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Lyon Launches Graphic-design Firm Katrina Lyon, former senior designer for Wright, Hart & Mather, has started her own graphic-design company in Bellingham. Lyon’s company, Daisy Jayne Designs, provides creative, affordable solutions for print projects and Web sites. Recent clients include Botanical Laboratories, Rosebar Metal Garden Art and RMA Technologies. “I think of myself as creative and highly organized,” Lyon says. “Being in business for myself, I have opportunities to put all of my strengths to work doing what I love and that feels like a great fit.” Lyons has six years of graphic-design experience. For more information, visit her Web site at www.daisyjaynedesigns.com or call 734-3726.
DeVries Moves to SSK Real Estate Jan DeVries has joined the sales staff of Snapper Shuler Kenner Real Estate in Lynden. DeVries has specialized in Whatcom County land and farm transactions since 1978. He formerly was an agent at Town & Country Properties, a Lynden real-estate agency that closed Feb. 28. Snapper Shuler Kenner Real Estate, founded in 1926, has agents with more than 120 years of real-estate experience. For more information, call 354-4242.
Demetral Joins Chicago Title Deborah Demetral has joined the Bellingham office of Chicago Title Insurance Co. as an escrow officer. Demetral has more than 20 years of escrow experience and has been an escrow officer in Bellingham the last nine years. The Bellingham office is located at 1616 Cornwall Ave., Suite 115.
Gale Working for MONY Richard Gale has joined MONY Life Insurance Co. and MONY Securities Corp., members of The MONY Group, as a financial professional in Bellingham. Gale offers individuals, families and business owners a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, mutual funds and business, estate and retirement planning. He is a member of the board and former president of the Northwest Washington Estate Planning Council and a member of the Northwest Washington chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Gale works out of The MONY Group’s Bellingham office at 1200 Harris Ave., Suite 402. For more information, call him at 647-8184.
Hoksbergen Gains MOUS Certification George Hoksbergen Jr., an employee at Korvan Industries in Lynden, has passed a test to earn a Microsoft Office User Specialist/ Office 2000 Master certification. The certification indicates that Hoks-bergen has a comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft Office 2000 suite of applications, which include Access (database management), Excel (financial modeling), Outlook (e-mail and personal information manager), PowerPoint (presentations) and Word (word processing). Hoksbergen received his training and took his certification exams at The Fourth R of Whatcom County, located at 333 Telegraph Road in Bellingham.
Bank Announces Promotion, Hiring Peoples Bank has promoted Anthony Repanich to senior vice president of retail marketing and hired David Eldred as assistant vice president and marketing director. Repanich has been with Lynden-based Peoples Bank since
1993. He was its vice president of retail sales and marketing the
last three years. According to the bank’s press release, the promotion
is “indicative of his increasing level of responsibility and the bank’s
desire to allow him to focus his energy on advancing Peoples’ retail
Eldred has more than 15 years of banking experience in Whatcom County. He received a bachelor of arts degree from Western Washington University and is a 1993 honors graduate of the School of Bank Marketing. He also holds a certificate in advanced database marketing from Northwestern University. Peoples Bank, founded in 1921, operates 13 full-service offices in Whatcom and Skagit counties and has more than $350 million in assets.
Sizemore Receives Credit Certification Kim Sizemore, credit manager for DeWaard & Bode, Inc. of Bellingham, recently was named a certified credit executive by the National Association of Credit Management. Sizemore was required to pass a comprehensive, four-hour examination with essay questions covering a variety of credit, legal and management issues and a case study. She is a board member of NACM Business Credit Services, which provides credit-information and accounts-receivable management services, collection services, industry credit groups and educational opportunities for its professional membership. She also is secretary and a founding member of the North Counties Credit and Financial Development Division, the educational branch of NACM.
Bowen Heads Board of Hospice Foundation George Bowen, a senior vice president at Peoples Bank, has been named president of the Whatcom Hospice Foundation. Founded in 1992 as the Visiting Nurse Foundation, the recent name changes reflects the foundation’s focus on raising funds specifically for hospice services in Whatcom County. It also will help the community in understanding and handling end-of-life issues. The foundation’s other officers for 2001 are Alan Knutson, a partner at the accounting firm of Larson Gross, vice president; Carol Garguile, business manager for Bellingham Pediatric Dentistry and Dr. J. Staskiews, secretary; Anna Williams, partner of Anna’s Kaddyshack Restaurant in Fairhaven, treasurer; and Marci Hanson, chief financial officer of Mt. Baker Ski Area, past-president. For more information about Whatcom Hospice Foundation, call 733-1231 or visit its Web site at www.hospicehelp.org.
