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Thomas elected to Cascade Natural Gas board; Clapp retires Douglas G. Thomas has been elected to the Cascade Natural Gas Board of Directors. A Bellingham resident who was raised in Burlington, he is the president and chief executive officer at Bellingham Cold Storage Company, a public refrigerated warehouse that provides freezing, storage and handling for seafood, fruit and other perishables. He replaces retiring board member Mel Clapp, who started as a labourer at Cascade 45 years ago. Clapp was elected to the Cascade Board of Directors in 1981 and retired in 1995 as the company’s chairman and chief executive officer.
Walker’s Healthy Pet hires Furgeson Scott Price, president and pet nutritionist at Walker’s Healthy Pet, announced a new store location in Mount Vernon. He has hired Thia Furgeson as the newest pet consultant at the new location and at the existing Fairhaven store. The store’s address in Mount Vernon is 1515 Freeway Drive; phone is (360) 424-6200.
Promotion, new appointment at Whatcom Business Pulse Two professional positions at Pulse Publications, Inc. are announced by the publisher of the Whatcom County Business Pulse and Skagit County Business Monthly. Maggie Horn has joined the company as advertising account manager for Business Monthly magazine. A veteran sales person and manager in the retail, wholesale beverage, fashion and consumer products fields, Horn attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology, with her study emphasis in sales and marketing. A resident of LaConner, Horn is based full-time in Skagit County, working with businesses for the development of their advertising to business owners, managers and professionals. Allan Waller joined Pulse Publications as a production staff member seven months ago from a position as digital graphics administrator at Color One in Seattle. He is a graduate in graphic design from Western Washington University. In his promotion to the design and production managership he has been key to the new style and expansion of content in both magazines. “With Allan’s promotion to design and production manager we have fulfilled both a goal and a commitment to be the leader in business-to-business publishing. His design concepts are clean and effective, allowing us a better presentation of an greater editorial content for our readers,” said Tony Larson, publisher of Business Monthly. Waller is based in the company’s Bellingham office. Contact telephone number for both Horn and Waller is (360) 671-3933.
Haggen execs graduate from food industry management program Derrick Anderson and Ron Johnson, executives with Haggen, Inc., have graduated from the 2002 Food Industry Management program at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. Anderson is a store manager, and Johnson is Haggen’s grocery, deli and self-service buyer. The USC Food Industry Management Program is one of the most respected programs of its kind internationally. The intensive 14-week course develops management skills, leadership qualities and communications expertise in high-potential individuals. Anderson joined Haggen in 1995 with 23 years prior experience in the food industry. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Western Washington University.
Atlas Chiropractic Center adds Johnson as office manager Dr. James P. Von Hipple has added Brooke Johnson of Sedro-Woolley to his office staff at Atlas Chiropractic Center. She formerly worked at Bellingham Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Clinic. Dr. Von Hipple said the new position was to manage patient flow and increase the Center’s capacity. Atlas Chiropractic Center is located at 2228 James Street, Bellingham, (360) 527-1030.
Three French Hens expands staff Three French Hens, a home interior and gift boutique located in Fairhaven’s Finne-gan’s Alley, has added three associates – Pamela Willett, Y. Rose Torrey-Morris and Jeanie Anderson. Willett brings more than 20 years of retail experience to the boutique, including Frederick & Nelson, Nordstroms and the Sherman Library and Botanical Gardens in Corona del Mar, California. Torrey-Morris has more than 25 years of experience in the floral industry as the former owner of Rose & Thistle in Fairhaven and The Flower and the Song in the wine country north of San Francisco. Anderson started her interior design career in 1982, and is available for interior design consultations. Three French Hens is located at 1106 Harris Avenue and is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., (360) 756-1047. Three appointments at Whidbey Island Bank Peggy Zoro is now senior vice president and regional manager for Widbey Island Bank for Whatcom County. She comes to the assignment with more than 30 years of banking experience in Bellingham, eastern Washington and northwestern Washington. Prior to her new appointment, Zoro held numerous senior-level banking positions, most recently as president of Key Bank’s Trans-Mountain District, headquartered in Bellingham. Whidbey Island Bank announced two new appointments at its Bakerview branch in Bellingham – Carol Remsen as operations manager and Jolene King as a real estate loan officer. A 13-year banking veteran, Remsen was formerly with Washington Mutual Bank as a senior personal financial representative. King, with over 12 years of lending and escrow experience, will be responsible for generating commercial and residential real estate loans in Whatcom County. Second hygienist for Ferndale dental Kristie Mark, a lifelong Whatcom County resident, has joined the dental practice of Dr. Mike Nelson as a registered dental hygienist. She joins hygienist Patsy Goodhope on Nelson’s staff. Mark received her dental hygiene degree from Shoreline College in 2000, and has been employed in the dental field since 1990. The office is located at 2372 Main Street, (360) 384-5902. Lynden Floor Design adds sales associates Shelley Versteeg-Smit has joined Lynden Floor Design along with new sales associate Pamela Broward in the company’s recent expansion. Versteeg-Smit brings 15 years of experience, and specializes in custom residential, builder and commercial interiors. She lives in Lynden. Broward, a Bellingham resident, specializes in cabinets and interior design. The company is at 8123 Guide Meridian, (360) 354-4149.
