UserTesting

UserTesting, a provider of customer insights for the enterprise, announced the appointment of Ryan Roland as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he will lead UserTesting's global finance organization, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, and information technology.

Roland joins UserTesting from Overjet, where he served as Chief Financial Officer and helped scale the company's financial operations during a period of rapid expansion. He has also held senior finance leadership roles at AKASA, an AI-first healthcare technology company, as well as Honor, Teespring, Jive Software, and SAP SuccessFactors.

“Our customers rely on us to help them avoid building the wrong things, and as AI accelerates how quickly products and experiences are created, the demand for what we offer is only increasing,” said Eric Johnson, CEO of UserTesting. “Ryan brings the experience we need to scale thoughtfully so we can meet that demand without compromising quality.”

Sound Credit Union

Sound Credit Union celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington (JA) with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony recognizing the grand opening of Sound's educational storefront located in the BizTown section of JA's Auburn campus.

The new storefront is designed to give students hands‑on experience with real‑world financial concepts by simulating the operation of a financial institution. Through interactive roles such as CEO, CFO, Member Service Representative, and Community Relations Officer, students learn how a credit union functions while developing leadership and decision‑making skills.

As “consumers” within the BizTown experience, students practice essential financial habits, including saving money by “paying themselves first.” They also learn how credit scores—much like report cards—impact access to financial tools such as auto loans, home loans, credit cards, and even employment opportunities.

“This storefront gives us a meaningful opportunity to expose youth across Washington state to financial education in a fun and engaging way,” said Don Clark, president and CEO of Sound Credit Union. “Our purpose at Sound aligns perfectly with Junior Achievement's. We are both committed to equipping students with the tools and confidence they need to succeed financially, while also building leadership skills they can carry into their future.”

Seattle Times

Lynn Jacobson, managing editor at The Seattle Times, is retiring after more than three decades at the paper. Matt Canham, deputy managing editor who oversees local news coverage, will take over as managing editor.

Jacobson became managing editor in May 2021.

A graduate of the University of Washington and New York University, Jacobson covered theater in New York before returning to Seattle. She joined The Times in 2000 as an assistant arts editor and rose steadily through the ranks.

The Times is now the largest paper north of Los Angeles and west of Minneapolis by circulation, with 108,000 paid digital-only subscribers and daily print circulation of 60,000.

Canham, 45, came to The Times in December 2021 after nearly 20 years at The Salt Lake Tribune. He has signaled plans to expand coverage, particularly in state, local, and national politics.

The Times has also recently hired a Washington, D.C.-based correspondent, Anumita Kaur.

Perkins Coie

Perkins Coie announce that Chad Colton has joined its Commercial Litigation practice as a partner in Portland and Seattle.

Bringing two decades of experience, Colton represents clients in high-stakes commercial matters such as partnership, shareholder, breach of contract, IP, and licensing disputes. He also frequently serves as lead trial counsel for bet-the-company cases, often joining to advise and advocate for clients in the middle of litigation or immediately before trial.

“Chad is a seasoned trial lawyer with an excellent reputation among judges and peers in the Pacific Northwest,” said Shari Brandt and Julia Markley, co-chairs of the Litigation practice. “He immediately enhances our national litigation bench with his extensive lead counsel experience and strong track record across a range of commercial disputes. He also brings a deep commitment to mentoring younger lawyers and sharing practical insights that will strengthen our trial teams and client service.”

Having taken dozens of cases to trial across the country, Colton navigates litigation matters for clients in a variety of industries, with a particular focus on sports and entertainment disputes. Recently, he served as a lead trial counsel in several high-profile jury trials in the Pacific Northwest in matters seeking billions of dollars in damages. Chad handles commercial disputes in the healthcare, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing industries and has represented major companies in a wide range of issues from trade secrets to breach of contract and fraud. Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Colton was a shareholder at a Portland litigation boutique.

Colton earned his Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University and his Juris Doctorate degree from Lewis & Clark Law School.

RMC Architects

Mitchell

Bird

Tomczak

RMC Architects in Bellingham recently hired Sara Tomczak, Aidan Bird and Liam Mitchell to their architectural design team.

