Phuong Huynh has joined HomeStreet Bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer. He will be based out of HomeStreet Bank’s Bellevue Central Office.

Latourelle is a seasoned banker with expertise in the needs of medical professionals. The Bank’s senior vice president for community banking, Bob MacIsaac, says “Jim’s strong background in relationship banking for health care professionals adds strength to our business banking team. It will allow us to really focus on the financial needs of this growing segment.”

Latourelle has more than 11 years of experience in the banking industry. Before joining The Bank of Washington, he was a regional business development officer with Bank of America.

Congratulations on your new position Jim!

The Bank of Washington, headquartered inLynnwood,Washington, provides quality local banking at its six locations inEdmonds,Lynnwood, Mukilteo,Everett,Redmondand Issaquah.  The Bank of Washington should definitely sign up to be included in the Eastside Business Directory.

A 32-year veteran of real estate, Spencer most recently led John L. Scott Real Estate, where he was President and COO for eight years. Prior to that, Spencer worked with Coldwell Banker Bain Real Estate for 20 years, nine of which he served as COO.

According to Mike Mendoza, Keller Williams’ Northwest Regional Operating Principal, the company has experienced exponential growth over the last five years, despite a downturn in the market and in the industry. “We’re thrilled to have someone of Joe’s caliber to continue to elevate our market presence and grow our agent and Market Center count,” said Mendoza.

Keller Williams attributes its steady growth to the company’s agent-centric focus that emphasizes access to industry leading technology and education, specifically the company’s award-winning MAPS coaching tool for agent training, and the company’s proprietary lead and contact management tool eEdge.

About Keller Williams

Keller Williams Realty Inc., headquartered in Austin, Texas is the second-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with almost 700 Market Centers and more than 78,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company’s Northwest region is comprised of over 3,000 associates in 28 Market Centers. Keller Williams Realty Inc. has grown exponentially since the opening of the first Market Center in 1983, and continues to cultivate its agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education, technology and an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties.

Nagy worked for MulvannyG2 as a Project Manager/Project Architect from 2006 to 2010, and has returned with a wealth of new knowledge and accreditation. He left to attend Bellevue College where he received an AA in Business Management, as well as certifications in Project Management and Entrepreneurship. In 2011, Nagy also became a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). His major areas of experience include management of domestic and international projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams as project manager, and development of mixed use and multifamily residential projects. Nagy’s subject matter expertise includes building codes and regulations, permitting and entitlements, feasibility studies, and technical detailing.

Prior to joining MulvannyG2, Nagy worked as a Project Manager/Project Architect for GGLO where he directed teams and coordinated consultants primarily in the multifamily residential sector. He also led technical design, quality management reviews, residential unit design, and construction observation and administration. His broad experience as a Project Manager/Project Architect also includes positions at Thomas Harkey Architects and Calvin Jordan Associates, Inc.

A registered architect in Washington and California, Nagy is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Project Management Institute (PMI). He holds certification by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and is also certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). Nagy earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction at University of Debrecen in Hungary and a Master of Architecture degree at the University of Washington.

Crowdverb specializes in using an intensely data-driven approach to provide cost-effective, highly scalable mobilization of activists to impact issues and legislation, manage reputations and promote products. From digital campaign strategy and management to exclusive technology products and partnerships, Crowdverb complements the fundamentals of traditional advocacy.

Founding partners Cyrus Krohn, Todd Herman and Sally Poliak have deep strategic communications, advocacy and digital experience, and all have worked at the intersection of politics and technology. Krohn, a veteran of CNN, Slate Magazine and Yahoo, and Herman, a veteran of Microsoft, served successive terms leading digital strategy for the Republican National Committee. Poliak is a leading Washington state communications consultant and a recipient of the 2010 Stevie Award for Women in Business.

“This acquisition will add a new depth to how we develop, execute, monitor and adapt our grassroots programs,” said Nicole Cornish, CEO of Direct Impact. “Crowdverb brings an acute understanding of the power of traditional advocacy, along with a unique knowledge of how to translate and grow that power exponentially online. This acquisition will allow us to formalize this important convergence and provide unmatched service to clients.”

“We are thrilled to build on the work that Direct Impact has done for the past two decades on the ground by adding a very strategic presence in the digital mobilization space,” said Cyrus Krohn, co-founder of Crowdverb. “Direct Impact is a true pioneer in the advocacy field and we are eager to join them as we build a suite of hybrid online and offline offerings that exploit the very best strategies out there today.”

