People in Business
Diane L. Dewbrey was appointed to the board of directors at Barrett Business Services, a business management consulting firm based in Vancouver. Previously she was the director of MBIA in Purchase, N.Y., and director and chair at Enventis Corp. She has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Xavier University. BBSI has seven locations in Washington and more throughout the United States. Find out more at mybbsi.com.
Darcy Altizer was hired by Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions as its director of innovation. She previously served as executive director for the Southwest Washington Contractors Association and vice president of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Find out more at www.matrixroof.com.
Kwesi Booker was hired by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families as its assistant secretary of child welfare field operations, starting Dec. 1. He has more than 20 years of experience in the field, beginning in 1998 as a home case manager in New York City. Most recently, he was the county director in the state of Georgia. Booker has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in public administration from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The state DCYF has an office in Vancouver at 907 Harney St. Find out more at www.dcyf.wa.gov.
New owner
Ale Yemane-Berhane recently took over ownership of Cartridge World, 2100 S.E. 164th Ave., Suite D104, Vancouver. He purchased the business on Sept. 30 from its previous owner, Richard “Rick” Jarvis, who retired, Yemane-Berhane said. The business specializes in ink and toner replacement cartridges and print services for home and offices. Find out more at cartridgeworld.com.