Tomczak is a licensed architect with a Master of Architecture from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego and a Bachelor of Arts in communications from the University of Washington. Prior to RMC, Tomczak practiced architecture in Seattle, Mount Vernon and Bellingham working in architecture, interior design and construction management. Tomczak is currently working on a Port of Anacortes event facility, Lynden Door headquarters, and the Bellingham Housing Authority's Unity Street apartments.

Bird is a licensed architect with experience in architectural design and entitlements for custom residential, mixed-use housing, K-12 and higher education, as well as high-rise commercial projects. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the UCLA and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Bird has worked with design firms in California and Seattle and is now applying his expertise to several projects, including Millworks Phase 2, the Whatcom County justice center, and the Port of Anacortes event facility.

Mitchell is a recent graduate of Washington State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Architecture, with previous experience practicing residential design. Since joining RMC, Mitchell has contributed to a variety of projects including the SWIFT Center assembly hall and renovations at Skagit Valley College, Whatcom Community College, and Bellingham Technical College.

Mahlum

Morales

Dunnam

Crumbaker

Mahlum recently promoted Stacey Crumbaker, Brett Dunnam and Stephanie Morales.

Crumbaker has been elevated to principal. She has almost 20 years of experience on projects that include Seattle Public Schools' Alki Elementary School, Shoreline School District's Kellogg Middle School, and Washington State's Capitol Campus Childcare Center, the first net zero/net positive building on capitol's campus. Crumbaker serves as President of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and contributes to the AIA and the Seattle Design Festival. She was one of five nationwide recipients of the 2020 AIA Associates Award and 2016 IIDA Distinguished Leadership Award. Dunnam has been elevated to associate principal. With 14 years of experience, he has broad experience working across all of Mahlum's markets, having led the design of the Benton County Crisis Center in Corvallis, Oregon; overseeing the design of the new campus plan for Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, Oregon; and serving as the design lead for Wy'east Middle School in Vancouver, Washington. He serves on the AIA Committee on Design, and on awards committees, and volunteers as a design reviewer for universities.

Morales has been elevated to associate having joined Mahlum in 2021. She has led engagement and design for Cornelius Elementary School in Forest Grove, Oregon, and co-led engagement for the Canby School District Master Plan and High School Addition in Canby, Oregon. Morales is a member of the Mahlum's JEDI committee (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) and mentors architecture students from diverse backgrounds through mentorship programs, local universities, and the National Organization of Minority Architects.

Greater Good Charities

Greater Good Charities, a global nonprofit focused on helping people, animals and the environment, said it has surpassed $1.1 billion in lifetime impact since its founding in 2006. The organization marked the milestone with the release of its 20-Year Impact Report, which documents two decades of humanitarian, animal welfare and environmental efforts worldwide.

Originally launched as an online platform connecting donors with charitable causes, Greater Good Charities has grown into a global operation active in 121 countries. The nonprofit works across disaster response, animal health and wellbeing, biodiversity and conservation, and humanitarian relief and development, relying on partnerships with more than 10,000 community organizations, nongovernmental organizations and corporate partners to deliver aid at scale.

According to the report, the organization has delivered $1.1 billion in aid across six continents, including more than 500 million meals for people and 895 million meals for pets. Its work also includes protecting more than 1.35 million acres of land, safeguarding 15 billion bees and native pollinators, providing 300,000 safe rides to school for girls, conducting over 76,000 spay and neuter surgeries, and distributing more than 3.5 million books.

“Twenty years of listening to and partnering with communities worldwide has shown us that people, animals and the environment are inextricably linked — and complex challenges require creative solutions,” said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities. “By working with local leaders on-the-ground, as well as with manufacturers, distributors and retailers, we've redefined expectations for how quickly aid can move during a crisis.”

As it enters its third decade, Greater Good Charities said it will continue adapting its approach and using emerging technologies to respond quickly to evolving needs.

Frazier Healthcare Partners

Frazier Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused on the healthcare industry, announced that Randy Hyun has joined the firm's Growth Buyout team as an Executive in Residence. Hyun will focus on investment opportunities in pharmacy services.

