Lee & Associates

Soreano

Lee & Associates said this week that Cole Soreano has newly joined the brokerage as an associate VP. He makes the move from Ayers Commercial Group. His focus at Lee will on industrial and office leasing and sales. Lee's Jim Bowles said in the announcement, “Cole's hands-on experience and team-oriented mindset will be a great addition to our brokerage group.” Soreano added, “I'm excited to join a team that values collaboration and performance.”

Foster Garvey

Ostdiek

Foster Garvey announced that Alice Ostdiek has rejoined the firm as principal in the Public Finance and Municipal Government practice, based in Seattle.

Ostdiek has practiced public finance and municipal law in the Pacific Northwest for more than 25 years. Her practice covers issues ranging from developing new governmental revenue sources to securing capital investments in critical urban and rural infrastructure through the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable bonds and other financing sources, often involving public-private partnerships.

Ostdiek spent the first 15 years of her legal career at Foster Pepper as a summer associate and law clerk, rising through the ranks to become principal. In 2015, she joined the Seattle office of business and finance firm Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP.

Ostdiek holds a law degree from the University of Washington, a master's degree in public administration from the UW and a bachelor's degree from Grinnell College. She is licensed to practice law in Washington and Alaska.

BECU

Kullman

BECU, the country's fifth-largest credit union, announced it has welcomed Ron Kullman as executive vice president and chief risk officer. In this role, Kullman will lead the credit union's legal, risk, compliance and cybersecurity division.

Before joining BECU, Kullman most recently served as chief risk officer for Toyota Bank, where he helped modernize governance, strengthen board and executive risk reporting and implement an enterprise risk framework to support significant growth. Prior to Toyota Bank, as chief risk officer at Employers Holdings, he built the company's first enterprise risk management program, expanding risk, audit, compliance and information security capabilities. In addition, he held senior risk, security and credit leadership roles at State Farm Bank and credit policy and analytics roles at Chase Bank and Capital One.

Kullman holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from State University of New York, College at Fredonia.

Benton & Franklin Counties Superior Court

Howell

Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Commissioner Andrew Howell to the position of Benton & Franklin Counties Superior Court Judge. Howell's appointment, effective June 1, fills the position Judge Diana Ruff's resignation will vacate.

Howell is a career public servant who has served in his current role as a Benton & Franklin Counties Superior Court Commissioner in Pasco since 2022, where he presides over a wide range of civil and juvenile criminal dockets. He serves on several judicial committees, including Law Day and family, juvenile and criminal law.

Prior to becoming a court commissioner, Howell spent over a decade at the Benton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, including six years as its Juvenile Division's Chief Deputy. He also spent five years prosecuting a wide range of felonies, specializing in complex cases, among other roles within the office.

Howell earned his bachelor's degree from Creighton University and his law degree from the University of Montana School of Law.

Reid Middleton

Moehrle

Patdu

Huang

Reid Middleton has hired Astrid Huang as marketing coordinator. Huang has been in the AE industry for one year. Paulyn Patdu was hired as a project administrator and brings 10 years of experience. Matthew Moehrle was hired as a designer I for the structural engineering group.

Ethos Civil

Chin

Spiller

Babb

Dowd

Crum

Ethos Civil brought on Zachary Crum, Brent Dowd and John Babb as shareholders in March, and hired David Spiller and Caleb Chin to their Tacoma office.

Crum has 15 years of experience and has been with the firm since 2023. He manages the firm's Spokane office. One of his current projects is the Neah Bay New School Campus in Cape Flattery, in Clallam County. Dowd has been with the firm since 2023 and has 10 years of experience. The Clover Park Technical College Aviation Shelters is among his current projects. Babb has six years of experience, having been with the firm since 2023. One of his current projects is Tacoma Fire Station 7.

Chin is a professional engineer with four years of experience. His most recent role was at Mott MacDonald which involved construction engineering services for the Federal Way Link light rail extension project. Chin is serving as a civil designer for the Enumclaw New Elementary School #6 progressive design-build project.

Spiller is a professional engineer with over 25 years of site civil experience, having spent the majority of his engineering career at Hatton Godat Pantier, where he contributed to a variety of K-12 and residential plat projects. Spiller is experienced with construction administration services and is serving as a project manager for the Tacoma Power Administration Complex Parking & Storage Improvement progressive design-build project.

Middle of Six

Carrillo-Rush

Kaneko

Middle of Six, a marketing consultancy specializing in construction, architecture, and engineering, has hired Hana Kaneko and Vanita Carrillo-Rush as marketing strategists.

Kaneko brings over six years of AEC marketing experience with a strong background in strategic communication, proposal management and storytelling. She has worked with multidisciplinary AEC firms offering architecture, interior design and engineering services. Kaneko is an active member of the SMPS Seattle chapter, where she serves on multiple committees and is a co-facilitator of the Multiply Mentorship Program for 2026.

