State auditor candidate Mark Miloscia stops in Bellingham on campaign trail
Filed on 06. Mar, 2012 in News & Features, People
Mark Miloscia wants to give Washington the best-run state government in the world. Miloscia, a candidate for Washington State Auditor, came to Bellingham on his campaign trail Feb. 27 to meet with community members and talk about how he would make the state run more efficiently if elected this fall. The Federal Way Democrat says [...]
Farmers Insurance agent Erik Dyrland celebrates 25th year in business
Filed on 02. Mar, 2012 in News & Features, People
March marks 25 years in business for local Farmers Insurance agent Erik Dyrland. Dyrland’s agency is one of the 10 largest Farmers offices in Washington state. He annually ranks among the top-producing agents in the nation, the agency said, and he has been previously recognized for his commitment to providing quality service and continuously leading [...]
WWU welcomes alumnus and history-making 2012 Oscar winner TJ Martin
Filed on 02. Mar, 2012 in News & Features, People
Oscar-winning director and Western Washington University alumnus TJ Martin was welcomed on the university’s campus Thursday, March 1, just days after he won an Academy Award for his documentary “Undefeated.” Martin made history as the first African American director of a full-length feature film or full-length documentary to win an Oscar. “On behalf of a [...]
Whatcom County native Stephan Aarstol to appear on future episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank”
Filed on 02. Mar, 2012 in News & Features, People
Stephan Aarstol, a Whatcom County native and Western Washington University alumnus, will be featured on an episode of the ABC entrepreneur reality show “Shark Tank,” airing at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 16. Aarstol will be pitching his start-up company Tower Paddle Boards to a panel of investors including billionaire Mark Cuban, owner of the [...]
DyLon McClary moves in as new president and owner of Rose Construction
Filed on 27. Feb, 2012 in People
DyLon McClary has taken over as president and owner of Bellingham-based Rose Construction, Inc. McClary joined the company in 2006 as a project manager. He was promoted to general manager in 2011. He has more than 20 years’ experience in residential and commercial remodeling. “I am excited to continue serving the remodeling needs of Whatcom [...]
Peoples Bank promotes Christopher Neros, announces Adam Rustad’s move to Bellingham
Filed on 24. Feb, 2012 in People
Peoples Bank has promoted Christopher Neros to senior vice president and commercial lending officer. The Lynden-based bank also announced Adam Rustad’s move from its Mount Vernon branch to Bellingham. Both Neros and Rustad are based at the bank’s Barkley Financial Center in Bellingham. Neros, who’s been with Peoples Bank for six years, has 17 years’ [...]
Rachel Strachan promoted to vice president and controller at Peoples Bank
Filed on 24. Feb, 2012 in People
Peoples Bank has promoted Rachel Strachan as its vice president and controller. Strachan, a certified public accountant who received a bachelor’s in accounting from Western Washington University, joined the bank in 2007 as assistant controller and was promoted to assistant vice president and controller in 2009. “Rachel is consistent in her steady leadership of the [...]
Ferndale-based insole producer hires Dan Wakeland as product manager
Filed on 23. Feb, 2012 in People
Dan Wakeland has been hired as product manager for Superfeet Worldwide Inc., a Ferndale-based designer and manufacturer of over-the-counter shoe insoles. “Dan’s depth of experience and knowledge of product management from idea to delivery is invaluable,” Randy Curran, Superfeet’s vice president of marketing, said in a Feb. 21 press release. “We are very happy to [...]
Bellingham Bells hire Justin Allegri as voice of the 2012 season
Filed on 22. Feb, 2012 in People
The Bellingham Bells baseball team has hired Justin Allegri as the play-by-play commentator for the 2012 season, which begins June 1. “We are looking forward to having Justin in the broadcaster booth for us this summer,” Bells general manager Nick Caples said, in a Feb. 22 press release.”Justin comes in with a wealth of experience [...]
Work of Bellingham artist Todd Edison to go up at Boundary Bay Brewery
Filed on 21. Feb, 2012 in Events, People
Throughout March and April, the walls of Boundary Bay Brewery will feature the Northwest-inspired work of Bellingham artist Todd Edison. “We love featuring the work of local artists here at Boundary Bay Brewery,” Janet Lightner, the brewery’s general manager, said in a Feb. 15 press release. “Especially when it’s inspired by this unique little community [...]
