Pacific Northwest Security Traders Association

Seattle Security Traders Association

Officers and Governors

	Andina Anderson - Past President Andina is currently the Client Relationship Manager at Tamarac Inc., a financial software rebalancing company in Seattle. Prior to Tamarac, Andina worked at Ragen Mackenzie as a Senior Institutional Equity Sales Trader for over five years. Andina completed her BA at the University of Washington in Finance and Marketing, and recently completed her MBA at the University of Adelaide in her hometown in Australia. Andina has been a board member of SSTA for several years, including her past role as President in 2003/2004. Tamarac, Inc. 83 South King Street, Suite 215 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-525-8811
	Nenad Yashruti - President Nenad has been trading securities for almost a decade. He is currently the Head Trader for Freestone Capital Management and Freestone Advisors in Seattle. Prior to making the move to the Buyside, Nenad was the Head Trader at National Securities, a Sellside firm with over 350 retail, and institutional brokers. Nenad studied business and finance at Washington State University and he joined the SSTA board in early 04’ as an executive member. Freestone Capital Management 1191 Second Avenue, Suite 2100 Seattle, WA 98101 206-398-1100
	Alex Frink - Vice President Alex Frink is a member of the Rigel Investment Center Team and is the senior trader responsible for Rigel's trading effort and strategy. Mr. Frink has 14 years of investment experience, which includes equity sales, equity trading and operations. Prior to joining Rigel, Alex spent 10 years at Merrill Lynch where his most recent position was First Vice President. He completed his BA (Economics) at the University of Vermont. Rigel Capital 601 Union Street, Suite 3930 Seattle, WA 98101 206-467-4432
	Tyler Platte - Treasurer Tyler joined Rainier Investment Management as an equity trader in 2007. He is responsible for ensuring best execution, leveraging his extensive knowledge in customizing and integrating Order Management Systems (OMS) and Execution Management Systems (EMS). Tyler's experience began in 1996 as a portfolio accountant with Scudder Kemper Investments in Boston, MA. He continued in 1998 with Westpeak Global Advisors, Boulder, CO, where he was responsible for trading across small-, mid- and large capitalization stocks. Tyler received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. Rainier Investment Management 601 Union Street, Suite 2801 Seattle, WA 98101 206-464-4519