Mar 25, 1997

ABC

Jack Rafn, president of the Rafn Company, has been elected a regional vice president for Associated Builders & Contractors. Rafn will serve as one of seven vice presidents for ABC. His region covers 15 chapters from the Rocky Mountains to Hawaii. He will oversee activities of the national association, set policy and assist the national president in carrying out the mandates of the national board of directors. ABC represents merit shop contractors.

Deeny Construction

Terry Deeny of Deeny Construction will be officially inducted April 3 into the University of Washington's Construction Hall of Fame. The induction will be held at 5 p.m. in the west court of Gould Hall on the university's campus. For more information, contact Karen or Theresa at (206) 543-6377.

U.S. Army Corps

The Alaska District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to open a seasonal field office April 1 on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. The new office is expected to meet growing public demand for information, provide timely response to permitting needs and investigate suspected violations. The office will be located in the Kenai River Center, 36130 Kenai Spur Highway, Soldotna. It will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only. The office will close on Oct. 1. The phone number is (907) 260-4882.

Mar 18, 1997

IMCO

IMCO General Construction of Bellingham recently made several promotions. Janie Ross-Johnson is the new safety and risk control manager. Her duties will include safety training, claims, accident investigations and development of site-specific safety plans. Mark Stouder has been promoted to construction manager. He will oversee management of ongoing projects, including personnel development, budgeting, planning and subcontractors. Diane Cochran has been promoted to personnel/administrative manager. She will administer personnel procedures including safety training, drug and alcohol policies, new hires and employee development training.

McKinstry

Ned Gebert has been promoted to vice president of operations at McKinstry Co. He will oversee construction for the mechanical contractor's operations in Oregon and Washington. He is a licensed professional civil engineer and is a graduate of the University of Washington.

Shirey Contracting

Bellevue remodeler Donna Shirey has been named Remodeler of the Month for February by the National Association of Home Builders. She has 25 years of remodeling experience and owns Shirey Contracting with her husband Riley.