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Encore Communities names
Employees of the Month |
| Encore Communities has named Sarah Dickinson as its Silverdale campus Employee of the Month for Oct. 2003. She has worked as chef for Encore’s Country Meadows facility for the past 4 years... (Full Article) |
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Liberty Bay Auto adds new staffer,
names Employee of Month |
| Liberty Bay Auto Center (LBAC) in Poulsbo has named Fred Buchi employee of the month for November. He has been a sales professional with Liberty Bay since 1992... (Full Article) |
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Drewel named Executive Director
of Puget Sound Regional Council |
| Snohomish County Executive Bob Drewel has been named as the new executive director of the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Drewel emerged as the leading candidate from a nationwide search launched last summer and was named to the position by the PSRC’s 26- member executive board in a unanimous vote... (Full Article) |
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Merry Clubmaker returns as master craftsman |
| Don Merry owner of The Merry Clubmaker & Repair Co. at 368 NE Waaga Way (NW Driving Range) recently completed Golfsmith’s Master Craftsman Program in Austin, Tex... (Full Article) |
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Inslee to speak at Bremerton Chamber lunch |
| First District Congressman Jay Inslee will give an overview of national state of affairs at the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce General Membership luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The event is open to the public... (Full Article) |
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Goodwin named as Employee of the Month |
| West Sound Workforce has selected Julia Goodwin as its Employee of the Month for Nov. 2003. She is an experienced escrow assistant who has been working with the firm since July... (Full Article) |
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Stenman and Huck join American Marine Bank |
| President Rex Townsend has announced that Brent Stenman and David Huck have joined American Marine Bank... (Full Article) |
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Lent to serve as Commission chair for 2004 |
| As a result of the Kitsap County Board of Commissioner’s unanimous vote at its last meeting of 2003, Patty Lent will serve as the 2004 chair of the board. Her first meeting as chair will take place on Jan 5... (Full Article) |
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Yakota named to outdoor recreation committee |
Yvonne Yokota of Sequim, the owner and operator of Dungeness Woodworks, has been appointed to the state Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. Her term ends Dec. 31, 2005.
The committee fosters the protection and enhancement of Washington’s natural and outdoor recreation resources.
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Carruthers named Citizen
of the Year by B.I. Kiwanis |
| Bainbridge Chamber member and island attorney Kate Carruthers has been named Kiwanis Club of Bainbridge Island’s Citizen of the Year. Carruthers was recognized for her long-time involvement in island arts and humanitarian causes. |
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Rose continues to lead KMHS Foundation |
| The Kitsap Mental Health Services Foundation has elected new officers for 2003-2004. Jeff Rose, director of operations for Sound City Foods, continues as president for a second year. Other officers are James Beaufait, president elect, Manfred Tempelmayr, secretary-treasurer and Leon C. Smith, vice president and corporate board liaison. |
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Kitsap Credit Union names new branch manager |
| Kitsap Credit Union has named Gary Bertelsen as its new manager for Gig Harbor North and Olympic Plaza branch locations. He brings over five years of financial service experience to the institution. |
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Boxlight names new president and COO |
Herb Myers, founder, chairman and CEO announced that William L. Lawrence Jr. has been named president and Chief Operating Officer of Poulsbo-based Boxlight Corporation.
The company serves the world with display and digital projection technology.
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B.I. named to Hispanic Affairs Commission |
Rebecca Villareal of Bainbridge Island has been appointed to the state’s Hispanic Affairs Commission. Her term runs through Aug. 1, 2006.
Villareal is a vice president and business assistance officer for Community Capital Development in Seattle. The Hispanic Affairs Commission advises state agencies on developing and implementing policies, plans and programs focusing on the needs of the Hispanic community.
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Swanson to serve as interim historical director |
The Bainbridge Island Historical Society has hired Jack Swanson as interim director while its director and curator are on leave.
Swanson, a 23-year island resident, is a free-lance writer who has authored the society’s book, “Picture Bainbridge, A Pictorial History of Bainbridge Island,” published earlier this year.
In his career, he has also served as editor of the Bainbridge Review and business editor of The Sun newspaper.
