STEVE KLINETOBE
NetRush, a digital retail agency that actively manages brands on the Amazon marketplace, has hired Steve Klinetobe to serve as an executive creative director, where he’ll lead the Vancouver-based firm’s content department.
Klinetobe has spent two decades in various content marketing roles, most recently serving as content director of a company he founded, The Cartoon Agency, in Portland.
“I can’t tell you how much NetRush has won me over,” said Klinetobe. “The people, the culture, the mission – [it’s] awesome. We’re going to be telling great stories over here. I’ve spent my career creating content that forms an honest connection. At NetRush, I’ll be working with an amazing team to build content to enhance the interaction between a brand and a shopper.”
Klinetobe has a bachelor of arts degree in advertising and creative writing from Texas Christian University.
Alicia Smith has joined Davidson & Associates Insurance of Vancouver as a personal account manager.
Smith is an experienced insurance professional and holds an associate degree with honors from Clark College and attended from Brigham Young University.
Davidson & Associates Insurance has served local businesses and individuals since 1990. The firm is located at 610 Esther St., Suite 101, in Vancouver.
MARY MEYERS & COLIN AULT
D.A. Davidson & Co., an employee-owned financial services firm, today announced two new additions to its Vancouver office: Mary Meyers, senior vice president, financial advisor; and Colin Ault, registered client associate.
“We are pleased to work with Mary and Colin as we expand our Vancouver presence,” said Michael Purpura, president of D.A. Davidson’s Individual Investor Group. “With their expertise and strong reputation in the community, Mary and Colin are the right fit for our team in Washington state.”
Meyers has extensive experience in the investment industry. She established and operated her own financial services company, Threshold Inc., 25 years ago as one of the first woman-owned financial services firms in Southwest Washington.
A graduate of the University of Oregon, Meyers received the Alumni Fellow Award for Social Sciences from the University Of Oregon College Of Arts and Science in 2011.
TODD PREDMORE, DEBBIE HUTCHINS & CHRISTI PILUTIK
Skanska, a provider of construction services in the Northwest since 1946, announced today the promotion of Todd Predmore to vice president/account manager for the company’s operations in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
In his new role, Predmore will oversee design-build projects, construction management and general contracting across broad, diverse sectors. He will also support customers in realizing their growth plans to continue their success.
Predmore has with Skanska for more than 20 years. He received his bachelor of science degree in construction management from Washington State University.
In addition to the promotion of Predmore, Skanska announced the appointment of Debbie Hutchins as its new director of business development for operations in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
“Bringing together the skills of engineering, capital development and fundraising, although non-traditional, are key opportunities for Skanska because it will ensure we take a true community development approach with business partners,” said Hutchins of her appointment.
Hutchins served on the executive committee of the Engineering Development Forum and earned a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Pilutik joined Skanska after working at Kiewit Corporation for 11 years where she served in senior leadership positions related to regional direction, information technology and bridge and marine specializations.
“Christi’s strategic human resources background will ensure we partner strategically with companies and owners in talent acquisition and pursue smart organizational growth,” said Skanska’s Senior Director of Human Resources, Lena Ulvi.
EMILY REICH, ERIC KELLER, BERNE STROM, JESSEE APPLEGATE, KATRINA WEST & JEREMY PINSON
Sigma Design, a product design and engineering firm headquartered in Vancouver, recently announced six new hires made over the course of the past two-and-a-half months.
The new hires are: Emily Reich, test technician; Eric Keller, business development manager; Berne Strom, mechanical engineer; Jesse Applegate, electrical engineer; Katrina West, test technician; and Jeremy Pinson, engineering technician.