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Tidball celebrates 20 years with Edward Jones |
| Todd E. Tidball is celebrating 20 years as an Edward Jones investment representative. “After learning how Edward Jones investment representatives were required to meet many members of a community before even being able to open an office, I knew this was the right firm for me,” Tidball said. “Personal service for individual investors is key to the success and longevity of Edward Jones, and I'm proud to be celebrating 20 years of those values,” he added. |
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Art Anderson Associates hires Electrical EIT |
| Art Anderson Associates has added Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Sonja Robertson to its staff of engineering professionals. A graduate of Henry Cogswell College in Everett, Robertson passed Washington's EIT examination in 2003. She will primarily support electrical engineering for Art Anderson's facilities projects as she gains experience toward her professional engineering certification. |
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BPA welcomes Harp-Reed
as new Education Director |
Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) recently announced that Karen Harp-Reed has joined the BPA staff as the new education director. Harp-Reed brings nearly 30 years of teaching and performing experience to the position, and takes over for Steven Fogell who had resigned. She has taught theatre, music and dance to students of all ages, including teaching teachers how to teach the arts.
Harp-Reed's special qualifications include a BA in music with minors in dance and theatre, as well as teaching credentials from California and Washington K-12 in vocal and instrumental music, dance and theatre. Harp-Reed additionally teaches for the Bainbridge Island Arts Consortium.
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Leadership Kitsap names new board, new exec |
Leadership Kitsap has appointed four new board members for the 2005-2006 curriculum year: Dr. Beverly Cheney, superintendent of South Kitsap School District; Shelley Kneip, deputy prosecuting attorney for Kitsap County; Melissa Tippets, operations manager for Donobi, Inc. and Kelly Woodward, Poulsbo campus director, Olympic College.
The organization also has hired a new executive director, Kathy Nelson. Nelson has a background in sales and marketing including owning a business.
For more information visit leadershipkitsap.org or contact Nelson at 360-782-1058.
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EIMS, Inc. hires Sharon Zerr to
direct sales and strategy |
Local software development company EIMS, Inc., has hired Sharon Zerr of Port Orchard to manage sales and strategy for the company.
Zerr's most recent post was as a Certified Business Development Specialist for the Kitsap Business Assistance Center (KBAC) in Bremerton where she counseled small businesses on issues related to start up and growth. Zerr, who also served as executive director of the Silverdale Chamber at one time, has an extensive background as a business owner, entrepreneur and community activist.
EIMS, Inc. and Zerr can be reached at (253) 857-6411 or at www.splyce.com.
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EFF’s Bob Williams to speak in Silverdale |
Bob Williams, President of Evergreen Freedom Foundation (EFF), will be in Silverdale to discuss the EFF’s Voter Integrity Project and the results of EFF’s investigation of the 2004 Governor’s race. The event is an excellent opportunity for interested voters to get a personal briefing of EFF’s Voter Integrity Project (VIP), the next steps following the court ruling in the 2004 governor’s election, and what happened during the 2005 legislative session.
The public is invited to a special no-host lunch with Williams on Tuesday, Sept. 6, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Olive Garden Restaurant, 3204 NW Randall Way, in Silverdale
RSVP to Marie or Kathy at 800-769-6617 if you plan to attend.
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Thomsen honored for
helping colleagues succeed |
The financial-services firm Edward Jones began as a regional firm with about 300 offices in the early 1980s and evolved into a global investment firm with more than 9,000 offices today. The firm’s value-based culture of helping individuals succeed was primarily responsible for that growth, and Jeff Thomsen was recently honored for his contribution to that culture.
Thomsen, who has an office in Bremerton, located at 5971B State Highway 303 N., received the firm’s Mentor Award, which is given to investment representatives who voluntarily give their time and energy to help one or more colleagues succeed in serving the individual investment needs of their clients.
Reach Thomsen at (360) 475-0683.
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Literacy Council of Kitsap
honors Olga Fedorovski |
The Literacy Council of Kitsap recently honored Olga Fedorovski, the Council’s program coordinator, for outstanding performance in improving the literacy of adults in Kitsap County.
Fedorovski is responsible for training and assisting tutors; assessing students, matching them with tutors and monitoring their progress. She has been with the Literacy Council since January 2002.
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KMHS Board elects new officers and directors |
Jeanette Berkovitz of Bremerton has been elected president of the Kitsap Mental Health Services Board of Directors for 2005-06.
