Nov 09, 2021

Walsh Construction Co.

V. Mendoza

Russell

C. Mendoza

Nguyen

Seattle-based Walsh Construction Co. hired Thao Nguyen as project administrator, Carlos Mendoza as project engineer, Kara Russell as marketing specialist and Vicente Mendoza as assistant superintendent. Nguyen previously worked with the U.S. Green Building Council as an operations specialist and the U.S. Zero Waste Business Council as a certification assistant. She holds a bachelor's degree in environmental science from the University of California, Irvine. Carlos Mendoza has over four years of experience in residential, commercial and heavy civil construction. He previously worked as a staff geologist at both Wood E&IS and Associated Earth Sciences, and holds a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences (geology) from the University of Washington. Russell has over a decade of marketing experience, previously working for the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council as an assistant marketing manager and the Martha & Mary organization as a development manager. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications with a focus in public relations from Washington State University. Vicente Mendoza has over 13 years of experience in the construction industry. He is working on the expansion of the Eliseo retirement campus in Tacoma.

UMC

Severson

Michael Severson is the new business development manager for UMC's Industrial Group, where he is helping guide expansions in the Portland, southwest Washington and eastern Washington markets. Severson has over 18 years of experience in multiple industrial and high-tech fields, most recently as a sales representative with Victaulic Mechanical. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Portland State University. Mukilteo-based UMC is a mechanical engineering, facilities maintenance and construction company.

Sound Transit

Andy Izquierdo joined Sound Transit as chief communications officer, and will help support delivery of the country's largest transit expansion program, according to the agency. Izquierdo comes from Waste Management, where he was chief communications officer. Prior to that, he held communications leadership positions with Yum Brands, PetSmart, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and Belk.

ABC of Western Washington

DTG Enterprises of Mill Creek joined the Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington. The company provides recycling services and contracts under DTG Recycling Group. Gwen Prince is the sales manager.

Nov 02, 2021

Walsh Construction Co.

Erickson

Elliott

Romo

Storhaug

In Seattle, Walsh Construction Co. promoted Eric Storhaug and Tanner Romo to superintendents; Matt Elliott and Greg Graham to assistant superintendents; and Evan Erickson to assistant estimator. Storhaug joined Walsh in 2014 as a project engineer and in 2018 became an assistant superintendent. He is supporting the Seattle Housing Authority's Lam Bow project. Romo interned at Walsh in 2015 and 2016, and rejoined as a project engineer after graduating in 2017 from Central Washington University with a degree in construction management. In 2019, he was promoted to assistant superintendent. He is currently working on the Cedar Crossing project. Elliott graduated from Washington State University in 2017 with a degree in construction management and joined Walsh in 2018 as a project engineer. He is working on the Northaven Three project. Graham joined the company in 2014 as a journeyman carpenter and in 2017 became carpenter foreman. He is on the Emerald Heights renovation project in Redmond. Erickson joined Walsh in 2018 as a project engineer after graduating from CWU with a degree in construction management.

RS&H

Clayton Ringer joined RS&H's Transportation Construction Management Group in Seattle, where he is leading the company's expansion in western Washington. Ringer has 15 years of experience delivering over $2.6 billion in heavy civil transportation projects across the country, serving in roles as owner, consultant and contractor. He is a licensed engineer with a focus on technical bridge construction including segmental bridges, incrementally launched bridges, lateral slides and arctic construction. Prior to joining RS&H, Ringer was construction manager for The Walsh Group, where he spent the last five years leading that firm's growth in the Pacific Northwest. RS&H provides integrated architecture, engineering and consulting services.

ABC of Western Washington

Kent-based Cutter Electric Co. joined the Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington. Cutter is an electrical contractor that specializes in industrial, medical and commercial services.