Yakima County Superior Court

Black Horse

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Bree Black Horse to the position of Yakima County Superior Court Judge. Black Horse's appointment fills the new position created by a law signed by Ferguson earlier this year. This is the first new position added to the Yakima County Superior Court since 1998.

Black Horse is a career litigator with more than 12 years of experience handling criminal and civil cases in federal, state and Tribal courts. She currently practices at the law firm of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, where she represents Tribal governments and enterprises in complex civil litigation and governmental matters. She also serves as director and adjunct professor of law for the Seattle University School of Law Central Washington Hybrid Hub and leads its Pipeline Initiative, a regional partnership between Seattle University School of Law, Heritage University in Toppenish and the AccessLex Institute focused on expanding access to legal education and addressing the shortage of attorneys in Central Washington.

Black Horse previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, where she became the first regional prosecutor in the Northwest dedicated to addressing cases involving Missing or Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). Based in Yakima, she served the U.S. Justice Department's Northwest Region, covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and California.

Black Horse also served as a public defender and legal aid attorney for the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, where she represented Tribal members in criminal proceedings and a broad range of civil matters, including family law, probate, housing and public benefits. Earlier in her career, Black Horse served as a law clerk to U.S. District Court Chief Judge Brian Morris in the District of Montana.

Black Horse earned her bachelor's degree from Seattle Pacific University and received her law degree from Seattle University School of Law, where she co-founded and served as editor-in-chief of the American Indian Law Journal.

Sterling Realty Organization

Campbell

Sterling Realty Organization recently named a new VP for land strategy: industry veteran Andy Campbell, who makes the move from Greystar. SRO’s Matt Skager said in a statement, “His deep understanding of land strategy, capital markets and long-term investment — along with his strong reputation for building trusted partnerships — will be instrumental to the team as we continue to evolve and expand SRO’s growing portfolio.”

Aegis Living

Aegis Living has announced a planned leadership succession that will unfold over the coming year.

Dwayne J. Clark, founder and chief executive officer of Aegis Living, has led the company since its founding in 1997. On July 27, 2027, the 30th anniversary of the company's founding, Clark will transition out of the CEO role, handing the current President Dirk Burghartz the dual role of president and chief executive officer.

Additionally, Derek Doke, the current chief financial officer, will assume the expanded role of chief financial officer and chief investment officer. Clark will become the executive chairman, remaining actively engaged in the company's vision, culture, and long-term strategy.

Burghartz joined Aegis Living in 2025 as president, after a career in hospitality and operations with companies like Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and has spent the past year partnering closely with Clark on strategy, community operations and growth.

Under Clark, Aegis Living has operated over 60 communities over the past 29 years and pioneered a hospitality-driven model of senior living, assisted living, and memory care that has redefined the category nationally.

Aegis Living has been recognized across every dimension of its operation: architecture, sustainability, and design honors for its communities; continued recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in America; and culinary awards for its restaurant-quality dining program.

Clark has received numerous lifetime achievement awards in the senior living industry. He is also a nationally bestselling author, an executive producer of film and documentary projects, and a keynote speaker on the future of aging. He is also the founder and host of the annual EPIC conference, Aegis Living's invitation-only leadership and longevity summit.

Clark will remain CEO while transferring day-to-day executive responsibilities to Burghartz and Doke into Q2 of 2027.

Founded in 1997, Aegis Living is a national leader in luxury assisted living, memory care and lifestyle communities for older adults, operating 37 communities across Washington, California, and Nevada, with additional communities in development.

Edmonds Chamber of Commerce

Campbell-Danas

The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce has selected Michael Campbell-Danas as its new president and CEO.

Campbell-Danas brings more than a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, marketing, fundraising, business development, events and community engagement.

Prior to his current career, Campbell-Danas worked as a professional musician. That experience, combined with his subsequent work in event production, marketing, fundraising, operations and partnership development, gives him a broad understanding of how to create and manage community-focused events from both the organizer and participant perspectives, the organization said.