Other officers for 2005-06 are Pete Douvis, president-elect; Dr. Scott Lindquist, secretary-treasurer and Lee Fritz, immediate past-president. New directors: Linda Caballero Kroum, Lisa Williams and Willis Papillion. Continuing directors: Emma Van Acker, James C. Tracy, Jean Mackimmie, Greg S. Memovich, Dennis Veloni, Paul Dour and Marti Lewis.
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Steve Stagner signs on
with the Business Journal |
Steve Stagner, who most recently was the marketing force behind the successful first season for the Kitsap BlueJackets, and serves as president of the newly organized Kitsap Sports Council, has joined the staff of the Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal.
With a background that includes successful experience in banking, financial services and sports marketing, his duties will include creating new business marketing relationships for the paper as well as expanding existing ones.
Reach Stagner at 360-876-7900 or steve.stagner@wetapple.com.
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Grant joins Kitsap Bank |
Deneen Grant has joined Kitsap Bank as human resources generalist. Grant comes to the Bank with nearly ten years of human resources experience in the banking industry. She is skilled in all areas of human resources including conflict resolution, leadership development, employment law compliance, and policy interpretation.
Grant will support all areas of human resources, including employee relations, recruitment and management training.
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Local woman joins board |
| Victoria Fletcher of Port Orchard, has joined the Board of Directors of the Washington Center for Nursing. She works for Planned Parenthood of Western Washington. |
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Local artist carves out niche in field of 23 |
Local resident, Lance Rigby won his division in the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships. He competed against a field of 23 semi-pro carvers. Rigby received a cash prize, a large chainsaw and trophy and is now considered a professional chainsaw carver by the industry.
Rigby carves at the Kenny’s Northwest Experience in Allyn and can be reached at (360) 275-7414.
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AAA Bremerton office hires new manager |
| Elizabeth Ratliff, will be joining AAA as the manager for the Bremerton office. She has a BA from the University of Texas and a Masters Degree from the University of Northern Texas. Most recently, Ratliff worked as a manager with Kitsap County in the Community Development Division. |
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Kitsap Business Network
announces new members |
The Kitsap Business Network recently announced the addition of Dr. Graeme Smith of Smith Chiropractic and Jamey M. Van Ruth of Body Utopia to its business networking organization. Smith’s practice is located in Manette and Van Ruth, a massage practitioner is located in Bremerton.
For more information about the group, visit www.kitsapbusiness.com.
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McCoy joins Timberland Financial Services |
Susan G. McCoy, C.E.P., has joined Timberland Financial Services, a subsidiary of Timberland Bank. as a registered representative. McCoy is a certified estate planner and registered investment advisor with over eight years of financial planning experience.
She will provide estate planning, wealth management, financial planning, asset management, and insurance and investment products to Timberland Bank customers and is based at the Silverdale branch of Timberland Bank, but is available to meet clients anywhere by appointment.
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Kim joins Westsound Bank & Mortgage |
| Ho J. Kim has joined the mortgage team at Westsound Bank & Mortgage. He will serve as a mortgage banker, working from the Federal Way office. He comes to his new position with a Bachelor of Science Degree and Electronics Engineering Technology from Henry Cogswell College. Reach Kim at (253) 529-4100. |
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Local Edward Jones rep receives
A.F. McKenzie Achievement award |
Edward Jones investment representative Jeff Thomsen of Bremerton recently received the A.F. McKenzie Achievement Award for his outstanding sales and service efforts over the past year.
The award honors Al McKenzie, who developed the firm’s training program during his nearly 60 years of service with Edward Jones.
Thomsen was one of only 1400 of the firms more than 9,000 investment representatives to receive this award.
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Baldwin Joins Bratrud Middleton Insurance |
Tacoma resident Grant W. Baldwin has joined Bratrud Middleton Insurance’s Bremerton office as an account executive in its Commercial Insurance Division, where he will be focusing on mid-sized to larger commercial insurance sales.
Baldwin, who has expertise in manufacturing, retail, wholesale and construction risks, has been in the insurance industry since 2001 and has worked for Bratrud Middleton in its Tacoma and Olympia offices since 2003. Prior to joining the firm, he was an agent with Country Insurance in Bellevue.
