ISB News

ISB Taps Kathy Scanlan as New Chief Operating Officer

ISB announces the appointment of Kathy Scanlan as chief operating officer. Scanlan’s leadership career has spanned government, nonprofits and sports, and includes serving as the Executive Vice-President of the 1990 Seattle Goodwill Games Organizing Committee and as President of USA Gymnastics. Through Scanlan Consulting, her assignments have included working closely with the Washington State Legislature on ferry and transportation issues; strategic and business planning for museums, park facilities, and global health/discovery science initiatives; feasibility studies of renewable energy projects; and assisting Washington State cities and counties. Scanlan started at ISB on Feb. 2.

 

 

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