Apr 30, 2013

Lease Crutcher Lewis

Hayes

Pepin

Dilek

Regional general contractor Lease Crutcher Lewis hired Timur Dilek as project engineer and Beth Pepin as operations assistant in its Seattle office. It also promoted Jonny Hayes to superintendent. Dilek is a LEED AP BD&C and has four years of construction experience. He holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from Central Washington University, and will soon complete his MBA at the University of Washington. Pepin has three years of construction experience and holds a bachelor's degree and CM certification from the UW. Hayes joined Lewis in 1991 and has been a field supervisor since 1997. He attended UCLA and the University of Nevada, Reno.

Ash Grove Cement Co.

Berlin

LaDon Berlin joined Ash Grove Cement Co. as sales administrative assistant in its Seattle-area sales office. Berlin has more than 15 years of customer service and administrative experience from the telecommunications industry.

Raymond Group

Taylor

James Taylor joined the Raymond Group as vice president and area manager for the Northwest region, where he is overseeing business development, project management, estimating and field operations. Taylor has 35 years of experience in the commercial drywall industry. He is based out of the company's new Seattle office. Raymond Group is a lath and plaster, framing and drywall company.

Schuchart/Dow

John Hoedemaker, who joined Schuchart/Dow as general manager in 2005, has been appointed managing partner. Hoedemaker is continuing to guide business operations, as well as provide project oversight, and foster relationships with clients and industry peers. Paige Williams, formerly human resources manager, took over Hoedemaker's old role. She is overseeing business operations.

Apr 23, 2013

PSF Mechanical

Meyer

Simonson

Maute

Baldridge

Guffin

Twaddell

Wigley

Seattle-based PSF Mechanical hired Chris Wigley and Jennifer Twaddell as project managers, Brenden Guffin and Steve Baldridge as project design engineers, Colleen Maute as Nordstrom Team administrative assistant, Steve Simonson as assistant project manager and Keith Meyer as sheet metal detailer. Wigley comes from the Army with more than five years of project management experience. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science. Twaddell, LEED AP, has been in the mechanical construction industry for 10 years. She holds bachelor's degrees in architectural studies and construction management from the University of Washington. Guffin holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology from Eastern Washington University. Baldridge, PE, has been in the construction industry for more than 32 years and holds a bachelor's degree in engineering technology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Maute holds a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary arts and sciences from the UW. Simonson has been in the construction industry for four years and holds a master's degree in construction management from Colorado State University and a bachelor's degree in construction management from Louisiana State University. Meyer, an SMWIA journeyman with 19 years of experience, holds an associate's degree from Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix.

Groff Murphy

Groff Murphy partners David Groff, Michael Murphy, Marisa Bavand and Michael Grace were selected as Super Lawyers for 2013 by Super Lawyers and Seattle Met Magazine. They were recognized for their practice areas of construction law, government contracts, real estate and land use. Also, Daniel Carmalt was named a 2013 Washington Rising Star.

Skanska USA

Skanska USA won a Boeing Supplier of the Year award for its performance and contributions to Boeing's overall success during 2012. The construction firm was one of 16 companies and one university to receive the award, which was presented last week in San Diego. Skanska has been performing construction work for Boeing since 1962 and recently completed the Everett Delivery Center.