Crowdverb’s Modern Mobilization approach was born from its founders’ combined backgrounds in technology, media and politics; it combines exclusive technologies, data and tools with advanced micro-messaging tactics and brand building, encompassing the invaluable beliefs and attitudes of consumers, voters and activists.

Max Steele

MulvannyG2 Architecture has announced the addition of Senior Associate Max Steele to the firm’s headquarter office in Bellevue, Wash. With 46 years in the field of architecture, Steele brings a wealth of credits and experience to MulvannyG2’s retail design team. He will serve as a lead designer on a variety of retail interior environments including mixed use projects, stores, and large master planning.

Prior to joining MulvannyG2, Steele was a Principal and Studio Leader providing holistic design services for retail, and brand identity to developers, retailers, and architects. His previous experience as a Design Manager on the client side allows him to see the big picture and truly understand business needs and goals. His work in mixed-use, entertainment, and retail venues has created and enhanced business value for clients such as Disney, China Resources, The Renaissance Corporation D.R., IKEA Properties Russia, The Koll Company, Crosspoint Properties, CLC Communication Brazil, The Rouse Company, The Mills Corporation, Federal Realty Investment, Pacific Malls K.K., Gulf Development Real Estate, Reliance Group, and Ivanhoe Cambridge.

An exceptional, market-driven designer, Steele successfully integrates architecture, interiors, and graphic design viewpoints to affirm a clear and strong identity for each project. His current projects include Nanjing Xuzhuang Suning Shopping Mall interiors in Nanjing, China; Wuxi Chong’an Retail Center interiors in Wuxi, China; Suning Nanjing Mixed Use Master Planning in Nanjing, China; and Suning Nanjing Xuzhuang Shopping Center Interiors.

A registered architect in Colorado, Steele holds a Masters of Architecture from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois.

About MulvannyG2 Architecture

MulvannyG2 Architecture designs retail, mixed-use, and corporate offices and interiors for clients and brands of global significance. MulvannyG2 is among the world’s 40 largest architecture firms and consistently ranks among the world’s top three retail designers.

Throughout the 22^nd of March, viewers will be able to log onto www.kirotv.com at 10:00 p.m. to capture raw moments and extensive interviews with guests as they prepare to go on live TV at 10:30 p.m. on KIRO 7 Eyewitness News.

“We decided to bring this opportunity to our viewers because we are excited about being on the forefront of new ways to interact with the community and provide them with accurate and impactful information and resources delivered to them in the best way possible,” said Todd Mokhtari, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News Web Manager.  “Viewers now have the opportunity to engage with newscasts in real time, and can truly impact the direction the show goes by sharing what they’re most interested in, asking questions, or making comments.”

KIRO 7’s Traffic Anchor, Jenni Hogan, was recently recognized as the ‘most followed local female TV anchor in the nation’ on Twitter, and currently has more than 120,000 Twitter and Facebook followers.  Hogan is passionate about sharing with viewers the opportunities and resources that social media can provide.  She will focus on topics aimed to inspire viewers to improve their lives and those around them through the power of connecting online.

The show will begin online with a livestream conversation, and then move to primetime TV.  The audience will be encouraged to interact online throughout the primetime segment by following hash tag #KIROConnect on Twitter, helping to create what the next generation of combined television and social media will provide.  The show will also highlight:

• Top Apps that can help save time and money;
• Ways to use technology to improve your life;
• Local celebrities and how they interact with their online communities; and
• The faces behind the online voices of your favorite brands.

Featured guests:

Josie Bissett, starred on Melrose Place

Ben Huh, CEO of Cheezburger

Blake Cahill, President of Banyan Branch

Porter Gale, Chief Evangelist of Kred

James Sun CEO of Pirq and former contestant on The Apprentice

Jean-Sun Hannah Ahn, Miss Seattle 2012.

“This is a show that can’t be done without the viewers and I’m excited to have them join us,” said Jenni Hogan. “They will be as much of a host as I am, adding their comments and helping to shape the direction as we explore the best ways to connect with each other during live broadcasts, using tools such as our mobile devices and laptops.”

Publisher’s Note:  I’m so happy for Jenni Hogan and hope that this turns out to be a very successful and weekly show.  You can join our Future of Network TV in Social Media Spreecast on Thursday morning at 10am PDT to hear more about the show and to contribute your opinion about the future interaction of television and social media – and potentially be invited to be part of the Live Spreecast.