RMC Architects Adds Loghry Karee Loghry has joined the staff of Ross McClure Cornwell Architects in Bellingham as an architectural intern with an emphasis in interior design. Loghry has an associate of arts degree from the Art Institute of Seattle and a bachelor of arts degree from Western Washington University. She currently is working on the new Lynden Library and various residential projects for the firm. Before joining RMC Architects, Loghry spent five years working for Northwest Architectural Co. in Seattle.
Rowe’s Book on Women Gains Second Publication Bellingham author Alice Rowe announced her book — Where Have All the Smart Women Gone? – has undergone a second publication. The book is based on her original research study of 34 Northwest women and seeks to inspire women to celebrate their gifts and talents rather than hiding them. It retails for $12.95 and is available at local bookstores and Amazon.com. Rowe also is a public speaker, educator and management consultant. She creates and presents training programs for businesses, industries and government agencies on developing strong management skills and building effective teams. For more information, send e-mail to arowe@ premier1.net.
Cox Managing Unity’s Commercial Lines Tom Cox has been named commercial lines manager for The Unity Group. Cox has 15 years of commercial insurance experience with Fireman’s Fund Insurance and Kemper National Insurance Co. His extensive training in the insurance field has earned an associate of claims degree and a certificate in general insurance, both from the Insurance Institute of America. He graduated from Linfield College in Oregon, majoring in business. The Unity Group, the independent insurance agency in northwest Washington, has headquarters in downtown Bellingham and offices in Lynnwood, Everett and Sedro-Woolley. Its insurance coverages include auto, home, commercial, marine, life, group medical and long-term care for individuals, families and businesses. The Unity Group also offers financial planning, asset management, 401(k) plans and investment services. For more information, call 647-9000 or visit the Web site at www.theunitygroup.com.
Esthetician Joins Hair Haven Dale Elaine Johnson, a licensed esthetician, has joined the staff at Hair Haven in Bellingham. Johnson specializes in advanced skin care using the purest organic and natural skin-care products. Available treatments include facials for every skin type, the removal of unwanted hair through waxing and a variety of body treatments, including salt glows and herbal wraps. Hair Haven, a full-service Aveda concept salon, is located at 851 Coho Way, Suite 205, along Squalicum Harbor. For more information, call 647-5046.
Ahl Takes Reins at Olympic Health Debbie J. Ahl has been named president and chief executive officer of Olympic Health Management Services Inc. and Olympic Health Management Systems Inc., both with headquarters in Bellingham. The companies specialize in the development and marketing of insurance programs related to Medicare and the processing of Medicare claims for insurance companies across the country. Ahl has been with them since their launch in 1989, most recently serving as chief operating officer for Olympic Health Management Services. She has more than 18 years of experience in hospital and health-plan operations. Ahl graduated from Western Washington University. She replaces Paul Gauthier, founder of the first Olympic company in 1989 and responsible for its general operations since that time. Gauthier will continue to play an active role in the Olympic Health Management companies as an outside strategic consultant.
Lutheran Brotherhood Honors Edmonds Jonathan Edmonds, a Lutheran Brotherhood district representative in Bellingham, has been recognized by the fraternal benefit society with membership in its 2000 Leaders’ Club. Club membership, one of Lutheran Brotherhood’s most prestigious honors, is given to district representatives who are successful in helping clients link faith, values and finances.
Kellas Launches Workshop Company Lisa Kellas of Bellingham opened Wellness Resources Northwest, which offers professionally facilitated workshops, seminars and classes, in January. Kellas has a bachelor’s degree in human services from Western Washington University and has worked for more than 15 years in community mental health. “I want to give companies and organizations in Bellingham a local resource for their education and training needs,” she says. Wellness Resources Northwest offers workshops on subjects such as communication skills, leadership skills, team building, stress management, transitions and setting limits and boundaries. Also, workshops can be tailored to address other issues. All of the workshops focus on building skills, Kellas states. Workshops can be provided at a client’s site. For more information, visit www.wellnessresourcesnw.com or call 733-2192.
Lynden Optometrist Nominated for Award Dr. Mira Swiecicki, owner of Lynden Vision Clinic, has been nominated for a statewide award by the Mt. Baker Optometric Society. Swiecicki was nominated for Young Optometrist of the Year by fellow optometric physicians in Whatcom and Skagit counties for her contributions to the community and the profession of optometry. She is president of the Mt. Baker Optometric Society.
