships with manufacturer representatives and key Original Equipment Manufacturer prospects. Bass formerly owned and managed a telecommunications brokerage firm. Kaludy will generate and manage leads for the company's custom and off-the-shelf interactive kiosks.

Transport Logic

Peter Lewis has joined Transport Logic's Portland offices. Transport Logic has expanded into 23 cities and 100 communities with international calling capabilities. Lewis has a background in computers and the aerospace industry.