BP Cherry Point Gains Abendhoff

Michael Abendhoff has been appointed manager of government and public affairs for the BP Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine.

Abendhoff is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of major external issues, along with community affairs strategies and initiatives. He is the external-affairs contact and liaison with outside regulatory, media, government, community and public agencies.

Abendhoff joined Amoco in 1988 as a marketing representative responsible for the sale of Atlas tires, batteries and accessories. Since then, he has held jobs of increasing scope and responsibility. Most recently, Abendhoff managed the U.S. rollout of the new BP convenience store brand, BP Connect, in the Indianapolis, Ind., and Cleveland markets.

He has a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and a master of business administration degree from the University of Illinois.

Wilson Speaking at WPN Meeting

Lynn Bralle Wilson, owner of Cheryl Leaf Antiques in Bellingham, will speak about marketing at the Feb. 28 meeting of the Women’s Professional Network.

Wilson will talk about her marketing successes, which include a line of greeting cards, a Beanie Baby book, an online auction book, a “trash to cash” video series and a Web site, www.antiquesandgifts.com. She has a business degree in entrepreneurship and a master’s degree in business administration.

WPN’s monthly meetings are scheduled from 7 to 9 a.m. the last Thursday of every month at Sapphire Cove in Bellingham. The cost of the breakfast is $12 for WPN members but first-time guests with reservations receive a complimentary breakfast. For reservations, call WPN at 650-0426 or send e-mail to wpn@mail.com by 5 p.m. the Friday before a meeting.

WPN’s mission is to encourage educational and leadership training, strengthen business relationships, encourage mentoring and provide exposure to community issues and business trends.

For more information, call 650-0426 or visit wpn.freeservers.com.

Palmer & Associates Adds Burkland as Consultant

Peter Burkland has joined Bellingham-based Palmer & Associates to provide general business consulting services to clients in Whatcom and Skagit counties.

Burkland has worked for IBM for the last six years and has an additional 20 years of experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and paper industries. He has developed business and information-technology strategies for clients in a wide variety of industries and has experience in information services, marketing, field sales, materials management and finance.

Burkland earned his master of business administration degree in finance and banking from Columbia University.

Brumet Carrying Olympic Torch

Carol Brumet, cancer outreach coordinator at the Community Cancer Center in Bellingham, was selected to carry the Olympic torch Jan. 23 as it passed through Seattle on its way to Salt Lake City for the Winter Olympics.

Brumet was nominated by volunteers who worked with her last year on the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser in Bellingham.

“It is such an honor to be nominated by people you respect and to be chosen is quite overwhelmingly incredible,” Brumet says.

RE/MAX’s Lindberg Gains Designation

Maria Lindberg of RE/MAX Whatcom County in Bellingham has earned the designation of certified residential specialist from the Council of Residential Specialists, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.

Lindberg specializes in the sales of residential and multi-family properties.

Realtors who receive the CRS designation have completed courses and demonstrated professional expertise in residential real estate. Only 35,000 Realtors nationwide have earned the credential.

Mooney Heading Ferndale Chamber

Linda Mooney, assistant vice president and relationship manager at KeyBank in Ferndale, has been installed president of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce for 2002.

Mooney has worked for KeyBank since June 1999 and has been in the banking industry since 1984.

“We have a lot to be proud of here: our outstanding schools, our hometown-friendly neighborhoods and our scenic rural environment and natural resources,” Mooney says. “It’s up to all of us to work together to continually enhance the quality of life that makes Ferndale such a vibrant and special community.”

The other Ferndale officers are: Kimberlly Winjum, first vice president; Bill Rollins, second vice president, and Darby O’Neil, treasurer.

For more information, call the Ferndale Chamber, 384-3042, or visit www.ferndale-chamber.com.

Dunlap Chairing United Way Board

Gene Dunlap, general manager of the Costco Wholesale store in Bellingham, has been elected chairman of the board of directors and chief volunteer officer for United Way of Whatcom County.

