Justin Everett joins Meydenbauer Center as Executive Chef where he will be responsible for leading the culinary department in both the development and execution of menus for the 300+ events hosted annually at the Bellevue convention center.
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The law firm of Neville Peterson LLP is proud to announce that Richard F. O’Neill, formerly an associate attorney at the firm, has been promoted to Partner. He is resident in the firm’s Seattle, Washington office.

Symetra appointed Mindi Work to senior vice president, chief of strategy, a new role for the organization. Ms. Work will lead the company’s corporate strategic planning process, working closely with members of the Symetra Leadership Team.

Armikka Bryant was named Dircetor of Public Policy and Government Affairs at Electronic Arts, Inc. a California-based video game company with offices in downtown Seattle. Bryant is the former General Counsel of Dolly, Inc. a Seattle-based transportation logicstics tech company.

Jeremy Holland joined Mortenson Construction as Market Executive, Environmental and Infrastructure Market in Seattle's Operating Group. Holland has 23 years of engineering experience, having served as project principal, technical advisor, project manager, and design engineer.

Virginia Mason Chairman and CEO Gary S. Kaplan, MD, is No. 89 on Modern Healthcare magazine’s 2019 list of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare.

Stoel Rives LLP is proud to announce that experienced business attorney Kirsten L. Koester has joined the firm in its Seattle office. Holding the title of Of Counsel, Koester will practice with the team in the Corporate Practice Group.

Jane Searing joins Deloitte Tax LLP as a Managing Director specializing in tax exempt organizations, private foundations and philanthropic planning.

Kimberly Proia, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as a project director and vice president.

Michelle Peterson, director of Communications and Public Relations at Virginia Mason since 2007, has been promoted to Senior Director of Communications and Public Relations for the medical center.