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Heinz joins Kitsap Bank |
| David Heinz has joined Kitsap Bank as operations manager of the Poulsbo branch. Heinz brings nearly ten years of experience in the financial and banking industry, and was most recently employed by Olympic Northwest Mortgage & Escrow. He received his B.A. in Management from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, Calif. |
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Muglia joins Art Anderson Associates |
| Art Anderson Associates has added Captain Christopher Muglia, an expert in business development and maritime transportation, to its team of water transportation planners, naval architects and marine engineers. Muglia will lead company efforts to develop new marine-related ventures and provide support for existing contracts and business development... (Full Article) |
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PSAT names new communications director |
| The Puget Sound Action Team recently appointed Linda Elliott Farmer, as its new communications director. Farmer is responsible for overseeing the Action Team’s communications and public education and involvement efforts throughout Puget Sound... (Full Article) |
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Ollerman signs on with American Marine Bank |
| David Ollerman has joined the Silverdale Home Loan Center of American Marine Bank as a loan officer. In that position, he’ll assume lending responsibility for Kingston and the Olympic Peninsula markets... (Full Article) |
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SKSD’s Cheney honored
with Crystal Apple Award |
| The Washington School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) has announced the winners of its annual leadership awards and publications contest. WSPRA honors individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in the field of school public relations... (Full Article) |
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B. I. Historical Society has new executive |
| Theresa Cosgrove, with many years of experience in historical and art museums replaces Erica Varga as executive director of the Bainbridge Island Historical Society and Museum. Varga has joined the board of directors. |
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Johnson earns promotion at
N.L. Olson & Associates |
N.L. Olson & Associates, Inc. recently announced the promotion of Ron Johnson from design engineer to project engineer.
He recently acquired his civil engineering license so he is officially a licensed Professional Engineer (Ronald Johnson, P.E.). Johnson is a graduate of Oregon State University and has been employed with N.L. Olson & Associates, Inc. for over four years.
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Bruckner recognized
for financial services excellence |
Thomas J. Bruckner, of Silverdale, a financial representative with Thrivent Financial, has qualified for the organization’s Summit Circle for 2004 achievements. Bruckner demonstrated outstanding sales and service to qualify to this award.
Reach Bruckner at (360) 308-8239.
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Kitsap Bank hires Chavanu |
| Kitsap Bank recently announced the employment of Claire Chavanu to serve as operations manager to the Bank’s Kingston branch. She joins Kitsap Bank with over nine years of community banking experience, and is skilled in managing branch operations. |
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Hogan re-elected to board of AVIC |
| Kathleen Hogan, Poulsbo Historical Society president, was re-elected to a two year term on the board of directors of the Association of Visitor Information Centers of Washington at its recent annual conference. She has also been confirmed to serve as the group’s secretary/treasurer. |
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American Marine Bank welcomes Barbara Kaye |
American Marine Bank recently welcomed Barbara Kaye to its Mortgage Lending unit. She will serve as senior vice president and mortgage lending manager working from the main office of American Marine Bank on Bainbridge Island.
Kaye comes to American Marine Bank with a 32-year mortgage banking background. Recently with KeyBank, she served as vice president and west region manager of community development banking, managing real estate loan production and consumer retail activity as well as development and implementation of mortgage sales programs.
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Zerr earns business development certification |
Sharon Zerr of the Kitsap Business Assistance Center (KBAC) was awarded the designation of Certified Business Development Specialist.
The KBAC offers business assistance to start-up and existing small businesses in the Kitsap County area. The office provides free business consulting, fee and non-fee based continuing education opportunities, business references and referrals, and electronic and print resource material to Kitsap County entrepreneurs.
Zerr assists clients with information on how to start a business, write a business plan, apply for a loan or seek out other financial resources, market products and services.
Reach the KBAC at (360) 307-4220.
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Altman joins Wolfe Law Offices in Bremerton |
Wolfe Law Offices, with offices in Bremerton and Seattle, recently announced that Michael Altman has joined the firm as an associate.
Altman received his J.D. in 2004 from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., and previously practiced in Pierce, Thurston, and Mason Counties in the family law, criminal, and personal injury areas.
Wolfe Law Offices, located on 6th Avenue in downtown Bremerton, across the street from the Norm Dicks Governmental Center, concentrates its practice in the areas of business and corporate transactions and disputes, real estate, wills and divorce.
