Affinius Capital

Parsons

Based here in Seattle, John Parsons has had a long career in data centers, with prior stints at CBRE, Amazon Web Services and Goodman. Now he's joining Affinius Capital, which is based in San Antonio, but will keep his local perch. He'll now direct the national data-center development group for Affinius, which has about $61 billion under management. Carrington Brown of Affinius said in the press release, “John brings deep experience and a proven track record in data-center development and strategic execution.” Parsons added, “As demand for data centers continues to accelerate, albeit within constraining infrastructure environments, I look forward to helping expand on the development pipeline creatively.”

MKA

Markham

Brian Markham has joined the Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) team as principal. Markham has 25 years of experience leading complex arts and cultural building projects around the world, and intends to focus on expanding and elevating MKA's structural engineering practice. Throughout his career, Markham has partnered with renowned architects, museums, performing arts venues, and academic institutions to deliver highly technical, design-forward environments. He has guided multidisciplinary teams designing some of the most demanding cultural facilities in the world.

City of Tacoma

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two at-large positions on its Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC).

CERC serves as an advisory and action committee on city-hosted events, special events funding, and recognition programs. Members are responsible for planning, reviewing and evaluating events to receive grant funding and services, as well as engaging the community in its planning efforts for the City of Destiny Awards and the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.

The 11-member committee is made up of Tacoma residents, with representatives from each of its five council districts, in addition to at-large positions.

Applications must be submitted by noon on April 13 at http://tacoma.gov/cbcapplication. Questions on the application process may be directed to Elizabeth Wing in the City Clerk’s Office at servetacoma@tacoma.gov or (253) 591-5178.

CTI

CTI, an AV integration and events provider based in St. Louis, Missouri, has acquired Streamline Solutions of Seattle.

CTI provides audiovisual, IT and UCC solutions, including engineering, design, installation and integration, maintenance and service. It serves customers in the U.S. from 47 locations nationwide, in the U.K., and worldwide through the PSNI Global Alliance.

“For CTI, the best part of acquisitions is the people who join our team,” says John Laughlin, CEO of CTI. “Streamline Solutions is a perfect example: over the years, the team has built a reputation for excellence in commercial AV installations in Seattle. They’re a fantastic match for the culture that drives CTI, and I look forward to the depth their team will add to our Seattle office.”

CTI has served clients in the corporate, education, higher-ed, healthcare, house of worship, government, sports and broadcast markets since 1988.

Liberty Bank

Ryning

Liberty Bank announced the appointment of Jason Ryning to its Board of Directors. Ryning brings more than two decades of legal and strategic expertise in financial services and technology, further strengthening the bank's commitment to sound governance and innovation.

Ryning currently serves as general counsel at Increase, a banking technology infrastructure company. Since joining the company in 2021, he has provided strategic legal guidance supporting the development of modern banking technology solutions.

Prior to Increase, Ryning spent four and a half years at Stripe, where he led the product, commercial, operations and privacy legal teams. His work focused on building and launching compliant financial services products across global regulatory frameworks. Earlier in his career, Ryning spent a decade at Microsoft advising on technology and business matters worldwide.

Ryning holds a degree in international economics from the University of Washington and a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University.

King County

King County Exec. Girmay Zahilay has appointed Dr. Susan McLaughlin to serve as the director of the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). McLaughlin currently serves as the department's acting director.

McLaughlin will lead the department tasked with providing affordable homes for people experiencing homelessness, coordinating publicly funded mental health and substance use disorder treatment, promoting youth mental health, stabilizing immigrant and refugees in the region, supporting residents who have intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully in community life, and strengthening the human services workforce.

A licensed clinical psychologist, McLaughlin has more than two decades of experience across clinical care, research and public sector leadership. Her career has focused on improving systems that serve individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, with an emphasis on access, coordination, and outcomes.

McLaughlin previously served as the founding executive director and chief executive officer of HealthierHere, where she led regional efforts to improve health equity through the Accountable Community of Health. She also served as director of the University of Washington Medicine Behavioral Health Institute at Harborview Medical Center, advancing work in clinical innovation, workforce development, and research to strengthen behavioral health systems.

Dorsey & Whitney

Ansari

Cyrus Ansari has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a partner in the Technology Commerce group in Seattle, the international law firm announced.

He advises technology companies on transactions and product strategies that drive innovation and protect their IP and data. Ansari brings extensive experience in tech-transactions and IP litigation, spanning early-stage ventures to global organizations, including Fortune 100 companies across cloud computing and AI, software as a service (SaaS), digital media and interactive entertainment, and blockchain and fintech sectors.

Ansari joins Dorsey from Perkins Coie LLP. He received his J.D. from New York University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Washington.

Carbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics, an agriculture AI and robotics company, announced the appointment of Kevan Krysler as chief financial officer. Krysler's appointment comes as the firm surpassed $100 million in annual revenue for its fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 2026.

“I'm very excited to have an industry veteran like Kevan join Carbon Robotics,” said Paul Mikesell, founder and CEO. “He really gels with our culture and brings public company financial and executive experience to round out our team. This is indicative of Carbon Robotics pushing forward and evolving our leadership to match our rapidly increasing maturity in the market.”

Krysler has customers in 15 countries worldwide, with a sizable presence in North America, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand.

Carbon Robotics uses AI and robotics to reduce costs and increase yields.

Heal Cancer Care for Pets

Heal Cancer Care for Pets has opened a new veterinary oncology clinic in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood, expanding access to specialized cancer treatment for dogs and cats. The independent practice, located within the Interbay Retail Center at 1642 W. Armory Way, Suite 102, is led by Dr. Nick Szigetvari, one of fewer than 500 board?certified veterinary oncologists worldwide, and is dedicated exclusively to pet cancer care.

The practice provides comprehensive diagnostics, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, palliative care, and coordinated treatment planning with primary care veterinarians, emphasizing a supportive and personalized approach.

As a locally owned practice with a singular focus on oncology, Heal Cancer Care for Pets operates under the philosophy “Rooted in Science. Guided by Care.” The clinic is now accepting new patients and referrals. More can be found at http://www.healpetcancer.com or by calling (206) 888-4325.

Olson Kundig

Kocay

Guarino

Clune

Kleeschulte

Corr

Mann

Olson Kundig has promoted the following members of its team to architectural designer II: Dylan Corr, Daniel Kleeschulte, Gabrielle Clune, Billy Guarino, Milena Kocay and Kendall Mann.

Integrus Architecture

Vanderhorst

Sachs

Integrus Architecture recently promoted Seattle-based Loretta Sachs and Amy Vanderhorst to the role of principal.

Sachs has been with Integrus for 23 years. She has a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She focuses on K-12 educational design, equity and diversity initiatives, and supporting an inclusive culture in Integrus and its professional communities.

Vanderhorst has been with Integrus for 20 years. She has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Detroit Mercy. She is a leader in K-12 educational design, working with project teams, clients, communities, and the people who use the learning environments the firm creates.

MAKERS

Sharp

MAKERS promoted Chad Sharp to associate 1. Sharp works in the Seattle office, specializing in strategic planning, integrated solutions and graphic communication. He has a background in architectural design and professional interests in climate resiliency, emerging technologies and the advancement of high-quality infrastructure.

Weber Thompson

Mayne

Weber Thompson has promoted Principal Todd Mayne to director of operations and construction. Mayne has worked at Weber Thompson for the last 20 years. As a senior project manager, he specialized in construction administration and quality assurance. With direct oversight of more than $1.5 billion in projects under construction, his work included eight high-rise multifamily towers and two workplace mass-timber projects. In his new role, Mayne will focus on risk management, service delivery, documentation quality and efficiency, and construction typology application.

Berger Partnership

Houlihan

Hatch

Berger Partnership has hired Erin Hatch as marketing director. Hatch brings nearly two decades of experience in professional services marketing across the Seattle region with experience in strategy, communications, and business development with a focus on aligning marketing efforts with firm values and long-term goals. She has served as Seattle chapter president for the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), and currently serves as co-chair of the 2026 SMPS Pacific Regional Conference.

Berger Partnership also hired landscape designer Riley Houlihan. Houlihan works across design disciplines and organizes communities at various scales. He focuses on forming regenerative connections between people and place. Houlihan is pursuing a concurrent dual Master of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, with a focus on urban design, at the University of Washington.

USAFacts

Woodman

USAFacts, the nonpartisan government-data organization founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, has appointed Lauren Woodman as its next president. Woodman is a technology and data executive with more than 25 years of experience leading teams and initiatives at the intersection of technology, development and education. As USAFacts expands its use of technologies to analyze and present federal, state and local government data, Woodman's experience will help guide the organization's next phase of growth. She becomes the second president in the organization's 10-year history.

Woodman previously held leadership roles at NetHope, Microsoft and most recently served as chief executive of DataKind, a nonprofit that applies data science and AI to social challenges. Her work has focused on data modernization, digital governance, and the ethical deployment of emerging technologies.

USAFacts was launched in 2017 by Ballmer to make government financial and performance data more accessible to the public.

CarePartners Senior Living

Seattle-based CarePartners Senior Living, a provider of independent living, assisted living and memory care services in Washington state and Arizona, has announced an expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Shawn Tacey as chief executive officer and Shilpa Patel as chief operating officer.