Carrillo-Rush has 14 years of marketing experience and came to Middle of Six from the Portland-based architecture firm Scott Edwards Architecture, where she managed the firm's marketing communications efforts. Carillo-Rush's experience includes collaborating with technical staff to write pursuit and website content, developing thought leadership initiatives, creating digital marketing campaigns, and leading narrative-driven project photography. Carrillo-Rush has been an active member of SMPS Oregon since 2018 and currently serves as the Communications Committee chair.

King County Superior Court

Scheinman

Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed attorney Tenaya Scheinman to the King County Superior Court. Scheinman's appointment, effective May 1, fills the position that Judge Jim Rogers' retirement will vacate.

Scheinman is a career litigator with more than 20 years of experience. Since 2024, she has been an attorney at the King County Inquest Program in Seattle, where she presents evidence to juries investigating the facts and circumstances of deaths involving law enforcement. She also serves as a judge pro tempore in King County District Court, Snohomish County District Court and Edmonds Municipal Court.

Before joining the King County Inquest Program, Scheinman served for 16 years as a public defender in King County, where she was named a Senior Attorney in 2017. As a public defender, she represented hundreds of clients in a variety of criminal proceedings, trying over 35 cases to juries and dozens of bench trials. She started her career litigating complex securities fraud cases at the law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Seattle.

Scheinman earned her bachelor's degree from Swarthmore College and her law degree from the University of Virginia.

Soutwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines named Seattle as one of a select group of West Coast cities launching its first-ever Sip and Ship program — a perk designed to make bringing wine home as easy as checking a bag. Starting April 24, customers can check one case of wine (up to 12 bottles) at no cost from Seattle. To participate, wine must be packed in a standard wine shipping box or wine suitcase that meets checked bag requirements.

Highline College

Chachere

Gov. Bob Ferguson recently appointed Lorraine Chachere to the Highline College Board of Trustees.

Chachere is the Economic Development Specialist for the City of Burien, which allows her to focus on ways to improve the quality of life for people by expanding their opportunities. She said she would bring that same commitment to Highline as a trustee.

Highline College Interim President Dr. Jamilyn Penn remarked that Chachere's extensive experience in economic development will be instrumental in cultivating a culture of innovation and progress at Highline.

Chachere said being a first-generation college graduate inspired her to apply for the trustee role. “I have experienced firsthand how access to education can transform lives and expand economic opportunities.”

Prior to joining the Board of Trustees, Chachere was a panelist at the 2024 and 2025 Leadership Summits at Highline College and attended fundraising events for the Highline College Foundation. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Burien/White Center, has volunteered at the White Center Food Bank, and is also a board trustee for the Highline Schools Foundation.

UserTesting

UserTesting, a provider of customer insights for the enterprise, announced the appointment of Ryan Roland as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he will lead UserTesting's global finance organization, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, and information technology.

Roland joins UserTesting from Overjet, where he served as Chief Financial Officer and helped scale the company's financial operations during a period of rapid expansion. He has also held senior finance leadership roles at AKASA, an AI-first healthcare technology company, as well as Honor, Teespring, Jive Software, and SAP SuccessFactors.

“Our customers rely on us to help them avoid building the wrong things, and as AI accelerates how quickly products and experiences are created, the demand for what we offer is only increasing,” said Eric Johnson, CEO of UserTesting. “Ryan brings the experience we need to scale thoughtfully so we can meet that demand without compromising quality.”

Sound Credit Union

Sound Credit Union celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington (JA) with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony recognizing the grand opening of Sound's educational storefront located in the BizTown section of JA's Auburn campus.

The new storefront is designed to give students hands‑on experience with real‑world financial concepts by simulating the operation of a financial institution. Through interactive roles such as CEO, CFO, Member Service Representative, and Community Relations Officer, students learn how a credit union functions while developing leadership and decision‑making skills.

As “consumers” within the BizTown experience, students practice essential financial habits, including saving money by “paying themselves first.” They also learn how credit scores—much like report cards—impact access to financial tools such as auto loans, home loans, credit cards, and even employment opportunities.

“This storefront gives us a meaningful opportunity to expose youth across Washington state to financial education in a fun and engaging way,” said Don Clark, president and CEO of Sound Credit Union. “Our purpose at Sound aligns perfectly with Junior Achievement's. We are both committed to equipping students with the tools and confidence they need to succeed financially, while also building leadership skills they can carry into their future.”

Seattle Times

Lynn Jacobson, managing editor at The Seattle Times, is retiring after more than three decades at the paper. Matt Canham, deputy managing editor who oversees local news coverage, will take over as managing editor.