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Pringle earns certification |
| The National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) has recognized Frankye Pringle of Kitsap Credit Union as a NAFCU certified compliance officer. She successfully completed the five modules necessary for this designation and joins only 332 other credit union officials who have earned this distinction. |
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KMHS’ Carter to lead
state mental health group |
| Gary Carter, a County Designated Mental Health Professional (CDMHP) with Kitsap Mental Health Services has been voted to a two-year term as president-elect of the Washington Association of CDMHPs for 2004-2006... (Full Article) |
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Kincer signs on as district manager
with Farmers |
| Farmers Insurance and Financial Services has hired Cheryl Kincer as its new reserve district manager serving the area of Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, and North Mason counties... (Full Article) |
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West Sound Workforce names Amy Turner
Employee of the Month |
| West Sound Workforce has selected Amy Turner as Employee of the Month for October... (Full Article) |
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SSCC faculty member awarded tech fellowship |
| South Seattle Community College announced that Kitsap resident Dan Hagen, a computing technology instructor, has been awarded a fellowship by the Institute of Technology at the University of Washington, Tacoma for the fall 2003... (Full Article) |
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Johnson’s named LBAC Employee of the Month |
| Liberty Bay Auto Center (LBAC) named Nicole Johnson October employee of the month. Johnson is the receptionist at LBAC and is always eager to help, maintains a positive attitude and is quick with a smile. |
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Castleton returns to
The Candy Shoppe |
| The Candy Shoppe, located in downtown Port Orchard at 833 Bay Street, welcomes back its Customer Service Specialist, Joann Castleton. She will be available on Mondays and daughter Jennifer Castleton will assist on Sundays. |
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Lively rejoins Wet Apple |
Kris Lively has rejoined the staff of Wet Apple Publishing, publishers of the Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal. She had previously worked for the company and left when her son was born.
Lively will serve in customer service and as a special assistant to Marketing Director Dee Coppola.
Reach Lively at (360) 876-7900.
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Goble joins Northwest Network Services |
Kathy Goble has joined Northwest Network Services as manager of content development. She brings over 20 years of content management experience from the advertising and software industries.
Goble previously served the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council as website developer where she was responsible for web site design and overall management of the organization’s online content. She can be reached at (360) 779-0303.
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Ashby joins North Bay Mortgage |
| Bek Ashby brings over 30 years of banking experience to the position of loan officer with North Bay Mortgage. Ashby recently retired as president and CEO of Silverdale State Bank, which recently merged with American Marine Bank. Ashby can be reached at (360) 731-0778. |
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Carruthers recognized as Citizen of the Year |
| Bainbridge Chamber member and island attorney Kate Carruthers has been named Kiwanis Club of Bainbridge Island’s Citizen of the Year. Carruthers was recognized for her long-time involvement in island arts and humanitarian causes. |
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Whiskey Creek Steakhouse adds staff |
Whiskey Creek Steakhouse, located in downtown Keyport, announced the addition of Shellee Townsend as the general manager, Chef Joseph Marshall as sous chef, and the appointment of Chef Brian Loveland as kitchen manager.
Whiskey Creek Steakhouse can be reach at (360) 779-3481.