Bill Morrow, Banner Bank

Strengthening the expertise of its home financing team, Banner Bank recently hired Bill Morrow as a real estate loan officer servicing communities throughout Snohomish, King and Pierce counties.  Morrow will be based in Banner’s Lynnwood branch located at 3405 188^th St. S.W. where he will provide expert guidance to pair his clients with the financing and mortgage products that will achieve their home ownership goals.

“Bill brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in residential lending, and has long-standing relationships in the North Seattle region,” said Banner Bank Senior Vice President/Residential Loan Production Manager Jim Logghe.  “His talent at forging lasting relationships with clients and developing financing options based on an individual client’s home financing needs makes Bill an excellent fit for Banner Bank and an invaluable resource for our clients in Lynnwood and the surrounding communities.”

Prior to joining Banner Bank, Morrow held the position of Vice President, Special Asset Officer for Union Bank in Everett.  For more than two decades, Morrow has developed a wealth of experience in the areas of residential mortgage, construction and commercial lending—all in the North Seattle and Everett areas.  Morrow is passionate about supporting the communities where he lives and works.  He has served on boards for Norse Home CCRC, Seattle Swedish Community Scholarships, St. John’s School Finance Committee, and volunteers time for Men of Ballard and Habitat for Humanity.  Morrow earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University.

About Banner Bank

Banner Corporation is the parent company of Banner Bank, a commercial bank that operates a total of 89 branch offices and 7 loan offices in 29 counties in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. It is also the parent of Islanders Bank, which operates three branch offices in Washington’s San Juan Islands. Banner serves the Pacific Northwest region with a full range of deposit services and business, commercial real estate, construction, residential, agricultural, and consumer loans. Visit Banner Bank online at www.bannerbank.com.

Banner Bank should definitely be part of the Eastside Business Directory.

Alan Fulp, President & COO of Core Business Bank

Alan Fulp has advanced to the position of president and chief operating officer for CORE Business Bank from his prior position of executive vice president and chief lending officer, CEO David W. Huguenin announced today. In his new position, Fulp will oversee bank production, staffing and operations. Hugeunin will apply his focus to new business development and client relationship management.

“Alan Fulp is a well-rounded commercial banker with over three decades of stellar performance building teams and guiding clients to achieve their goals through his counsel,” Huguenin said. “Together, we continue to build an extraordinary business bank for Puget Sound.”

Fulp started his career in business banking after graduating from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. He has been serving the needs of businesses in commercial, consumer, and real estate lending since then. He has served as board member and chairman of the Bellevue Downtown Association, is president of the Bellevue Rotary, past board member and treasurer for Mercer Island Schools Foundation, advisory board member and 2005 volunteer of the year for YMCA Downtown, and an alumni of Advance Bellevue/Leadership Eastside. He resides on Mercer Island.

About CORE Business Bank:

Headquartered in Downtown Bellevue, CORE Business Bank debuted quietly in March of 2008 and aspires to be THE business bank in Puget Sound. At Core, the team focuses its business banking expertise and world-class team talent on specific niche markets that can benefit most from Core’s depth of experience, track record of success, and passion for performance. Among them include real estate lending, manufacturing/distribution, professional services – accounting firms and law firms, and medical/dental practices. Learn more about CORE Business Bank at www.corebusinessbank.com.

Publisher’s Note:  Congratulations Alan!  We would love to have Core Business Bank in the Eastside Business Directory and on a future Spreecast to #HelpRon and #HelpJoeConnect.

Franklin brings with her more than 30 years of experience in managing call centers, and has lead the success of numerous large-scale projects, including the development and implementation of the first call center at City University in 1999. Franklin recently spent the last nine years at Safeco Insurance, where she managed the client support call center.

As an active member in her community, Franklin has invested time in many ventures to help underprivileged women start professional careers. She is an avid supporter of Dress for Success, and at one point owned a second-hand boutique store in Seattle that retailed clothing for working women.

AAA Washington has been serving members and the traveling public since 1904. The organization provides a variety of exclusive benefits, including roadside assistance, discounts, maps and personalized trip planning, to its 1,040,000 members. In addition, its full-service travel and insurance agencies provide products and services for members and the public. Additional information is available through the company’s offices in Washington and northern Idaho, at AAA.com, or by calling 1-800-562-2582.