Jan 03, 2024

UMC

Pelayo

Griffiths

Kinney

In Lynnwood, mechanical contractor UMC hired Patrick Kinney as senior project developer in the Energy + Environment Group; Tracy Ballweber as business development manager for the Industrial Group; Conner Foster as project manager in the Industrial Group; Tommi Griffiths as financial analyst on the finance team; and Patty Pelayo as accounts payable/GL accountant on the finance team. Kinney, MBA, PE, CEM, CBCP, has extensive experience auditing and analyzing steam and chilled water systems. He developed a complete system renewal on the state Capitol Campus, as well as projects with Western Washington University and Enwave Seattle. Ballweber is responsible for procuring industrial mechanical construction projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. She specializes in managing estimates with real-time cost and keeping projects on schedule. Foster is working with field teams, vendors and clients to deliver efficient HVAC and plumbing systems throughout the Pacific Northwest. He previously worked for Habitat for Humanity in King County, and built luxury custom homes in Kirkland. UMC says Griffiths will play a pivotal role in advancing the company's financial forecasting, reporting and operational efficiency. Pelayo is helping ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the company's financial operations.

AGC of Washington

Schiantarelli

The Associated General Contractors of Washington last month presented Vicky Schiantarelli with the Skill, Integrity & Responsibility Award. The AGC says the SIR Award is its highest individual honor. Award recipients exemplify values embraced by AGC and have consistently demonstrated outstanding service, industry leadership and involvement in the community during their careers. The first SIR Award was given to President Dwight D. Eisenhauer; the award's statuette is a depiction of Norman Rockwell's Spirit of Construction. Schiantarelli, a native of Peru, is principal and owner of Schiantarelli & Associates, a management-consulting firm committed to establishing and expanding relationships that build diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. She also is a co-founder of Northwest Minority Builders Alliance, and has been an advocate for business diversity and civil rights for 42 years.