Art Anderson Associates, a Bremerton-based multidisciplinary engineering services firm, has named Ralph E. Duncan, PE as Vice-President of Marine and Sean M. Hoynes, PE as Vice-President of Facilities. The promotions reflect a crystallization of the firm’s Marine and Facilities market sectors and position the company for sustained growth in the new economy. read more »

Black Ball Ferry Line announces that the company’s current executive management team has agreed to purchase the company from the Oregon State University Foundation. Terms of the deal were not released. The company, which operates the M.V. COHO passenger and vehicle ferry between Port Angeles, Wash., and Victoria, B.C., was bequeathed to the Foundation by former owner Lois Acheson in 2004 as part of a $21 million gift of her estate to establish an endowment in OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Pursuant to her bequest, the company was placed in a long-term trust with the intention of preserving the company’s culture and commitment to its employees and the region it serves. read more »

Maria Marsala, a Poulsbo business strategist and coach, has been featured for the second time in The Woman’s Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar, a publication distributed to women business owners across the US and Canada. Each day, the calendar provides a helpful or inspirational quote — a “sound bite” of advice — to women business owners. The quotes cover areas such as organization, promotion, sales, and human resources. “What I like about this calendar is that it doesn’t tell you what to do,” observes Marsala. read more »

Jason Parker was recently elected as acting President of Kitsap Alliance of Resources for Elders (KARE).

“Richard Tizzano has done a great job the past two years leading us. He has set the groundwork, and I’m excited to get the chance to build on it,” said Parker, president of Parker Financial LLC. “Our goal is to continue reaching out to the community and making resources available to them. I’ve already started contacting possible speakers for our annual conference.” read more »

Mutual of Omaha Bank has named Kris Gjylameti assistant vice president and regional account executive for the Pacific Northwest region of its Community Association Banking operation. Based in Seattle, Gjylameti will provide specialized banking services to property management companies, homeowner associations and homeowners in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

Gjylameti joined the bank’s Community Association Banking team in 2006 as a regional account executive for Washington and Oregon and was promoted to assistant vice president for the Hawaii market in 2008, where has served the past three years. He is actively involved in the HOA industry as a member of the Community Association Institute (CAI) and Oregon Washington Community Association Managers (OWCAM).

lia sophia recently announced top honors for its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for their outstanding sales accomplishments and professionalism. After only 15 weeks in the fashion jewelry business, Heidi Cassel has attained certain sales levels and by sharing lia sophia with other new advisors.

According to Bonni Davis, senior vice president, U.S. sales and marketing of lia sophia, “This immediate success is a result of Heidi’s hard work and dedication. lia sophia is fortunate to have this individual as part of our team and we look forward to celebrating future successes.”

For more information on the Excellent Beginnings program, or on lia sophia, reach Cassel at www.liasophia.com/heidicassel.

Teragren, located on Bainbridge Island, manufacturer of environmentally friendly bamboo flooring, panels, veneer, and worktops, announced that Caitlyn Kari has been named marketing communications manager, and Bryan Ripka as northwest regional sales manager.

“Caitlyn brings an outstanding focus to this new position based on her experience at one of the leading sustainable organizations in the wine industry. Her understanding of sustainable supply chains, social media, and environmental ethics make her a great addition to the team. Also Bryan is an excellent addition, bringing a terrific background in green building materials, with experience on both the manufacturer and retail side of the selling equation,” said Teragren President, Mike Boshart.

Windermere Real Estate Bainbridge Island recently welcomed Carleen Gosney to its island-based family of real estate professionals.

Gosney’s years of real estate industry service has always been rooted in her connection to the Bainbridge Island community. Most recently, she explored the benefits and logistics of international marketing during a stint with Realogics Sotheby’s International Real Estate. Her move back to Windermere underscores the critical connections between local knowledge and client outcomes. read more »

The Home Builders Association of Kitsap County (HBA) celebrated the installation of officers and directors as well as recognized the volunteers that donate their time to the Association and its members. Included in this event was the annual recognition of the Associate, Remodeler, and Builder members of the year.

Dee Coppola with Wet Apple Media was recognized as the 2011 Associate of the Year for her unrelenting support of the Association and its members. read more »