Dr. David Woodall was unanimously chosen as Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s (LWIT) president by the college’s board of trustees yesterday evening. Dr. Woodall has served as the state-run polytechnic institution’s interim president since January 2011, when Dr. Sharon McGavick retired. The LWIT board’s decision completes a year-long public process which involved participation from college [...]

Ray Steiger – Kirkland’s New Director of Public Works
After a thorough interview process, long-time City employee Ray Steiger, has been promoted by the position of Director of Public Works for the City of Kirkland. Steiger has been the Interim Public Works Director, since the resignation of Daryl Grigsby in February 8, 2010. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Washington State University [...]

Leadership Eastside selects Karin Duval as new Managing Director
Leadership Eastside (LE) announces the selection of Redmond resident Karin Duval to be the first Managing Director of the Eastside’s premier leadership development program. Announcing the selection, LE President James Whitfield said, “Karin’s history as a class member of LE, her experience working with non-profits and community groups, her executive management experience, and the synchronicity of [...]

Neil Johnson Named Chief Operating Officer at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center
Neil Johnson has been named the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center. Johnson will be responsible for clinical operations including nursing and professional services, and home health and hospice services. He was picked from a field of strong and talented candidates because of his experience and dedication to patients [...]

Chef Jim Watkins Named Bastyr University Food Services Director
Chef Jim Watkins brings his sustainable, whole food approach to campus Chef Jim Watkins was recently named the Director of University Food Services for Bastyr University. Watkins has 25 years of experience as an accomplished chef, restaurateur and food consultant. He is a founding chef of Café Flora, an iconic Seattle vegetarian restaurant. Watkins grew [...]
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