Sep 23, 2003

Construction Management Association of America

Erik Bodholt of Veradale, Spokane County, has been named a fellow by the Construction Management Association of America. Bodholt is one of the founding members of the association, and has helped develop standards and practices for the construction management industry. The association also announced new officers and board members for the Pacific Northwest Chapter. Included are: George Banning of Certified CM Services, president; Sam Yaghmaie of Harris & Associates, vice president; Jared Moore of Carter + Burgess, secretary; Lanie Ralph of the University of Washington, treasurer; and Troy Pyles of Vanir Construction Management, immediate past president. New directors include: Dan Becker of CH2M Hill and Eric Smith of the U.W. Returning board members include: founding president Don Laford of URS Construction Services, Ed Field of URS Construction Services and Paul Berry of the city of Seattle.

Sep 16, 2003

Schuchart Corp.

Van Sickle

Bynon

Jeff Van Sickle and Jim Bynon have joined Schuchart Corp. Van Sickle, the company's new chief estimator, is leading the estimating department in bidding on commercial, industrial and tenant improvement jobs. He has 19 years of experience and is past president of the American Concrete Institute's Washington Chapter. Bynon is a superintendent with over 30 years of experience. He has a background in carpentry and has been working in a supervisory role for the past 12 years.

Northwest Container Services

Scheunemann

Northwest Container Services has hired Art Scheunemann as senior vice president of business development. Scheunemann was president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County. He has 20 years of senior-level management experience. His new role is to oversee all domestic and international business development for the firm's Seattle and Tacoma terminal operations.

Korsmo Construction

Lakewood's John Korsmo Construction has hired Jarrod A. Fenberg as a project manager. Fenberg brings over a decade of experience to the firm. He holds a bachelor's degree in building construction from the University of Washington.

Utility Contractors Association of Washington

The Utility Contractors Association of Washington has selected Esperanza International as its charity partner for its annual auction, which is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the SeaTac Marriott Hotel. Esperanza focuses on education and health programs for those who have lost their self worth. For more information, call UCAW at (425) 646-8345.