The other board officers for 2002 are: John Macpherson, senior vice president of Anvil Engineering, first vice chair; Janice Butler, community volunteer; Adrienne Hanson, a certified public accountant for Larson Gross, treasurer; Don Zimmerman, president of Bank NorthWest, assistant treasurer; and Jim Darling, executive director of the Port of Bellingham, immediate past board chair.

Kåren Larson of the Washington State Health Insurance Pool and Kåren Larson Consulting, was elected chair of the 2002 campaign. Guy Newsted, cast house manager for Alcoa Intalco Works, was named fund distribution chair.

The other board directors elected are: Terry Belcoe, chief executive officer of North Coast Credit Union; Jerry Hunter, community volunteer; Phil Jones, community volunteer; Ken Koch, vice president of VECO Engineering; Peggy Onustack, market manager, U.S. Bank; Gary Tomsic, city manager, City of Blaine; and Willie Willis, BP Cherry Point Refinery.

United Way of Whatcom County supports 60 programs offered by 27 local health and human-service partner agencies. For more information, call 733-8670 or visit www.unitedwaywhatcom.org.

U.S. Bank Promotes Eschliman to VP

U.S. Bank has promoted Joyce Eschliman, a small-business banking officer, to assistant vice president at its Bellingham office on Holly Street.

Eschliman has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Western Washington University and has worked for U.S. Bank since 1996.

Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp, with assets of more than $168 billion, is the eighth-largest financial-services holding company in the United States. It operates 2,186 banking offices.

Becker Selling Real Estate

Bob Becker has become a sales associate with the Bellingham real-estate firm of Coldwell Banker Miller-Arnason.

Becker’s business career began when he moved to Bellingham in 1970 after graduating from the University of Washington with degrees in accounting and finance. He earned a master of business administration degree from Western Washington University in 1986. Becker has experience in financial analysis, problem analysis/resolution and negotiation.

Lamont Joins Haskell Corp.

Sammie Lamont has joined Haskell Corp. in Bellingham as its business development director.

Lamont previously was a senior manager with a construction-related firm in Denver. She has an extensive background in business development with the construction and banking industries and has served in capacities up to senior vice president with two large regional construction companies in the West.

Port’s Sibold Becomes State Aviation Director

John Sibold has resigned as director of marinas and aviation for the Port of Bellingham to become the aviation director in the state Department of Transportation.

“John has done excellent work for the Port of Bellingham in a variety of roles,” says Executive Director Jim Darling. “This new career opportunity is a reflection of the level of respect the transportation industry has for John.”

After 12 years at Alaska Airlines, Sibold joined the Port of Bellingham as Squalicum Marina harbormaster in 1994. He was promoted in 1998 to aviation director and later become director of aviation and marinas.

The state of Washington includes 129 public-use airports. Sibold is responsible for coordinating airport improvements, licensing and aviation policy development.

Windermere Office Gains Associate Broker

Nanette McDowell has become an associate broker at the Bellingham office of Windermere Real Estate.

McDowell has been a licensed Realtor since 1991, beginning her real-estate career in California. She started with Windermere as a licensed assistant when she moved to Bellingham in 1995.

MM Wood Restoration Promotes Reynolds

Kevin Reynolds has been promoted to operations manager at the Bellingham plant of MM Wood Restoration and Protection.

Reynolds previously was personnel director for MM Wood Restoration and Protection in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was transferred when the company in September opened its Bellingham office at 4215 A-2 Britton Road (at the intersection with the Mount Baker Highway).

The company’s services include restorations of log homes, cedar homes and concrete, carpentry repairs and rot repairs. It offers exclusive lines of wood cleaners and finishes, concrete preservers and architectural coatings.

For more information, visit www.woodspecialist.com.

Swindell Overseeing Production for ioCreative

Rebecca Swindell has been hired as a production manager for ioCreative, the Bellingham-based advertising, design and marketing-services company.