Tacey previously served as lead business counsel for the organization.

“For more than 15 years, Shawn's leadership has been instrumental in shaping the culture and operational standards that define CarePartners,” said Bill Moore, founder, managing member and chairman of the Management Committee of Round Lake, owner of CarePartners Management Group. “With an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care, Shawn brings the experience necessary to lead our continued growth in the Pacific Northwest, the Desert Southwest and beyond.”

Patel is a veteran of the industry with extensive experience at Merrill Gardens.

“Shilpa leads with the clarity and high standards required for our success,” said Tacey.

CarePartners Senior Living was established in 1998.

Washington Patriot Construction

Powell

Florance

Washington Patriot Construction (WA Patriot), a Gig Harbor based general contractor, has promoted Zerah Florance to director of Preconstruction and Alex Powell to senior project manager and assistant operations manager.

Florance was the first employee hired to WA Patriot in 2010 and has been managing constructions projects for 16 years with over a decade leading design-build preconstruction efforts. Florance holds a DBIA professional designation and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Notable projects include Tool Gauge Expansion, University of Puget Sound Athletics and Aquatics Center, and the almost complete Helpline House on Bainbridge Island.

Powell joined WA Patriot as project engineer and later became a project manager. Notable design-build projects he's led include the Gig Harbor 7 Seas Waterfront Taproom and the Gig Harbor Peninsula Food Bank. In 2025, Powell shifted his focus to managing federal projects for the AYKO-WA Patriot Joint Venture, while also overseeing work with Tacoma Public Schools.

PCC Community Markets

PCC Community Markets has been named Best Organic Retailer at the third annual “An Organic Night Out with Sprouts and Friends,” an awards event celebrating innovation and leadership in the organic industry. The awards were presented during the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California, where more than 600 attendees gathered to recognize organizations advancing the $76 billion organic sector.

The event honors standout brands, companies, retailers, and researchers who are helping expand the reach and understanding of certified organic products and the USDA Organic seal.

PCC received the Best Organic Retailer award for its creative and effective in-store and digital communication that educates and motivates shoppers to choose organic. Judges highlighted PCC's leadership in connecting consumers with the environmental, health and community benefits of organic food.

“We're honored to be recognized by our peers in the organic industry,” said Susan Livingston, PCC's vice president of marketing + purpose. “For more than 70 years, PCC has been committed to advancing organic agriculture, supporting farmers and educating our community about the power of organic food. This award belongs to our staff, partners, and member-owners who work every day to build a more sustainable and resilient food system.”

Founded in Seattle in 1953, PCC Community Markets is a certified organic retailer and the largest food co-op in the United States with more than 122,000 active member-owners.

Washington State Supreme Court

Angelis

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that Theo Angelis will replace retiring Justice Barbara Madsen on the Washington State Supreme Court.

Angelis is an accomplished attorney with 25 years of legal experience. He currently focuses on appellate work, intellectual property litigation, and general litigation as a partner at K&L Gates. Angelis also engages in extensive pro bono work, for which he has received numerous awards, including the American Civil Liberties Union's Humanitarian Award for his work on behalf of unrepresented minors in immigration proceedings. Angelis worked with a broad team of lawyers to challenge the federal government's practice of requiring children to represent themselves in immigration proceedings if they couldn't afford counsel.

Angelis is a past president of the Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington (MELAW), and will be the first Justice of Middle Eastern descent on the state Supreme Court. He has degrees from Claremont McKenna College, the London School of Economics, Oxford University, and Yale Law School. He clerked on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Next Health

Next Health, a comprehensive brand of health optimization and longevity centers, announced the upcoming opening of its newest location in Bellevue at 10425 N.E. Eighth St.

“Bellevue deserves a place they can trust with their health optimization journey, and we've been meticulously building a best-in-class local team that understands both the science and the human side of care,” said area developers Zahra and Nick Salisbury.

Founded a decade ago by surgeon and entrepreneur Darshan Shah, Next Health was created to streamline patient access to health optimization and advanced longevity services with the goal of extending the human healthspan. Shah developed the proprietary concept of Medicine 4.0, an integrated model that combines preventative, lifestyle, functional and longevity medicine. Medicine 4.0 protocols and the services offered at Next Health are supported by Next Health's Scientific Advisory Council.

Next Health in Bellevue is the brand's first location in Washington state, and the second location opening for Zahra and Nick Salisbury, who opened Next Health in Montecito, California, in 2025. As part of their multi-unit development plans, they will lead a third opening this summer in Vancouver, B.C., the brand's first location in Canada.