Feb 13, 2001

Katspan

Rane Lottinville, founder of Katspan, has named Steve Skeel as CEO of the Kirkland-based general contracting firm. Katspan specializes in site preparation, utility construction and heavy civil work. Skeel has over 30 years of experience in management and administration of small- and medium-sized corporations in the commercial, industrial, marine and government fields.

Performance Abatement

The Seattle branch of Performance Abatement Services (PAS) and Performance Contracting Inc. (PCI) has hired Greg Nickell as superintendent of special projects. Nickell has been in the Northwest specialty construction services industry since 1987. He most recently was construction manager for all activities and projects in the Seattle and Portland offices for AC&S Inc. Nickell's experience includes asbestos and lead abatement, mold remediation, mechanical insulation, marine insulation, fire stopping and expansion joint installation. PAS/PCI is a specialty contracting company experienced in mechanical and marine insulation as well as abatement. Nickell's experience is expected to help expand the company's offering of services.

Holmes Communications

At the recent Federated Electrical Contractors meeting, Jerry Spalti, general manager of Holmes Communications, was appointed vice president of the FEC's Telecommunications Group. Spalti will serve a two-year term, and then will move up within the nonprofit association's offices; equating a six-year commitment by the time he has completed serving in each of the FEC offices. Part of Spalti's role as vice president includes setting policy and agenda items with the FEC president. Holmes Communications is part of Holmes Electric Co. of Renton. The company specializes in electrical contracting, telecommunications and integration services.

University Mechanical

Patrick Fay, a professional engineer, has joined University Mechanical Contractors as a project manager. Fay has a broad background in mechanical projects in the Seattle area. University Mechanical is one of the largest design-build mechanical contractors in the state, specializing in piping, plumbing and ductwork for commercial and industrial projects.

Heery International

Heery International has made several promotions in its Seattle-area Program Management Group. Included are: T.J. "Mac" McClellan and David E. Werner to senior associates, and Douglas I. Bean, Richard A. Brown, Charles R. Demming, Mara L. Elmer, Bruce L. Herr and James Oswell to associates. Heery International is a full-service design, engineering and construction management firm with over 1,100 employees in 30 offices worldwide. The Seattle office is home to 75 construction managers, move managers, designers and planners

Feb 06, 2001

Heery International

Heery International has made several promotions in its Seattle office. Jimmy Jones, Shawn K. O'Sullivan, Debi E. Smith and Mitchell J. Stein have all been promoted to the position of associate. Heery International is a full-service design, engineering and construction management firm with over 1,100 employees in 30 offices worldwide. The Seattle office is home to 75 construction managers, move managers, designers and planners.

WGA

The Washington Glass Association has elected its new officers and board of directors for 2001. The officers include: Bonnie Fay of Northwestern Industries, president; Mike Ball of the Glaziers & Glassworkers Local Union No. 188, vice president; Ed Howell of Hartung Glass Industries, secretary; Greg Barnhart of Pacific Glass & Door, treasurer; and Jerry Larson of Larson's Glass, past president. The board of directors include: Mark Casper of DeaMor Associates; Bill George of General Storefronts; Steve Klein of Morse Industries; Chris Rogstad of Window Tech; and Gary Towndrow of RGA Architectural Sales. Maryanne Howell continues as the association's executive director.

SeaCon

SeaCon LLC of Issaquah has won a national safety award from the Associated Builders and Contractors. The local contractor and developer won a "Merit Award" in the "50,000-100,000 Work Hours" category. It will be presented March 9, during the association's national convention in San Antonio