Apr 08, 2014

McKinstry

Purcell

Chris Purcell is the new chief technology officer in McKinstry's Seattle office, where he is establishing the company's technical vision and guiding technological development. Purcell spent 13 years as vice president of technology at Vulcan Inc. He holds a bachelor's degree from Purdue University and is a graduate of the Leadership Tomorrow program in Seattle.

Swinerton Builders

Muma

Eddy

Swinerton Builders hired Wayne Eddy as senior project manager and Pat Muma as superintendent for its Northwest Division, which has offices in Bellevue and Portland. Eddy, with 30 years of construction experience, is focusing on pre-construction services and new construction. Muma, with 18 years of construction experience, is working primarily in tenant improvements. Swinerton expects 2014 revenues for its Northwest division to exceed $100 million.

BNBuilders

Smith

BNBuilders hired Adam Smith as superintendent in the Seattle office. Smith has overseen data center, higher education and biotech projects in the Seattle area. He holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from Central Washington University. BNBuilders has regional offices in Spokane, San Francisco and San Diego.

High Country Contractors & Developers

DePriest

Renton-based High Country Contractors & Developers hired Ryan DePriest as estimator/project manager. Since 2009, DePriest has managed retail tenant improvements and special projects, primarily in the petroleum sector. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and has 14 years of experience in residential and commercial construction.

Matheus Lumber Co.

Ashbaugh

Matheus Lumber Co. of Woodinville hired Bryan Ashbaugh to head outside sales and marketing throughout the Puget Sound region. Ashbaugh was CEO of Street of Dreams Inc., which has produced 88 Street of Dreams events in major cities throughout North America since 1985. He also worked for Glacier Park Co., a real estate subsidiary of the old Burlington Northern Railway.

University Mechanical Contractors

University Mechanical Contractors won a national safety award from the Associated General Contractors of America. The Mukilteo-based company won first place in the Specialty Division (300,001-500,000 work hours) of the Willis Safety Awards. It was cited for its innovation to develop safety solutions; empowerment of frontline workers; leadership in regional organizations to promote safety for all industry workers; and its company-wide safety program.

Clipper Vacations

Bowers

Clipper Vacations named David E. Bowers chief financial officer. He is a certified public accountant with a BA and MBA from the University of Washington and recently worked for Possible Worldwide. The transportation provider includes Clipper Navigation based in Seattle and Clipper Navigation, Ltd. In Canada.

Freight Mobility Board

Karen Schmidt, executive director of the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board, will retire July 31. Schmidt was the first director to manage the program as an independent state agency. She has facilitated completion of 48 freight projects, leveraging $150 million in FMSIB funding for a total investment of $639 million, and serves on the National Freight Advisory Committee.

American Marine Ingredients

American Seafoods Group named John Cummings president of the subsidiary American Marine Ingredients. Cummings will lead development of marine ingredients derived from fisheries in Alaska and the Northwest for use in foods, supplements and pharmaceuticals. He was president of American Pride Seafoods.