Appointments, promotions and awards in the business community.
Seattle area
Biotechnology: Craig Philips was named president at Cell Therapeutics.
Education: Elizabeth Whitford was named executive director of Arts Corps.
Fashion design: Rachel Irwin was hired as national accounts manager at Chelsey Henry.
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Health care: Abbi Kaplan was appointed executive director of the Washington Healthcare Forum. Eileen Whalen was appointed executive director at Harborview Medical Center.
Hospitality: Mary Chapman was named marketing manager for conference centers and unique venues at Columbia Hospitality.
Law: G. Kim Risenmay joined Stoel Rives. Paul Beattie joined Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt.
Professional services: Richard Gunn was hired as business development manager at Jefferson Wells.
Technology: Brian Soliday was appointed vice president of sales and business development at Adapx. Bill Baker was appointed chief technology officer at Visible Technologies.
Trade: Jason Richards was named director of sales and marketing at BizXchange.
Eastside
Marketing: Wayne Barringer was hired as general manager at Hodgson/Meyers, Kirkland.
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