Oct 08, 1996

W.G. Clark

Kathie White-Fryer has joined W.G. Clark Construction Co. as a project manager. She has nearly 20 years of experience in estimating and project management. Her current project with Clark involves a renovation of the Wesley Care Center in Des Moines.

E. Kent Halvorson

Two new employees have joined the ranks of contractor E. Kent Halvorson. DWayne Poeppel is systems manager and Thomas Rossman is a project engineer. Poeppel has over 10 years of experience in computer network administration, cost control and construction project management. His new duties include interfacing construction and accounting functions, network administration, cost control and complete computer integration. He holds a degree in construction management from Central Washington University. Rossman is currently working on the firm's Overlake Christian Church and Seattle Christian School projects. He holds a degree in engineering physics from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

NAWIC

Sharon Andreason of McDevitt & Andreason CPAs in Edmonds was recently installed as president of the Greater Everett Chapter No. 213 of the National Association of Women in Construction. Other officers installed included: Virginia Carey of Carey's Rockeries/Excavation in Bothell, vice president; Laurel Pratt of Moon Construction Co. in Mountlake Terrace, recording secretary; Sharon Larsen of Carl Larsen Construction in Mukilteo, corresponding secretary; and Sandra Skolrud of American Construction Co. in Everett, treasurer. New members of the board of directors include Judy Fox of Associated Sand & Gravel and Jeanne Sparks of Goldfinch Brothers Inc.

WSDOT

The Washington Department of Transportation's TransAid Division recently announced the winners of the 1996 Project Excellence Awards. The city of Auburn's Main Street revitalization project won in the category of Best Enhancement. The project included old-fashioned street lamps and a colored concrete sidewalk that was designed to resemble the wooden plank sidewalks that the city had over 100 years ago.

Washington voters show support for recycling

Just in time for "Recycle Week" (Oct. 7-13), the Governor's Future of Recycling Task Force has announced its findings from a public opinion survey on recycling. The July telephone survey of 405 registered Washington voters revealed that 91 percent of the respondents agreed the state should encourage more recycling. Here are some other highlights from the survey:

• 96 percent of the respondents said they recycle;
• 81 percent strongly agreed that recycling is important because it helps conserve resources;
• 77 percent strongly agreed that recycling should be done because it reduces the amount of waste going into landfills;
• 85 percent agreed the government should work with businesses to develop markets for recycled materials;
• and 79 percent agreed the government should provide educational programs and information to businesses and citizens regarding the benefits of recycling.

Meanwhile, 38 percent said they strongly agreed that recycling makes sense because it is less costly than disposal, and 25 percent said they were extremely or very satisfied with the job the government has done in assisting residents and businesses in their recycling efforts. The statewide telephone poll was conducted by Elway Research Inc. Results were presented to members of the Future of Recycling Task Force to provide insight about state residents' attitudes and perceptions toward recycling. Led by Bill Ruckelshaus, chairman of Browning-Ferris Industries and former administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Future of Recycling Task Force is in the process of writing recommendations for the governor and the legislature on what recycling targets should be set, how the role of the state should be defined and what resources and public funding are needed to achieve the recommended goals. The final report of the Future of Recycling Task Force should be available by mid-November. To receive a copy of the complete Elway Research Recycling Survey, call Elizabeth Burger at the Clean Washington Center at (206) 389-2530.

ATC announces promotions, additions

ATC Environmental Inc., a New York-based environmental consulting firm with 63 branch offices around the United States, recently announced the following local staff promotions and additions:

• Michael Burt has been promoted to Northwest regional manager. Burt will oversee ATC's business activities in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, British Columbia and East Asia. He has 10 years management and sales experience and has managed ATC's Seattle office for the past year.
• Shawn Wolfe has been promoted to operations manager in the firm's Seattle office. Wolfe manages key corporate accounts for ATC and has an extensive asbestos, engineering and project management background.
• Michael Koenig has been promoted to business development manager for the Northwest region. Koeing has worked as the sales associate for the Seattle office for the past five months.
• Jane Rowcliffe has been named Western region business development director. Rowcliffe previously managed ATC's Seattle office and several national accounts. She has been with the company for 10 years.
• Peter Clark has been named Portland branch manager, and Scott Darlington and Bill Whelan have joined ATC as project managers.

In June, ATC acquired ATEC, a national geotechnical and environmental consulting firm based in Atlanta. Michael Koening, ATC's new business development manager, said the acquisition expanded the range of services offered by ATC. ATC has specialized in remediation and asbestos and lead abatement for the past 10 years. Nationally, ATC's annual revenues are more than $150 million. Koening said the Seattle office doubled its revenues within the past year. He also said ATC plans to open an office in Eastern Washington within the next six months.

Conference on agriculture and water quality

YAKIMA -- A first-of-its-kind water quality conference called "Agriculture and Water Quality in the Pacific Northwest" is scheduled for Oct. 22 and 23 at the Yakima Convention Center in Yakima. About 400 people are expected to attend the conference, which will feature more than 50 presentations and panel discussions on issues surrounding the preservation of agriculture and the protection of surface and ground water quality. Conference planners say their goal is to improve communication and cooperation between people who work in agriculture, government and the environmental movement. Specific topics to be addressed include best management practices on farms, animal waste management, irrigation management, nitrates in ground water, salmon habitat preservation and pesticides. For more information on the conference, call Sandy Williamson at the U.S. Geological Survey at (206) 593-6530, Ext. 235, or Far West Fertilizer and AgriChemical Association at (509) 838-6653.

Update on ever-changing energy industry

SEATTLE -- The Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County is planning a breakfast program with the theme, "The Changing Energy Industry and What It Means in the Marketplace." The program will be offered from 7:15 to 9 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Bell Harbor Conference Center on Seattle's waterfront. Industry leaders will discuss important issues related to the deregulation of the energy industry, such as who will pay for environmental and social commitments and whether or not all energy users will realize the benefits of privatization. Speakers will include: John Mitchell, senior vice president and chief economist with U.S. Bancorp; Cyrus Noe, CEO of Energy NewsData; Steven Kean, vice president of ENRON Corp.; Margaret Pageler, chairwoman of Seattle City Council's Utilities Committee; and Jack Robertson, deputy administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration. Cost of admission is $20 for Economic Development Council members and $25 for non-members. Registration is required by Friday. For information, call (206) 386-5040.