Puget Sound Business Journal

Former Dreambox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson Joins Owl Ventures as Operating Partner

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.

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  • Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.
  • In addition to being a former Owl Ventures portfolio company CEO, Jessie currently serves on the boards of Owl Ventures portfolio companies Quizlet and Class Technologies.
  • She created enormous enterprise value alongside deep scaled social impact at DreamBox Learning", said Tory Patterson, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Owl Ventures.
  • "I was introduced to Owl Ventures in 2015 when Tory Patterson decided to make a bet on DreamBox Learning and me as a CEO", said Jessie Woolley-Wilson.

Former Dreambox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson Joins Owl Ventures as Operating Partner

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.
  • In addition to being a former Owl Ventures portfolio company CEO, Jessie currently serves on the boards of Owl Ventures portfolio companies Quizlet and Class Technologies.
  • She created enormous enterprise value alongside deep scaled social impact at DreamBox Learning", said Tory Patterson, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Owl Ventures.
  • "I was introduced to Owl Ventures in 2015 when Tory Patterson decided to make a bet on DreamBox Learning and me as a CEO", said Jessie Woolley-Wilson.

Strong Tower Consulting’s John Croswell Named to the 2024 SIA Staffing 100 North America List

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Strong T ower Consulting , a Washington state-based management-consulting firm, announces that its Partner John Croswell has been named to the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) 2024 Staffing 100 North America list of influential staffing leaders who are making the world of work, work better.

Key Points: 
  • Strong T ower Consulting , a Washington state-based management-consulting firm, announces that its Partner John Croswell has been named to the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) 2024 Staffing 100 North America list of influential staffing leaders who are making the world of work, work better.
  • Since 2021, Strong Tower has experienced an annual 40% growth rate and has expanded its operations across the U.S. and Canada, securing partnerships with leading technology and Fortune 50 companies.
  • "This honor is credit to our unique model we call Inclusion Consulting ®, which encompasses our dedication to trustworthy client service and leveraging the power of diversity to solve problems," said John Croswell, Strong Tower Partner.
  • More information on Croswell and Strong Tower’s naming to the SIA Staffing 100 can be found at: https://si100.staffingindustry.com/John-Croswell-2024/ .

Strong Tower Consulting Named Inclusive Workplace by COLOR Magazine

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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Strong Tower Consulting , a Washington state-based management-consulting firm, proudly announces it has been named to the prestigious list of Inclusive Workplaces compiled by Best Companies Group in 2024 in collaboration with COLOR Magazine.

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  • Strong Tower Consulting , a Washington state-based management-consulting firm, proudly announces it has been named to the prestigious list of Inclusive Workplaces compiled by Best Companies Group in 2024 in collaboration with COLOR Magazine.
  • This recognition underscores Strong Tower’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion through its underlying virtues of creating value by bringing more perspectives and ideas to the table.
  • Best Companies Group, a renowned authority in workplace excellence assessments, partnered with COLOR Magazine, a publication dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the corporate world, to identify organizations that prioritize inclusivity in their workplaces.
  • The comprehensive evaluation process included a thorough assessment of workplace policies, practices, and employee feedback.

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

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Tuesday, March 5, 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).

Key Points: 
  • 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
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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
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SEATTLE, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Points: 
  • 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.