“I'm looking forward to getting to know our members and partners, learning what they need from their Chamber and finding new ways for us to work together,” Campbell-Danas said. “The opportunity ahead is significant. We can continue building a Chamber that is a strong advocate for local businesses, a connector across the community and a partner in Edmonds' economic and cultural vitality.”

Campbell-Danas succeeds Ryan Crowther, who is leaving the chamber after four years to become chief executive officer of APEX Everett.

The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce will remain focused on advocating for local businesses, strengthening the local economy, and creating opportunities that bring businesses, residents and visitors together.

Frazier Healthcare Partners

Lujan

Frazier Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, has closed on the acquisition of MatrixCare.

MatrixCare is a provider of cloud-based electronic health record and revenue cycle management solutions purpose-built for out-of-hospital care settings, including skilled nursing, senior living, home health, hospice, and life plan communities. A multi-year winner of the Best in KLAS award, MatrixCare is used by thousands of facility-based and home-based care organizations to improve provider efficiencies and promote a better quality of life for the people they serve.

The transaction includes MatrixCare and related software offerings historically sold under the MatrixCare brand, including Healthcare First, Citus, and home health and hospice solutions.

Frazier Executive in Residence Jonathan Lujan has been appointed chief executive officer of MatrixCare. Lujan most recently served as chief executive officer of Sight Growth Partners, where he led the company's operational transformation and growth into one of the nation's largest ophthalmology management organizations.

Founded in 1991, Frazier Healthcare Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. Since its inception, Frazier has raised over $11 billion of capital for private funds and co-investment opportunities and has invested in more than 200 companies over the past 35 years.

Frazier is headquartered in Seattle with an office in New York.

Redfin

Sanfilippo

Rocket Companies announced that Alessio Sanfilippo has been named chief executive officer of Redfin. Sanfilippo joins Redfin from Meta, where he served as vice president of Insights for Reality Labs.

“Millions of people begin thinking about homeownership on Redfin, often months before they ever talk to a lender,” said Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies. “I worked with Alessio at Intuit and saw firsthand how he combines deep analytical thinking with a real instinct for the consumer. He has spent his career using data and technology to make complex products work better for enormous audiences. Now he gets to bring that experience to Redfin and help us connect home search, brokerage, mortgage, closing and servicing into one experience.”

Sanfilippo brings more than 20 years of experience across product, data, analytics and technology. At Meta's Reality Labs, he led global teams across data science, data engineering and user research and helped build and grow the market for Meta's AI-enabled wearable glasses.

He previously led data and user research for WhatsApp, where his work helped shape the product's U.S. growth strategy as it expanded to more than 100 million monthly active users in the country.

Prior to Meta, Sanfilippo led data and analytics at Intuit, applying AI and machine learning across products including TurboTax and QuickBooks and helping shape product vision and go-to-market strategy. He previously held leadership roles at SAP, GoSeek, Hotwire and United Airlines.

Redfin is one of America's largest real estate brokerages and operates the country's most-visited brokerage website. Rocket Companies acquired Redfin in July 2025, bringing together home search, real estate brokerage, mortgage origination, closing and servicing capabilities.

KMB architects

Zhang

Smith

KMB architects has hired two new team members, Erin Smith and Chenlu Zhang.

Smith serves as the financial assistant for the administrative and accounting needs of the firm. She has been exposed to the A/E/C industry since childhood through her father's architecture career and has worked in project management and construction administration for multiple firms.

Zhang joins as an architectural designer with a bachelor's and master's degree in architecture, with a focus on sustainability. He has a background in hospitality, retail, and residential design with a focus on healthcare and people-centered architecture. He is working on the Youth Housing Project for the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families, which includes a 20-bed residential cottage and classroom expansion at the Child Study and Treatment Center campus in Lakewood.

Washington State Department of Commerce

Rider

The Washington State Department of Commerce announced Kelly Rider as its new Housing Policy Director, effective Sept. 16.

