Jan 09, 2024

Trico Companies

Wolfe

Burlington design-build general contractor Trico Companies promoted Nate Wolfe to CEO. Wolfe has been with the company for over 30 years, starting in the shop and progressing through roles such as laborer, equipment operator, and business unit leader for food and specialty manufacturing. He is a principal and one of Trico's founders during its transition from Trico Contracting. The company says Wolfe is a customer-centric leader, dedicated mentor and community member. In his new capacity, he will steer Trico towards its long-term vision, focusing on sustained growth and innovation.

APA

Brown

APA — The Engineered Wood Association promoted Matthew Brown to the newly created position of director of energy policy and code. Brown has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, beginning with a regional production builder and progressing through roles at an energy rating and engineering firm before joining Tacoma-based APA in 2014. In his new role, Brown will serve as a key advisor and advocate for APA and its members on energy, code and sustainability policy issues. He will lead the development of strategic energy and sustainability initiatives, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the industry. He also will help educate the public and policymakers on how to leverage engineered wood's natural R-value and low embodied carbon properties.

NRMCA

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, through its Build with Strength and Pave Ahead initiatives, is seeking nominations for the 2024 Concrete Innovation Awards. The program recognizes outstanding achievement in concrete design and construction. Nominations should represent concrete buildings or infrastructure projects that use advanced quality control, innovative cements, supplementary cementitious materials, admixtures, aggregates, recycling methods, carbon capture and sequestration technologies, measurement tools, or innovative designs to improve performance and sustainability. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 31. More information is at http://www.concreteinnovations.com/awards. Alexandria, Virginia-based NRMCA represents producers of ready-mixed concrete and the companies that provide materials, equipment and support to the industry.

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.