Hyun brings over two decades of leadership experience across pharmacy services, supply chain, and managed care. He most recently served as president of Evernorth Health System Services, where he was responsible for leading a portfolio of technology-enabled services supporting health systems, providers, and patients, including drug distribution, 340B solutions, specialty pharmacy, and infusion services. Before his tenure at Evernorth, Hyun was chief executive officer of CarepathRx, a provider of specialty pharmacy, infusion, and telepharmacy solutions to health systems.

Prior to CarepathRx, Hyun served as chief executive officer of Aetna Medicaid, where he led a national managed care organization spanning 16 states and approximately $14 billion in revenue. He also led Aetna Pharmacy Management, overseeing the company's specialty pharmacy, PBM, and mail-order businesses.

Earlier in his career, Hyun spent 18 years at McKesson, holding a range of senior leadership roles across strategy, business development, and provider solutions, including leading businesses focused on specialty pharmaceuticals and healthcare technology.

“Randy is a highly accomplished healthcare executive with deep expertise across the pharmacy ecosystem,” said Philip Zaorski, general partner at Frazier. “His leadership experience, combined with his track record of building and scaling leading pharmacy platforms, makes him an exceptional partner as we continue to invest in the sector.”

Founded in 1991, Frazier Healthcare Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. Frazier is headquartered in Seattle, with an office in New York City, and invests broadly across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Liberty Bank

Klatman

Liberty Bank has appointed Silvia Klatman to its Board of Directors.

Klatman brings a background in communications and marketing, along with experience as a nonprofit leader and business manager. Quasi-retired but actively engaged in the community, she is known for her problem-solving approach and passion for working with organizations dedicated to customer service and community support in Kitsap County.

Throughout her career, Klatman has worked across government, nonprofit, and private industry sectors.

“Silvia brings a thoughtful perspective, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to our community,” said Liberty Bank President and CEO Rick Darrow. “We are pleased to welcome her to the Board of Directors and look forward to the contributions she will make to the continued success of Liberty Bank.”

Headquartered in Poulsbo, Liberty Bank is a community-focused financial institution committed to providing customer service and supporting the communities it serves.

UMC

Bray

UMC promoted Joe Bray to service director, recognizing his strong track record of leadership, operational excellence, and commitment to developing high-performing teams. In the new role, Bray will focus on strengthening alignment across the service team, driving consistency through standardized processes, and ensuring team members are equipped with the support and resources needed.

At UMC, Bray's experience spans research and development environments, where adaptability, decisiveness, and ownership are essential. Bray's ability to balance operational excellence with team development has made him a pivotal contributor to UMC's ongoing success, the company said.

“Joe brings the experience, insight, and leadership skills needed to step into this role and hit the ground running,” said Bryan Eppler, vice president of Owner Direct Services. “We're confident he will guide the team with clarity and focus, helping us execute our growth plans while continuing to build a high-performing, aligned service organization.”

Founded in 1920 as a mechanical contractor, UMC has added a vast range of integrated services in facility performance and maintenance, energy and environment, building energy modeling, building automation and controls, manufacturing and reality capture scanning.

LMN

Smith

Nicol

DuHamel

da Costa

LMN has promoted Leonardo da Costa, Jennifer DuHamel, Mark Nicol, and Robert Smith to associate partner.

With more than 25 years of experience, the past 15 focused on LMN's convention center projects, da Costa has played a key role in projects including the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building, the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and Civic Core, and the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, da Costa brings an international perspective.

DuHamel brings 21 years of architectural experience and programming expertise to a range of project types. Her projects include the Computing and Data Science Building at Stanford University, the Center for Energy Innovation at the University of Missouri, the Undergraduate Academic Building at UC Berkeley, the Forest Trailhead at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, and a major new aquarium facility in the Midwest.

Nicol is a designer with 17 years of experience spanning private mixed-use development and public higher education projects. His experience includes 1001 Office Towers in Bellevue; the Computer Design, Research, and Learning Center at the University of Illinois Chicago; and Steven S. Wymer Hall for the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Smith has 25 years of national and international experience working on high-performance buildings and integrated project delivery. His recent experience includes the Undergraduate Academic Building at UC Berkeley, Founders Hall for the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, and the Edward J. Minskoff Pavilion for Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business.