Swindell, a graduate of Central Washington University, formerly was a project manager with MB Design in Bellingham. At ioCreative, located at 1209 N. State St., she coordinates multiple production schedules, oversees trafficking and serves as a communications liaison for project leads. Her position is a new one for the two-year-old firm, which has landed several large accounts in recent months.

Swindell also will assist with operations direction at Foxwood North, ioCreative’s digital-printing sister company.

Salesperson Joins Titan Properties

Denis Monk has joined Titan Properties of Bellingham as a real-estate salesperson.

Monk has worked in the local real-estate market for 1 1/2 years. He has earned an accredited buyer’s representative certification, which is held by only 4 percent of real-estate licensees nationwide.

Monk was formerly a fire chief in Delta, B.C., where he began his career as a firefighter in 1962.

For more information, visit the Titan Properties office at 4200 Meridian St., Suite 101, or call 527-9500.

Massage Therapist Working at Two Sites

Jessie Schultz, a licensed massage practitioner, has begun serving patients at two sites in Bellingham.

Schultz graduated from Seattle Massage School in 1998 and became nationally certified that year. She practices an integrative style of body work, incorporating deep-tissue massage with injury treatment and relaxation techniques. Schultz says she can provide pain relief and increased function in the back, neck and shoulder regions of clients.

Schultz accepts state Labor & Industries and personal injury cases, as well as some health insurance. Appointments may be made by calling Gold’s Gym, 671-4653, or Advanced Health Center, 715-9010.

Résumé Writer’s Work Featured in Guide

Résumés created by Janice M. Shepherd, owner of Write On Career Keys in Bellingham, are featured in three new résumé guides.

Shepherd’s work is included in “Expert Résumés for Teachers and Educators,” published last summer, as well as “Expert Résumés for the Manufacturing Industry” and “Expert International Résumés.” The latter two guides are scheduled for publication this spring. All JIST Publishing is the publisher for all three.

Shepherd is a member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and The Career Masters Institute. She earned her credential as a certified professional résumé writer through a specialized testing and examination process.

Jones Tabbed VP at Ebright Wight

Sandi Jones has joined Ebright Wight Property Management Group of Bellingham as vice president and director of operations.

Jones was owner of a property management group in Pullman for 5 years and has been working 8 1/2 years in property management in Bellingham.

Founded in 1962, Ebright Wight manages apartment complexes, condominium associations and single-family homes. For more information, call 671-3499 or visit its office at 1400 Broadway.

Dr. Scott Joins at Bellingham Clinic

Dr. Maryanne Scott, a board-certified allergist/immunologist, has joined Bellingham Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Clinic.

Scott’s special area of expertise is in pediatric food allergies. She is co-author of “The Parent’s Guide to Food Allergies.”

Scott received medical training from Hahnemann Medical College, Columbia University School of Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and the National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine. Before moving to Bellingham, she was president of the Western Regional Council of the American Lung Association of Connecticut and medical director of Camp Treasure Chest, a summer-camp program for children with asthma.

Bellingham Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Clinic is located at 3015 Squalicum Parkway, Suite 180. For more information, call 733-5733 or visit www.belasthma.salu.net

Palagi Chairing Literacy Council’s Trivia Bee

Lorretta Palagi, owner of Quantum Publishing Services, is chairperson of the sixth annual Trivia Bee and Silent Auction for Literacy.

The fundraiser for the Whatcom Literacy Council will be conducted March 22 at Heiner Theater on the Whatcom Community College campus in Bellingham. Teams from businesses, organizations and other groups must register by Feb. 28 by calling the Whatcom Literacy Council, 647-3264.

The Trivia Bee is the Literacy Council’s major fundraiser. This year’s goal is at least $18,000.

“Not only is it a worthwhile fundraiser event, it’s a lot of fun,” Palagi says.

Speedy Automated Mailers Hires Jordan

Pat Jordan has joined Speedy Automated Mailers of Bellingham as a specialist for Neopost postage meters.

