Nov 21, 2017

The Walsh Group

Beitinger

Reynolds

Ireland

In Seattle, The Walsh Group hired Michael Ireland as quality control manager, and Branden Reynolds and Joe Beitinger as project engineers. Ireland previously worked on the Smith Island Estuary project north of Everett and the Highway 99 waterfront tunnel in Seattle, where he was lead field inspector. Reynolds has 10 years of industry experience working for Boudreau Pipeline, Stellar J and Pearson Drilling. Beitinger previously worked at Imco General Construction on upgrades to the fire, life and safety systems in the Interstate 90 Mercer Island and Mount Baker tunnels.

Novinium

Gulezian

In Kent, Novinium hired Ken Gulezian as safety director. Gulezian previously managed and directed safety programs in the construction and electrical industries. He holds a bachelor's degree in health and safety management from Central Washington University, and is a certified Construction Health Safety Technician. Novinium rejuvenates underground cables for electric utilities.

Nov 14, 2017

Lydig Construction

Johnson

Andrew Johnson is the new president of Lydig Construction's Western Region Group in Bellevue. Johnson is replacing Gus Gottschalk, who is retiring after 34 years with Lydig. Johnson is a University of Washington graduate who spent his entire career with Lydig, starting with an internship in 2006. He has served in multiple capacities at Lydig, most recently as project manager, and is a member of the UW's Construction Industry Advisory Council.

Howard S. Wright

Gonzalez

Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, hired Osvaldo “Ozzie” Gonzalez as diversity and sustainability director in the Portland office. Gonzalez is developing economic opportunities through subcontracting, training, mentorship and community engagement in the Oregon and Washington markets. He has more than 16 years of industry experience.

Hermanson Co.

Bishop

Evan Bishop joined Hermanson Co. as account executive in the Owner Direct Solutions department, which provides maintenance, equipment change-outs and retrofits of mechanical systems in the Puget Sound region. Bishop has worked in account management in the mechanical construction industry for over 13 years. He holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of the Pacific.