Aug 17, 2016

Weber Thompson

Meyer

Benotto

Catherine Benotto, Weber Thompson's landscape architecture principal for over 14 years, retired Sept. 15. Rachael Meyer is filling that position and leads the landscape architecture design studio for residential and office projects. Meyer has over 13 years of experience on residential, office, mixed-use and open space landscape designs. She was with Berger Partnership, where she was project manager for The Bullitt Center's Living Landscape and McGilvra Place Park. Benotto started at Weber Thompson in 2002, was promoted to principal in 2007, and helped build its portfolio of landscape architecture, urban planning and community design projects. She launched the Green Team, which incorporated sustainable features in many of the firm's projects, including The Terry Thomas, which won an AIA COTE Top 10 award. Seattle-based Weber Thompson provides architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and community/urban design.

Sazan Environmental Services

Cronn

In Seattle, Sazan Environmental Services hired Colby Cronn as an HVAC Test-Adjust-Balance technician. Cronn holds a bachelor's in communications and business from Eastern Washington University. Sazan Environmental Services, an affiliate of Sazan Group, provides MEP systems commissioning, building performance optimization, energy audits and HVAC Test-Adjust-Balance and construction services.

Architects West

Smith

Crosby

Johnson

In Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Architects West hired Ryan Johnson as a project architect and Marissa Crosby as a CAD Technician. Also, the firm's Jared Smith recently completed his architectural intern development program through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Johnson most recently owned Element Architecture in Coeur d'Alene. He has worked on custom homes, multifamily housing, professional offices and commercial buildings, including Coeur d'Alene Carousel. Crosby is a graduate of North Idaho College and worked for Element Architecture for two years. Smith has been with Architects West for nine years as a CAD technician, and is managing projects for Post Falls School District.

University Mechanical Contractors

Madetko

LaMarche

LeCoump

Turpin

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

Quantum Consulting Engineers

Alvardo

Seattle-based Quantum Consulting Engineers hired Mario Alvardo as a staff engineer. Alvarado has several years of experience on commercial and industrial projects, including airport hotels and sewer systems. Quantum provides structural, seismic and value engineering.

Bernardo|Wills Architects

Culp

Spokane-based Bernardo|Wills Architects hired Julia Culp as a landscape architect. Culp has six years of experience. She is providing landscape planning, design and project management for Spokane's combined sewer overflow tank and plaza. Bernardo|Wills provides architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and master planning.

Fehr & Peers

Davis

Sicko

In Seattle, Fehr & Peers promoted Bob Sicko and Ariel Davis to associate. Sicko has been a senior engineer/planner with the firm. He has over 30 years of technical and policy experience in multi-modal travel demand modeling, transit forecasting, transportation planning and economic and demographic analysis. Davis holds a master's in transportation engineering from the University of Washington. She is operations manager in the Seattle office and manages projects with a focus on travel demand forecasting and environmental impact statements.

Bloodworks NW

Dr. James Zimring of Bloodworks NW has been appointed to chief scientific officer and director of Bloodworks Research Institute. He was director of transfusion medicine research. Zimring will lead the institute's independent academic researchers, core facilities and labs. Barbara Konkle, MD has been named associate scientific officer. She was director of diagnostic labs. Konkle will oversee clinical and translational research. Bloodworks NW serves nearly 90 hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska with medical, transfusion and lab services, as well as research.

Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation

The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation named Mark F. Dederer its new executive director. Dederer comes from Wells Fargo, where he was senior vice president for Wells Fargo Foundation and Community Affairs. The Biller Family Foundation focuses on public education, supportive care, theatre enrichment and career pathways. Dederer succeeds Colleen Oliver, who started with New Teacher Center in July.