DCI

Johnson

Rodin

Matkin

Rice

Ferrera

DCI has promoted Chris Ferrera, Patrick Rice and Stephen Matkin to associate principal, and Harry Rodin III, Holly Johnson and Vanessa Ibarra to associate.

Ferrera joined the DCI Spokane office in 2011 and has led and supported a wide range of projects across the West Coast such as the Spokane Convention Center expansion, Washington State University's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in Pullman; and Block 1 on the Vancouver, Washington waterfront. Ferrera develops structural solutions and provides technical oversight from concept through construction.

Rice works in Seattle with project partners throughout the Puget Sound region and across the West Coast. His developments include Ovation, a residential high-rise in Seattle; Falls Tower, a condominium mid-rise development on the Spokane River; and Laurel Village, a student housing development for the UW in Seattle. Rice joined DCI in 2013.

In the Spokane office, Matkin provides civil engineering solutions for complex public and private developments across eastern Washington. His experience includes ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane County Parks- Community Park and Plantes Ferry Sports Complex; and Ridgeline High School. Matkin has been with DCI since 2013.

Since joining DCI's Seattle office eight years ago, Rodin has worked on a range of office, laboratory, and K–12 projects across the Puget Sound region, with a focus on mass timber and steel structural systems. His experience includes the mass timber Northlake Commons in Seattle; steel-framed 1001 Office Towers in Bellevue; and Bush Middle School, a mass timber K–12 facility in Seattle.

Johnson is Survey Operations Manager for Duryea & Associates in Spokane, a division of DCI Engineers, and works in Spokane and throughout the intermountain region and West Coast. Johnson joined the Duryea group in 2018 and is the primary point of contact for both new and returning clients, managing contracts, coordinating field scheduling, and supporting survey staff with project closeout and deliverables.

Ibarra is an accounting manager in the Seattle office. She joined DCI in 2023 and analyzes data and identifies patterns to inform business decisions. She manages the firm's accounts payable and general accounting operations, overseeing the general ledger and monthly financial reporting.

UMC

Wallace

Kodramaz

UMC recently promoted two key team members, Audie Wallace and Ryan Kodramaz, who will help lead its focused healthcare market strategy.

UMC has appointed Wallace as Director of Development in the healthcare market sector for the Pacific Northwest. Wallace will lead UMC's healthcare market strategy, cultivate strategic partnerships, and support clients in identifying and advancing high-impact capital projects. His healthcare experience includes leadership on projects such as Overlake Medical Center, Swedish Issaquah, Seattle Children's Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center, and Harborview NJB, spanning academic medical centers, regional health systems, and specialty care environments.

Kodramaz is now serving as Account Manager, focusing on healthcare, reflecting his continued leadership and impact within UMC's Special Projects Group. He recently led a specialized project supporting UW Medicine. Through this work, Kodramaz successfully delivered precision systems in an acute care environment, contributing to excellent patient outcomes while demonstrating a strong understanding of the unique demands of healthcare facilities.

UMC brings extensive healthcare experience across the Pacific Northwest, including work with Seattle Children's, Overlake Medical Center & Clinics, MultiCare Covington Medical Center, MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, and Swedish Issaquah, as well as several surrounding medical campuses. In addition to major capital projects, UMC supports several healthcare systems in the region through long-term service and on-call contracts, providing ongoing maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and rapid-response solutions in active care environments.

Founded in 1920 to serve the Pacific Northwest as a mechanical contractor, the firm has added a range of comprehensive, integrated services in facility performance and maintenance, energy and environment, building energy modeling, building automation and controls, manufacturing, and reality capture scanning.

Deacon Construction

Baldwin

Deacon Construction has recently hired Michael Baldwin to Deacon Construction as its new community partnership manager in its Seattle office.

Baldwin brings over a decade of experience in community outreach and will help strengthen partnerships across Washington — connecting with schools, workforce programs and community organizations, while supporting project teams and expanding engagement with WMBE partners.