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Horn Employee of month at Liberty Bay Auto |
| Detailer T.J. Horn was voted employee of the month by the staff at Liberty Bay Auto Center in Poulsbo. His fellow employees honored him for “being reliable and hard worker.” |
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Winn opens three new restaurants |
| Tina Winn, owner of Simon’s Chinese Cuisine, is making an entrepreneurial leap by opening three new restaurants in the area – two on Bainbridge at Lynwood Commons and one in Poulsbo. The two on the island include a Vietnamese Pho restaurant and a new family-style American restaurant and bar. |
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Encore names Employees
of the Month for September |
| Encore Communities, which operates several assisted living facilities in the area recently announced its Employees of the Month for September... (Full Article) |
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Brady named to board of
Kitsap Financial Services |
| Kitsap Financial Services (KFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kitsap Credit Union (KCU) announced the election of Marla Brady of Harrison Hospital as an executive officer on its Board of Directors. She brings several years of Board experience to this new position... (Full Article) |
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Anderson presents paper
at Rotterdam conference |
| Eric L. Anderson, CEO of Bremerton’s Art Anderson Associates, was the sole member from the United States to present a paper at the International Marine Transit Association-Interferry Conference. The event took place Sept. 22 to 25 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands... (Full Article) |
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Snuffin’s Catering in Gig Harbor names
new office and operations managers |
| Snuffin’s Catering, Pierce County’s award-winning caterer, announced the promotion of Robin Bachmeier to the position of Office Manager. Bachmeier joined Snuffin’s two years ago in a clerical position... (Full Article) |
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Brorson elected by NYIB |
| The National Youth Involvement Board (NYIB) has elected Kitsap Community Federal Credit Union (KCFCU) Marketing Specialist, Cathy Brorson, as its North West Regional Coordinator and Media Manager. The appointment was announced at the NYIB national conference, recently held in Madison, Wisconsin... (Full Article) |
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New electrical engineering software
expertise at Art Anderson |
| Gary Farrell, Art Anderson Associates’ lead electrical designer, adds expertise in the use of electrical power system design and simulation software from EDSA Micro Corporation to his 20 years of marine electrical design experience... (Full Article) |
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Liberty Bay Auto honors Jeff Rusho |
| Sales Professional Jeff Rusho was voted Employee of the Month by the staff at Liberty Bay Auto Center in Poulsbo. He was honored by his fellow employees for his “positive attitude” and service to the customers. |
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Gig Harbor man named to board of trustees |
| Gov. Gary Locke recently announced the appointment of Derek Kilmer of Gig Harbor to the Tacoma Community College Board of Trustees... (Full Article) |
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Seattle Systems names
southeast sales manager |
| Seattle Systems Inc., of Poulsbo, has announced the appointment of Jeff Robillard as its southeast regional sales manager. In that slot, he will be responsible for implementing the region’s sales growth strategy, hiring a network of sales representatives and improving sales service to the region’s leading orthotics and prosthetics facilities as well as hospitals... (Full Article) |
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Wech named operations branch manager
at First Federal Savings and Loan |
| Matthew Wech has been appointed operations branch manager at the First Federal Savings and Loan branch in Port Townsend... (Full Article) |
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Johnson named new branch manager at KCU |
| Carl Johnson has been named as branch manager by Kitsap Credit Union (KCU). He will manage the Bremerton branch as well as two satellite branches at Bremerton High School and in the Westpark Community Center... (Full Article) |
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KCU names new manager, recognizes
Employee of the Quarter |
| Kitsap Credit Union (KCU) has named Scott Uebel as its new network service manager. He has been with the KCU for more than a year... (Full Article) |
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Bill Webb, RG joins Bremerton office
of Parametrix |
| Bill Webb, RG recently joined the Bremerton Office of Parametrix as a senior Geologist. Webb brings over 14 years of experience in quality assurance and data management, petroleum remediation and business development to his new position... (Full Article) |
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New faces at CFA Northwest
Mortgage Professionals |
| CFA Northwest Mortgage Professionals has added two new staff members to its Bainbridge Island team, Hector Aguiluz and Cecilia Kakela... (Full Article) |
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New vet at All Creatures Animal Hospital |
| All Creatures Animal Hospital has announced the addition of Dr. Kathryn Krueger to its veterinary care team. She recently joined Dr. James Little and Dr. Jennifer Tavares at the Gorst practice... (Full Article) |
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Liberty Bay Auto Center names new
marketeer and Employee of the Month |
Mary Mollahan has joined Liberty Bay Auto Center in Poulsbo, as its new Director of Marketing and Business Development. Prior to joining Liberty Bay, she was the automotive marketing specialist for the Kitsap Newspaper Group. Mollahan can be reached at (360) 697-4066.
Also, Dave Krafsky, service advisor, was named Employee of the Month for July.
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S’Klallam Tribe swears in re-elected
council members |
Three Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribal Council members were recently re-elected for additional two-year terms. Tribal Chair Ronald G. Charles, Gerald J. Jones, voting councilman; and treasurer Betty DeCoteau were confirmed in their positions during a swearing in ceremony.
For more information about the S'Klallam Tribe, visit www.pgst.nsn.us.
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