Jun 25, 2013

Schuchart

Hatfield

Killham

Seattle-based commercial contractor Schuchart hired Phil Killham as a project manager in the Tenant Improvement Division and Kristin Hatfield to help manage the Industrial Division. Killham has more than 15 years of industry experience and has worked on a wide variety of ground-up and tenant improvement projects. Hatfield has more than 27 years of local industry experience, including roles as project manager, estimator and vice president.

AGC of Washington

Rick Slunaker retired after 18 years at the Associated General Contractors of Washington, including several years as government affairs director. AGC continues to be represented in Olympia by Van Collins, a longtime employee who has become chief lobbyist and general counsel, and Jerry VanderWood, who adds lobbying duties to his role as communications director.

PCL Civil Constructors

Shaw

The Seattle Transportation Infrastructure Group of PCL Civil Constructors hired Michael Shaw as district environmental manager. Shaw holds a master's degree in marine and estuarine science, and has more than 20 years of environmental permitting, remediation and mitigation experience. In his new role, he is developing an environmental compliance program.

Omega Morgan

Carpenter

Jeff Carpenter was named vice president of operations for Omega Morgan in Portland. Carpenter previously was vice president of global operations for Brooks Automation of Chelmsford, Mass., and Portland. He has a bachelor's degree in management from the University of Massachusetts and served on a submarine in the Navy. Omega Morgan is a specialized moving company with offices in Portland, Seattle and Phoenix.

Kenworth Truck Co.

Kenworth Truck Co.'s assembly plant in Renton was recognized as “One of the Best Workplaces for Commuters” by the National Center for Transit Research. The award recognizes employers that provide commuter benefits to help conserve energy and reduce traffic and related air pollution. This is the fifth consecutive year the plant has received the award.

Jun 18, 2013

Skanska USA

Skanska USA hired Stacy H. Smedley and Brad Smith as preconstruction managers in the Seattle office. Smedley was a cofounder of the Restorative Design Collective and its work on the Bertschi School science classroom, the first Living Building on the West Coast. She also founded the Seed Project, which transforms modular classrooms into hands-on learning environments meeting Living Building standards. Smith previously was an associate principal at a Seattle architectural firm focused on large mixed-use projects. He has more than 20 years of industry experience.

Rafn Co.

Rafn Co., as part of its long-term transition plan, promoted Marc Victor to vice president and chief financial officer. Victor was controller at Rafn for the past six years and held the same position at two other firms for five years prior to that. He holds an MBA from Seattle University. He joins Shawn Rhode, president, and Heather Bunn, vice president of business development, as the new leadership of the third-generation company. Kim Bottles, former CFO, remains as secretary/treasurer and Tom Ambrey continues as CEO.

Canyon Creek Cabinet Co.

Weaver

Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. appointed Andrew Weaver to the newly created position of plant superintendent. Weaver has been with the Monroe-based company for more than seven years, starting as a supervisor in the door line and moving up to product development/quality assurance manager. In his new role, he is evaluating safety performance criteria, cost control measures and regulatory requirements. He is also continuing management of the company's quality assurance program.

James W. Elmer Construction Co.

James W. Elmer, founder and president of James W. Elmer Construction Co. of Spokane, received a Life Membership award from the Associated Builders and Contractors. Elmer has been involved with the ABC since 1986, was a national chairman, served on several national committees and chaired the Inland Pacific Chapter. He received the award last week at ABC's national board of directors meeting in Washington, D.C.