Jun 17, 2025

Morse Corp.

Morse Corp., a defense technology company, is opening its first West Coast location with the launch of a new office in Seattle. “We are excited to join the vibrant tech community in Seattle,” says Andreas Kellas, CEO of Morse Corp. “When we open a new office, we look for three key factors: an office leader who deeply understands ‘the MORSE way', proximity to customers, and an exceptional talent pool. Seattle checks off all three, and this new office will play a critical role in our company's continued growth and success.” The Seattle office will be led by Eddy Scott, division leader and portfolio lead of Test Range Automation. Scott joined Morse in 2017, working in the Cambridge office before relocating to Seattle. The Seattle office will support a range of Morse's capabilities to serve nearby customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, such as the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and other West Coast customers. Morse Corp. is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with offices in Arlington, Virginia, and Seattle. Morse boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the U.S. National Security Ecosystem.

Qumulo

Qumulo has added two new board members: Kelly Battles, a seasoned technology CFO and board member; and Bob Gleichauf, a technology leader with deep experience in enterprise IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. Qumulo is adding these two experienced board members at a time when the company has seen record revenue and profits and a growing customer base. Battles has more than 30 years of experience helping scale technology companies from growth stage to a successful public offering. She previously served as CFO at Quora and Bracket Computing, VP of finance at Ironport (acquired by Cisco), and director of strategy and corporate M&A at HP. She currently serves on the boards of several public and private companies, including Genesys, Arista, and now Qumulo. Gleichauf has extensive experience in networking, security, and enterprise IT transformation. He has served in a variety of executive technology leadership roles the past 15 years at In-Q-Tel as well as 15 years before that at Cisco, seven of those as VP/CTO of the Security Business Group that expanded into the Wireless Networking group before joining In-Q-Tel. Prior to all that, Gleichauf led Engineering at Wheelgroup, one of the pioneers of Network Intrusion Detection that was acquired by Cisco in 1998. Seattle-based Qumulo provides enterprise-wide unstructured data management across a variety of industry verticals including media and entertainment, energy exploration and delivery, gaming and sports, automotive and autonomous driving, semiconductor development, healthcare and life sciences, and financial services.

Jun 13, 2025

JAMS

Schoeggl

JAMS, a provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide, added David Schoeggl to its panel. Schoeggl brings more than 40 years of experience in litigation, including over three decades of work as a mediator and arbitrator. From 1983 to 1999 and again from 2014 to 2025, Schoeggl practiced at Lane Powell, which merged with Ballard Spahr earlier this year. He also worked at Mills Meyers Swartling from 2000 to 2014. Throughout his career, he focused on complex, high-stakes trials and arbitrations. He has represented a wide range of clients, including national and international insurers, aviation companies, product manufacturers and local businesses. Based in the Seattle Resolution Center, Schoeggl will serve as an arbitrator, mediator and court-appointed neutral, handling aviation, business and commercial, employment, environmental, insurance, personal injury, professional liability and real property matters. Schoeggl taught insurance law for more than 20 years as an adjunct professor of law at Seattle University School of Law. He earned his B.A. from the University of Washington and his J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law. Founded in 1979, JAMS has a roster of over 500 neutrals in 29 locations, and offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services locally and globally.

Seattle Opera

General and Artistic Director James Robinson announced that Alicia Moriarty, longtime member of Seattle Opera's production team, is the company's next director of production. Moriarty began her career at Seattle Opera in September 2004 as technical financial services coordinator. In the nearly 21 years since, she has worked in almost every facet of technical and production management, developing a collaborative approach to opera production. Since being promoted to assistant production director in 2019, Moriarty has overseen the production for Seattle Opera's annual fundraiser gala, the Big Opera Party, and managed all third-party rentals of the Opera Center. Seattle Opera's Production Department oversees the sets, costumes, projections, and hair and makeup for every show, from co-productions and outside rentals to productions built in house. Beyond the mainstage, the department also facilitates a year-round calendar of events at the Opera Center, including the annual Open House and Big Opera Party, as well as a regular schedule of third-party rentals, with events ranging from concerts and art exhibitions to blood drives and even a wedding. More than 800 staff, artists, artisans, technicians, and crew members are employed by Seattle Opera annually.

University of Washington

Ken Yocom has been named dean of the University of Washington College of Built Environments, Provost Tricia Serio announced. His appointment, effective July 1, is subject to approval by the UW Board of Regents. Yocom has served as interim dean since October 2024 and is a professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture, where he previously served as department chair. Yocom holds a master's degree in landscape architecture and a doctorate in built environments from the University of Washington. As dean, he will lead a college that brings together architecture, construction management, landscape architecture, real estate and urban planning in pursuit of transformative solutions for communities and the planet.

Jun 12, 2025

State of Washington

Worsham

Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Dennis Worsham as Washington's new Secretary of Health, effective July 7. Worsham, a lifelong Washingtonian, will lead the state Department of Health following 32 years of public health experience and leadership in both rural and urban public health systems. Most recently, Worsham served as the first director of public health for the Snohomish County Health Department, after the Snohomish Health District integrated into county government in 2023. Worsham has held several leadership roles throughout his career at both local and state levels, including deputy secretary for health at DOH and interim director of public health for Seattle and King County. Worsham began his career in public health at the Snohomish Health District in the 1990s. There he worked as an HIV/STD/hepatitis program manager and health educator. Worsham also has experience in policy development and advocacy. He has served roles on public health committees and commissions, including as a committee member with Leadership Tomorrow, president and vice president of the Washington State Public Health Association, chair and member of the Washington State Public Health Roundtable, and as a longtime member of the Washington State Foundational Public Health Services committee. He has a bachelor's degree in health services administration from Eastern Washington University.

Foster Garvey

Bethany Brown has joined Foster Garvey as the firm's new senior director of attorney recruiting, based in the Seattle office. With more than 25 years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition, she will oversee the firm's attorney recruitment strategy, managing the full recruitment lifecycle to attract and retain top legal talent. Brown has served as director of talent acquisition at Stoel Rives and director of legal talent acquisition, diversity & inclusion at Miller Nash. A firm rehire, Brown previously served in a recruiting role at Foster Pepper prior to the merger from 2005 to 2019. Foster Garvey has offices in Seattle, Portland, Washington, D.C., New York, Spokane and Tulsa.

Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington welcomed five new members to its board of directors. Rocio Castillo-Foell (Puget Sound Energy), Greg LeClair (Morgan Stanley), Linda Marzano (University of Washington), Shelley Salomon (Amazon), and Dennis Stillman (University of Washington) will support Evergreen Goodwill CEO and President Libby Johnson McKee in guiding the organization's future. The board of directors plays a vital role in advancing Evergreen Goodwill's mission to provide high-quality adult basic education and workforce development training. The organization is committed to fostering equitable access to resources for individuals facing significant barriers to economic success and preparing them for the technology-driven 21st-century workforce. Directors continuing their commitment to Evergreen Goodwill include Erik Arnold (2B Consulting), Catherine Gibson (Evolve Partner Group), Amy Hanson (vice-chair; Hanson Consulting Group), Tim Myers (immediate past chair; Boeing), Amelia Ransom (Smartsheet), Dr. Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap (Seattle Colleges), Kerri Schroeder (secretary; JP Morgan Chase), Mike Sekits (chair; Strandview Capital), Scott Wilson (treasurer; Swiftsure Capital), and Dave Wright (city of Seattle).