Jennifer Coleman joins Pacific NW Bank Pacific Northwest Bank has appointed Jennifer Coleman to the position of relationship officer at its Bellingham Financial Center. In her new assignment, Coleman is responsible for banking services, business development and commercial lending activities for businesses in Whatcom County. She brings to the assignment seven years of commercial banking and financial services experience.
Whatcom County honors public health volunteers Whatcom County Health and Human Services (HHS) honored three citizen volunteers at the Fourth Annual “Public Health Heroes Awards” ceremony. They are: - Geoff Menzies, for his work with the Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District and for promoting local and international cooperatives to restore marine agriculture. - Scott Thompson, for his work with the Whatcom County Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee and for advocating physical fitness, environmental protection, safety and community development through alternative and sustainable transportation. - John Tilley, MD, for his work with Evergreen AIDS Foundation and for bringing the Rural HIV/AIDS Primary Care Project to Whatcom County.
Bellingham Goodwill appoints new manager Seattle Goodwill announced the appointment of Lainie Bolson to manager of the Bellingham Goodwill store. A native of Western Washington, Bolson has 20 years of experience in the thrift and antique industries. She previously served three years as assistant manager of the store. The store is located at 1115 East Sunset Drive, Suite 100, (360) 752-2080.
Ferndale acupuncturist adds massage therapist Gayla Woodenlegs, L.Ac., of Gentle Acupuncture in Ferndale is sharing office space with massage therapist Deborah Stevens, L.M.P. Stevens graduated in 2000 from Ashmead College in Everett, WA, and she is state and nationally certified as a massage practitioner. Her business, Balanced Touch Massage, formerly in Bellingham, now operates from Woodenlegs’ practice address at 2076 Main Street, Suite #2, in Ferndale. Stevens can be reached at (360) 220-3456.
Former school administrator joins realty firm Dennis Ellwell, former Seattle school administrator for 32 years with a doctorate degree in education, has joined Keller Williams Realty in Bellingham as a sales associate. He taught high school English and worked as school principal at both the elementary and high school levels. Ellwell lives in Ferndale and can be reached at (360) 223-2800. Exton is new manager for Britax Heath Tecna Wayne Exton has been appointed managing director for Britax Heath Tecna, in Bellingham. He was formerly with Britax automotive division in Michigan. The company designs, manufactures and provides full service suppport of a variety of interior components for commercial airlines worldwide.
Piper Jaffray employee moves up Nicola Barber has achieved the registered sales assistant designation while working in the Lynden office of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray. Prior to joining the company, Barber, a Bellingham resident, was a branch office administrator at Edward Jones.
Taysi heads Brown & Cole real estate division A. Faruk Taysi, AIA, has joined Brown & Cole as its chief administrator for real estate development. He will be responsible for implementing development projects, including feasibility, entitlement, design and construction. He was previously the senior vice president of real estate at Trillium Corporation in Bellingham and has 30 years in the real estate field. Taysi holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Washington State University and is a registered architect in the state of Washington. He serves on the Board of directors of the Whatcom Community College Foundation and is former chair of the Whatcom County Planning Commission. Taysi can be reached at (360) 714-9797.