Rider brings nearly two decades of experience advancing strategic housing and human services initiatives across Washington state.

Before joining Commerce, she spent nine years with King County, advising the County Executive and County Council on housing, homelessness and behavioral health.

In roles including housing policy and special projects manager, director of external affairs/government relations, chief of staff, and director of community and human services, Rider led major initiatives such as Health Through Housing, the Crisis Care Centers levy, and the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services levy.

Her leadership resulted in the opening of more than 1,000 new supportive homes, financing 2,299 affordable homes across 21 sites, and launching new behavioral health care facilities. Rider holds a Master in Public Administration from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy & Governance.

GT Capital

Bauman

GT Capital, a private real estate investment and development firm, announced that Charlie Bauman has been named president.

Bauman will oversee the firm's day-to-day operations and real estate transactions, working in partnership with GT's founders on capital allocation and portfolio growth across the Pacific Northwest.

Bauman has spent more than 15 years in investment management and real estate, with a background spanning wealth management, investment banking, REIT investing, and local development.

Founded in 2010, GT Capital focuses on long-term ownership and disciplined capital deployment across commercial, residential, and marine properties.

Lake Washington Windows & Doors

Qualified Remodeler, a publication serving remodelers and home improvement companies in the U.S., has ranked Lake Washington Windows & Doors as No. 188 on its 48th annual TOP 500 remodelers of 2026. Since 1978, the QR TOP 500 has tracked the industry’s largest and fastest-growing companies. In 2026, the TOP 500 represented nearly $25 billion in remodeling sales volume and 2.2 million completed jobs.

Lake Washington Windows & Doors was chosen as a 2026 TOP 500 remodeler by the Qualified Remodeler editorial staff for meeting criteria including installed remodeling dollar volume, years in business, industry association membership, certification, awards and community service.

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Renton, Lake Washington Windows & Doors handles window replacement and door installation for homeowners across King, Pierce, Kitsap and south Snohomish counties, with showrooms in Renton, Seattle and Tacoma.

Kidder Mathews

Schmeltekopf

Cobb

Stafford

Beeson

Martindale

Kidder Mathews is expanding to Texas, with its new office there in Dallas. The brokerage has long operated in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona. It announced this month that Mart Martindale, Brandon Beeson, Wilson Stafford, John David Cobb and Claire Schmeltekopf have joined the firm, bringing its national footprint to 20 offices across six states. Kidder's Bill Frame said in a statement, “Dallas has long been one of the country's most dynamic commercial real estate markets, and we have been deliberate about finding the right people before planting our flag.” Most of the new hires come from Edge Realty Partners. Kidder calls itself the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm on the West Coast, now with a headcount of over 900.

CFRE Commercial Real Estate

Delay

Jack Delay has joined CFRE Commercial Real Estate, that firm announced this month. He's a recent Gonzaga grad. CFRE's Gary Hunter said in a statement, “Jack's background in sales, construction, and property management aligns perfectly with our integrated service model at CFRE.” Delay will serve in a specialized broker role to facilitate client and tenant communications across both apartment and commercial asset management sectors, says CFRE, which is based in Bellevue.

Panattoni Development

Zaborowski

Panattoni Development said this month that Drew Zaborowski has joined the firm as senior development manager. He makes the move from Bear Creek Real Estate, and has ample experience with the industrial market in Frederickson. Panattoni’s Travis Hale said of Zaborowski, “His depth of experience, strategic mindset and strong understanding of the Northwest market make him an outstanding addition to our team.”

Town & Country Markets

Town & Country Markets has appointed Jennifer Daquiz Hare, Leslie Rice and Ed Nakata to its board of directors, the grocery retailer announced. Nakata also will serve as president of the company's Family Council, helping guide family governance and future ownership planning. CEO Ryan Ritter said the appointments support the company's long-term strategy and commitment to serving customers while preserving family values. He said the new directors bring a range of expertise and perspectives to the board. Daquiz Hare joins the board with more than 30 years of experience in corporate finance, strategy and business growth. She most recently led PNC Bank's Corporate & Institutional Banking expansion in the Pacific Northwest.

