Puget Sound Business Journal

Strong Tower Consulting Named Finalist for Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards for Two Consecutive Years

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Strong T ower Consulting , a Washington-state based management-consulting firm, was named a finalist for the Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards for the second straight year (2023, 2024).

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  • Strong T ower Consulting , a Washington-state based management-consulting firm, was named a finalist for the Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards for the second straight year (2023, 2024).
  • As a Certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) and a Women Owned Business Enterprise, Strong Tower was recognized in 2024 as one of the top five “Diverse-Owned Suppliers of the Year” by Microsoft for its unique Inclusion Consulting® model - defined by a dedication to trustworthy client service and the power of diversity to solve problems.
  • In 2024, Strong Tower continues to expand and diversify its projects at Microsoft, as well as other Fortune 500s, to meet the growing demand for strategic management consulting in today’s rapidly changing and on-demand marketplace.
  • “Microsoft is an absolute champion of diversity and disability inclusion in the workplace, so being recognized twice as a finalist for their Supplier Prestige Awards is humbling and motivates us to stay true to our company values,” said Strong Tower Partner Lorna Croswell.

Strong Tower Consulting Named One of the Best Places to Work in Consulting

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Strong Tower Consulting , a Bellevue, Washington-based management-consulting firm, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Consulting by Best Companies Group.

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  • Strong Tower Consulting , a Bellevue, Washington-based management-consulting firm, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Consulting by Best Companies Group.
  • This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in the consulting industry.
  • Through a survey of its employees, Strong Tower was recognized for its unique “Inclusion Consulting” approach to the industry.
  • “Based on decades of experience across the consulting industry, we set out to create something that would help clients achieve great results by bringing more diverse ideas to the table,” said Strong Tower Partner Lorna Croswell.

Stewart Elected to Serve on the Head Office Board of Directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco elected Laura Lee (Laurie) Stewart, president and chief executive officer of Sound Community Bank / Sound Financial Bancorp, to its Head Office Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco elected Laura Lee (Laurie) Stewart, president and chief executive officer of Sound Community Bank / Sound Financial Bancorp, to its Head Office Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024.
  • “Serving on the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Head Office Board of Directors is truly a privilege.
  • Seattle-based Sound Community Bank serves 25,000 households and businesses through nine retail banking locations and loan production offices located in the Greater Puget Sound area.
  • Most recently, Ms. Stewart served two consecutive terms on the Seattle Branch Board of Directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

For Third Straight Year, Strong Tower Consulting Named One of Washington's Best Companies to Work For

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

For the third straight year, Strong Tower Consulting , a Bellevue, Washington-based management-consulting firm, has been named one of Washington’s Best Companies to Work For by Seattle Business magazine.

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  • For the third straight year, Strong Tower Consulting , a Bellevue, Washington-based management-consulting firm, has been named one of Washington’s Best Companies to Work For by Seattle Business magazine.
  • “We take great pride in being recognized year-after-year for an approach grounded in diversity and creating opportunities for women,” said Strong Tower Partner Lorna Croswell.
  • Strong Tower made the list based on the scores of confidential surveys that asked the firm’s employees to report on several categories measuring corporate culture, including executive leadership, work environment, communication and training.
  • Full information on this year’s list of best companies is at seattlemag.com/best-companies .

Anne Baker Returns to Adaptiva as CMO to Lead the New Era of Autonomous Endpoint Management

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Adaptiva , a global leader in autonomous endpoint management, today announced that Anne Baker has returned to the company, where she previously served as vice president of product management and marketing, to now head marketing initiatives worldwide.

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  • Adaptiva , a global leader in autonomous endpoint management, today announced that Anne Baker has returned to the company, where she previously served as vice president of product management and marketing, to now head marketing initiatives worldwide.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110044725/en/
    “We are thrilled to have Anne back at Adaptiva.
  • She is a brilliant marketer who brings a deep understanding of the endpoint management and security landscape.
  • “The time was right for me to return to Adaptiva as the company leads its hundreds of enterprise customers into the new era of autonomous endpoint management,” said Baker.

