Dec 04, 2025

TAPCO Credit Union

Brooks

TAPCO Credit Union promoted Curtis Brooks to vice president of commercial deposit and lending, where he will lead the continued growth of TAPCO's commercial banking efforts and support the financial needs of local businesses across the South Sound region. Brooks joined TAPCO in May 2024 as a commercial credit underwriter. In his new role, Brooks will prioritize the development of products and services that expand opportunity and access to capital for business owners. His focus is rooted in designing equitable and inclusive solutions that reflect TAPCO's mission of financial empowerment. “We are thrilled to welcome Curtis as the leader of our commercial lending and deposit strategy,” said Jeremy Mandery, chief retail and lending officer. “With an extensive background in banking and finance, he brings a proven commitment to community engagement and a passion for helping small businesses succeed. As TAPCO expands its focus on small business loans and deposits, Curtis' innovative vision for new products and services will play a pivotal role in driving growth and creating meaningful opportunities for our members.” TAPCO Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative serving individuals and businesses in Washington state.

Smartsheet

Torrey

Bellevue-based Smartsheet appointed Scott Torrey as its chief revenue officer. Torrey assumes responsibility for all revenue-generating teams globally, including direct and partner-led sales, sales operations, customer success and services. He is charged with optimizing the go-to-market engine to accelerate enterprise adoption and ensuring a world-class experience across the entire customer lifecycle. Torrey previously held the position of chief revenue officer at SAP Concur, and chief executive officer at Payscale. He sits on the board of directors at Solvd and the Claremont McKenna College Financial Economics Institute, and has served on the boards of ClearTrip and SAP Concur Japan.

XBOW

Seattle- based XBOW appointed two executives to its leadership team. Jonaki Egenolf (formerly with Snyk and Veracode) joins as chief marketing officer, and Dean Breda (formerly with Veracode, HackerOne and Nasuni) as general counsel. They will join XBOW's growing executive bench, which includes industry veterans Niroshan (Niro) Rajadurai, chief revenue officer, who joined the team in August after leading GTM for Github Advanced Security, and Nico Waisman, chief security officer and former CISO of Lyft. XBOW's autonomous offensive security platform enables security teams to continuously test, validate, and strengthen their cyber defenses at machine speed. Egenolf and Breda will play pivotal roles in strengthening XBOW's brand, governance, and strategic execution. The company was recently named the Early Growth Stage winner in the Fortune Cyber60 list that spotlights the world's most promising cybersecurity companies.

Dec 03, 2025

Downtown Seattle Association

The Downtown Seattle Association added three senior leaders who it says will guide key areas of the organization's work to create a healthy, vibrant downtown: Matt Gurney, chief operating officer; Chris Copacino, vice president of communications and marketing; and Dennis Sills, vice president of advocacy and economic development. Gurney, Copacino and Sills join John Scholes, president and CEO; Jennifer Casillas, VP, public realm and ambassador operations; Emily Bailor, chief of staff; and Alex Hudson, executive director of Commute Seattle, on the executive team. Gurney, who joined DSA in May as COO, oversees financial, human resources, regulatory and administrative functions for the organization. He spent much of his career in the social enterprise and nonprofit space, serving for more than 20 years in senior leadership roles with FareStart in downtown Seattle. Most recently, he served as CEO of Fort Worden Hospitality. Copacino, who took over as VP of communications and marketing in September, leads DSA's external communications, brand strategy and marketing efforts. He most recently served as executive director of business development for ad agency Copacino Fujikado, where he spent more than 21 years. He has worked with some of the region's most recognizable brands, including REI, the Seattle Mariners, Pike Place Market, the Seattle Aquarium and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Sills, who joined DSA earlier this month, brings two decades of experience in government relations and public policy, most recently serving as director of external affairs at Plymouth Housing. Sills also worked for Congresswoman Suzan DelBene after spending 10 years in Washington, D.C., serving as legislative director for Congressman G.K. Butterfield. Established in 1958, the Downtown Seattle Association is a nonprofit membership organization that also manages the Metropolitan Improvement District, a business-improvement area spanning 300 square blocks downtown.

Ascendent Demolition

Ascendent Demolition has expanded into the Mountain Region — bringing its experience, equipment, and culture to Idaho, Utah, Montana and Oregon. With this expansion, Ascendent has brought on Nick Tidwell as demolition manager for the new region. Ascendent will continue its commitment to provide reliable demolition and site preparation services throughout the Northwest and beyond.

Dec 02, 2025

Starfire Sports

Starfire Sports, a Pacific Northwest hub for youth soccer and education, announced that veteran Seattle University head coach and Seattle Sounders FC broadcaster Peter Fewing has joined its board of directors. A member of the Pacific Northwest soccer community for more than four decades, Fewing brings experience as a coach, mentor, and champion for youth development. His career spans professional play with FC Seattle Storm; 29 seasons as head coach of the Seattle University Redhawks, where he guided the program to two national championships; a USL/PDL national title with the Kitsap Pumas in 2011; running Pete Fewing Soccer Camps since 1981 serving over 83,000 young athletes; and numerous leadership roles supporting youth and community soccer initiatives across the region. Fewing has also served as executive director of America SCORES Seattle, a nonprofit blending soccer and poetry to empower underserved youth. Since 2009, he has also been a voice in the broadcast booth for Seattle Sounders FC. Starfire Sports is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and families through soccer and educational programs. Located in Tukwila, Starfire's 54-acre campus attracts over 1.1 million visits annually, hosting a range of events and activities including youth soccer leagues, tournaments, team training, and professional matches. The Starfire STEM Academy serves students from Pre-K through sixth grade, while the campus also supports professional teams like the Seattle Reign, Tacoma Defiance, and Seattle Seawolves.

Alaska Communications

Alaska Communications has appointed John Sims, president of ENSTAR Natural Gas Co., to its board of directors. Born and raised in Eagle River, Sims brings deep Alaska roots and a lifelong commitment to serving the needs of Alaskans. Under his nearly two-decade leadership, ENSTAR has strengthened its role as an energy provider, emphasizing collaboration and resilience. Sims holds an MBA from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Alaska Communications, an affiliate of ATN International, provides mission and life-critical communications infrastructure in Alaska. The company operates a statewide fiber network and a undersea fiber optic system that connects Alaska to the contiguous U.S.

Nov 28, 2025

State Supreme Court

Melody

Gov. Bob Ferguson made his first appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court on Monday, announcing that civil rights attorney Colleen Melody will replace retiring Justice Mary Yu. Melody will succeed Justice Yu following her retirement at the end of the year. “I have had the good fortune of knowing Justice Yu very well for a long time,” Ferguson said. “Justice Yu is a historic figure in our state and a trailblazer in many ways. She leaves an impressive legacy and very big shoes to fill on this Court.” Melody attended the University of Washington and the UW School of Law, where she graduated first in her class. Melody spent four years with the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division in Washington, D.C., investigating and litigating federal civil rights cases. Her work earned her the U.S. Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding New Employee and the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights’ Special Commendation for Outstanding Service. In 2015, then Attorney General Ferguson hired her to lead the Washington State Attorney General’s Wing Luke Civil Rights Division. Melody presided over the division’s growth to 35 lawyers, investigators and professional staff, while also leading some of its most significant cases. Melody has also practiced before the Washington State Supreme Court. She was awarded the Legal Foundation of Washington’s Charles A. Goldmark Distinguished Service Award in 2018, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association Jack Wasserman Memorial Award in 2017. She received the Steward of Justice Award, the Attorney General’s highest honor, in 2018.