Jul 10, 2012

Skagit County

The Trustees Association of Community and Technical Colleges recognized Skagit County Commissioner Ken Dahlstedt with a 2012 TACTC Award for Leadership for his role in improving Skagit Valley College’s Mount Vernon campus. Dahlstedt led projects that built a 700-seat performing arts and conference center, and improved campus tennis courts and recreation facilities. He also helped acquire funds for a new restroom, concession stand, jogging trail, and baseball and soccer fields.

Jul 03, 2012

Mortenson Construction

Allen

Chris Allen joined the Seattle Operating Group of Mortenson Construction as integrated construction manager. Allen is leading the virtual design and construction group, which uses BIM to build safely and efficiently. He previously spent 13 years with the Weitz Co. as a project manager. He holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from the University of Nebraska and is a LEED Accredited Professional BD+C.

Skanska USA Building

Kowalchuk

Skanska USA Building promoted Don Kowalchuk to vice president of operations in Seattle. Kowalchuk came to Skanska 21 years ago as a project engineer. In his new role, he is overseeing superintendents, supporting project relationships, and providing project execution planning/oversight and self-perform management. He holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from Washington State University.

West Coast Contractors

Coos Bay, Ore.-based West Coast Contractors hired Joy Jeffs as accounting manager and Tom Koenig as shop manager. Jeffs has more than 15 years of finance experience and holds an associate's degree in business administration with an accounting option from Southwestern Oregon Community College. Koenig manages equipment maintenance, parts stocking, orders and logistics, and coordinates crane service scheduling. He previously worked at Empire Wood Products, Coos Head Builders Supply and Ross Brothers Construction.

Canyon Creek Cabinet Co.

Monroe-based Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. won an Association of Washington Business award for community service. Canyon Creek was cited for its involvement with youth organizations, including Kids' Chance of Washington, Habitat for Humanity of East King County, the Monroe Boys & Girls Club, the Monroe YMCA and the Everett Community College Foundation. The company also provided a “real-life” manufacturing experience for University of Washington students learning about operations management.