Rice brings more than three decades of leadership experience in finance, operations and strategic planning, including executive roles with Wells Fargo, Safeco, DaVita and PEMCO. Nakata brings more than 20 years of experience in technology strategy and digital transformation, including leadership roles at Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase and McKinstry.

Founded in 1957 by brothers John and Mo Nakata and friend Ed Loverich, Town & Country Markets operates as an independent, family-owned grocery retailer.

Cochran

Gillett

Gennaios

Cirrotti-Caruso

Burge

Adams

Rabe

Morton

Lierman

Ketz

Greshowak

Doran

Cochran

Scott

Robinson

Last week, Cochran announced the expansion of its ownership structure from two to 14, adding new owners Cody Adams, Chrys Burge, Seth Cirrotti-Caruso, John Gennaios, John Gillett, Dan Greshowak, Don Ketz, Jesse Lierman, Brad Morton, Ryan Rabe, James Robinson, and Alan Scott. They join LeeAnn Cochran and Bill Doran, who remain as owners and continue in their leadership positions.

The new owners will continue in their existing roles, and represent disciplines from across the company including operations, preconstruction, field operations, technology, regional businesses, finance, growth, and corporate functions.

“As our company grows, we need more leaders thinking beyond their individual roles and divisions to make decisions in the best interest of the entire organization,” said LeeAnn Cochran. “Expanding the ownership group better aligns priorities while strengthening our ability to serve customers, develop our people, and invest thoughtfully in the future.”

“Ownership at Cochran is more than a financial interest or a title,” said Bill Doran. “It is a commitment to protect the company, take care of the people who make it successful, and earn the trust of our customers every day. The leaders joining the ownership group understand that responsibility.”

Cochran is a privately held electrical and technology contractor founded in Seattle in 1954.

Generations of the Cochran family have owned and operated the company since then.

WSECU

Zhu

Harry Zhu will be WSECU's next president and CEO, the credit union announced last week. He will join the member-owned cooperative on Sept. 21.

Zhu succeeds Gary Swindler, who will retire next month after a 37-year career with the $5.1 billion credit union. Zhu was hired following a nationwide search by the board of directors.

“We are excited for Harry to build on our past success and elevate WSECU to the next level of member service and organizational growth,” said Vikki Smith, WSECU's board chair. “With his depth of executive experience, people-focused leadership and success in helping institutions evolve in a fast-changing landscape, we know Harry is the right leader at the right time.”

Most recently, Zhu served as CEO at USAlliance Federal Credit Union in Rye, New York, recognized as one of the nation's most innovative credit unions as well as a top employer. He previously spent 13 years as a senior executive at Alliant Credit Union, a nationwide digital-only $20 billion institution, where he held roles including chief retail lending officer, chief financial officer and chief risk officer. In these positions, Zhu led significant initiatives that helped Alliant grow from $7 billion to $18 billion in assets, more than double its membership, and improve the member banking experience.

He holds master's degrees in both business administration and engineering from the University of Michigan and brings Fortune 500 leadership and strategic consulting experience to the role. Zhu will live and work in WSECU's headquarters area of Olympia.

WSECU is a not-for-profit credit union open to all Washington residents, with a special emphasis on serving those who embrace the values of giving, sharing and supporting their communities. WSECU was founded by a small group of Washington state employees in 1957 and now has over 315,000 members, 25 branches, $5.1 billion in assets and has been recognized on the Forbes Best-In-State Credit Unions list for Washington state for six consecutive years.

PCC Community Markets

Srinivasan

PCC Community Markets announced that CEO and President Krishnan “Krish” Srinivasan plans to retire on Jan. 29, 2027, after more than eight years with the organization. Srinivasan will remain in his role while the co-op's Board of Trustees conducts a national search for his successor and will help support the leadership transition.