Jordan works with clients on supplies, upgrades, services and sales of Neopost equipment. For more information, call him at 714-9945.

Elwood Earns Buyer Designation

Marcia Elwood of Coldwell Banker Miller-Arnason in Bellingham has earned the designation of accredited buyer representative from the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.

Elwood, a Realtor for six years, specializes in the sales of residential real estate in the Bellingham area.

Realtors who receive the ABR designation have completed courses and demonstrated professional expertise in residential real estate.

Workforce Board Names Lund Associate Director

The state Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board has named Bellingham businesswoman Pam Lund its associate director for workforce development partnerships.

Lund now works closely with the state’s 12 workforce development councils, helps workforce development programs move to a skills-based system and identifies and supports opportunities to link workforce and economic development policies and initiatives.

Lund remains project director of the Eastern Washington Agriculture and Food Processing Partnership. She will continue to oversee the project through its completion in mid-2002.

Lund is owner of Momenta, Inc., a workforce development consulting firms.

The Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluation Washington state’s workfoce development system. The 11-member board represents business, labor, the state’s education, employment and training agencies and targeted populations.

Infectious Disease Specialist Arrives

Dr. Claire Beiser has begun seeing patients at St. Joseph Infectious Disease Associates in Bellingham.

Beiser is board certified in internal medicine and infectious disease. She is a graduate of Georgetown University Medical School in Washington, D.C., and has a master of public health degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health in Baltimore. Beiser has participated in many clinical trials as both principal investigator and co-investigator, delivered numerous lectures and published in prestigious medical journals.

St. Joseph Infectious Disease Associates is located in Suite 210 of the Medical Office Plaza, 3015 Squalicum Parkway. For more information, call 756-6870.

Rowe Speaking at Conference

Alice Rowe of Bellingham, a management consultant and public speaker, will make two presentations Feb. 20-21 at the National Association of College Bookstores in Los Angeles.

Rowe’s sessions are “Building Effective Work Teams: What Steps Should We Be Taking?” and “How to Become the Hero of Your Own Life: Lessons from the Wizard of Oz.” This is her fourth year at the conference.

For more information, call Rowe at 647-3540 or visit www.alicerowe.com.

Vander Stelt Named Manager of Mailer

 

Dale Vander Stelt has been named operations manager of Automated Mail Services in Blaine.

Vander Stelt previously was employed 15 years by the Lynden Tribune, where he ran presses, folders and cutters before becoming its general manager six years ago. He now oversees all production duties at AMS. Vander Stelt also will work with printers and customers to assist them in creating mail pieces that are cost-effective in the printing and mailing process.

AMC, established in 1981 by owner Dave Freeman, specializes in large direct mailings in Bellingham and Whatcom County. It also can handle small and large mailings of items ranging from postcards to periodicals throughout the United States and the world. For more information, visit www.amsdirectnw.com or call 332-2500.

 

Kagan Leads Area in Insurance Sales

 

Robin Kagan of Bellingham led the Puget Sound area office of Bankers Life and Casualty Co. in long-term-care insurance sales in 2001 for the second consecutive year.

Besides leading the 28 agents in the area office, Kagan was 14th in a seven-state region of more than 700 agents.

Kagan also gives seminars and helps clients with disability income replacement, life insurance, tax-sheltered annuities and policy reviews. For more information, call her at 676-5205.

 

Williams Offering Coaching Services

 

Kate Williams has launched Joy In Work to provide coaching and consulting services for individuals, businesses and government agencies.

Williams is based in Mount Vernon and seeking clients in Whatcom and Skagit counties. Williams says she offers practical strategies for designing the life and work that an individual wants. Late this month, she is offering coaching groups for women from noon to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Bellingham. The classes are for women, students and business entrepreneurs, owners and managers who want to make a life or career change, whether that is creating growth in a business or balancing work/life issues.

Williams has been teaching, coaching and consulting for 20 years, first as an internal consultant and the last 10 years in her own business. She has a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in organizational psychology (human resources development).

