Oct 01, 2013

Andersen Construction

Fey

Hart

Goett

Brown

Williamson

Uphaus

The Seattle office of Andersen Construction added Chad Uphaus as concrete superintendent, Aubrey Williamson as senior project engineer, Jake Brown as project superintendent, Tom Goett as project manager, Luke Hart as project engineer and Mike Fey as senior project manager. Uphaus has 20 years of experience in commercial construction and management, specializing in concrete. Williamson has worked with both public and private sector projects. Brown has spent 28 years focusing on commercial construction. Goett has worked on a variety of construction projects over 26 years. Hart recently finished post baccalaureate studies in construction management at Oregon State University. Fey started his construction career as a carpenter and has 23 years of project management experience.

Mortenson Construction

Tiffany Spadaro joined Mortenson Construction as senior integrated construction coordinator. Spadaro is providing CAD-related services in addition to developing, updating and editing 3-D and 4-D construction models for the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. She has more than 10 years of industry experience and holds a bachelor's degree in civil and environmental engineering from Duke University.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers

Vancouver, B.C.-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers appointed Beverley Anne Briscoe deputy chairperson of the company's board of directors. Briscoe joined the company as a director in 2004. Her appointment is a transitional step in preparation for the retirement of Robert Murdoch, the board's current chair. Briscoe is expected to be appointed as the successor chair, if she is re-elected as a director at the company's 2014 annual meeting.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Adolfson & Peterson Construction raised $40,000 for charity at its 25th annual tournament last summer at Lake Spanaway Golf Course. The charities are YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties, Tacoma Goodwill Industries, Salvation Army and Mary Bridge Children's Advocacy. Sponsors of the tournament were Steel Panel Supply, Valley Electric, Frontier Door, Willis, Ahlers & Cressman, Davis Property & Investment, Star Rentals, Sound Glass Sales, Moss Adams, Gray Lumber, RG Construction, Tacoma Plumbing & Heating, The Pool Co., Patriot Fire Protection, Sunset Air and Team Nelson.

Sep 24, 2013

Mayes Testing Engineers

Wheeler

Mayes Testing Engineers hired Christina Wheeler as marketing coordinator. Wheeler has three years of marketing experience and holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Washington. She is responsible for coordinating proposals, business development, company communications and internal marketing programs. Mayes has offices and labs in Seattle, Tacoma and Portland.

PSF Mechanical

Wilcox

Nate Wilcox joined PSF Mechanical as project executive. Wilcox has 22 years of experience in HVAC design, engineering, estimating, project management and client relations. Seattle-based PSF specializes in design-build projects in life sciences, high-tech and Class A office facilities.

Skoler Building Resources

Koehler

Skoler Building Resources hired Zak Koehler as technical specialist for commercial roofing. Koehler worked for the past seven years at Firestone Building Products as a roof systems advisor and training services manager. At Skoler, he is serving as a technical resource and assisting with roof design to meet job specifications and manufacturer's warranty requirements. He holds a master's degree in engineering management. Seattle-based Skoler is an independent representative specializing in low-slope roofing, tapered insulation, metal products and green roof systems for commercial buildings.

Swinerton Builders

Swinerton Builders named Jeffrey Hoopes chief executive officer and Gary Rafferty president. Michael Re, former CEO, will remain as chairman through the end of the year. Hoopes, a 30-year construction veteran, joined Swinerton in 1984 as a project engineer. Rafferty, formerly executive vice president, will continue to oversee the company's general construction operations as chief operating officer. He has been with Swinerton since 1985. The company's management team is rounded out by executive vice presidents Frank Foellmer and Eric Foster. Swinerton is a 125-year-old company with offices in California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Colorado and Texas. Its local office is in Bellevue.

PlanB Consultancy International

Lake Oswego, Ore.-based owner's representative PlanB Consultancy International added John Buffaloe as business manager, Leanne LeGare as lead electrical estimator, Brittany Calder as project coordinator and Sarah Disbrow as office manager. Buffaloe is responsible for global finance and accounting, as well as managing the human resources department. He has a background in public accounting, sales and marketing, and international business relations. He is a CPA in Oregon. PlanB provides cost and project management services.