Jul 08, 2014

Kirtley-Cole Associates

Merk

Graafstra

Sullivan

Everett-based Kirtley-Cole Associates hired Nicole Sullivan as project administrator, Trevor Graafstra as senior project manager and Jenny Merk as human resources/payroll manager. Sullivan has seven years of industry experience and holds an associate's degree from Edmonds Community College and a certificate in construction management from the University of Washington. Graafstra has 17 years of industry experience and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He holds a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from the University of Oregon. Merk has 20 years of industry experience.

Walsh Construction Co.

Morey

Lillybridge

Graham

Walsh Construction Co. promoted B.J. Graham to assistant superintendent, Brian Lillybridge to superintendent and Shannon Morey to assistant superintendent. Graham joined Walsh in 2005 as a carpenter. He holds a certificate in construction management from the University of Washington. Lillybridge joined the company in 2013 as a carpenter with 30 years of experience. Morey joined Walsh in 1999 as a laborer and soon after started the carpenter apprentice program. He later became carpenter foreman of the finish crew.

Sequoyah Electric

Russell

Electrical contractor Sequoyah Electric hired Kyle Russell as an estimator. Russell interned with Sequoyah in 2013 while obtaining his bachelor's degree in construction management from Washington State University. He is spending the next year in the Estimating Department as part of Sequoyah's training program for project engineers.

Jul 01, 2014

Walsh Construction Co.

Gill

Phillips

Storhaug

Eric Storhaug and Jeremiah Phillips joined Walsh Construction Co.'s Washington region office as project engineers, and Matt Gill joined as earthwork trade superintendent. Storhaug is a recent graduate of the construction management program at Washington State University, and Phillips is a recent graduate of the construction management program at the University of Washington. Gill has more than seven years of construction experience.

Adolfson & Peterson

McDaniel

Derieg

Hackett

Clinton

Adolfson & Peterson's Pacific Northwest office promoted Bill Clinton to director of estimating and preconstruction, and hired Thomas Hackett as assistant project manager. Clinton joined A&P three years ago as chief estimator. Hackett recently earned a bachelor's degree in construction management from Washington State University. He is assisting with the Gordon Family YMCA and Portside Industrial Business Park projects. Also, A&P assistant superintendents Carl Derieg, Alan McDaniel and Bruce Adsero completed the Superintendent Career Training Program through the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Derieg is working at the Aperture on 5th multifamily project, McDaniel is working on the Redmond Central multifamily project, and Adsero is working on the Lake Hills mixed-use project.

Swinerton Builders Northwest

McNally

Hamill

Roberts

Worley

Swinerton Builders Northwest promoted Dave Worley to vice president, and hired Gayle Roberts as assistant project manager, Piper Hamill as senior project engineer and Sean McNally as project engineer. Worley has been with the company since 2002 and will continue his role as division manager. Roberts has 10 years of construction experience and is primarily working on tribal and gaming projects. Hamill relocated from Swinerton's Government Division and is involved in tenant improvements and health-care. McNally graduated from the University of Washington's construction management program and is working on tenant improvement projects.

Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker

Wandler

Jason R. Wandler, a partner at the law firm of Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker, was elected to the board of directors of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington. Wandler will serve a three-year term. He has been a member of the chapter for more than 10 years, and serves on the Professional Development Council.

AGC Education Foundation

The AGC Education Foundation named the recipients of its 2014-15 scholarships. From the University of Washington: Lee “Colton” Cox of Duvall, Sergio Ortega of Edmonds, Nick Santini of Seattle and Tanya Trongtham of Seattle. From Central Washington University: Joel Greear of Ellensburg, Brian Merris of Bellingham, Ryan Romano of Ellensburg and Kindra Scobba of Vancouver. From Washington State University: Avery Bahr of Bellingham, Andrew Croskrey of Richland, Armando Espinosa of Peshastin, Michael Fisher of Anchorage, Kelsey Gardner of Castle Rock, Marshall Ruehl of Spokane and Charlotte Schmitz of Veradale. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $4,250.