Reach the firm at (360) 782-4200.
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Dr. Sarah Zech joins Petersen Chiropractic |
Dr. Sarah Zech has recently joined Petersen Chiropractic in Belfair. She is a 1999 graduate of North Mason High, and attended Shoreline Community College from 1999 – 2001 before moving to Hayward, California to attend Life Chiropractic College West. She graduated from there in March, 2005.
Zech was inspired to pursue chiropractic by Dr. Brian Petersen and his wife Jacquie over eight years ago and has continued to attend seminars with them throughout her schooling. “It’s very exciting to see her complete her schooling and return to work with me,” said Dr. Petersen.
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Camp joins Piper Jaffray |
The Poulsbo office of Piper Jaffray & Co. recently announced that Brad Camp has joined the firm as a financial advisor within the private client services division. Private client services focuses on providing financial guidance and investment products to individual investors.
Prior to joining Piper Jaffray, Camp was known for being active in the community while serving as a public relations manager for Sprint Communications in Washington.
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Angel selected for leadership training |
| Kitsap County Commissioner Jan Angel will attend the New York University Robert F. Wagner County Leadership Institute, June 1-4. Angel is one of only 30 people selected to participate and the only government official from Washington State to be chosen... (Full Article) |
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Jensen-Varnadore joins Kitsap Bank
in Silverdale |
| Kitsap Bank’s Silverdale branch recently announced a new addition to their staff. Catherine Jensen-Varnadore joined the Silverdale team in April as operations officer. Varnadore previously served as operations officer in Kitsap Bank’s Bonney Lake branch for the past two years. |
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Judge Sally Olsen announces candidacy |
| Kitsap County Superior Court Judge Sally Olsen has announced she will run to retain the newly created judicial position to which former Governor Gary Locke appointed her in January. |
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EHL’s Jeff Ogard earns CIC designation |
The designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) has been conferred upon Jeff Ogard, vice president of personal lines insurance of Edgren Hecker & Lemmon Insurance in Poulsbo, following his successful completion of a rigorous insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.
Ogard has demonstrated his professional competence through the successful completion of the five CIC institutes and comprehensive written examinations focusing on all major fields of insurance, insurance management, and agency operations.
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Claremont East recognizes
outstanding employees |
Claremont East Assisted Living recently announced the following awards: The Employee of the Year for 2004 is Tessie Yap, a 13 year employee at Claremont East in the housekeeping department.
The Employee of the Month for January is Luz Serrano, R.N. who has been at Claremont East 8 years; Recognized for February 2005 is Nancy Lorbor, L.P.N., both are in the nursing department. Employee of the Month for March 2005 is Hillary Harper and for April 2005 is Henia Hermogino. Both Harper and Hermogino are in the housekeeping department.
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Suquamish Tribe elects
Forsman council chairman |
| The Suquamish Tribe General Council elected two new Tribal Council Officers at its recent annual meeting held at the Suquamish Tribal Center... (Full Article) |
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Local couple nominated for
2005 Jefferson Award |
| Two hundred people, including a Poulsbo couple, were nominated this year for Jefferson Awards in Washington State. The awards honor the work of individuals in service to others and are sponsored this year by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and The Boeing Co... (Full Article) |
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OC instructor named Culinary
Educator of the Year |
| Steve Lammers, Chef-Instructor at Olympic College in Bremerton has been selected as the Culinary Educator of the Year of the 13 Western United States by the American Culinary Federation... (Full Article) |
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Bradley Scott welcomes new property manager |
Andrew J. Oakley joins Bradley Scott, Inc. as a property manager. As a property manager, he will be managing apartment complexes, condominium and homeowner associations. Oakley retired as a detective with the Bremerton Police Department after 25 years of service.
Reach Oakley at (360) 479-6900.
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Samuels joins Westsound Bank and Mortgage |
| Westsound Bank and Mortgage recently announced that Tim Samuels has joined the mortgage division as a mortgage banker. He has earned several awards for excellence from General Motors and brings with him a wealth of knowledge in sales. Samuels will be working from the Silverdale office and may be reached at (360) 337-5940. |
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Unruh joins Wells Fargo in
regional commercial ops |
| Gregory Unruh, a 28-year financial services veteran, has been named vice president and senior relationship manager at Wells Fargo’s Tacoma-based Regional Commercial Banking offices. |
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