Nov 08, 2024

Rafn Company

Victor

Gregory

Bunn

Rhode

Bellevue-based Rafn Company announced the upcoming retirement of Shawn Rhode and Heather Bunn, who will officially step down from their roles on Dec. 31. Rhode and Bunn have over 70 years at Rafn between them. Rhode, CEO, started his career at Rafn as a construction laborer. Bunn, vice president of business development, began her career at Rafn as a project manager. Her focus on creating a consistent client experience led Rafn to develop its own proprietary Project Management system. The duo helped to navigate Rafn through the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. Memorable projects for both Rhode and Bunn include building affordable housing in the region, preserving historic buildings and landmarks, and iconic revitalizations, and include the IMAX Theaters at Seattle Center, IslandWood, Colman School & the NW African American History Museum, HomeStreet Bank Corporate Office, and Canlis Restaurant. Rhode and Bunn will remain on the Rafn Board of Directors. Chip Gregory will take on the role of president and CEO and Marc Victor will continue as vice president and CFO. With decades of experience at Rafn Company, both Victor and Gregory have had a hand in many areas, with Victor having started in accounting and Gregory as an assistant project manager. Established in 1978, Rafn is a general contractor specializing in commercial, multifamily residential, and renovation projects.

Emerald Heights

Leung

Emerald Heights named Cindy Leung as its marketing and sales director. Leung has an extensive background in hospitality and senior living. Most recently, she spent six years as the marketing director at Aegis Living, where she contributed to five communities, including the recent opening of their Ballard location. As marketing and sales director, Leung will be responsible for the day-to-day marketing, public relations and sales programming at Emerald Heights. Emerald Heights is a resort style senior living community in Redmond, with an on-site healthcare center providing assisted living, memory support and Medicare-certified skilled nursing care.

Nov 07, 2024

Hecla Mining

Krcmarov

The Hecla Mining Board of Directors appointed Rob Krcmarov as the company's new president and CEO. Krcmarov will also join the board. He succeeds Catherine Boggs, who has served as interim president and CEO since May 2024, and will remain as chair of the board of directors. A seasoned geologist and mining executive, Krcmarov brings over three decades of industry expertise. Prior to joining Hecla, he served for 13 years on the executive leadership team at Barrick Gold, including his most recent role as executive vice president of exploration and growth. Krcmarov's international experience spans many countries on five continents. Additionally, the company announced the promotion of Carlos Aguiar from vice president — operations to senior vice president and chief operating officer. Aguiar, who joined Hecla in 1996, has over 25 years of engineering and management experience in mining, and has held various leadership roles across Hecla's operations. Founded in 1891, Hecla is based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and operates mines in Alaska, Idaho, and Quebec, Canada.

L'Ecole No. 41

Carroll

L'Ecole No. 41, one of the founding wineries of Washington's Walla Walla Valley, has appointed Matthew Carroll as national sales manager — Northeast. In this new role, Carroll will be responsible for sales in 21 markets, and will report directly to Ryan Pennington, chief operating officer. Carroll joins Matt Rice, national sales manager – Midwest & Southeast; and Annie Wallace Cox, national Sales Manager — West, in filling out the national sales team. Prior to joining L'Ecole No. 41, Carroll spent more than three years with Skurnik Wines & Spirits, where he managed sales across nine states in the Mid-Atlantic and New England. Prior to that, he spent nearly seven years with European Cellars and Eric Solomon Selections, where he had escalating responsibilities across several sales and portfolio management roles. Carroll began his wine career in the fine dining and hospitality trade, first as sommelier and cellarmaster at The Inn at Little Washington, a Michelin-starred property in suburban Virginia, and then as beverage director at the Lorien Hotel & Spa, a Kimpton Hotels property in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.

Valant

Seattle-based Valant named Rick Katz as its new CFO. Katz will oversee Valant's financial operations and will lead key corporate initiatives including M&A and other investment opportunities. He has more than 25 years of finance and corporate development experience. Before joining Valant, Katz served as CFO at Opensignal. Katz has a track record of leading and executing successful acquisitions and divestitures. His experience spans treasury, accounting operations, international operations, and business and financial analysis in the telecom and technology sectors, working with companies from seed-stage startups to publicly traded Fortune 500 firms. Katz holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Physics from Tufts University and a Master of Science in Physical Chemistry from SUNY Stony Brook. Valant is a cloud-based integrated EHR software suite that supports the administrative operations of behavioral healthcare practitioners, agencies and clinicians.

Nov 06, 2024

Soderstrom Architects

Hampson

Carl Hampson has joined the Portland firm Soderstrom Architects as design principal. Hampson brings 30 years’ experience to the team. He has led the design and planning of numerous award-winning projects for higher education, healthcare, and civic institutions. He previously held design leadership roles with SRG Partnership and Cannon Design and has garnered over 45 design awards on his projects.

His portfolio includes the University of Washington Center for Behavioral Health and Learning, the OSU-Cascades Edward J. Ray Hall, UC Riverside Recreation Center, and Ohlone Community College Academic Core.

Hensel Phelps

Perry

Petersen

Coyne

Erbes

Davis

Hensel Phelps' Pacific Northwest Region recently held a DBIA Certification course for their employees and design-build trade partners, including VECA and Auburn Mechanical. The following Hensel Phelps Employees received their Associate DBIA Certifications: Christie Davis, design manager; Jacob Erbes, senior estimator; Jennifer Coyne, business development manager; Michael Petersen, design manager; and Ryan Perry, area superintendent.

University of Western States

Portland-based University of Western States appointed Nathan Long, Ed.D., as president. Long has served as interim president since June. Long brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education, and has experience in strategic planning, enrollment growth, and academic program development for institutions such as Saybrook University and The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences. At Saybrook University he led the institution in enhancing operational processes, advancement of new academic programs, and amplifying the university's brand reach to achieve significant enrollment growth. University of Western States, founded in 1904, is an independent nonprofit university known for its programs in the areas of chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, functional medicine, clinical nutrition, sports medicine, sport and performance psychology, and clinical mental health counseling.