Real estate agents are new seniors specialists David Lang and Bonnie Bloch of Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom in Bellingham are the only agents in Whatcom County to receive the Seniors Real Estate Specialist“ (SRES) professional designation by the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council“ in Murphys, California. The SRES designation indicates that the recipient has the knowledge to assist elder clients in their specialized real estate needs. They can be contacted at (360) 201-5686 or (360) 961-5597, or through the web address www.seniorsrealestate.com.
RE agent earns GRI Kathy Auerbach, real estate consultant at Keller Williams Realty, has completed three 30-hour classes to earn the GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) designation from the Washington Association of Realtors. The study material covered areas of real estate practice from property transfer to effective marketing.
Premier Graphics expands sales team Al Sande, a Bellingham resident since 1973, has joined Premier Graphics in sales. Sande will be working with many of the same customers from his former print and radio advertising sales positions at the Bellingham Herald and KGMI, where he was also on-air and produced commercials. He can be reached at (360) 733-1212.
Bellingham author receives homeschooling reader award MaryAnn Kohl, owner of Bright Ring Publishing Inc., has received a First Place Practical Homeschool-ing Reader Award, the highest honor the homeschool community awards. The 100,000 readers of Practical Homeschooling magazine voted Kohl’s book “Discovering Great Artists” into first place in the category of Art Appreciation. The Kohl website address is www.brightring.com.
Horizon Bank promotes Dawn Shumate Dawn Shumate at the Bellingham-Cornwall office of Horizon Bank has been promoted to assistant vice president and electronic banking manager. She was formerly an internet banking manager. She joined the company in August of 2000. In addition to internet banking, her role will expand to include all aspects of card and merchant services. Shumate lives in Oak Harbor.
Hydrologist Ginney joins GeoEngineers Eric Ginney has joined GeoEngineers as a hydrologist in the firm’s Bellingham office. GeoEngineers is a 200-person firm that provides consulting services for clients facing issues in environmental regulation, permitting, the Endangered Species Act and other water quality issues. Ginney has six years’ experience in watershed assessments, river-reach planning efforts and geomorphic research. He holds bachelors’ degrees in Physical Geogrpahy and Geosciences and a Master of Science degree in interdisciplinary studies and environmental geomorphology from California State University.
Industry women honored by county Realtors Two women prominent in Whatcom County’s real estate industry are recipients of quarterly awards given by the county’s Association of Realtors. Mary Kaye, of RE/MAX, was named Realtor of the First Quarter. Charlotte Eastman-Pros, branch manager of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, was honored as Affiliate of the First Quarter. Both women were honored because of their support of the association’s activities and their contributions to the community.
Chiropractor recognized for photographic work Dr. David Bedry, Bellingham chiropractor, has been recognized in the May Who’s Who in Photography issue of the Photographic Society of America Journal. His work was placed in the top 25 exhibitors in the world in the nature and travel categories. Dr. Bedry sells his work as office décor and is also available for speaking and slide show presentations. He can be reached at 647-0954.
WWSU has new budget director Paula Rustan has been named Western Washington University’s executive director for university planning and budgeting. Formerly with the Oregon University System (OUS), Rustan replaces Jack Cooley, who retires this month. Before accepting the WWSU appointment, Rustan was budget operations director with OUS and before that director of New Mexico’s State Budget and Administrative Service Divisions. She holds a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s College, in Santa Fe, NM, and a master’s in comparative literature from the University of Chicago.
New executive director for public schools Edie Holcomb has been named executive director for School Administration for Bellingham Public Schools for the 2002-2003 school year. She will supervise half of the system’s principals. Ann Marie Hanel continues in her executive post and will supervise the remaining group of school principals. Holcomb’s position is the replacement for Dr. Greg Cowan, assistant superintendent, who retires this month after 30 years in education.
Art teacher honored by university Catherine Gersich, art teacher at Fairhaven Middle School, will receive a Distinguished Alumni Award from the alumni association at her alma mater, the University of Oregon. Gersich received her masters degree and teaching licensure through the University of Oregon in 1993. She is being honored for her significant impact on students and community through art. Among her accomplishments are the development of an after-school art program for middle school students, organizing summer extension art classes and working with her students to create the Fairhaven Virtual Museum. Gersich also developed an art website that is accessed by educators across the country. This past year she received the Mayor’s Art Award for her contributions to the arts in the community.
