Apr 03, 2001

Holaday-Parks

Mechanical contractor Holaday-Parks has named Eric van der Veen manager of its Plan/Spec Division. In his new role, van der Veen is procuring plan/spec projects, determining bid schedules, and managing estimators and project managers. He joined Holaday-Parks in 1995 as a project manager, and is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University. The Plan/Spec Division builds and installs HVAC systems designed by others.

Inland NW AGC

The Inland Northwest chapter of the Associated General Contractors has received the James A. Cashman Trophy for its membership efforts. The Spokane-based chapter was cited for top membership growth in 2000 among the 102 chapters in the country. The award is based on a combination of total membership growth, retention of current membership, and membership marketing programs. The chapter is headed up by Ken Dunham, who helped the Montana Contractors' Association win the award in 1991.

Steelscape

Steelscape has added three employees to its Kalama facility. Included are Rebecca Brown, quality systems engineer, Mike Nelson, safety coordinator, and Robert Schuh, logistics and materials manager. Brown's responsibilities include developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and quality systems that are ISO compatible. She has over four years of experience in the steel industry and previously was the quality assurance in technology manager for Northstar Steel in Beaumont, Texas. She holds a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering from the University of Utah. Nelson has nine years of experience as a safety coordinator, including a stint as safety coordinator at Vanalco in Vancouver. At Steelscape, he is responsible for the plant's overall safety program. He holds a bachelor's degree in microbiology from Montana State University and in safety engineering from Montana Tech. Schuh's responsibilities include raw materials supply, finished product shipping performances and developing customer programs. He previously worked for Reynolds Aluminum in Longview as an operations supervisor, and holds an associate degree in electronics technology from Lower Columbia College. Steelscape makes metallic coated and painted steel sheet products primarily for architectural roofing and siding on homes, commercial and industrial buildings, and large civic projects.

Icon Materials

Icon Materials has consolidated its corporate and construction offices at 6819 S. 228th St. in Kent, and moved its shop facility to 840 Butte Ave. S.E. in Pacific. The mailing address is now: P.O. Box 88050, Tukwila, WA 98138-2050. The company's phone number is (206) 575-3200.

Mar 28, 2001

Built-e

Built-e, a Seattle-based resource for sustainable building materials, announced that Jim Quinn has joined its advisory board. Quinn, the former CEO of Collins Pine, brings to the board more than 35 years experience in the forest products industry as well as a dedication to sustainable building. He was named Timber Processing magazine's Man Of The Year in 1998.

Mar 26, 2001

Pacific Utility

Pacific Utility has named Lee Jacobson as executive vice president. Lee’s previous experience includes serving as chief financial officer for a $260 million company.

Pacific Utility Equipment has been in business since 1967. It is a supplier of specialized truck equipment to electric and telephone utilities, CATV companies and to cities, counties and other government entities and contractors that serve all of these markets.

The company maintains it used equipment division in Tacoma and stocks a wide array of utility as well as municipal equipment.

Rosco Manufacturing

Rosco Manufacturing Co. has promoted Derek Williams to the position of sales and support manager. Originally joining Rosco in 1984 as the MIS coordinator, Williams has held many positions during his 16 years with the company.

He will be responsible for the management of inside sales and parts and service departments in Madison, S.D. He will also continue to serve as the regional sales manager for dealers in Iowa, North and South Dakota, Nebraska and most of Montana. He will serve the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Rockman

Jack Miller became the new owner of Rockman LLC. Rockman is a Lake Stevens-based company specializing in the brokering of trucks, aggregate and export for Puget Sound contractors. Miller brings with him a group of experienced professionals. Dave Lemmert, sales manager, joined Rockman in Sept. 2000 with nine years of experience with CSR Associated, Hos Bros. and Nelson Bros. April Bettinger, credit/office manager, came on board in Dec. 1997 with 13 years experience with Cadman and CSR Associated. Bob Moon, controller has been with Rockman since Dec.1997, bringing with him over 45 years experience in the mining industry