Ferndale Firm Hires Project Manager Drew Winsor has been hired as a project manager by the G.R. Plume Co., a Ferndale manufacturing firm that specializes in architectural timber millwork projects. Winsor has estimating and management responsibilities. His duties involve the expedition of projects from bid to material procurement and manufacturing. Winsor has 10 years of experience in construction management. He previously was a project manager for Dean’s Housework, a Bellingham remodeling firm.
NW Computer Supplies Hires Van Iderstine Bret Van Iderstine has been added to the sales staff of Northwest Computer Supplies in Bellingham. Van Iderstine, formerly with Voice-Stream Wireless, will provide sales support and service to the company’s commercial and corporate account base in Whatcom County and the entire state. Northwest Com-puter Supplies is located at 1419 Cornwall Ave. For more information, call 734-3400.
Leads Club Honors Gullett The Bellingham Women’s Leads Club has named Dr. Heather Gullett of Cascade Chiropractic its Leader of the Year. The award reflects Gullett’s professionalism, efforts on behalf of the chapter and service to the community. Gullett organizes Bellingham’s events for Kid’s Day America and offers free chiropractic screening. Also, she organizes local chiropractors and massage therapists to provide relief to athletes participating in Whatcom County’s annual Ski to Sea race. Leads Clubs help business professionals to network and increase their business volume. For more information, contact Brigid Atkins, director of the Bellingham Women’s chapter, at 671-6412 or Bernie Bringhurst, director of the new coed group, at 738-9343.
Turner Takes Photos for Book Covers Bellingham photographer Mark Turner created the cover photographs for two new garden books. At Home in the Garden, a book about designing garden rooms, features on the cover Turner’s springtime photograph of a wooden bench under a vine-draped pergola at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. The book has more of Turner’s photographs, most from Whatcom County private gardens, inside. Turner’s photograph of a lacecap hydrangea is the cover image for Taylor’s Guide to Shrubs, a reference book to more than 500 ornamental shrubs for the garden. He also contributed nearly 50 of the book’s interior images. Turner has nearly 30,000 garden photographs in his horticultural stock photography library. He photographs gardens, wilderness areas, agriculture and rural landscapes throughout the Pacific Northwest for national magazines, books and calendar publishers. He also shoots commercial assignments for businesses. For more information, call Turner at 671-6851 or visit www.turnerphotographics.com.
Attorney Expands into Immigration Law Attorney Karen Funston of the law firm of Visser, Zender & Thurston, P.S., has expanded her practice to include immigration law in the areas of business and employment. Funston also works in the areas of employment law and business entity formation. Visser, Zender & Thurston, a civil practice law firm established in 19114, has offices in Bellingham and Lynden. Its areas of practice include corporate, business, employment, land use, natural resources, municipal, estate planning, personal injury and insurance defense. For more information, call 647-1500 or visit its Web site at www.vztlaw.com.
Skagit Valley Herald Hires Coyle Al Coyle has been named an advertising consultant for the Bellingham area by the Skagit Valley Herald. Coyle, a Whatcom County resident, says his goal is to provide exposure for county businesses to Skagit County residents. He previously worked in sales for Northwest Life & Times, a monthly magazine produced by Pulse Publications (publisher of Whatcom County Business Pulse). The Skagit Valley Herald is a daily newspaper in Mount Vernon with a circulation of 21,000 people. For more information, call Coyle, (360) 416-2178.
Dykstra Joins Insurance Office Larry Dykstra has joined the sales staff of State Street Insurance, the Bellingham office for the Angell Insurance Agency and Richardson Insurance Agency. Dykstra formerly was the agent for Allstate Insurance Co. in Ferndale. He has 11 years of experience in the sale and service of insurance and earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Maryland. Dykstra is responsible for the sale and service of personal lines of insurance for both agencies, located at 1901 N. State St. For more information, call 676-1822.
Fitness Trainer Becomes Full-time Kristi Moseley, owner of Designed Fitness, recently began offering her personal training services on a full-time basis. Moseley, who started her business in October 1999, uses Gold’s Gym on Iowa Street as a training facility. She provides clients with complete strength and cardiovascular training programs in one-on-one sessions to meet their individual needs. Moseley assesses and implements strategies to improve flexibility, balance, core strength and nutritional habits. She also offers fitness evaluations, nutritional analysis and sport-specific training. Moseley has a bachelor’s degree in physical education and health and personal-training certifications from the National Strength & Conditioning Association and the American Council on Exercise. She is completing requirements to become a certified nutrition specialist and will pursue the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification at its national conference in July. Moseley previously was a teacher and coach in the Bellingham School District. For more information, call Moseley at 752-2259 or send e-mail to km@designedfitness.com.