Jacobson became managing editor in May 2021.

A graduate of the University of Washington and New York University, Jacobson covered theater in New York before returning to Seattle. She joined The Times in 2000 as an assistant arts editor and rose steadily through the ranks.

The Times is now the largest paper north of Los Angeles and west of Minneapolis by circulation, with 108,000 paid digital-only subscribers and daily print circulation of 60,000.

Canham, 45, came to The Times in December 2021 after nearly 20 years at The Salt Lake Tribune. He has signaled plans to expand coverage, particularly in state, local, and national politics.

The Times has also recently hired a Washington, D.C.-based correspondent, Anumita Kaur.

Perkins Coie

Perkins Coie announce that Chad Colton has joined its Commercial Litigation practice as a partner in Portland and Seattle.

Bringing two decades of experience, Colton represents clients in high-stakes commercial matters such as partnership, shareholder, breach of contract, IP, and licensing disputes. He also frequently serves as lead trial counsel for bet-the-company cases, often joining to advise and advocate for clients in the middle of litigation or immediately before trial.

“Chad is a seasoned trial lawyer with an excellent reputation among judges and peers in the Pacific Northwest,” said Shari Brandt and Julia Markley, co-chairs of the Litigation practice. “He immediately enhances our national litigation bench with his extensive lead counsel experience and strong track record across a range of commercial disputes. He also brings a deep commitment to mentoring younger lawyers and sharing practical insights that will strengthen our trial teams and client service.”

Having taken dozens of cases to trial across the country, Colton navigates litigation matters for clients in a variety of industries, with a particular focus on sports and entertainment disputes. Recently, he served as a lead trial counsel in several high-profile jury trials in the Pacific Northwest in matters seeking billions of dollars in damages. Chad handles commercial disputes in the healthcare, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing industries and has represented major companies in a wide range of issues from trade secrets to breach of contract and fraud. Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Colton was a shareholder at a Portland litigation boutique.

Colton earned his Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University and his Juris Doctorate degree from Lewis & Clark Law School.

RMC Architects

Mitchell

Bird

Tomczak

RMC Architects in Bellingham recently hired Sara Tomczak, Aidan Bird and Liam Mitchell to their architectural design team.

Tomczak is a licensed architect with a Master of Architecture from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego and a Bachelor of Arts in communications from the University of Washington. Prior to RMC, Tomczak practiced architecture in Seattle, Mount Vernon and Bellingham working in architecture, interior design and construction management. Tomczak is currently working on a Port of Anacortes event facility, Lynden Door headquarters, and the Bellingham Housing Authority's Unity Street apartments.

Bird is a licensed architect with experience in architectural design and entitlements for custom residential, mixed-use housing, K-12 and higher education, as well as high-rise commercial projects. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the UCLA and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Bird has worked with design firms in California and Seattle and is now applying his expertise to several projects, including Millworks Phase 2, the Whatcom County justice center, and the Port of Anacortes event facility.

Mitchell is a recent graduate of Washington State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Architecture, with previous experience practicing residential design. Since joining RMC, Mitchell has contributed to a variety of projects including the SWIFT Center assembly hall and renovations at Skagit Valley College, Whatcom Community College, and Bellingham Technical College.

Mahlum

Morales

Dunnam

Crumbaker

Mahlum recently promoted Stacey Crumbaker, Brett Dunnam and Stephanie Morales.

Crumbaker has been elevated to principal. She has almost 20 years of experience on projects that include Seattle Public Schools' Alki Elementary School, Shoreline School District's Kellogg Middle School, and Washington State's Capitol Campus Childcare Center, the first net zero/net positive building on capitol's campus. Crumbaker serves as President of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and contributes to the AIA and the Seattle Design Festival. She was one of five nationwide recipients of the 2020 AIA Associates Award and 2016 IIDA Distinguished Leadership Award. Dunnam has been elevated to associate principal. With 14 years of experience, he has broad experience working across all of Mahlum's markets, having led the design of the Benton County Crisis Center in Corvallis, Oregon; overseeing the design of the new campus plan for Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, Oregon; and serving as the design lead for Wy'east Middle School in Vancouver, Washington. He serves on the AIA Committee on Design, and on awards committees, and volunteers as a design reviewer for universities.

Morales has been elevated to associate having joined Mahlum in 2021. She has led engagement and design for Cornelius Elementary School in Forest Grove, Oregon, and co-led engagement for the Canby School District Master Plan and High School Addition in Canby, Oregon. Morales is a member of the Mahlum's JEDI committee (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) and mentors architecture students from diverse backgrounds through mentorship programs, local universities, and the National Organization of Minority Architects.

