Briefs: Tourism bureau adds group sales, events coordinator

Tourism bureau adds group sales, events coordinator

Karolyn Jensen has joined the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau in the newly created position of group sales and events coordinator. She will be responsible for promoting the county as an event, meeting and convention destination. She will also assist with the planning and execution of the sales missions and trade shows. Jensen has more than 10 years of experience in hospitality sales and client relations.

Everett mortgage officer recognized

Jason Gosser, branch manager at Guild Mortgage Co. and an Everett resident, has been ranked as a top-producing loan officer in the U.S. by Mortgage Executive magazine. Gosser, with 23 years of experience in the mortgage industry, was listed at 49 out of America’s top 200 loan originators for 2014. He closed 380 loans and accrued more than $98 million in volume last year.

Two Lynnwood insurance agents fined by state

Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued sanctions and fines in March against insurance companies, agents and brokers who violated state insurance regulations. Locally, Andre Davis of Lynnwood was fined $500 for failing to reveal a felony conviction in 2004 and a gross misdemeanor conviction in 2005. Paul Pukis of Lynnwood was fined $250 for misleading claims on the Washington Marijuana Business Association website.

Video aims to help Hispanic homebuyers

The American Bar Association Section on Real Estate, Trust and Estate Law and the ABA Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights &Responsibilities has launched a 20-minute video, in English and in Spanish, to help Hispanic homebuyers better understand the home-buying process. The videos may be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/m7jcv4f.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Business

The Verdant Health Commission holds a meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Verdant Health Commission to increase funding

Community Health organizations and food banks are funded by Swedish hospital rent.

Sound Sports Performance & Training owner Frederick Brooks inside his current location on Oct. 30, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood gym moves to the ground floor of Triton Court

Expansion doubles the space of Sound Sports and Training as owner Frederick Brooks looks to train more trainers.

The entrance to EvergreenHealth Monroe on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
EvergreenHealth Monroe buys medical office building

The purchase is the first part of a hospital expansion.

The new T&T Supermarket set to open in November on Oct. 20, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
TT Supermarket sets Nov. 13 opening date in Lynnwood

The new store will be only the second in the U.S. for the Canadian-based supermarket and Asian grocery.

Judi Ramsey, owner of Artisans, inside her business on Sept. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Artisans PNW allows public to buy works of 100 artists

Combo coffee, art gallery, bookshop aims to build business in Everett.

Helion's 6th fusion prototype, Trenta, on display on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett-based Helion receives approval to build fusion power plant

The plant is to be based in Chelan County and will power Microsoft data centers.

The Port of Everett’s new Director of Seaport Operations Tim Ryker on Oct. 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Port of Everett names new chief of seaport operations

Tim Ryker replaced longtime Chief Operating Officer Carl Wollebek, who retired.

The Lynnwood City Council listens to a presentation on the development plan for the Lynnwood Event Center during a city council meeting on Oct. 13, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood City Council approves development of ‘The District’

The initial vision calls for a downtown hub offering a mix of retail, events, restaurants and residential options.

Customers walk in and out of Fred Meyer along Evergreen Way on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Closure of Fred Meyer leads Everett to consider solutions for vacant retail properties

One proposal would penalize landlords who don’t rent to new tenants after a store closes.

Everly Finch, 7, looks inside an enclosure at the Reptile Zoo on Aug. 19, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Reptile Zoo to stay open

Roadside zoo owner reverses decision to close after attendance surge.

Trade group bus tour makes two stops in Everett

The tour aimed to highlight the contributions of Washington manufacturers.

Downtown Everett lumberyard closes after 75 years

Downtown Everett lumber yard to close after 75 years.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.