Sep 23, 2014

Rafn Co.

Victor

Bunn

Rhode

Bellevue–based Rafn Co. transitioned to its third generation of leadership, with former President and COO Shawn Rhode becoming CEO. Former CEO Tom Ambrey continues with the company as vice-chairman of the board. Heather Bunn, vice president of business development, and CFO Marc Victor round out the management team. Rhode has worked as a carpenter, foreman and superintendent during his 32 years at Rafn. He became president and COO in 2008. Rafn Co. was founded in 1978 by Jack and Marilyn Rafn. Jack Rafn retired in 2004 and passed the baton to Ambrey, who had been with the company since 1978.

Watts Constructors

Shaffer

Gerber

The Gig Harbor office of Watts Constructors hired H.C. “Rocky” Gerber as project manager and Randy M. Shaffer as superintendent. Gerber holds a bachelor's degree in building construction from the University of Washington, and is a Certified Construction Manager.

Walsh Construction Co.

Sherman

Dempsey

Brandon

Eric Brandon, Adam Dempsey and Anthony Sherman joined Walsh Construction Co.'s Washington region office as project engineers. Brandon recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's degree in engineering and technology management, as well as an MBA. He also earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from WSU. Dempsey has more than 10 years of construction experience. He previously was operations manager at Westlake Concrete. Sherman recently graduated from WSU with an MBA. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration last year from WSU.

Cochran Inc.

Cochran Inc. appointed Steve Blair as electrical service manager in Washington, and hired Donal Barnes as project manager for Electrical Special Projects and Service. Blair has 20 years of experience in the electrical construction industry, and most recently was responsible for Cochran's Charlotte, North Carolina, operations. Before that, he was service manager at SME. Barnes also is a former SME employee. His focus in on commercial, medical, industrial facilities and computer centers.

NAWIC

The National Association of Women in Construction recently installed its officers at its annual meeting and convention in Indianapolis. The Immediate Past President is Yasmine A. Branden of the Portland Chapter. Also, Sarah L. Webb of the South Sound Chapter will be serving her second year as a Pacific Northwest Region director.

Sep 16, 2014

Rush Commercial

Ferencik

Brain

Wieser

Strelinger

Parker

Cartwright

The Commercial Division of The Rush Companies hired Michele Cartwright as operations coordinator, Darin Parker as safety manager, Brooks Strelinger and Jeff Wieser as project engineers, Philip Wucinich as project manager, Jeff Brain and Jim Williams as superintendents, and Cory Ferencik as assistant superintendent. Rush is based in Gig Harbor. It provides design, development, construction and property management for commercial and residential projects.

High Country Contractors & Developers

Hinkle

DiCenzo

Renton-based High Country Contractors & Developers added Mac DiCenzo as superintendent and Cody Hinkle as project engineer. DiCenzo has 17 years of local commercial construction experience on new and tenant improvement projects. Hinkle this year earned a bachelor's degree in construction management from Washington State University. He is working on the company's Jefferson Square project. High Country has been in business for 20 years.

Abbott Construction

Charboneau

Abbott Construction hired Darian Charboneau as project manager in the Seattle office. Charboneau has 20 years of project management and estimating experience across a wide range of markets. He holds bachelor's degrees in construction management and business administration from Oregon State University.

CITC of Washington

The Construction Industry Training Council of Washington is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since the school's inception, more than 1,400 craft workers have graduated from the Bellevue-based apprenticeship program. CITC operates nine apprenticeship programs and offers 108 continuing education courses in the electrical, HVAC and plumbing fields. About 7,000 construction professionals enroll in the continuing education classes each year.