Srinivasan joined PCC as chief financial officer in 2018 and became the co-op's seventh CEO in 2022. A longtime PCC member and shopper since the 1990s, he said the decision to retire followed significant personal reflection and comes as the organization is well positioned for its next chapter.

During his tenure, Srinivasan helped guide PCC through challenges stemming from the pandemic, including rising costs and supply chain disruptions. Under his leadership, PCC more than doubled its membership, secured two collective bargaining agreements with industry-leading compensation and benefits, and returned to long-term financial stability. The co-op reported $487.8 million in net sales in 2025, an 8.4% increase from the previous year.

Before becoming CEO, Srinivasan served as PCC's CFO (2018—2022) and held leadership positions at Microsoft, Amazon, Lyft and Remitly. He has also contributed his expertise through board service with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Seattle Association, and National Co-op Grocers, among others.

Board Chair Joe Rogoff praised Srinivasan for strengthening PCC's financial foundation, re-engaging members, and establishing a strategic vision for the future.

Srinivasan will continue leading the organization through the transition and oversee key initiatives, including the opening of PCC's 17th store in Seattle's Madison Valley neighborhood later this year.

UMC

Kim

Justin Kim, P.E. has been named a project executive at UMC. Kim joins the Business Development team focused on growing client relationships, supporting strategic planning, and helping ensure successful project delivery.

“Justin brings a unique combination of engineering expertise, project leadership, and strategic thinking that makes him an incredible addition to our team,” says Audie Wallace, director of Development.

Kim earned his Bachelor of Science in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Washington before beginning his career as an MEP project engineer intern. After graduation, he transitioned into structural engineering for mechanical systems, earning his Professional Engineer (PE) license, before returning to construction with a focus on healthcare and life sciences projects.

Throughout his career, Kim has contributed to a variety of complex projects, including Kaiser Permanente's Everett Ambulatory Surgery Center, St. Michael Medical Center's Phase 2 Expansion, the University of Washington Life Sciences Building, and numerous industrial and specialty projects.

Originating in 1920 to serve the Pacific Northwest as a mechanical contractor, UMC has added a range of comprehensive, integrated services in facility performance and maintenance, energy and environment, building automation, and manufacturing.

Absher Construction

On Aug. 26, Absher Construction Company will formally announce its participation in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

PaYS provides an opportunity for soldiers to serve their country while preparing for their future by partnering with a cross-section of corporations, companies, and public sector agencies. The PaYS partners guarantee soldiers an interview and possible employment after their service in the Army. The program is part of the Army's effort to partner with America's business community and increase soldiers' success.

Absher CEO and President Jeff Richards said of the partnership, “We have a tremendous amount of respect for the men and women who serve our country. We're also fortunate to have veterans working throughout Absher, along with employees who continue to serve today in the Reserve and National Guard. We want to continue supporting the military community through the projects we build and the people we employ.”

Absher Construction Company provides a complete range of preconstruction and construction services to public and private clients. Its primary markets include education, federal, transit, and multifamily housing. With offices in Puyallup, Bellevue, and Wenatchee, Absher serves clients throughout Washington state, as well as nationwide.

Puget Sound Partnership

Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed David Troutt to the Puget Sound Partnership's Leadership Council, the governing body of the Puget Sound Partnership. Troutt has served as the Nisqually Indian Tribe's Director of Natural Resources since 1987, overseeing a diverse department comprising salmon harvest management, two large salmon hatcheries, shellfish management, data operations, environmental management, wildlife management, dive services, legal, administration, and budget development and monitoring.

“I look forward to working more closely with David Trout on the Leadership Council. He always asks the tough questions and then works collaboratively to solve them,” said Kate Dean, vice chair of the Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council. “He will be a strong voice for the Puget Sound and for the Tribes he has worked with for many years.”

Troutt previously chaired the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board and currently chairs the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council. He has been a leading voice in numerous regional efforts for salmon recovery. Troutt received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Washington School of Fisheries and has served as the chair of the Nisqually River Council since 2006.