Jun 11, 2025

Otak

Recob

Otak has welcomed Craig Recob as its chief financial officer, with an eye on expanding the firm's market presence and building client relationships.

Recob has more than 30 years of experience across a variety of industries, including the AEC space. Before joining Otak, he was chief financial officer at Farallon Consulting where he guided the growth of its primarily West Coast-based environmental consulting practice. There he was instrumental in building teams, establishing business systems and processes, and growing the firm via acquisition.

Prior to that, Recob cut his teeth in the technology sector, holding senior finance positions at Voyager Capital, Intellectual Ventures, Kymeta Corporation, and L4 Digital. He led creative financial solutions at these companies,

In his new role, Recob will optimize business processes and leverage tools that deliver data more efficiently to teams in a way that enhances decision-making. His vision also includes testing different approaches to pricing and project delivery, all in the name of efficiency, client satisfaction, and growth of revenue and operating income.

PCS Structural Solutions

Braun

Jeseritz

PCS Structural Solutions has promoted Chris Jeseritz to associate and August Braun to project manager.

Jeseritz brings expertise and commitment to sustainability. He has been with PCS in the Seattle office for seven years with a total of 11 years of structural design experience. As an associate with PCS, he delivers expertise and leadership with sustainable design practices, regularly speaking at regional and national design conferences and seminars. Additionally, he is a key part of the firm's work with high-end residence design clients.

Braun recently relocated from PCS's Seattle office to Minnesota, embracing opportunities to build relationships with new clients. With six years of industry experience, his promotion to project manager at PCS recognizes his dedication to structural design excellence and responsive client service. Braun's work on high-end residential projects has won him recognition from clients due to his attention to detail and schedule.

Washington State Green Bank

Lieberman

The Washington State Green Bank Board of Directors has named Eli Lieberman the nonprofit's first executive director. Lieberman served as the director of clean energy financing and interim chief investment officer for Michigan Saves, the nation's first nonprofit green bank, where he focused on designing and implementing new financing products in partnership with local, regional and national financial institutions. He also has experience managing an energy efficiency and renewable energy revolving loan fund for the Washington State Housing Finance Commission and addressing climate change through a previous iteration of Washington's carbon pricing program. Recently incorporated with help from the Climate Commitment Act, Washington State Green Bank is designed to leverage public and private capital to make green energy options more accessible to state residents and businesses. The bank will focus on promoting sustainability, developing innovative financial tools for energy efficient upgrades, and supporting projects that reduce carbon emissions while creating quality jobs throughout the state.

Regional Animal Services of King County

Tim Anderson has been selected to become the new manager of Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC). Anderson had been a leader at RASKC for several years, and most recently served as interim RASKC manager after the December 2024 retirement of Dr. Gene Mueller. Anderson will officially start his new position on June 9. Anderson has more than two decades of experience in animal services, including nearly 14 years at RASKC. He has helped advance animal welfare at the state level through leadership roles on the boards of the Washington Animal Control Association and the Washington Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies, where he helped shape legislation to benefit animals and communities across the state. He holds the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) credential and is a Shelter Management Fellow through the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. As RASKC manager, he will lead an agency with 45 employees that takes in nearly 5,000 animals every year, serving more than one million residents in 24 contract cities and unincorporated King County.

Jun 10, 2025

Holland & Knight

Rainwater

Holland & Knight has expanded its newest office in Seattle with the addition of Austin Rainwater as a partner. Rainwater was previously of counsel with DLA Piper. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, consumer and privacy class actions and insurance bad faith and fraud investigations. Rainwater also has experience advising clients on issues including regulatory compliance, product branding and distribution agreements, and insurance coverage disputes. He received a J.D. degree from Cornell University and a B.A. degree from Whitman College. Holland & Knight is a global law firm with approximately 2,200 lawyers and other professionals in 35 offices worldwide, providing representation in litigation, corporate and finance, real estate, healthcare and governmental matters. In April, the firm announced the opening of its Seattle under the leadership of Scott MacCormack, who joined the firm in January.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Moore Fire Protection, a Seattle-based fire sprinkler company. This enhances Pye-Barker's recent expansion of security services in the Pacific Northwest, allowing the company to offer comprehensive life safety in the region. Founded in 1987, Moore Fire Protection specializes in sprinkler design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance, serving churches, schools, retail spaces and office buildings with innovative technology, careful attention to detail and cost-effective solutions. “For more than 35 years, our team has been dedicated to saving lives one sprinkler at a time,” said Tracy V. Moore, founder of Moore Fire Protection. “Joining Pye-Barker allows us to continue our mission while expanding our capabilities and resources. Their commitment to preserving local business legacies while providing growth opportunities aligns perfectly with our values of passion, innovation and integrity.” Moore Fire Protection's technicians will continue to serve customers in the Seattle area, backed by Pye-Barker's resources and support. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP represented Pye-Barker in the transaction. Pye-Barker Fire & Safety provides complete fire protection and security systems nationwide, with over 250 locations and 8,000 team members

BMWC Constructors

BMWC Constructors is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The Indianapolis-based industrial and commercial contractor has offices in the Seattle and Portland areas. It was founded in 1955 by Jack Baker as Baker Mechanical, and now employs over 2,000 people, with new offices now open in Arizona and North Carolina. “No company can reach 70 years without the dedication of its employees and the trust of its clients. Our craft professionals, project teams, and support staff have played a vital role in building something that has endured for 70 years. To our clients, your partnership and trust have been essential every step of the way. Our people built it, and our clients believed in it. Thank you for 70 incredible years,” Chris Buckman, BMWC's president and CEO, said in a news release Monday.

Jun 06, 2025

Foster Garvey

Mikell

Foster Garvey has added Noah Mikell as an associate in the firm's Litigation practice, based in the Seattle office. Mikellis is an environmental and land use attorney with experience in regulatory matters, permitting and litigation. He most recently served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, where he served in the Land Use Section and Executive Climate Office. Earlier in his career, Noah served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Island County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. He also served as a judicial extern to John V. Acosta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. He holds a law degree with a concentration in environmental and natural resources law from the University of Oregon School of Law and a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota in Global Studies.

Omnidian

Omnidian, a Seattle-based provider of comprehensive protection and performance plans for residential and commercial solar and energy-storage assets, has appointed Evan Fein as chief financial officer. Fein brings more than 25 years of experience scaling high-growth technology companies from early stage through IPO and strategic exit. He joins Omnidian after serving as CFO of TextNow. Previously, he was CFO at Chef Software, leading the company through its 2020 acquisition by Progress Software, and at Impinj, where he guided the RFID pioneer to its 2016 Nasdaq IPO. As CFO, Fein will oversee Omnidian's finance, accounting, investor relations, and corporate development functions — with close support from Omnidian's longtime VP of Finance Jordan Heeger —while partnering with the entire executive team to drive continued organic growth and advise on strategic acquisitions. Fein is also the founding chair of the Seattle Tech CFO community and global chair of The F Suite, a national network of senior finance executives. He holds an MBA and a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Washington.