Kay Ashenfelter has joined the staff of the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross as director of development. She is a 1998 graduate of Central Michigan University and has worked in the nonprofit sector for the past 10 years.
Chuck Morrison and Clare Waite are among eight finalists from American Red Cross chapters across the country nominated for Red Cross national employee excellence award. Morrison, executive director of the Snohomish County chapter, and Waite, the chapter’s community services administrator, were cited for superior job performance. Morrison has led the chapter since November 2003. Waite is in her 24th year as a Red Cross employee.
Katie Kiyonaga, Mark Dickey and Phyllis Prather have been promoted at Frontier Bank. Kiyonaga is senior vice president and office manager for the bank’s project management department. Dickey is vice president and manager of the bank’s credit review department. Prather is a loan support officer in the downtown Everett office.
David Bohan and Sydney Johnson-Gorrell have joined Brooks Sports, a running footwear and apparel company based in Bothell. Bohan is executive vice president and chief operating officer. Johnson-Gorrell is vice president of human resources. Both have extensive executive backgrounds.
Mary Jane Vujovic, Jyl Westbrook, Sharon Stultz and Rishi Brown will be honored by the Greater Everett Business and Professional Women at the organization’s annual dinner banquet set for 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill, 112 128th St. SE, Everett. Tickets, $25 each, are by reservation only. Call 425-338-5298.
Dan Russell has been recognized for his work with Country Insurance and Financial Services. The agent has earned the company’s National Quality Award and National Multiline Sales Award. Russell is affiliated with the Snohomish County Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers. His office is at 2122 164th St. SW, Suite 301, Lynnwood, and he can be reached at 425-745-5538.
Roy Cook is the new Alaska region sales manager for Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. of Monroe.
Sheila Cybyske and Aaron Moore are new property sales associates in the Everett branch office of Coldwell Banker Bain.
Paul Huber is the new claim field director for Allstate Insurance Co.’s northwest region. Huber, a longtime Allstate employee, will oversee claim operations for the region, which is based in Bothell.
Brian Butler, Rebekah Brooks, Tim Syverson, Erick Gerking, Ken Reid, Benni Jonsson, Sacha Maxwell, Jonathan Brown and Emily Slack in the Edmonds office of Landau Associates have received promotions.
David Nelson and Evalyn Albright, also employed at Landau Associates, have completed state certification in their fields.
Marion Hamilton has been promoted to vice president at East Teak Fine Hardwoods in Sultan. Hamilton will manage West Coast sales efforts.
Gisela Silva is the owner and chef at Bountiful Feast, a Mukilteo-based catering and personal chef services company serving the Everett and south Snohomish County areas. Silva can be reached at 425-785-5371. More information is available at www.getsupper.com.
New businesses
Jim Bielaga has opened a new store for astronomy items called Aurora Astro Products. It’s in Silver Lake Plaza at 11419 19th Ave. SE, A102. The business also lists products at its Web site, www.auroraastro.com. The phone number is 425-337-4384.
Strategy Software Inc. has a new headquarters in Everett at 2722 Colby Ave., Suite 515. The number is 425-212-4347.
911 ETC. Inc. has moved from Bothell to Everett. It’s new office is in the Bank of America Building, 1602 Hewitt Ave., Suite 401. The number is 425-368-2911.
Business news
Puget Sound Otolaryngology has open a satellite office in Mill Creek Town Center’s Clock Tower building, 15021 Main St. Suite K; 425-775-6651. The practice include Drs. John Parker, Duncan Riddell, Henry Chang and Shawn Rogers, who specialize in ear, nose and throat care for adults and children.
Events
A Recruit and Hire Roundtable, a free event sponsored by Edmonds Community College’s Small Business Development Center is set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Business and Training Center, 728 134th St. SW, Everett. Business owners plan to share their experiences finding and keeping employees. Call 425-640-1435.
Snohomish County Economic Development Council’s annual celebration breakfast is set for 7 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St., Everett. Lisa Janicki of Janicki Industries in Sedro-Woolley is the keynote speaker. Reservations may be made by calling 425-743-4567 by Wednesday.
Stanwood Mayor Dianne White speaks to the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Merrill Gardens, 7212 265th St. NW, Stanwood. For reservations, call 360-629-0562.
Women in all types of business and professions are invited to a free lunch and networking meeting. La-De-Biz meets from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Chateau at Bothell Landing in Bothell and 11 a.m. Thursday at Stringer Chiropractic in Everett. For information or to make a reservation, contact Jyl Westbrook at fishwash@tgi.net or 425-231-5246.
State of the City breakfast with Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson, an Everett Area Chamber of Commerce event, 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St., Everett.
Human Services Council is set to meet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Washington State University Cooperative Extension office, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Dr. Jane Ballard will talk about public health indicators in Snohomish County. Human Services Council board members for 2007 will be elected. Call 425-252-1244 by Friday if you are attending.
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