Dec 03, 2003

PND

Huggins

PND Inc. announced the addition of Michael Huggins to the Seattle engineering staff. Huggins has 18 years experience as a construction engineer in marine construction. He served most recently with the joint venture to design/build a second suspension span across the Tacoma Narrows for the Washington State Department of Transportation. He developed and designed temporary structural systems to enable construction of the foundation caissons for the new bridge towers. At PND, Huggins will provide construction engineering support to the marine/civil market and assist with design/build projects underway.

Parametrix

Parsons

Jim Parsons recently joined the Kirkland Parametrix office as a senior transportation consultant. Parsons brings 20 years of experience as a program manager and a project manager, with experience in design, planning and analysis of transportation facilities in both the private and public sectors. He also has land use planning, regional planning and travel demand forecasting experience. Parsons has worked on rail, bus and automated guideway transit facilities, highway corridors, airports and marine transportation facilities. He will be responsible for project execution and business development of transit and transportation planning and design projects.

Edgerly

Mike Edgerly joined the Portland office of Parametrix as a senior transportation consultant. Edgerly brings 23 years of experience in transportation design and construction management. He is a licensed civil engineer and professional land surveyor. He will be responsible for project execution and business development of transportation projects as well as assist in coordination of federal business development strategies.

Coffman Engineers

The Seattle office of Coffman Engineers recently restructured. Keith Elder has taken the role of general manager of the Seattle office. Scott Mohr, formerly the Seattle general manager, divides his time between the project management group and Coffman's overall marketing efforts. David Poetker has been appointed director of engineering for Coffman's structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Coffman Engineers is a multi-discipline firm offering structural, mechanical, electrical engineering, as well as automation and controls, lighting design, energy analysis and sustainable building advisors. The firm has 160 employees, with offices in Seattle, Spokane, Anchorage and Los Angeles.

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants

Schilling

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants has hired Ted Schilling as industrial services manager in the firm's Kennewick and Portland offices. Schilling has experience in mechanical, electrical, process controls and life safety system design. He also has experience in maintenance management, disaster response planning for industrial and municipal facilities and managing design-build projects.

Dec 02, 2003

U.S. Department of Agriculture

USDA Rural Development named Philip M. Eggman public affairs specialist for the state of Washington. Eggman was media/marketing officer for Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, where he coordinated news coverage for submarines supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Rural Development provides equity and technical assistance to increase homeownership, business development, and community and technology infrastructure.

Washington State University

The Washington Small Business Development Center Network named Rick Thorpe, Washington State University business development specialist, 2003 Star Performer for his contribution to the SBDC program. SBDC, based in Spokane, is a cooperative effort of Washington State University, Western Washington University, community colleges, economic development organizations and the U.S. Small Business Administration that provides assistance to small businesses.

Seattle Parks and Recreation

Seattle Parks and Recreation presented Denny Awards to Starbucks Coffee Co. and three community activists including Tim Amen of Green Lake Rowing Advisory Council; Joyce Moty of Friends of Bradner Gardens Park; and Bruce Bentley, chair of the Board of Park Commissioners. The Denny Awards are presented to volunteers who contribute to the success of Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs.