Brett Green has been named executive vice president of sales and lending. Green joined Westsound in 2003 to head up mortgage lending He has held various management positions in the mortgage industry since 1990.

“The promotion of these two key individuals will help posture us for our future growth.” said Johnson “This is a reflection of their levels of responsibility and contribution to the company.”

Turner has extensive experience in banking having worked with Viking Bank, Frontier Bank and most recently Mariner Bank in Port Townsend. “Chuck is a valuable addition to the Westsound team” said Johnson, “he will be instrumental in enhancing our position on the Olympic Peninsula.”

Reed has 16 years of experience with Raytheon. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California.

Walton was previously head of his own marketing and business development consulting firm. For several years before that, he was director of marketing and community relations at Poulsbo-based security software developer, eAcceleration.

Her continued support of local events and community organizations also contributed to her being so honored.

Stokke will be a junior at George Fox University this fall majoring in mechanical engineering and Brott will be a junior at Pacific Lutheran University this fall majoring in psychology.

Reach Weedin at (360) 697-1058, dan@toroinsurance.com.

Sheldon has received early endorsements from the Washington Association of Realtors, Washington State Farm Bureau, Washington State Council of Police and Sheriffs, Washington State Troopers Association and the Washington State Nurses Association.

In addition, Kitsap Bank has hired Chad Gregg to serve as vice president and information technology manager. Gregg was previously with Columbia Bank in Tacoma.

The risk management course attended is one of five parts offered by The National Alliance of Insurance Education and Research. After the successful completion of all five courses covering all major areas of the risk management field, and five comprehensive examinations, he will be awarded the CRM designation. Weedin also holds the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.

For more information, Weedin can be reached at (360) 697-1058 or toro@toroinsurance.com.

Fogarty has over 20 years of banking experience, and was most recently employed by Kitsap Bank. Prior to that, his banking career was in Arizona from 1988 until 2004.

Williams was tapped for this Board position despite the fact he has only been a member of the organization for a little over a year, and the membership confirmed his selection with a unanimously affirmative vote.

Smaha won a week’s free stay on the Peter Hughes Diving Live-Aboard of her choice. View Smaha’s winning photo at This Link.

Embarq selected Nason to join its executives and other selected clients as they rang the bell that begins the day’s trading. Ringing of the famed bell by company executives is an old Wall St. tradition to celebrate a company’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and its first day of trading.

Hill Moving can be reached at (360) 697-3969.

Robinson began with the company when the facility opened in April of 1996. She was promoted several times until she received the director position in 1998.

Freed is founder and principal of Action! Financial Solutions Group and can be reached at (360) 616-2771.

Mills has worked for the tribe and PME the past 29 years, the last two years at Kiana Lodge. He has held a number of different positions from retail manager, bingo manager, electronic games manager and now Kiana Lodge general manager.

Middendorf owns and operates Mile Hill Chiropractic, located at 4519 SE Mile Hill Road in Port Orchard, together with his wife, Dr. Joyce Middendorf. They have been in practice locally for over 24 years.

Gaston Peter-Contesse has been promoted to director, finance from his prior position of controller. He began his career with KPS in March 1980 as assistant manager, accounting. He has also served as underwriting manager, and marketing manger.

Diane Di Gleria has been promoted to manager, enrollment from healthcare consultant. She began as a caption specialist with KPS in June 1998.

For more information, visit www.pugetsoundfca.org or call (360) 340-4914.

Additional information regarding Boxlight products and services are available online at www.boxlight.com or (866) 688-3636 or (800) 762-5757.

Howard, formerly Sarah Lee, is based in Port Orchard at 1488 Olney SE and is a 20-year financial services veteran. She most recently worked as a senior business banking relationship manager in Port Orchard and served as a district manager for the former Pacific Northwest Bank on the Kitsap Peninsula.

McCorkle’s goals are to generate a viable and executable plan to effect moving to the new corporate headquarters in downtown Bremerton. He will also work to help establish the project development department as a viable part of the institution by improving processes, streamlining projects and saving money.

“Gaining these accreditations and continuing to develop specialized skills in financial planning is a valuable resource to bring to the table when dealing with complex wealth management issues,” Camp said.

Camp joined Piper Jaffray in 2005 as a financial advisor and works out of the Poulsbo office.

As the owner and operator of West Sound Business Supply and Paper Products for 18 years, he brings entrepreneurial experience and resources to client entrepreneurs.

For more information about Washington CASH visit the website at www.washingtoncash.org.

KCCDC is planning a business fair in April to give technical assistance to small business owners through presentations on marketing, pricing strategies, financing, and other topics. Other economic development groups will be invited to display what they offer to entrepreneurs.

Tappero is the president and owner of West Sound Inc. and serves as the chair for the Gig Harbor Chamber Business and Economic Committee and as well as numerous other community organizations, including Kitsap Economic Development Council and the Gig Harbor Public Policy Committee.

Reeve, a customer service representative at the Bank’s Point Fosdick branch in Gig Harbor, marked her 25 year anniversary; and Langeliers, a senior teller at Kitsap Bank’s Poulsbo branch, celebrated 20 years.

Lenius will oversee office operations regionally nd will provide executive level of involvement and leadership in client management and project pursuits.

Through the “Agency Hands in the Community” grant program, Allstate agents and financial specialists are recognized for outstanding commitment to community service with a $500 donation to the charitable organization where they volunteer. To qualify for the grant, agents must show evidence of volunteer work that has had a positive impact on the local community.

As an educational administrator at Olympic College, McDermott oversees the cooperative education and internship program. Her mission is to assist students with “connecting education to work” by participating in work-based learning experiences related to their major for academic credit. She has more than 20 years of marketing and project management experience and over the years, has enjoyed collaborating and establishing partnerships with businesses, schools and organizations to promote education and employment opportunities.

She has also co-published a community newspaper, the Kitsap Chronicle.