Executive Profiles
How an Amazon Insider is Doing His Part to Combat Homelessness
Thanks to John Schoettler, who has led Amazon's philanthropic efforts, a former Travelodge is now a temporary housing building for families in need.
Looking out his window at the vibrant skyline of a city hes helped shape, the last thing youd expect to be on John Schoettlers mind are homeless people. As Amazons vice president for global real estate and facilities, his job is to create environments for Amazon employees. Instead of an isolated corporate campus, the company…
Q&A: John Bennett on Revitalizing the ‘Last Bastion of Reality in Seattle’
For more than 20 years, John Bennett has been restoring historic buildings all over the city, and working to revive Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood.
ON A MISSION: Since 1996, John Bennett has been intent upon revitalizing Georgetown. He helped found the Georgetown Merchants Association and the Friends of Georgetown History. Photo by John Vicory. John Bennett grew up in northern Virginia and moved to Seattle in 1974. He has worked as a carpenter, locksmith, ditch digger, antiques buyer/seller and…
Dan and Nancy Evans Deliver Inspiring Speeches Accepting Lifetime Achievement Award
Watch the former governor and first lady discuss the importance of service, the value of listening and what it takes to make a difference as they accept their award at the Community Impact Awards in Seattle.
Daniel J. and Nancy Bell Evans, the former governor and first lady of Washington, respectively, are co-recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Seattle Business magazines Community Impact Awards program. They were honored October 26 at the annual Community Impact Awards dinner at the Museum of History & Industry. After a special congratulatory video from…
Seattle Singer-Songwriter Kathy Moore Discusses Her Favorite Artists and Rock-Star Student
Singer-songwriter Kathy Moore can really play the guitar
STRUMMING SUCCESS. Seattle musician Kathy Moore says she is not threatened by other great guitar players, but rather exhilarated because it makes me play better.
Tod Leiweke’s Goal Is to Make Seattle’s New NHL Team Viable
Tod Leiweke, president and CEO of Seattle Hockey Partners, is living the dream
TEAM PLAYER. Seattle Hockey Partners CEO Tod Leiweke has been associated with a host of sports organiztions over the past four decades, including the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Tampa Bay Lightning, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC and now Seattles startup National Hockey League franchise.
Off the Clock: Jennifer Wong Is Helping Convoy to Keep On Truckin
Marketing leader for tech-driven freight company enjoys watching creative storytelling unfold
This article appears in print in the March 2019 issue. Click here for a free subscription. Tell us what your company does and what attracted you to this business. Convoy is a trucking company that is reinventing transportation. We connect business that need to ship freight to a reliable network of carriers (truck drivers). We…
Seattle U. President Sundborg Named Seattle-King County First Citizen
Longtime leader joins prestigious group of past honorees
Seattle University President Stephen Sundborg, affectionally known as Father Steve, has been honored as the 2019 Seattle-King County First Citizen, given for community leadership and civic engagement. Sundborg, who has led the Jesuit Catholic university for 22 years, has been described as a selfless leader with a deep commitment to the community. Sundborg will be…
Google Executive Kat Holmes Is Driven to Ensure Technology Works for Everyone
"We all experience different types of exclusion, limitations in using a device. Could we learn from people who experience exclusion on a regular basis by rethinking accessibility through the lens of interaction design?"
NEW CHALLENGE. After nine years at Microsoft, Mismatch author Kat Holmes joined Google as director of UX design last July.
Local Entrepreneur Sarah Hurt Is Making Connections Through Seattle Art Source
Sarah Hurts business gives local artists a hand in finding potential clients.
GET THE PICTURE? For designers and architects,Sarah Hurts Seattle Art Source maintains a catalog of ready-to-install artwork. It even delivers!
