Bellevue, Wash—March 1, 2018—The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) announced the selection of Kathleen (Kat) Sims as its new executive director. Sims is the first woman to lead the association in its 109-year history. As the former vice president of environmental affairs, sustainability, and corporate responsibility of Weyerhaeuser Company, she is an influential leader accustomed to the building industry. She begins her new role Monday, March 5.

This week, Leah Missik, Built Green program manager, shares the results of the latest Built Green white paper, featuring a two-year analysis of Dwell Development's Emerald Star home.

In November 2016, voters in Washington state voted to establish a mandatory sick leave law for workers in their state. The problem is that many large cities in Washington such as Seattle and Tacoma have also adopted their own sick leave measures, and these measures are not always in sync with the state law. What is the employer to do?

This week, Bob Smith from Advanced Insurance Solutions shares why he's been an MBAKS member for 28 years.

Join us for the Taste of Italy Dinner & Elected Officials Reception, March 15 at the Normandy Park Community Club (aka The Cove) for delizioso Italian cuisine and the exclusive opportunity to chat with area elected officials.