Jun 04, 2019

Adaptive Biotechnologies

Griffin

Conroy

In Seattle, Adaptive Biotechnologies added Kevin Conroy and Michelle Griffin to its board. Conroy is chairman and CEO of Exact Sciences Corp. Griffin is a director at Acer Therapeutics and HTG Molecular Diagnostics. The company also announced that board member Arnold J. Levine transitioned to its scientific advisory board.

Brightwork Consulting

An

Christopher An joined Brightwork Consulting as vice president of business development. An has over 15 years of business experience. Seattle-based Brightwork is a risk management, change management and business strategy consultant.

King County

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced three administrators who will preside over inquests surrounding law-enforcement-involved deaths: Robert McBeth, Terry Carroll and Michael Spearman. All three are retired King County judges. They will oversee a new inquest process and decide questions posed to a six-member jury. Pro-tem staff attorney Matt Anderson will serve as facilitator.

May 31, 2019

City of Burien

Craig

Chris Craig is the new economic development manager for the city of Burien. Craig was the city's economic development specialist since 2015, and was interim economic development manager in both 2017 and early 2019. He replaces Andrea Snyder, who is now deputy city administrator for the city of Issaquah.

City of Seattle

Tsao

Stanley Tsao is a new project manager in the Community Liaisons program at the city of Seattle's Department of Neighborhoods. Tsao is focusing on transportation-related projects, including Vision Zero and Transportation Equity. Prior to joining the city, he performed public policy, community outreach and advocacy work.

May 30, 2019

City of Tacoma

The state Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation recognized Tacoma's Historic Preservation Office for outstanding achievements in historic preservation education. Historic preservation officer Reuben McKnight and assistant Lauren Hoogkamer organized innovative events to get new audiences interested in historic preservation. Events included scavenger hunts, bicycle rides, themed dance parties and pub crawls.

D.A. Davidson Companies

Scott Witeby is the new CFO at D.A. Davidson Companies. Witeby was CFO of Lincoln Financial Network, the retail wealth management business of Lincoln Financial Group. He also held senior finance roles during 10 years with LPL Financial, and began his career as a public accountant with Ernst & Young. Witeby replaces Tom Nelson, who plans to retire next year after 19 years as CFO. Davidson is based in Montana with corporate offices in Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles and Denver.

May 29, 2019

Port of Seattle

The Port of Seattle honored several businesses for environmental leadership at Sea-Tac Airport and maritime facilities. Aviation-related awards went to Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter and Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle (Small Business Award — Environmental Performance) and Lyft (Environmental Excellence Award — Performance and Innovation). Maritime-related awards went to ECOSS and Sound Experience (Environmental Excellence Award — Education and Outreach) and Pacific Fishermen Shipyard and Electric (Honorable Mention — Environmental Performance). Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter and Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle were cited for voluntary alternative fuel conversions to their fleets. Lyft was cited for reducing deadheading. ECOSS and Sound Experience provide environmental education programs to under-served communities. Pacific Fishermen reduced waste, increased use of nontoxic paints and solvents, and installed a solar array.

Intercity Transit

Intercity Transit driver Rob Wood was named best bus driver in North America at the American Public Transit Association's 44th Annual International Bus Roadeo. Wood — along with Intercity Transit's maintenance team of Joe Bell, James Bush and Grant Swidecki — also took second place in the Grand Champion team competition. Intercity Transit operates in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Yelm, with connections to Tacoma.