Doctor Opens Longevity Institute Dr. Andrew Pauli, a longtime local physician, has opened the Élan Vital Longevity Institute at 1116 Key St., Suite 200, Bellingham. Pauli has studied nutrition, biochemistry and endocrinology and has a certification in anti-aging medicine. Élan Vital clients will have the opportunity to participate in a Federal Drug Administration-reviewed, patient-funded research study on the effects of human growth hormone on the biomarkers of aging in normal individuals older than 40. Presently, it has been approved only for growth-hormone-deficient individuals. The Longevity Institute also offers anti-aging risk evaluations and personalized programs; advanced hormone replacement therapy for men and women; nutrition and weight-loss counseling; nutritional supplements for optimal health and healing; and congnitive enhancement with “smart” drugs to improve intellectual capacity and memory. For more information, call 527-9785.
Trio Takes Reins of Harborside Bistro Peter Paulsen, owner of the Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham, has transferred ownership of its Harborside Bistro, Sunset Lounge and Compass Room to three members of the hotel’s management. Fahri Ugurli, Michael Bode and Joe Merkling now are running those food-and-beverage operations as Harborside Hospitality Management. Ugurli, formerly the hotel’s general manager, started in the hotel business in 1967 after graduating from college with a degree in economics. He has worked in the hospitality industry around the world with Hilton International and the Ritz Carlton Hotel Co. Bode, most recently the director of operations for the Hotel Bellwether, started his career in food and beverage management 18 years ago in his native Germany. He has worked at five-star establishments, including the Marriott Marquis in New York and the Ritz Carlton in St. Louis, Aspen, Colo., Palm Beach, Fla., and Phoenix, Ariz. Merkling graduated from the California Culinary Institute. He has worked for high-end organizations in San Diego, Calif., and at the Ritz Carlton in Kapalua, Hawaii, as well as at the Heron Beach Inn on the coast of Washington as the executive chef. Paulsen will oversee operations of the Hotel Bellwether while conducting a search for a hotel manager. The hotel opened in the Squalicum Harbor Marina on Aug. 4 with 67 luxury rooms and a three-story lighthouse condominium.
ERA Fairhaven Agents Wins Awards Three agents at ERA Fairhaven Realty in Bellingham were honored at the annual ERA Puget Sound awards banquet Feb. 28. David Moody, a Realtor since 1981 and with ERA Fairhaven since 1982, was named the top agent in commercial sales among ERA’s 846 agents in the Puget Sound area. Moody and Sandra Peterson, an ERA Fairhaven agent since 1996, were named the top sales team in production for 2000 and both were among the top 25 ERA agents in the region. Sylvia Matter received the Broker Award for all-around agent excellence, including sales, community service and participation in ERA and office functions. ERA Fairhaven, located at 1100 11th St., has 20 agents and was established in 1972.
Turner Takes Photos for Book Covers Bellingham photographer Mark Turner created the cover photographs for two new garden books. At Home in the Garden, a book about designing garden rooms, features on the cover Turner’s springtime photograph of a wooden bench under a vine-draped pergola at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. The book has more of Turner’s photographs, most from Whatcom County private gardens, inside. Turner’s photograph of a lacecap hydrangea is the cover image for Taylor’s Guide to Shrubs, a reference book to more than 500 ornamental shrubs for the garden. He also contributed nearly 50 of the book’s interior images. Turner has nearly 30,000 garden photographs in his horticultural stock photography library. He photographs gardens, wilderness areas, agriculture and rural landscapes throughout the Pacific Northwest for national magazines, books and calendar publishers. He also shoots commercial assignments for businesses. For more information, call Turner at 671-6851 or visit www.turnerphotographics.com.
Attorney Expands into Immigration Law Attorney Karen Funston of the law firm of Visser, Zender & Thurston, P.S., has expanded her practice to include immigration law in the areas of business and employment. Funston also works in the areas of employment law and business entity formation. Visser, Zender & Thurston, a civil practice law firm established in 19114, has offices in Bellingham and Lynden. Its areas of practice include corporate, business, employment, land use, natural resources, municipal, estate planning, personal injury and insurance defense. For more information, call 647-1500 or visit its Web site at www.vztlaw.com.
Skagit Valley Herald Hires Coyle Al Coyle has been named an advertising consultant for the Bellingham area by the Skagit Valley Herald. Coyle, a Whatcom County resident, says his goal is to provide exposure for county businesses to Skagit County residents. He previously worked in sales for Northwest Life & Times, a monthly magazine produced by Pulse Publications (publisher of Whatcom County Business Pulse). The Skagit Valley Herald is a daily newspaper in Mount Vernon with a circulation of 21,000 people. For more information, call Coyle, (360) 416-2178.
Dykstra Joins Insurance Office Larry Dykstra has joined the sales staff of State Street Insurance, the Bellingham office for the Angell Insurance Agency and Richardson Insurance Agency. Dykstra formerly was the agent for Allstate Insurance Co. in Ferndale. He has 11 years of experience in the sale and service of insurance and earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Maryland. Dykstra is responsible for the sale and service of personal lines of insurance for both agencies, located at 1901 N. State St. For more information, call 676-1822.
Fitness Trainer Becomes Full-time Kristi Moseley, owner of Designed Fitness, recently began offering her personal training services on a full-time basis. Moseley, who started her business in October 1999, uses Gold’s Gym on Iowa Street as a training facility. She provides clients with complete strength and cardiovascular training programs in one-on-one sessions to meet their individual needs. Moseley assesses and implements strategies to improve flexibility, balance, core strength and nutritional habits. She also offers fitness evaluations, nutritional analysis and sport-specific training. Moseley has a bachelor’s degree in physical education and health and personal-training certifications from the National Strength & Conditioning Association and the American Council on Exercise. She is completing requirements to become a certified nutrition specialist and will pursue the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification at its national conference in July. Moseley previously was a teacher and coach in the Bellingham School District. For more information, call Moseley at 752-2259 or send e-mail to km@designedfitness.com.
Doctor Opens Longevity Institute Dr. Andrew Pauli, a longtime local physician, has opened the Élan Vital Longevity Institute at 1116 Key St., Suite 200, Bellingham. Pauli has studied nutrition, biochemistry and endocrinology and has a certification in anti-aging medicine. Élan Vital clients will have the opportunity to participate in a Federal Drug Admin-istration-reviewed, patient-funded research study on the effects of human growth hormone on the biomarkers of aging in normal individuals older than 40. Presently, it has been approved only for growth-hormone-deficient individuals. The Longevity Institute also offers anti-aging risk evaluations and personalized programs; advanced hormone replacement therapy for men and women; nutrition and weight-loss counseling; nutritional supplements for optimal health and healing; and congnitive enhancement with “smart” drugs to improve intellectual capacity and memory. For more information, call 527-9785.
Hutchison, Johnson Join CVB’s Staff The Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention & Visitors Bureau has added Lea Hutchison and Mary Johnson to its staff. Hutchison, named the convention and membership sales coordinator, is responsible for bringing conventions and groups to the county, as well as recruiting businesses to join the CVB. She previously has worked for ARAMARK’s Lake Quinault Lodge on the Olympic Peninsula, Airporter Shuttle, Georgia-Pacific and Ludtke-Pacific Trucking. Johnson, the CVB’s satellite coordinator, is responsible for maintaining its satellite visitor centers at Bellis Fair mall, Bellingham International Airport and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, as well as managing the main CVB office at 904 Potter St., Bellingham, on weekends. A longtime county resident, Johnson most recently worked for the Blaine Visitor Center and has been employed at Intalco and Bellingham Frozen Foods.
Eiford, Elliott Join Milestone’s Staff Janet Eiford and Michelle Elliott have joined the staff of Milestone Information Services in Bellingham. Eiford is the firm’s marketing assistan and also majoring in communications at Western Washington University. She graduated from Sehome High School and earned an associate’s degree at Whatcom Community College. Elliott, the new office manager, has graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in English and a psychology minor. She formerly was a writing assistant, reception supervisor and publicity coordinator at Western’s Writing Center.
Ayotte, Taft Hired at A.G. Edwards John Ayotte and Toni Taft have joined the Bellingham office of A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. as financial consultants. Ayotte previously was a financial-aid administrator at Western Washington University for five years. He is a graduate of Oregon State University and Northern Arizona University. Taft worked for Bank of America for 20 years, most recently as a vice president and manager of its Blaine branch. She is a graduate of Western Washington University. The Bellingham office, headed by Scott Hume, has been serving investors in the area for six years and now has five financial consultants. It’s located at 2219 Rimland Drive, Suite 105. A.G. Edwards is a full-service investment firm. |
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