May 30, 2012

McKinstry

de Laubenfels

Pedersen

Thomson

Locke

Johnson

Seattle-based McKinstry appointed three new vice presidents and hired two employees into leadership positions. Ron Johnson was named vice president of Facility Services; Mike Locke was named vice president of Energy; and Scott Thomson was named vice president of business development, construction. Jamie Pedersen was hired as vice president general counsel and Heidi de Laubenfels was hired as director of communications and external relations. Johnson is expanding McKinstry's smart building and data center management services across the country. He holds a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering physics from West Point. Locke has been with the company for 12 years and oversees operating units. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington, is a registered professional engineer and certified energy manager. Thomson has more than 30 years of construction experience. He is handling business development across the Pacific Northwest. He holds bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering from Seattle University and agronomy from Washington State University, and is a registered professional engineer. Pedersen comes from K&L Gates, where he served as primary outside counsel to McKinstry for more than 12 years. He holds juris doctorate and bachelor's degrees from Yale. De Laubenfels comes from The Seattle Times, where she served most recently as deputy managing editor for strategy and product development. She holds an MBA from Seattle University and a bachelor's degree in journalism from Western Washington University.