City of Tacoma

The city of Tacoma has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association for its 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

This marks the 39th consecutive year the city of Tacoma has achieved this distinction, and represents the city's continued commitment to excellence, accountability and public transparency.

To earn this recognition, municipalities must produce financial reports that go beyond minimum reporting requirements. The city's financial reporting was recognized specifically for presenting complex financial data in an accessible manner, providing a clear, objective view of the city's financial standing, and going beyond standard minimum requirements to deliver a highly comprehensive report.

ExchangeRight

Dixon

ExchangeRight, a provider of diversified real estate REIT and DST investments, has named Scott Dixon as its new senior vice president of the Pacific Northwest. Dixon will be responsible for managing and expanding relationships with financial advisors across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska.

Dixon has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a specialized background in advisor education and relationship-building. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication from San Diego State University and maintains Series 7 and 63 licenses.

Joshua Ungerecht, a managing partner at ExchangeRight, highlighted Dixon's “stellar track record” as a key asset for the firm's mission to provide recession-resilient real estate solutions.

As of February 2026, ExchangeRight manages over $7.2 billion in assets across 47 states.

Frazier Healthcare Partners

Frazier Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, announced the promotions of Ryan Lucero and Christina Reszka to general partner.

Lucero joined Frazier in 2016 and serves on the Boards of CareTria, EPTAM Precision, and Vatica Health. He has also been involved with several other Frazier portfolio companies, including Elevate Patient Financial Solutions, PCI, United Digestive, Alteon Health, and Solis Mammography. Prior to Frazier, Lucero spent five years with Kohlberg & Company in New York and worked for JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the investment banking division.

Reszka joined the firm in 2019 and serves on the Boards of Accuity Delivery Systems, Konovo, RevSpring, and United Derm Partners. Prior to Frazier, Reszka spent over a decade at Norwest Equity Partners and began her career in the investment banking divisions of Craig-Hallum Capital Group and LaSalle Bank.

“Ryan and Christina have been instrumental in driving strong outcomes across our portfolio, and their elevation to General Partner reflects both their accomplishments and our confidence in their future leadership. Both bring a thoughtful, disciplined approach to investing and a strong commitment to partnership that will continue to serve the firm well. We look forward to their continued role in shaping the firm's next chapter,” said Ben Magnano, managing partner.

Additionally, Jennifer Zhuang has been promoted to vice president on Frazier's Investment Professional team. Zhuang joined Frazier in 2022, following prior roles at Carlyle and JPMorgan.

Parametrix

Dugan

Timmermans

Anne Timmermans has been promoted to division manager at Parametrix, overseeing program and construction management in Washington state. Timmermans joined Parametrix in 2017 and has over two decades of experience in program and construction management, including heavy civil infrastructure and mega projects. Past clients include Port of Seattle, King County and Kitsap County. Timmermans is past president of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America and served on the organization's national board of directors.

Jim Dugan has been promoted to division manager. Dugan has been with Parametrix for over 20 years and was a founding member of the firm's Tacoma office. Dugan's experience includes managing the planning, design, engineering, and construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional projects across the public and private sectors including multiple K–12 educational and public-sector programs using alternative project delivery methods. Dugan served on the Tacoma Public Schools Board of Education between 2005 and 2011 and currently serves on the Washington State Project Review Committee.

UMC

Wilson

Mechanical contractor UMC hired Max Wilson to serve as director of development where he will focus on enterprise clients. Wilson has 20 years of consulting engineering experience specializing in complex design, code and sustainability. He started his career in 2006 at Glumac most recently serving as their vice president, commercial sector leader, and program manager. He has led and contributed to numerous high-profile projects, including 555 Tower in Bellevue, Lakefront Blocks, eleven50 Eastlake, 701 Dexter, 400 Westlake, UW Medicine Phase 3.2, and the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle, as well as the Clifford L. Allenby Building in Sacramento, California.

Bench Dog Architects

Macalino

Bench Dog Architects has hired Zenifer Macalino as an architectural designer. Macalino brings experience in space planning and building design, with a focus on efficiency and functionality in complex projects. She will support master planning and architectural design efforts across retail, mixed-use and community-focused projects.