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Tippets earns PHR honors |
Melissa Tippets, Human Resources and Operations manager for DONOBi, Inc. of Bremerton recently earned the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) distinction from the Society of Human Resource Management.
Tippets, a member of the Leadership Kitsap program for 2004-2005, successfully completed and passed a nationwide exam given by the Human Resource Certification Institute in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Pearson honored by East Bremerton Rotary |
Barbara Pearson, administrator of Claremont East Assisted Living, has been honored by the East Bremerton Rotary as the Rotarian of the Year. This is only the third time in the history of the club that a woman has received this prestigious honor.
Pearson was chosen for you work as the chair of the Rotary’s “Blast from the Past” annual fundraising event. $22,000 was netted by this event to continue the work that Rotary does every year.
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Hanson signs on with Kitsap Bank |
| Kingston resident, Lori Hanson, has joined Kitsap Bank as vice president, consumer and residential lending. Hanson brings a wealth of banking experience and a high standard of service to her customers. She will serve the North Kitsap and Jefferson County customers from the Kingston branch. |
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American Marine welcomes
new commercial banker |
Elizabeth Robertson joins American Marine Bank as a new business banking officer. As a commercial lender, she will focus on supporting local businesses through various loan programs offered through AMB’s Business Banking division at the home office on Bainbridge Island.
Robertson comes to American Marine Bank with over 7 years in the banking industry with an emphasis on lending administration.
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Burton earns recognition
as certified balloon artist |
| Debbi Burton, owner of Baskets Unique in the Kitsap Mall, has achieved the Certified Balloon Artist (CBA) professional designation. There are currently more than 1,400 Certified Balloon Artists nationwide. Reach Burton at (360) 692-3600. |
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Credit Union’s Brorson honored
with national post |
| Kitsap Credit Union Marketing Specialist Cathy Brorson has been elected vice chair of the National Youth Involvement Board (NYIB). The NYIB is a network of credit union professionals which promote the value of financial literacy, youth services and leadership development within the credit union movement... (Full Article) |
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John L. Scott adds new agent in Silverdale |
John L. Scott Silverdale recently announced the addition of Christine Parker to the team. Parker worked in the sales industry prior to becoming a real estate agent.
The John L. Scott Silverdale office is located at 2244 NW Bucklin Hill Road in Silverdale and can be reached at (360) 692-9777.
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Teague named AWB risk management director |
The Association of Washington Business (AWB) recently announced the hiring of Jon Teague as the Director of Risk Management, Workers’ Compensation.
Teague comes to AWB with more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and risk management arenas. “What Jon brings to the table is a vast experience and knowledge of workers’ compensation issues,” said AWB’s Senior Vice President, Member Services, Debra Brown. “His hiring shows AWB’s commitment to our RETRO program. Jon will definitely add to our comprehensive Member Services Department.”
If you have any questions regarding workers’ compensation or the RETRO program, call Teague at (800) 521-9325.
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Local resident awarded HIPAA designation |
| Mike Derhak of Port Orchard has been awarded the Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) and Certified HIPAA Security Specialist (CHSS) designations by HIPAA Academy. He already holds Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Healthcare Security (CHS) designations. Derhak is a senior health care consultant with Hayes Management Consulting, Inc. and is based out of its Redmond office. |
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Martha & Mary trustee honored
as WAHSA Volunteer of the Year |
Gordon Stenman, longtime Trustee for Martha & Mary in Poulsbo, was awarded the honor of “Trustee of the Year” by the Washington Association of Housing & Services for the Aging (WAHSA) at its recent 53rd Annual Conference’s Awards for Excellence Ceremony held in Tacoma.
Stenman has volunteered over 27 years at Martha & Mary, 22 years of that time serving in a board capacity. He most recently served as president of the Martha & Mary Lutheran Services board.
In 2003, Stenman was also recognized as Volunteer of the Year for the National Association of Activity Professionals.
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Snuffin’s Catering promotes Wright
and names DOO |
Ronald Wright has been promoted to Executive Chef of Gig Harbor’s Snuffin’s Catering. Wright boasts over 20 years of experience in the food and catering industry.
Also, Thomas Van Hee has joined Snuffin’s as Director of Operations. He previously served as Director of Catering Operations with the Best Western Hotels for 15 years.
Snuffin’s Catering can be reached at (253) 851-2900.
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Credit Union names branch manager |
Kitsap Credit Union has named Staci Fuller as its new manager for both the Bangor and Keyport branch locations. She brings over seven years of financial experience to the position.
She will manage branch activity, focusing on a positive work environment and member service excellence.
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Fritz elected to lead KMHS Corporate Board |
| Lee Fritz of Silverdale has been elected president of the Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) corporate board of directors for 2004-05. Fritz is owner of Sound City Foods, Inc., which operates the area Burger King franchises, and is co-owner of the local Taco Del Mar stores... (Full Article) |
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Coalition unanimously endorses Mahaffay |
| The Cross Sound Transportation Coalition (CSTC) has unanimously voted to endorse Frank Mahaffay for election to the Washington State House of Representatives. Mahaffay is running for election to the House as a State Representative from the 23rd Legislative District... (Full Article) |
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Encore Communities names
Employees of the Month |
| Noel Lightsey from Northwoods Lodge at the Silverdale Campus and Pacita Lacanlae from Claremont East Assisted Living have been selected as Encore Communitiy’s Employees of the Month for June... (Full Article) |
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Bill Eickmeyer seeks re-election |
State Representative Bill “Ike” Eickmeyer (D-Belfair), will seek re-election to the House of Representatives in the 35th Legislative District, position 2.
