Local real-estate appraiser earns industry designation
Filed on 25. May, 2013 in People
Kim M. Smith, a commercial real-estate appraiser affiliated with Wm. T. Follis LLC Realtors in Bellingham, has been awarded a MAI membership designation the Appraisal Institute’s prestigious . The MAI is held by appraisers who are experienced in the valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties, and who advise clients on [...]
WWU professor, students to study climate change in Arctic
Filed on 18. May, 2013 in People
A environmental science professor and two students from Western Washington University will take part in The Polaris Project in the Siberian Arctic this summer, an international research project started in 2008 that examines how global climate change is affecting the Arctic region. Andy Bunn, an associate professor at WWU, will be joined by students Heidi Rodenhizer and [...]
Sustainable Connections announces new hires, promotion
Filed on 18. May, 2013 in Nonprofits, People
The nonprofit Sustainable Connections has made several additions to its staff. Becca Taber has joined as program assistant; Jeff Aslan has joined as energy project adviser; and Amy Vergillo has joined as communications assistant. In addition, Mark Peterson, formerly the organization’s business energy project advisor, has been promoted to sustainable business manager. Becca Taber previously [...]
Bellingham interim fire chief plans to stay at post
Filed on 15. May, 2013 in People
Bellingham Interim Fire Chief Roger Christensen will remain in his position for up to another year, rather than retire in June as he had planned. The fire chief told his staff on Friday, May 10, that he will stay at the department after coming to an agreement with Bellingham Mayor Kelli Linville that due to [...]
Chamber picks interim leader, plans search for new president
Filed on 15. May, 2013 in People
Longtime local businessperson Bill Gorman will step in to lead the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry while the organization seeks to replace its outgoing president and CEO, Ken Oplinger, according to an announcement from the chamber. Oplinger announced in April that he would leave his position at the end of May to take a similar post at the Santa [...]
Wells Fargo names new business-banking executive
Filed on 14. May, 2013 in People
Bruce Clawson has been named senior vice president and commercial banking team leader by Wells Fargo, for its commercial-lending and banking services in Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties. Clawson, who is based in Bellingham, previously served as president of The Bank of Washington in Lynnwood from 2011 to April 2013. From 2002 through 2010, he was [...]
Dispute resolution center director given Liberty Bell Award
Filed on 12. May, 2013 in People
The nonprofit Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center’s executive director, Moonwater, has been awarded the Liberty Bell Award by the Whatcom County Bar Association. The Liberty Bell Awards, which are awarded by bar associations across the country, are given to community members who promote better understanding of the rule of law, encourage greater respect for law and the courts, [...]
WWU professor earns award for CO2 breakdown research
Filed on 10. May, 2013 in People
John Gilbertson, an assistant professor of chemistry at Western Washington University, has been awarded a five-year, $470,000 Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation for his research into breaking down harmful greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and transforming them into useful compounds. The award was one of only a handful given out to [...]
Garcia joins Minergy as project superintendent
Filed on 05. May, 2013 in People
John Garcia has been hired as a new project superintendent with Minergy Inc. of Ferndale. Garcia brings more than 25 years of construction management experience to the company. His primary duties will include project oversight, operations and customer relations. Garcia can be reached directly at 360-815-6268 or johng@minergyinc.com Minergy Inc. consists of three primary divisions: Land Development & [...]
Bellingham-based railway engineers honored by BNSF
Filed on 04. May, 2013 in People
Three BNSF Railway employees in Bellingham have been honored by the company as among its 2012 Employees of the Year. Rob Owen, Matthew Smith, and Jeffrey Whitehead were recognized by BNSF during a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, where the company’s headquarters are located. Owen, a roadmaster; Smith, a machine operator; and Whitehead, a signal [...]
