Issaquah Reporter Business Briefs | Oct. 1

Issaquah resident joins D Square Energy Systems

Issaquah resident Bruce Huskinson will be residential sales manager for D Square Energy Systems Inc., the largest independent distributor of stand-by generator systems in the Pacific Northwest, the company recently announced.

“The demand for stand-by generators in suburban homes has grown exponentially, especially among the fast-growing outlying areas that are affected most by power outages,” said Don Dunavant, founder of D Square Energy Systems. “Bruce Huskinson is just the right person to lead our residential marketing efforts. He understands the people and is very service-oriented.”

Huskinson is a Seattle native and attended Overlake School in Redmond. He spent 35 years in the automotive industry, most recently as fleet manager with Brooks-McKnight Chevrolet in Bellevue and Lee Johnson Chevrolet in Kirkland.

Married with four children and five grandchildren, Huskinson enjoys the outdoors, golf, fishing and is a lifetime member of the Seattle Skeet & Trap Club.

Founded in 1987, D Square Energy Systems Inc. serves Western Washington with backup power systems for homes, business and industry from its headquarters in North Bend. For information on sales, service and parts, call (800) 820-0162 or visit their Web site at dsquaregenerators.com.

Magill promoted to Rowley CEO

Rowley Properties this week announced the promotion of Kari Magill to chief executive officer.

After previously serving as the company’s chief operating officer, Magill will now take over from her father. Skip Rowley plans to remain involved in the 54-year-old company founded by his father, George Rowley Sr.

Magill assumed her responsibilities in August, but has been transitioning over the past year, a company press release said.

“I’ve had the tremendous fortune of learning this company from the ground up,” Magill said. “I grew up immersed in Rowley Properties and I am confident and excited to lead it into a future that continues its proud tradition of being a productive and supportive member of the community.”

Skip Rowley plans to spend more time serving in the community and fostering financial relationships. He will remain chairman of the board of Rowley Properties.

“The transition allows me to remain involved with Rowley while focusing on my passions,” Skip Rowley said. “This includes community relations, assisting with strategic development and working more closely with the movers and shakers of Issaquah and greater Eastside to ensure our community continues to be a great place to raise our families and effectively support strong business activity.”

Among other projects, Magill will oversee the Hyla Crossing & Rowley Center development, which sits on 60 acres.

“Over the past several years we’ve visited other mixed-use developments that incorporate the natural environment with meaningful development to help form our vision for Hyla which will be tailored to Issaquah and its needs,” said Magill. “Hyla Crossing is a long-term project that will integrate into our community without changing the feel of our city.”

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