Jan 30, 2024

Trico Companies

Spahman

Burlington-based Trico Companies hired Connor Spahman as a project engineer. Spahman recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's degree in construction management and a minor in business administration. Following the completion of two internships in the commercial construction industry, Spahman gained experience in multifamily, student housing, and large-scale commercial projects with a focus on preconstruction and project management.

Rock Project Management Services

Bayan

The city of Renton elected Josephine Bayan of Rock Project Management Services as chair of the Planning Commission. Bayan, PMP, has served on the Planning Commission for four years and previously held the role of vice chair. She also serves as treasurer of the Filipino American Engineers Association of Washington, and vice president of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering. She holds a master's degree in urban and regional planning-transportation from the University of the Philippines, and has over 30 years of experience in planning, design and construction. At RPM, she leads the firm's transportation and public infrastructure projects.

Ash Grove Cement Co.

Vaughn

Ash Grove Cement Co. hired Kevin Vaughn as senior sales representative. Vaughn will work from Ash Grove's Bellevue sales office and his assigned territory will cover western and central Washington, along with Alaska. He comes from GCP Applied Technologies, where he was a technical sales representative selling concrete waterproofing and concrete-related products.

Jan 23, 2024

Auburn Mechanical

Gaffney

Auburn Mechanical, a woman-owned mechanical contractor, hired Annika Gaffney as human resources director. Gaffney brings over 20 years of industry experience across various sectors and a track record for cultivating inclusive, employee-friendly workplaces. She previously held the same role at general contractor Schuchart. In her new role at Auburn Mechanical, she will develop and implement a human resources strategy that aligns with company-wide goals. Auburn Mechanical specializes in mechanical design, HVAC, plumbing, fitting, refrigeration and maintenance.

Pacific Northwest CMAA

The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America is seeking nominations for its 2024 Project Achievement Awards. The program is open to local chapter members that finished projects between Jan. 1, 2023, and April 1, 2024, in Washington, Idaho and Alaska. The submission deadline is May 10. Contact Sean Duffett for more information at sean.duffett@soundtransit.org.