Deborah Day joins Unicom in Mount Vernon Deborah Day, long-time professional in the telecommunications field in Whatcom County has joined long –distance carrier Unicom as regional sales manager based in its new Mount Vernon office. Unicom provides local telephone lines, voice mail, worldwide long distance, Internet services and e-commerce plus telecommunications consulting. The company has been doing business since 1985 in Oregon, establishing its first field office outside of that state. For information on-line, access: www.uci.net. Toll-free telephone number is (866) 727-8934.
Broersma advances at NW Services After three years on staff, Tim Broersma has been promoted to service manager for Northwest Professional Services, a building maintenance and carpet and upholstery cleaning company based in Lynden. In his new assignment he oversees a staff of 20 in the janitorial division and five in the carpet cleaning division. Northwest Professional Services is in business for 28 years. Telephone number is (360) 354-4145.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Walk participant honored Burlington resident Sally Freeman has been honored for her participation in the annual Bellingham MS Walk presented by Immunex. Freeman and her family are actively involved with the National MS Society and each year form a team of volunteers and walkers for the Bellingham MS Walk. Diagnosed with MS in 1997, Freeman continues to stay active by working as much as possible and staying involved in her community. A native of Skagit Valley, she teaches Sunday school, is a substitute instructional assistant and cook in the local school district and a parent to three children. The MS Walk is the largest fundraising event held by
the Greater Washington Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society. The event last year raised more than $820,000 state-wide.
Money raised at the MS Walk supports national research efforts and
provides local programs and services for those with MS in local communities.
For more information or to donate time or money, call
Rick Anderson named as outstanding alumnus Rick Anderson, president and chief operating officer of Moss Adams, LLP certified public accountants, was named the outstanding alumnus and inducted as an honorary member of the Theta Phi chapter of Beta Alpha Psi at Western Washington University. Anderson joined Moss Adams upon graduation from WWU in 1973 and rose through the ranks to his current position in 1999. Based in Bellingham, Moss Adams provides accounting, tax, financial and business advisory services to clients internationally plus regional clients in Whatcom, Skagit and Island counties.
Widbey Island Bank adds Dave Trott Dave Trott relocates home to Bellingham to assume a position as vice president and real estate sales manager for Whidbey Island Bank in Whatcom County. Trott was previously vice president and business banking sales manager for The Bank of Washington. Over his 22-year professional career in banking he has also taught real estate lending courses for Whatcom Community College. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University.
Carl Obermeier joins WWU job location program Western Washington University’s Center for Student Work Experience retained Carl Obermeier as the job location and development outreach coordinator. In his new federally funded assignment he will be working with the business community to find and develop job opportunities for students of the University. Obermeier is a graduate student in the University MBA program, and holds his baccalaureate degree in Marine Transportation from California Maritime Academy. The Center is a free resource for WWU students seeking part-time and seasonal employment to help pay the high costs of college, and include both work- and non-work study positions. For information on the program and to offer work opportunities, contact the Center at (360) 650-6549.
Peoples Bank promotes Melinda Kaemingk A life-long resident of Whatcom County and a veteran of 12 years with Peoples Bank, Melinda Kaemingk has been promoted to compliance officer. She has progressed through several assignments with the 16-office independent community bank after joining it in 1990, including financial services representative, loan processor and assistant auditor. In 1998, Kaemingk was promoted to compliance manager and administrative assistant in the deposit services department. The new compliance officer is a graduate of Lynden Christian School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern College in Iowa.
Shalana Lake relocates her skin care service Shalana E. Lake, a long-time specialist in skin care, has relocated her consulting and care service. Previously located on North State Street, she now practices at 1229 Cornwall Ave. in the Mount Baker Professional Building. Lake’s practice includes anti-aging treatments, microdermabrasion, facials, massage and face-body waxing. Her telephone number is (360) 756-0684.
Whatcom-based author publishes new book Bellingham-based Tom Hunter has taken the giant step from singer, songwriter and educator to add the title of author. His new book, Build It Up and Knock It Down, is published by HarperCollins. Build It Up is based on lines from his song of the same name and includes illustrations by James Yang. Hunter is well known in Whatcom County for his music and educational programs and his Christmas Eve music program at the Mount Baker Theatre. Hunter introduces Build It Up and Knock It Down in an in-person presentation at Village Books in the Fairhaven Historic District, 11 a.m., on June 1.
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