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New manager at Highgate House Mary Gould is the new community manager at Highgate House Assisted Living in Bellingham. Previously, she was activity director at Cordata Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Gould is certified as both an activity director and in Paloma dementia care. Active in the community, she is a hospice volunteer and an Eden associate.
Hiring and promotion at Wm. T. Follis One associate has joined Wm. T. Follis realtors while another has updated his credentials. Dave Lizer is new to the real estate sales department. He moved to Washington State in 1977 and began selling real estate in 1978. He took at 20 year leave of absence working at KBFW Radio, formerly Bellingham’s country station.
Kok earns designation Matt Kok, financial advisor for Eagle Strategies Corp. and agent of New York Life, received his chartered financial consultant designation. He is trained to offer comprehensive financial planning services, focusing on a systematic approach to collecting and analyzing information about a client’s total financial situation, goal setting, and implementing a plan to achieve those goals.
Johnson Team travels to stars Rich and Lylene Johnson, the Johnson Team with the Muljat Group South, attended the 13th annual Star Power conference in Anaheim. Star Power Network consists of some of the top real estate teams in the nation. The conference brings real estate professionals together for education and networking. The Johnson Team has been in Whatcom County real estate since 1989.
Bellingham Cold Storage adds Seattle marketing rep Mike Roberts joined Bellingham Cold Storage as the Seattle office marketing manager. He’ll maintain an office in Seattle, but travel to Bellingham for weekly management meetings. “Mike has worked for Seattle area cold storages over the last 30 years,” said Doug Thomas, BCS president and CEO. Most recently, Roberts worked for Rainier Cold Storage as vice president for marketing.
John L. Scott welcomes new agents Three new agents joined John L. Scott Real Estate’s Bellingham office in Barkley Village. Shane Gorter is a newly licenced agent and a graduate of Whatcom Community College and the David Hutton Real Estate School. He decided to become an agent based on his experience as a real estate investor. Irene Reynolds is another newly licensed agent and new addition to the John L. Scott office. She has a background in sales and marketing. Stephanie Maksin has been in real estate for more than two years and has experience in both residential and commercial property. She particularly enjoys matching people with their dream homes.
Salzman new Dean of Woodring College Stephanie A. Salzman was appointed dean of Woodring College of Education, effective Aug. 1. She joins Western Washington University after more than 15 years in the education department at Idaho State University. She joined ISU as an assistant professor in 1986 and became an associate dean in 1998. Salzman earned outstanding teaching awards at Idaho State and received an outstanding service award from the Idaho Education Association. She earned her Ed.D. from University of the Pacific in Stockton, California and is a graduate of California State University – Sacramento and UCLA.
County photographer studies under a master Sam Gardner of Samuel Lee Photography in Lynden completed an intensive five-day professional development workshop taught by master photographer Frank Cricchio. Cricchio’s seminar covered lighting, especially ways that lighting
can be used to enhance portrait photography. It was held on Vancouver
Island at Image Explorations, a school affiliated with Professional
Photographers of America.
Haggen names new senior grocery buyer Ron Johnson is Haggen’s new senior grocery buyer. He will have merchandising responsibility for grocery, dairy and self-service deli. Johnson joined Haggen in 1995 after 23 years in the food industry. Earlier this year, he completed the University of Southern California food industry management program. He also holds a business administration degree from Western Washington University.
Smeins is interim dean of arts at WWU Art history professor Linda Smeins has been named to a two-year term as interim dean of Western Washington University’s College of Fine & Performing Arts. She served as acting dean during the 1995-96 academic year and was chair of the art department from 1993 to 1995. Smeins joined the Western faculty in 1981 after receiving her master’s degree from California State University/Long Beach. Her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is from the University of Denver and her doctorate from the University of British Columbia. She is a specialist in the history of architecture, especially late 19th Century American architecture. She is the author of “Building an American Identity.” With Western sociology professor Kris Bulcroft, she also wrote “Romancing the Honeymoon,” a look at the history and changing trends of this marriage ritual. She received the Mayor’s Arts Award in 1990. In announcing the choice, Western Provost Andrew Bodman said candidates for the position, who were nominated by the faculty and staff of the College of Fine and Performing Arts, “were all excellent.” “It was a difficult choice, but Dr. Smeins’ experience in leading the college once before was a deciding factor,” said Bodman.
Kirkelie joins law firm as a litigator Steve Kirkelie has joined the Chmelik Sitkin & Davis law firm in Bellingham. He is a 1997 graduate of Western Washington University and a 2002 graduate of Willamette University School of Law. The law firm represents Washington businesses, municipal governments, professional practices, contractors, developers and the people who own and manage them.
Attorney Frank Chmelik named “Super Lawyer” Frank Chmelik of the Chmelik Sitkin & Davis law firm has been named a “Super Lawyer” in both the business law and business litigation categories by Washington Law & Politics Magazine. Each year the publican surveys the legal profession and selects four percent of the lawyers statewide for the “super” designation. Two other Whatcom County attorneys were also selected for the designation: Dean Brett in the personal injury category and Gene Knapp in the general litigation category.