For more information, call Williams at (360) 419-7292 or send e-mail to joyinwork@aol.com.

 

Signs Plus Adds Pair to Sales Team

Raul Chavez and James Beckett have joined the sales team of Signs Plus in Bellingham.

Chavez has worked in retail/wholesale sales in Whatcom and Skagit counties since 1976.

Beckett has more than 15 years of experience in sign design, production and sales. He moved from Chicago to Bellingham five years ago and worked at another local sign company until recently.

Signs Plus is located at 1330 N. Forest St. in downtown Bellingham. For more information, call 671-7165.

 

Mall’s Marketing Staff Promoted

General Growth Properties has promoted Mary Vermillion to regional vice president of marketing for the company’s Western Business Unit and Cara Buckingham to marketing director of Bellis Fair mall in Bellingham.

Vermillion started at Bellis Fair in 1997 as assistant marketing director and soon became its marketing director. In her new position, Vermillion will continue to live and work in Bellingham while overseeing the marketing of 10 malls, including Bellis Fair.

Buckingham started at Bellis Fair as assistant marketing director in 1999, focusing on Bellis Fair’s tourism program, Food Court and special projects. Her responsibilities now include strategic planning, leasing support and advertising, promotions and special events for the shopping center.

General Growth Properties is an owner or operator of 141 regional shopping malls in 39 states.

 

County Realtors Present Honors

The Whatcom County Association of Realtors recently presented awards to Dan Washburn and Ken Larsen.

Washburn, broker and owner of Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, was named Realtor of the Fourth Quarter. He was president of the association in 2000, has been a board director the past three years and is chairperson of WCAR’s fund-raising golf tournament for 2001-2002. His agency supports the Windermere Foundation, which distributes funds to various organizations that help the homeless, and Habitat for Humanity.

Larsen, vice president and residential real-estate loan manager for Peoples Bank in Bellingham, received the Affiliate of the Fourth Quarter award. He has contributed many hours to WCAR as treasurer for 2001-2002 and also is on the boards of Bellingham Technical College and St. Paul’s Episcopal School.

 

NW Computer Supplies Promotes, Hires Staff

 

Northwest Computer Supplies of Bellingham has promoted Brandon Lugar to retail sales manager.

Lugar, an employee of the company since May 2000, now oversees merchandising and sales in the downtown store at 1419 Cornwall Ave.

Northwest Computer Supplies also has added Wyatt Sloan to its technical staff. Sloan, formerly with Alpha Tech Computers, services, repairs and upgrades Apple Macintosh computers as part of the company’s new Mac service department.

Northwest Computer Supplies offers computers, technical services and computer supplies and parts. For more information, call 734-3400.

 

Applied Digital Imaging Restructures Management

Applied Digital Imaging of Bellingham, celebrating its 15th anniversary this month, has restructured its management staff to form a leadership team.

The leadership team is responsible for leading the company toward achieving goals in production, client relations, marketing and long-term business development.

Rob Takemura, promoted to vice president/general manager, is involved with the team-building aspect of the company and focuses on sales and client relationships. Tom Wallace, operations manager, now is responsible for overseeing all production and day-to-day operations. Brad Wilske was promoted to assistant operations manager and is overseeing all digital production. Kenna Canaan was promoted to graphics department manager.

Applied Digital Imaging earlier had announced that Heather McKendry returned to the firm as director of marketing and client relations.

Founded in 1987 and located at 1803 N. State St., Applied Digital Imaging claims it’s the largest copy house in northwest Washington. Its services include black-and-white and full-color digital printing and photocopying, desktop publishing, large-format color printing, oversized digital prints and photocopies, blueprinting, laminating, bindery and finishing. For more information, call 671-9465 or visit www.applieddi.com.

 

Sterling Savings Bank Adds Cutting, Stanfield

 

Sterling Savings Bank has added two executives to its Whatcom County branches.

