People in Business
Stefanie R. Coversion, currently a human resources director at Seattle University, will make the jump to Vancouver’s Clark College starting Aug. 16. She had been at Seattle University since 2016 and previously was a labor and employee relations manager for Seattle Public Schools for less than a year, according to her LinkedIn profile. Before that, Coversion worked for the state Department of Social and Health Services as a human resource manager for six years. Coversion has demonstrated experience in collective bargaining agreement negotiation, employee relations and policy development, among other strengths, according to a news release. She received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science and government from Washington State University in the 1990s and holds human resources certifications.
Ryan Rothermel, a lawyer with the Petersen Law Firm, 1104 Main St. Suite No. 640, Vancouver, was recognized by the American Institute of Family Law and Attorneys. He was recognized as the best family law attorney for client satisfaction. The third-party attorney rating organization publishes an annual list of the Top 10 family law attorneys in each state. Rothermel, to be considered for the award, had to pass the institute’s selection process, which is based on client and peer nominations, research and independent evaluation. It’s created to be used as a resource for clients during the attorney-selection process. Rothermel received a juris doctorate from Valparaiso University’s School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Defiance College. He’s a member of both Clark County’s and Washington state’s bar associations. Reach him at 360-326-4577 and petersenlawgroup.com.
Business award
The ilani casino, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, received a Telly Award for its “Let’s ilani” television commercial. More than 12,000 entries from brands all over the world are judged for the contest. ilani took home a Silver Award under the General Travel and Tourism category for regional television, which includes over-the-air TV or cable commercials. ilani partnered with Primal NY, a media production company based out of New York City, to create the video. Past brands to win Telly Awards include ESPN, HBO, Refinery29, Bloomberg and many others. The 30-second ad can be seen on YouTube under “ilani – A Premier Casino Resort in Washington State,” though it includes updated visuals of a concert in the meeting and entertainment center, which opened in April. ilani was developed by the Cowlitz Tribe and Salishan-Mohegan, a partnership that includes Mohegan Sun.
The Columbian welcomes submissions about Clark County residents or businesses, as well as regional business events. Information must be received by noon of the Tuesday preceding the intended Sunday publication date. Send to lyndsey.hewitt@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4540. Sales awards are not published.