Bellingham woman is Red Cross hero Judy Stanley of Bellingham has been given the American Red Cross’ national Certificate of Merit for saving the life of an elderly neighbor. The Certificate of Merit is the highest award given by the American Red Cross to an individual or team of individuals who saves or sustains a life by using skills and knowledge learned in a Red Cross Health & Safety Services Course. The certificate bears the signature of President George W. Bush, who is Honorary Chairman of the American Red Cross, as well as the signature of David McLaughlin, chairman of the organization. Stanley, an employee of Western Washington University, credits a Red Cross CPR poster on a workplace wall with giving her the confidence to provide rescue breathing for an elderly neighbor who was unconscious, turning blue and wedged tightly between the toilet and the wall in her bathroom. “We are proud to honor Judy Stanley with this Certificate of Merit for selfless and humane action in saving a life,” said Christine Fanning, Whatcom County Health & Safety Director. Fanning said that only four such awards have been given to residents of Washington State in the past two years.
McCoy chosen to lead administrators’ group Judy McCoy, manager and co-owner of Camtec Precision, Inc., of Bellingham, has been elected Northwest District Director of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). She was chosen for the post at the association’s 57th International Convention and Education Forum this summer in Nashville, Tenn. IAAP, based in Kansas City, Missouri, is the world’s largest association for administrative support staff and has more than 40,000 members and affiliates worldwide. For the past seven years, McCoy has been a professional development speaker at the IAAP’s international conventions. She is also a member of the Women’s Professional Network and the CPS Academy.
Brainard is new Colophon marketing director Teresa Brainard, a 9-year employee of the Colophon Café, has been appointed marketing director for the 17-year-old Fairhaven restaurant. Brainard replaces former owner Taimi Dunn Gorman, who left to open Gorman Publicity. She spent three months training under Gorman in ad design, publicity and menu creation. “This is a great opportunity for me to expand my knowledge of the restaurant business,” said Brainard. “I am really enjoying the creativity and variety involved in this type of work.”
3D Computer Corporation adds new man to sales Donald Gibbons has joined 3D Computer Corporation in the company’s commercial sales department. Gibbons, a Microsoft Certified Software Engineer, will play a key role as a consultant to customers needing business solutions. Gibbons’ experience includes positions with Eschelon Technologies as a solution sales engineer and Click to Learn.com as their communications manager. At 3D, Gibbons will provide consultation on network administration outsourcing and computer hardware and will be instrumental in the launch of the company’s new web-based “Tracker Series” software.”
Guildner to head new Peoples loan center Yachtsman Charlie Guilder is the new Peoples Bank vice president for specialty loans. The bank has announced Guilder’s appoint as head of its new “specialty loan center,” focusing on loans for maritime purposes, including chartered yachts, live-aboards and moorage financing. Peoples said the new loan center will have a full product line available, including low, fixed-rate programs. “Boating and the Northwest go hand in hand,” said Guildner. “Opening the Specialty Lending Center will allow us to bring the Peoples Bank brand of local service to a market previously served only by large national banks and brokers.” Guildner joined Peoples Bank in August of 2000 as business development officer in Mount Vernon, and has over 19 years of banking experience in consumer and real estate lending and branch management. When the bank opened its Anacortes branch in 2001, Guildner was named branch manager. Guildner is an avid sailor and experienced ocean yacht racer, having completed five trips to Hawaii and winning first place in the 1996 Victoria to Maui Yacht Race. In 1999, he sailed with his family to French Polynesia, Southern Cook Islands, Niue, Tonga, New Zealand and Australia.
Fraser takes new post at Lynden Peoples Robert Fraser has been hired as assistant vice president and commercial loan officer at the Lynden branch of Peoples Bank. The appointment was announced by George Bowen, executive vice president of Peoples Bank. Fraser has over 18 years of banking experience, including eight years of branch management and commercial lending experience in Lynden. He will be based at Peoples’ Lynden Financial Center as a member of the bank’s Whatcom County business banking team. “Bob is a welcome addition to our business banking team,” said Bowen. “His contacts and experience in north Whatcom County banking are a valuable asset for the bank, its customers and the local business community. Fraser holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Chapman College and is a graduate of the Western Agricultural Commercial Lending School and the Omega Commercial Lending Program. He is past president of the Lynden Chamber of Commerce and is active in the Mount Baker Rotary Club.
Heyne new account exec at Automated Mailing Gregg Heyne has been named account executive at Automated Mailing Services, of Blaine. He has 30 years’ experience in business-to-business marketing and has worked in the printing industry as well as in telecommunications. Automated Mailing provides consultation on mail piece design within the requirements of postal regulations.
Molly Malone sold, but she’s still answering phones For some 20 years Molly Malone has been the voice at the other end of the line for her answering service customers. Time and computerized voice-mail services have taken their toll and she recently decided it was time to sell. Molly Malone’s Answering Service recently sold to Parker Corporate Services Inc. and is moving from its old offices in Bellingham Towers to the Parker Corporate office at 2009 Iron St. Old customers who want to continue to hear the live voices of Malone and her 13 employees on the telephone won’t be disappointed. The whole crew is moving over to the Parker offices. |
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