Greater Good Charities

Greater Good Charities, a global nonprofit focused on helping people, animals and the environment, said it has surpassed $1.1 billion in lifetime impact since its founding in 2006. The organization marked the milestone with the release of its 20-Year Impact Report, which documents two decades of humanitarian, animal welfare and environmental efforts worldwide.

Originally launched as an online platform connecting donors with charitable causes, Greater Good Charities has grown into a global operation active in 121 countries. The nonprofit works across disaster response, animal health and wellbeing, biodiversity and conservation, and humanitarian relief and development, relying on partnerships with more than 10,000 community organizations, nongovernmental organizations and corporate partners to deliver aid at scale.

According to the report, the organization has delivered $1.1 billion in aid across six continents, including more than 500 million meals for people and 895 million meals for pets. Its work also includes protecting more than 1.35 million acres of land, safeguarding 15 billion bees and native pollinators, providing 300,000 safe rides to school for girls, conducting over 76,000 spay and neuter surgeries, and distributing more than 3.5 million books.

“Twenty years of listening to and partnering with communities worldwide has shown us that people, animals and the environment are inextricably linked — and complex challenges require creative solutions,” said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities. “By working with local leaders on-the-ground, as well as with manufacturers, distributors and retailers, we've redefined expectations for how quickly aid can move during a crisis.”

As it enters its third decade, Greater Good Charities said it will continue adapting its approach and using emerging technologies to respond quickly to evolving needs.

Frazier Healthcare Partners

Frazier Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused on the healthcare industry, announced that Randy Hyun has joined the firm's Growth Buyout team as an Executive in Residence. Hyun will focus on investment opportunities in pharmacy services.

Hyun brings over two decades of leadership experience across pharmacy services, supply chain, and managed care. He most recently served as president of Evernorth Health System Services, where he was responsible for leading a portfolio of technology-enabled services supporting health systems, providers, and patients, including drug distribution, 340B solutions, specialty pharmacy, and infusion services. Before his tenure at Evernorth, Hyun was chief executive officer of CarepathRx, a provider of specialty pharmacy, infusion, and telepharmacy solutions to health systems.

Prior to CarepathRx, Hyun served as chief executive officer of Aetna Medicaid, where he led a national managed care organization spanning 16 states and approximately $14 billion in revenue. He also led Aetna Pharmacy Management, overseeing the company's specialty pharmacy, PBM, and mail-order businesses.

Earlier in his career, Hyun spent 18 years at McKesson, holding a range of senior leadership roles across strategy, business development, and provider solutions, including leading businesses focused on specialty pharmaceuticals and healthcare technology.

“Randy is a highly accomplished healthcare executive with deep expertise across the pharmacy ecosystem,” said Philip Zaorski, general partner at Frazier. “His leadership experience, combined with his track record of building and scaling leading pharmacy platforms, makes him an exceptional partner as we continue to invest in the sector.”

Founded in 1991, Frazier Healthcare Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. Frazier is headquartered in Seattle, with an office in New York City, and invests broadly across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Liberty Bank

Klatman

Liberty Bank has appointed Silvia Klatman to its Board of Directors.

Klatman brings a background in communications and marketing, along with experience as a nonprofit leader and business manager. Quasi-retired but actively engaged in the community, she is known for her problem-solving approach and passion for working with organizations dedicated to customer service and community support in Kitsap County.

Throughout her career, Klatman has worked across government, nonprofit, and private industry sectors.

“Silvia brings a thoughtful perspective, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to our community,” said Liberty Bank President and CEO Rick Darrow. “We are pleased to welcome her to the Board of Directors and look forward to the contributions she will make to the continued success of Liberty Bank.”

Headquartered in Poulsbo, Liberty Bank is a community-focused financial institution committed to providing customer service and supporting the communities it serves.

UMC

Bray

UMC promoted Joe Bray to service director, recognizing his strong track record of leadership, operational excellence, and commitment to developing high-performing teams. In the new role, Bray will focus on strengthening alignment across the service team, driving consistency through standardized processes, and ensuring team members are equipped with the support and resources needed.

At UMC, Bray's experience spans research and development environments, where adaptability, decisiveness, and ownership are essential. Bray's ability to balance operational excellence with team development has made him a pivotal contributor to UMC's ongoing success, the company said.

“Joe brings the experience, insight, and leadership skills needed to step into this role and hit the ground running,” said Bryan Eppler, vice president of Owner Direct Services. “We're confident he will guide the team with clarity and focus, helping us execute our growth plans while continuing to build a high-performing, aligned service organization.”

Founded in 1920 as a mechanical contractor, UMC has added a vast range of integrated services in facility performance and maintenance, energy and environment, building energy modeling, building automation and controls, manufacturing and reality capture scanning.