Aug 09, 2016

University Mechanical Contractors

Madetko

LaMarche

LeCoump

Turpin

Mukilteo-based University Mechanical Contractors hired Troy Turpin as project executive, Rachael LeCoump as payroll coordinator, Derek LaMarche as VCS coordinator and Aga Madetko as fabrication coordinator. Turpin has over 16 years of construction industry experience. He returned to UMC after three years as an independent consultant. LeCoump previously worked for a local commercial mechanical contractor and has extensive experience in construction/project accounting. LaMarche recently earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Central Washington University. Madetko has a degree in computer science and experience managing businesses.

The Walsh Group

Clotfelter

Jason Clotfelter joined The Walsh Group as site safety and health officer. Clotfelter spent 30 years in the Navy and most recently was site safety and health officer for Nova Group on an explosives handling wharf project at Naval Base Kitsap. He is currently working on Building 435 at Naval Base Kitsap.

CITC of Washington

Jones

The Construction Industry Training Council of Washington hired Mandy Jones as apprenticeship program assistant and promoted Blanca Lizaola, who previously held that position, to mechanical trades coordinator. Jones ensures the accuracy of all CITC apprenticeship records. She previously worked at Harborstone Credit Union and the Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club, and holds a bachelor's degree from Eastern Washington University. Lizaola is supporting the mechanical apprenticeships within the CITC programs for plumbing, sheet metal and HVAC. She is the link between training agents (employers) and apprentices.

Ritchie Bros.

Industrial auctioneer and equipment distributor Ritchie Bros. bought Petrowsky Auctioneers to enhance its presence in New England. The $7 million cash deal could be expanded, if sales targets are met over the next three years. Ritchie is based in the Vancouver, B.C., area and Petrowsky is headquartered in North Franklin, Connecticut. Last year, Petrowsky auctioned nearly $50 million worth of construction equipment and other assets. The Petrowsky name will be retained.

Garvey Schubert

Bahn

Garvey Schubert Barer named Tom Bahn chief operating officer. Bahn has more than 20 years of experience, and has been COO for a national IT firm, a law firm, a global architecture firm and Proliance Surgeons.

Skagit Bank

Cahill

Skagit Bank has a new senior vice president and chief information officer: Tom Cahill. He will be based in Burlington. Before working in the financial sector, Cahill worked in IT for insurance, health care and retail firms. Skagit Bank has offices in Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom and King counties.

Aug 05, 2016

Gage Academy of Art

Catalani

Stefano Catalani, BAM's director of art, craft and design, will become executive director of Gage Academy of Art in Seattle starting in September. Gage is a center of art education for all ages on Capitol Hill. Catalani has been at BAM for 11 years.

HomeStreet Bank

Schultz

HomeStreet Bank hired Edward C. Schultz as president in California and executive vice president in Commercial Banking. Schultz will be based in San Francisco and has over 30 years of banking experience.

JND Legal Administration

JND Legal Administration, a management and administration company focused on class action, mass tort, corporate restructuring, government services and eDiscovery, hired Sondra Monroe as senior account manager. She has 20 years of strategic and client development experience in class action, mass tort and financial services.