Douglas Cutting is handling business banking from the Blaine office. He has worked 21 years in banking, including 15 years as a commercial loan officer and branch manager and the last six years as a business banker and team leader for Sterling Savings Bank.

Megan Stanfield is a private banker in the Lynden office. She previously was based in Lynden for 11 years as a vice president of client manager premier banking for Bank of America. Stanfield managed a $70 million portfolio consisting of consumer and commercial accounts and investing and lending relationships.

 

Realtors Announce Officers, Honors

Troy Muljat of The Muljat Group was installed in January as president of the Whatcom County Association of Realtors.

WCAR’s other officers for 2002 are: Mike Kent, Windermere Real Estate, vice president; Bonnie Bloch, Windermere Real Estate, secretary; Ken Larsen, Peoples Bank, treasurer; and Karen Timmer, Windermere Real Estate, past president.

WCAR directors are: Rebecca Reich and Christine Park, The Muljat Group; Jackie Ryan, John L. Scott; James Heintz, Prudential Kelstrup Realty; and Bruce Lockhart, Keller Williams Realty.

Muljat also was named the organization’s Realtor of the Year at the January banquet. He has worked in the industry for nine years and earned five educational designations. Muljat also is an educational instructor for the Washington State Association of Realtors, a state director representing Whatcom County and chair of the Communications Committee for the National Association of Realtors.

Judy Haugness, a loan officer for Peoples Bank, received the Affiliate of the Year award for her contributions to the community, the banking profession and WCAR. Haugness has 21 years of banking experience and joined Peoples Bank in 1995. She has served on numerous WCAR committees.

Sandra Wiggins of Windermere Real Estate was selected as Rookie of the Year. Before entering real estate in August 2000, Wiggins worked as a reading recovery teacher with the Lummi Nation.

David Massey of Coldwell Banker Miller-Arnason received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his successful 35-year career in real estate. He has served on numerous WCAR committees and was vice president in 1988 and president in 1989. Massey also has chaired the association’s golf tournament for many years and was a leader in getting WCAR involved in the Adopt a Highway program.

Richard Baila of RE/MAX Whatcom County was presented the P.A.L. award. He served as chair of WCAR’s Realtor Political Action Committee in 2001, raising funds so the local association could support candidates and local and statewide issue. Baila also was chair of the political affairs committee in 2000 and presides as treasurer of the Washington Association of Realtors. He was recently honored as the state’s Realtor of the Year for 2001.

Mike and Linda Rawls of Coldwell Banker Miller-Arnason were presented the Community Service Award. Both have been active WCAR members since 1977 and enjoy bowling to raise money and food for the local food bank. Mike Rawls has served as state director for WCAR. He was its vice president in 1987 and president in 1988. Rawls is a member of Bellingham Central Lions, a board director for the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center and a former director of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club.

WCAR also presented its Citizen of the Year award to Dale Brandland, the county’s sheriff the past 10 years, and its Partner of the Year award to the Bellingham/Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce.

WCAR moved its office in January to 3317 Northwest Ave. For more information about WCAR, call 671-5477 or visit www.wcar.net.

 

Brown, Rich Join The Fourth R

Christopher Brown and Jason Rich have joined The Fourth R of Whatcom County as technical instructors and consultants.

Brown focuses on system and database development and specializes in Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 and SQL Server 2000. He is leading the company’s new Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer database and programming training programs. These programs provide complete training for individuals wishing to pursue Microsoft certification or individuals wishing to learn programming and database design. Brown is a recent graduate of Western Washington University, a Microsoft Certified Professional and a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer.

Rich is a technical instructor and consultant for network architecture, design, security and administration, specializing in Windows NT/2000 servers and Exchange servers along with PC support. He is leading the company’s new CompTia A+ and Network +, Microsoft Certified System Administrator and Microsoft Certified Engineer training programs.

Rich has more than four years of experience as an information systems security officer with the Navy, network administrator experience in the investment banking industry and independent consultant. He’s earned the CompTia A+, CompTia Network+, Microsoft Certified Professional and Microsoft Certified Engineer certifications.