Eickmeyer currently serves as vice chair of the Trade & Economic Development Committee, and is also a member of the Agriculture & Natural Resources and Capital Budget, and Rules committees. He salso erved four years on the Governor’s Small Business Improvement Council, and continues to serve on the Joint Legislative Committee on Foreign Trade & Economic Development.
Visit Eickmeyer’s campaign website at www.ike35th.com for more information.
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Amy Burnett opens second gallery location |
Amy Burnett has opened a second art gallery on Callow Ave. in the oldest Kitsap County Township. The Charleston District was established before Bremerton and then merged.
The new store is located by the Moeller Street clock. It will only be open Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Burnett will be featuring retro jewelry that is displayed and sold in collectable Moeller labeled jewelry boxes. She is buying or accepting donated old jewelry.
For more information (360) 377-6622 or (360) 373-3187.
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Kitchens’ campaign kick-off features Rossi |
Doug Kitchens, Republican candidate for 23rd District Senate seat vacated by the retirement of Betti Sheldon, kicked off his campaign with a fundraiser that featured Dino Rossi, the Republican candidate for governor.
Kitchen claims he has doorbelled over 1,000 homes per week in Kitsap County since announcing his attention to run and that fundraising is beating original expectations.
For information, visit www.dougkitchensforsenate.com, or call (360) 297-8801.
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Bev Woods receives NFIB endorsement |
Kitsap County State Representative Beverly Woods (R-Poulsbo) recently received the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) primary election endorsement.
Woods racked up a perfect, 100-percent, pro-small business voting record in the last session of the legislature.
The NFIB/Washington PAC donated $500 to her re-election campaign.
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Chef Abra earns pacesetter award |
| Chef Abra Bennett, owner of Rolling Bay Gourmet on Bainbridge Island, was awarded the Pacesetter Personal Chef Award. This monthly honor is accorded a member of the Personal Chefs Network in recognition of personal or business success, noting achievements in marketing, networking, leadership, innovative ideas and great recipes. |
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Chiropractor certified as NET practitioner |
Dr. Marjorie Pederson completed post-graduate course work and has become a certified Neural Emotional Technique (NET) practitioner. This advanced training helps assist the body’s healing process by connecting emotions to the nervous systems. NET helps release the “butterflies in your stomach,” the “pain in the neck,” helps “vent your spleen,” or release other emotions related to pain.
Pederson is located at 7470 Oak Bay Rd. in Port Ludlow and can be reached at (360) 437-2596.
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Marjie Taylor signs on with People’s Bank |
Patti Lawson-Darling, real estate loan manager at the Silverdale Home Loan Center of Peoples Bank, recently announced that the bank has hired Marjie Taylor as loan processor/underwriter.
Taylor joins the bank with over 25 years of mortgage experience in Kitsap County, including positions as loan processor, underwriter and escrow closer. She attended Olympic Community College and has been active in the local community with Mortgage Women, Escrow Association.
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O’Binger joins EHL |
The Poulsbo-based EHL Insurance Agency recently announced the hiring of John O’Binger as its new commercial account executive. He will be responsible for selling commercial insurance for the agency on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas.
O’Binger has an extensive background in insurance, having worked for other independent agents in the Northwest area and will be working out of the EHL office located at 340 W. Washington St., in Sequim. He can be reached at (360) 683-7966.
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Deneke joins Kitsap Bank in West Bremerton |
Kitsap Bank recently announced the addition of Sara S. Deneke to its operations group, and named her Operations Manager. She will work from Kitsap Bank’s West Bremerton Branch, located at 1140 Marine Drive where she will offer all business and consumer banking products and services.
Deneke has over 9 years banking experience, most recently as banking center manager for Bank of America.
For information, call (360) 874-1074.
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Prowse named Chamber’s
“Person of the Year” |
| Local Realtor Brenda Prowse has been voted “2003/2004 Person of the Year” by members of the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce. The award was announced May 8, during a banquet celebrating the Chamber’s 50th year of service to the Poulsbo community... (Full Article) |
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Local doctors honored with President’s award |
| Drs. Joyce and Dave Middendorf, owners and operators of Mile Hill Chiropractic, located at 4519 SE Mile Hill Rd. in Port Orchard, were recently honored with the “President’s Award” by the Washington State Chiropractic Association... (Full Article) |
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Haughton named LBAC Employee of the Month |
| Liberty Bay Auto Center (LBAC) has named Administrative Assistant Sandy Haughton as employee of the month for May. She is always willing to lend her expertise in all areas of making Liberty Bay Auto Center work. |
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Local resident promoted at Edward Jones |
| Toby Craig recently graduated from a training position to that of branch office administrator at one of the Poulsbo offices of Edward Jones. Craig has lived in Poulsbo for almost 4 years. |
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First Federal promotes Keller to VP of Finance |
First Federal Savings & Loan of Port Angeles, which operates a mortgage office in Kitsap County, recently announced that Joel Keller, asset/liability manager, has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Finance.
Keller joined First Federal in 2003 and has 11 years of previous financial employment history, including asset/liability modeling for over 40 financial institutions, structuring and trading customized funding products, consultative selling, and market analysis.
His office is located in the administration building at 8th and Laurel in Port Angeles.
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