Oct 25, 2006

BHC Consultants

BHC Consultants recently hired Jon Davies as director of business development. His responsibilities include raising the visibility of the firm, expanding BHC’s presence in current markets, developing relationships in new markets, and leading client and project pursuits.

GeoEngineers

GeoEngineers recently hired five geotechnical engineers at the corporate headquarters in Redmond. Jian Hu, a geotechnical engineer, is working on the Greenbridge Hope VI redevelopment project at White Center and The Bravern in downtown Bellevue. Asha Sreekrishnavilasam has a Ph.D. and master’s degree in civil engineering. Zach Newell joins with a master’s degree in civil engineering. Dan Ciani and Chris Kokesh both join with master’s degrees in geotechnical engineering.

Anshen+Allen

Anshen+Allen’s Seattle office has hired Tim Hernaez as associate principal. Hernaez has 25 years of experience in the design of health care and institutional projects. Hernaez is working on two projects as project director: the University of Washington Medical Center expansion in Seattle and the RiverBend Medical Pavilion and Parking Garage for Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Ore.

Trindera Engineering

Trindera Engineering, an electrical and control systems engineering and consulting firm based in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, hired Boyd Rasmussen as a project engineer. Rasmussen has 15 years of electrical engineering experience.

DMJM Harris

Bill Anido joins DMJM Harris to head business development in the Southeast region, and will be senior vice president. He will be responsible for leading the firm’s work in Florida as well as coordinating business development in that region.

Thomas Hacker Architects

Thomas Hacker Architects has made nine additions to its Portland staff. David Pex has been hired as business manager. He has 20 years of experience in finance and business management. Jamie Watson, a LEED-accredited designer, is working on the new Buchan Building for the historic First Unitarian Church in Portland. Fujiko Shono is working on the Montgomery Sales Center and Atwater Place. Nicholas Hemmer is working on the 1700 Building, a 16-story, 353-unit condo in Portland. Kristina Hauri is also working on the 1700 Building and the Montgomery Sales Center. Tony Tranquilli is project architect for the Dant House and Humanities Building remodel and addition for the Catlin Gabel School in Portland. Erik Schroeder has been hired as a full-time architectural intern. He is assisting on renovation and expansion of the University of California, Davis King Hall School of Law. Amanda Petretti is a part-time architectural intern and is also working on the Dant House and Humanities Building renovation and addition. Ivy Miller is a full-time office intern, assisting on models for the 1700 Building.

ALSC Architects

ALSC Architects hired Darrin Griechen. He creates renderings in a variety of formats and styles for projects such as the new U.S. Courthouse in Coeur d’Alene, the Manito Condos, the Crossings Mixed Use Development in Coeur d’Alene and Preston Gates Ellis offices. Prior to joining ALSC Architects, Griechen served as an Urban Designer for the City of Spokane where his primary responsibility involved writing guidelines for city planning and zoning.

Sparling

Chris Haas recently joined Sparling as a project manager. Haas is a licensed engineer in California and Washington, with expertise in office and high-rise buildings, and experience in design/build. Prior to joining Sparling, Haas provided electrical design for the Washington Mutual Tower shell, core and tenant improvement project and the Seattle Art Museum expansion. His current projects include a corporate campus and a biotech facility. Jesus Lopez and June Mechure recently joined Sparling as project designers. Lopez joined an electrical studio that specializes in military and education work. His current projects are the Oxford Suites Hotel, Meany Hall Theater and the central utility plant at Valley Medical Center. Born and raised in the Philippines, Mechure has expertise in lighting design, power and communication plans, as well as electrical design interpretation. His current projects are St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham and Chelan Condos.

Peterson Sullivan

The Seattle accounting firm Peterson Sullivan has hired Virginia Story as an audit senior. She has 20 years of auditing and accounting experience.

Skyway Water & Sewer District

Skyway Water & Sewer District Commissioner Joyce Clark has been elected to the board of the Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts. The association named the district's General Manager Cheryl Scheuerman Manager of the Year.

KPS Health Plans

KPS Health Plans has hired John Woodall as chief operating officer. He was with the Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner. Bremerton-based KPS was acquired by Group Health Cooperative last year.

Washington State University

The Washington State University College of Business has partnered with University Centre Cesar Ritz in Brig, Switzerland, to allow WSU international business students to study at the Swiss university for a semester.

Stickney Murphy Romine Architects

Stickney Murphy Romine Architects has added three intern architects: Jessica Miller, Christina Bollo and Leah Ericksen. Miller’s current projects include interior and exterior improvements to an historic building in downtown Seattle and work on a 60-unit affordable housing project on Hiawatha Place South. Bollo is working on the 95-unit Langdon and Anne Simons Senior Apartments on Third and Blanchard, as well as a 60-unit artist live-work project on Hiawatha Place South. Ericksen’s projects include rehab of an historic building in Bellingham and construction of the YWCA Learning Center at Greenbridge in White Center.