The Fourth R of Whatcom County is a private vocational school and information technology training center. Owned and Operated by Northwest Information Technology Training, Inc., it was founded in 1997 and moved in January to a larger space in Meridian Place at 301 Telegraph Road, Bellingham. The Fourth R of Whatcom County now has three classrooms, an independent study lab and two exam rooms.

It is a partner with the Fourth R, Inc., established in 1991 and now with more than 250 affiliates in 40 countries.

For more information, call 752-0501.

Photographer Wins Marketing Award

 

Jeanne McGee of the Art of Photography in Bellingham was honored by a trade association for creating “Northwest Exposure,” an 18-month calendar featuring photos of local women.

The calendar was sold to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. McGee, a portrait artist, was awarded first place in the Charitable Marketing category of the AN-NE Awards, the Professional Photographers of America’s annual competition for marketing excellence. A panel of three marketing professionals from outside the association judged entries on criteria that included creativity, content and consumer appeal.

“Northwest Exposure features 12 Northwest women who were willing to “take it all off” for charity. Each of the women created their own tasteful pose, which then was capatured by McGee, who donated her expertise, time and materials to the production of the calendar.

The calendar will be displayed July 14-16 at Imaging USA, the PPA’s annual international convention in Atlantic City, N.J.

PPA has more than 14,000 members. McGee is a two-term president of the Professional Photographers of Washington.

For more information, visit www.artofphotography.com or call 647-8137.

WWU’s Becker Takes Pennsylvania Position

 

Michael Becker, director of human resources at Western Washington University since 1996, has been appointed executive deputy chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Becker assumes his new duties March 1. A national search will be conducted for the WWU position.

Becker will be the Pennsylvania system’s chief negotiator for faculty contracts. He will provide strategic leadership and administrative support in the development and implementation of special projects identified by the chancellor and board of governors. The Pennsylvania system has 14,000 faculty and 98,000 students in 14 universities.

Coldwell Banker Adds Melland to Sales Staff

 

Joe Melland has joined the sales staff of Coldwell Banker Miller-Arnason Real Estate in Bellingham.

Melland, a Bellingham native, served in the military in the mid-1960s before returning to Bellingham. He graduated from Western Washington University in 1972 with an accounting degree and has been working in accounting management.

For more information, call Melland, 734-3420, ext. 3027.

Nugent Managing 3D’s Technical Services

 

Gordon Nugent has been hired as technical services manager for 3D Computer Corp. of Bellingham.

Nugent has 10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He has been a network technician with US West, operations manager for GST Telecom in Seattle and most recently was a technical design engineer for Avista Communications.

“Gordon’s strong technical and management skills combined with his project management expertise will solidify our position as the premiere technical services provider in the area,” says Dave Koshinz, chief executive officer.

Founded in 1987, 3D Computer provides professional services in Whatcom, Skagit and Island counties. For more information, call 671-4906 or visit www.3dcomputer.com.

Dentist Completes Training in Procedure

 

Dr. Jeffrey Prager, owner of Bellinghamsmiles.com Dental Care, recently completed training for a teeth-whitening procedure.

The “Zoom” procedure offers “whiter teeth in about an hour,” according to the Bellingham dental practice. Members of Prager’s staff also underwent training in California.

Bellinghamsmiles.com Dental Care offers general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. For more information, call 671-4552.

Haggen Promotes Wahl to Merchandiser

 

Haggen, Inc., has promoted Bob Wohl to wine and beer mechandiser.

Wohl joined Haggen in 1995 as a wine specialist at the Haggen Food & Pharmacy store in Bellingham’s Barkley Village. He kept that position when he moved in 1998 to help open the Woodinville TOP Food & Drug. Wohl was promoted in wine marketing field specialist in 1999.

Haggen, Inc., has headquarters in Bellingham and operates 28 supermarkets in Washington and Oregon.