SEATTLE SUPPLIER REBRANDS AS CATALYNT

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • The former TRInternational reveals new name and logo, expands service offerings
    Seattle's TRInternational, a provider for raw materials and ingredients since 1994, is rebranding as Catalynt Solutions, Inc.
    Seattle supplier rebrands as Catalynt and expands services with recent acquisitions.
  • As Catalynt heads into its 30th year in business, Gluth-Bohan says the new branding better reflects where the company is today.
  • Along with the rebrand, Catalynt has acquired the companies ChemBlend of America, LLC , and American Chemie, Inc.
  • Gluth-Bohan joined Catalynt in 2012 as General Counsel and quickly moved to General Manager, then President and finally to CEO.

Greg Kunst, CEO of Aurion Biotech, Receives Healthcare Leadership Award from Puget Sound Business Journal

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Aurion Biotech , whose mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies, today announced that CEO Greg Kunst has won one of the Healthcare Leadership awards from the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ).

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  • Aurion Biotech , whose mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies, today announced that CEO Greg Kunst has won one of the Healthcare Leadership awards from the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ).
  • Each year, PSBJ celebrates outstanding leaders in health care around the Puget Sound area.
  • The Healthcare Leadership awards highlight innovative and influential thinkers whose leadership has had a lasting impact.
  • “This prestigious recognition from Puget Sound Business Journal really belongs to my incredibly talented team here at Aurion Biotech,” said Greg Kunst, CEO.

Ketul J. Patel named to Modern Healthcare's Top Diversity Leaders List

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is proud to announce that Ketul J. Patel, CEO of VMFH and Division President, Pacific Northwest CommonSpirit was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The program honors the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing the policy and care delivery models across the country, and highlights the continued need to nurture diversity in these organizations.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is proud to announce that Ketul J. Patel, CEO of VMFH and Division President, Pacific Northwest CommonSpirit was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders .
  • "Modern Healthcare's 2023 Top Diversity Leaders and organizations exemplify a commitment to meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • He is committed to supporting diverse teams at all levels to ensure patients receive world-class, safe and equitable care.
  • The profiles of all the winners are featured in the October 16, 2023 print issue of Modern Healthcare and online here .

Laurie Stewart Named One of American Bankers “Most Powerful Women to Watch”

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Friday, September 29, 2023

SEATTLE, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Banker Magazine named Laurie Stewart, President and CEO of Sound Community Bank, as one of 2023’s “Most Powerful Women to Watch.”

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Banker Magazine named Laurie Stewart, President and CEO of Sound Community Bank, as one of 2023’s “Most Powerful Women to Watch.”
    The “Most Powerful Women to Watch” ranks top-performing female executives whose governance continues to shape the banking industry throughout the country.
  • In this span, Stewart led the organization's conversion from a $38 million dollar credit union to a $1 billion publicly traded commercial bank.
  • Active in the industry, Ms. Stewart was one of 14 bankers selected to serve on the inaugural FDIC Community Bank Advisory Board.
  • Ms. Stewart has been recognized in the Most Powerful Women in Banking continuously since 2017.

Sally Jewell Named Chair of Symetra Financial Corporation Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Symetra Financial Corporation (“Symetra”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (“Sumitomo”), today announced the designation of Sally Jewell as chair of its board of directors, effective Aug. 24, 2023.

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  • Symetra Financial Corporation (“Symetra”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (“Sumitomo”), today announced the designation of Sally Jewell as chair of its board of directors, effective Aug. 24, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230906607453/en/
    Sally Jewell has been named chair of Symetra Financial Corporation's board of directors.
  • (Photo courtesy of Symetra)
    “We are extremely pleased to have a leader of Sally Jewell’s caliber chair Symetra’s board of directors.
  • Her leadership will help ensure Symetra’s continued success and growth going forward,” said Kensei Kawaguchi, Managing Executive Officer, Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, and Symetra Financial Corporation board member.