Oct 07, 1997

W.G. Clark

Eric Peterson recently joined W.G. Clark Construction Co. as the project manager for the firm's new South Park Square project, now under construction in downtown Bellevue. Prior to joining W.G. Clark, Peterson logged 10 years as a project manager and project engineer for local engineering and construction firms. He holds a civil engineering degree from the University of Washington.

Sandusky Radio

Sandusky Radio of San Francisco has appointed 37-year broadcast engineer veteran George Bisso as the new project engineer for the radio group. Bisso will be responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining critical RF, digital and audio processing systems for the radio stations. Based in San Francisco, Sandusky Radio owns and operates ten radio stations including five stations located in Seattle.

Battelle, Terra Vac form joint venture

RICHLAND -- Battelle and Terra Vac Corp. have teamed up to form a new company, Current Environmental Solutions LLC, which will bring to market two technologies for cleaning up contaminated soils. The technologies, called "six-phase soil heating" and "in situ corona," are both electrically-based. Six-phase soil heating is a technique that steam strips contaminants from soils in place, eliminating the need for excavation or soil pre-treatment. The technology relies on an electrical current to heat the soil, causing moisture to boil and strip volatile and semi-volatile contaminants from soil particles. The contaminated steam is removed through venting and is treated above ground. The technology has been demonstrated successfully at several sites across the United States over the past four years. Meanwhile, in situ corona is designed to destroy organic contaminants underground. The technique destroys toxic materials such as chlorinated solvents, PCBs, pesticides and industrial fuel oils and lubricants. This technology is still under development. Both technologies were developed by Battelle researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) through funding from the Department of Energy. Battelle operates PNNL for DOE. Terra Vac is an environmental engineering firm that specializes in site assessments and in situ, (or "in place"), soil and groundwater remediation. The company has 11 offices on three continents, including a Seattle office managed by Michael E. Dodson. Based in Richland, Current Environmental Solutions initially will focus on the deployment of six-phase soil heating, as well as further development of in situ corona. For more information, call Theresa Bergsman at Current Environmental Solutions at (509) 943-8810.

PSI acquires GTG Geotechnical

LOMBARD, Ill. -- PSI, a major geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting firm based in Lombard, Ill., has acquired the assets and ongoing business of the Denver-area firm GTG Geotechnical and Environmental Services Ltd. Based in Wheat Ridge, Colo., GTG has additional offices in Boulder and Colorado Springs. GTG holds certification from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials to test hot-mix asphalt, asphalt aggregate, soil and cement concrete aggregates. GTG is expected to generate revenues of approximately $4 million in 1997. PSI said it will allow GTG's current management team to continue to oversee their offices under PSI's ownership. PSI also said it will not close any GTG offices or lay off any of GTG's 80 employees. PSI specializes in construction materials testing and quality control, materials testing and certification, non-destructive examination and testing, roof and pavement consulting, geotechnical engineering and drilling services, environmental and asbestos consulting, analytical services and training programs. PSI has more than 3,000 employees with 150 offices in 40 states, including offices in Seattle, Tacoma, Bothell, Poulsbo, Spokane and Portland. PSI also acquired Pacific Testing Laboratories of Seattle in March 1997.

Oct 01, 1997

DLR/Graham

Architect J. Scott Haas has joined the staff of DLR/John Graham Associates, and is now at work on Boeing 7-341 Tenant Improvements in Bellevue. He was previously with Ruhl-Parr & Associates in Bellevue. Joel Goetz has joined the firm as computer systems manager. He was previously with Zurn-Nepco.

Kopczynski

Paul Crocker and Scott Wong have joined the staff of Cary Kopczynski and Co. (CKC) as engineers. Both are recent University of Washington graduates. Rodin Punsalan has joined the firm as a CAD designer and drafter. Crocker and Punsalan are currently working on The Guam Micronesia Mall parking structure, and Wong and Punsalan have been involved in designing a Marriott Hotel project in Covington, Ky.

Coffman

Karleen Brown has joined the development department of Coffman Engineers. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration, and will be involved in many marketing activities for the firm. Trey Morris has joined Coffman as an electrical engineer. He specializes in instrumentation systems, and is currently working on a moveable seating system for the Paramount Theater. Eric Anderson has joined the office as a design engineer in the structural engineering group. His projects include Nordstrom stores, Red Robin restaurants and a major retail project in Spokane.

BOORA

BOORA Architects, Inc. has named four new principals in the firm. Cindy Gunderson has served as interior designer on numerous large projects in the Portland area, including the Broadway Metroplex theater and the United States Courthouse. She is now working on two recreational centers in the Portland area. Jim Henry joined the firm in 1994 and has managed renovations and additions to the Marriott Hotel at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. He is now project manager of three projects at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Chris Linn is the designer of a new 151-bed Oregon Veteran's Home in The Dalles and is now working on a hotel proposed for downtown Sacramento. he joined the firm in 1991. Michael Tingley has been involved in a variety of performing arts facilities since joining the firm in 1993, and is now managing the $50 million Mary's Woods retirement community in Lake Oswego.

Berger/ABAM

Dee Dee Young has been promoted to marketing coordinator at Berger/ABAM Engineers Inc. Thomas Scott McMahon has joined the firm as an engineer, specializing in transportation projects. He was previously with Boswell Engineering in South Hackensack, N.J.

Exeltech

Yakov Polyakov has joined Exeltech as a project engineer specializing in bridge design. He is currently responsible for the design check of the Crooked River Gorge Bridge in Jefferson County. Edward W. Thomas Jr. has also joined the firm as a project engineer with experience in various types of bridge design and also in civil engineering. Bobbie L. Burkholder has joined the firm as a CAD systems manager.

Bucher, Willis & Ratliff

Miles Mayhew has joined the staff of Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corp. He is a community development planner specializing in comprehensive planning and urban design.

Esterline

Robert Cremin has been elected president of Esterline Technologies in Bellevue. He continues as chief operating officer. Cremin has serviced the firm for more than 20 years -- both with Esterline and the former Criton Technologies and its predecessor Heath Techna. The firm makes engineered products for aerospace and high technology businesses.

Bad Animals

Bad Animals/Seattle has completed renovation of its Belltown area facility and narrowed its focus to sound design, voice talent casting, recording and original music composition for media. Recording areas have been updated and the client lounge has been improved. The sound design team is made up of Gary Littel, formerly of Waves in Los Angeles; Mike McAuliffe and Suzie Brutke.

Interactive Objects

Interactive Objects, Redmond, has completed its merger with Asia Pacific Chemical Engineering Corp. The publicly traded company is now known as Interactive Objects and continues to develop and market software development tools.