Kaul hired as HomeStreet reverse mortgage lending manager
Seattle-based HomeStreet Bank has announced the hiring of Janet Kaul as reverse mortgage lending manager.
Kaul, a 20-year mortgage veteran specializing in serving senior homeowners, will be based out of the bank’s Vancouver office at 2100 SE 164th Avenue.
In her new role, Kaul will oversee the expansion of HomeStreet’s reverse mortgage division, bringing on additional specialists and broadening the range of programs to enable senior homeowners to age in place.
“Most people would greatly prefer to stay in their homes as they get older, but they’re often not aware of the options they have for doing so,” said Kaul.
COURTNEY GIVENS, ERIN GRIFFIN, SHONDA FEATHER, AMY TANSKA
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW) has announced new additions to the organization’s development and communications department.
Courtney Givens has been named development and communications director. The agency said she will be responsible for advancing fundraising and resources for the organization through communications and marketing, volunteer resources and fundraising.
Erin Griffin has been named marketing and public relations manager. According to the HSSW, Griffin will manage the organization’s marketing initiatives, media and public relations efforts, reputation management and agency branding.
Shonda Feather has been hired as coordinator of volunteer services. The agency said she will be responsible for recruiting, training and managing adult and teen volunteers, and assisting with special events.
Amy Tanska has transitioned from adoptions manager to education and outreach supervisor. The HSSW said Tanska’s primary responsibility in her new role will be creating and implementing in-school education programs as well as community-focused educational events.
MINEKO BALL, CECELIA BLODGETTE, JULIE HARRELL, KRISTIN HEADRICK, SUNSHINE JENKINS, ERICKA SCHROETER & KATE WILLIAMS
Seven Legacy Salmon Creek nurses receive national orthopedic certification
The national Orthopedic Nurses Certification Board recently certified seven registered nurses who work in the Total Joint Center at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.
To qualify for the certification, each nurse must pass a 150-question standardized test and agree to complete 100 hours of continuing education during the next five years.
“This speaks to our team’s commitment to pursuing the highest possible professional standards, which translates into best care practices for our patients,” said Tim Bock, nurse manager overseeing the Total Joint Center at Salmon Creek.
The seven newly certified orthopedic nurses are: Mineko Ball, Cecelia Blodgette, Julie Harrell, Kristin Headrick, Sunshine Jenkins, Erika Schroeter and Kate Williams.
Nationally, only 120 programs have earned joint replacement certifications. The 220-bed Salmon Creek hospital was just the third program in the country to earn certifications in all three – knee, shoulder and hip replacement.
