Jan 15, 2025

Magnusson Klemencic Associates

Aswegan

Kevin Aswegan, a principal at Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA), has been named a Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Fellow by The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The designation recognizes accomplished SEI members as leaders and mentors in the structural engineering profession.

Aswegan's contributions to the engineering profession include authorship of the book, “Design and Performance of Tall Buildings for Wind,” and his industry leadership related to seismicity and performance-based design.

He is the leader of MKA's Performance-Based Design Technical Specialist Team (TST) and a member of the firm's Earthquake and Wind TSTs. His latest project, ATX Tower, for which he was structural project manager, is under construction in Austin, TX, and is the world's first high-rise tower to incorporate the ASCE Prestandard for Performance-Based Wind Design (PBWD). PBWD is revolutionizing how tall buildings are designed for wind loads, creating more reliable, lower-carbon, and less costly buildings.

With this designation, Aswegan joins fellow MKA SEI Fellows Ron Klemencic, chairman and CEO; John Hooper, senior principal; and Jon Magnusson, chairman emeritus.

PCS Structural Solutions

Mount

PCS Structural Solutions welcomed Christopher Mount as associate in the firm's Portland office and Christian Serrano as design engineer in the Seattle office.

Mount graduated with a master's in civil engineering from Texas A&M. He brings over 17 years structural engineering and client service experience.

Currently, Mount is providing structural project management for Sunset High School and Whitford Middle School Remodels and structural design for Hunts Point Residence.

Serrano is a graduate of the University of Washington. Serrano is currently working on structural design for the Lower Columbia College Center for Vocational & Transitional Studies and Commadore Options School and Ordway Elementary School Seismic Retrofits.

Reid Middleton, Inc.

Gaston

Shrope

Richey

Greisz

Wulff

Yerokhin

Haile

In Everett, Reid Middleton hired Ashley Wulff, as a marketing coordinator. Wulff will support marketing proposals efforts.

The Civil Engineering Group hired Jared Greisz as a designer II, Shayne Richey as a designer I, and Jason Shrope as a senior engineer. Greisz will focus on site development and drainage projects. Richey will work on transportation projects. Shrope brings 27 years of civil engineering experience.

The Structural Engineering Group hired John Paul Gaston as a designer II, Solomon Haile as a project engineer, and Ruvim Yerokhin as a designer I. Gaston was an intern at Reid Middleton and chose to join the firm after graduation. Haile brings nine years of structural engineering experience and Yerokhin has two years of structural engineering experience.

The Survey Group hired Ralph Hayden as a project surveyor and Rachelle Palmer as a survey technician. Hayden brings six years of surveying experience. Palmer will be focused on field survey work.

The Waterfront Group hired Jason Kikuta as a senior engineer. Kikuta has 19 years of waterfront engineering experience.

Jan 08, 2025

Architects West

Coddington

Cole Coddington has joined the team at Architects West as an intern architect. Coddington earned both his Bachelor's and Master of Architecture degrees from Washington State University. He comes from a family of architects, designers, and carpenters.

Through multiple years of construction and carpentry experience, and several years in the architectural industry, he has gained experience in a wide variety of project types. His experience includes multifamily residential and commercial architecture as well as high-end single-family residential projects.

Current projects Coddington is working on include a three-story tenant improvement for Mountain West Bank in Coeur d'Alene, ID, and Army & Airforce Express Upgrades at Yokota Air Base in Japan.

PCS Structural Solutions

Jesse

Taylor

Stefanov

Bowen

Williams

PCS Structural Solutions has promoted five employees in its Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland offices.

Steven Williams is promoted to managing principal of the firm's Portland office. Williams has been with PCS for 10 years and is instrumental in growing the Portland office, which opened in 2017. His current active projects include Banks School District Renovation, Gervais School District Renovation, and Renton High School Replacement.

McKell Bowen is promoted to senior associate. Bowen has been with PCS for nine years. He recently completed structural design for Tacoma Community College Center for Learning and Engagement building and is currently working on Swedish North Tower First Hill Expansion.

Georgi Stefanov is promoted to associate and is PCS's 2024 Positive Solutions Award winner. Stefanov has been with PCS for five years and is currently working on the Swedish North Tower First Hill Expansion. He recently completed structural design for River Ridge High School Addition and Renovation and Sumner High School Modernization and Expansion.

Brad Taylor is promoted to project manager and has been with PCS for five years. His recent work includes structural engineering at Evergreen Public Schools Music Room Additions and PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital Medical Center West Pavilion. Taylor is currently working on Pe Ell K-12 School Modernization project.

Joe Jesse is promoted to project manager and has been with PCS for four years. Jesse recently completed design for Cedarside Mixed-Use project and is currently working on Lakeridge Elementary School Seismic Retrofit and Herzl-Ner Tamid PK-12 School Addition.

Rice Fergus Miller

Hoggard

Laird

Jones-Lowell

Rice Fergus Miller (RFM) announced the addition of three professionals to its team. The new hires joined RFM last year.

Kenya Jones-Lowell returned to RFM with eight years of experience in high-end hospitality interior design. She specializes in tribal hospitality, planning and projects that reflect modern local culture. Her clients include 7 Cedars Casino, Tulalip Gaming Organization, The Burrard Group, Modern Aviation, and Springboard Hospitality. She currently serves as the vice-chair of her local planning commission and is a board member for the Hospitality Diversity Action Council. She is also a Coverings Rockstar, Boutique Design New York 18 alumni, Savannah College of Art and Design Lacoste alumni atelier, Gold Key recipient and a five-time Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) TopID awardee.

Courtney Laird joined RFM as an interior designer and brings over 13 years of experience in the hospitality sector. Based in Portland, she has worked with brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. She is an active member of NEWH, National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certified, and serves on the Interior Design Advisory Council at George Fox University, where she shares her expertise and supports the next generation of designers.

Lori Hoggard joined RFM as the new accounting manager. With over 20 years of experience in the accounting industry, Hoggard brings a wealth of knowledge from both within and outside the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. She has a background in the United States Marine Corps and holds a degree in Business Forensics. Starting this month, she will pursue a Master of Business Analytics degree.