Apr 28, 2021

Mahlum Architects

Rosen

In Seattle, Mahlum Architects promoted Corrie Rosen to partner. She joins the other partners in leading the firm. Rosen honed her architectural skills at A+I and Maya Lin Studio in New York City. She joined Mahlum in 2007 and has focused much of her efforts in promoting social justice and equity in its work. Rosen introduced and has led Mahlum's Pro Bono and Commitment to Community programs. Projects she has worked on include Nathan Hale High School modernization in Seattle, Arlington Elementary School in Tacoma and Madrona School in Edmonds. In her new role, she will continue to focus on culture and community and share the important role of architecture and its ability to impact positive change.

Magnusson Klemencic Associates

Larsen

Clifton

Jewsbury

In Seattle, structural and civil engineering firm Magnusson Klemencic Associates promoted Mike Jewsbury and Sean Clifton to senior principal and Russell Larsen to principal. Jewsbury is design leader of MKA's healthcare specialist group. His portfolio includes stand-alone hospitals, new patient towers on existing campuses, and seismic retrofits of fully occupied, Level 2 trauma centers and other essential facilities. He was hired in 2000 and his projects have included University of Washington Medicine Lake Union, Phases 2, 3.1 and 3.2, in Seattle; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Hospital in Columbus, and BC Children's Hospital TECK Acute Care Centre in Vancouver, B.C. Clifton's work includes residential towers and large, mixed-use developments that involve multiple building typologies and construction materials. He was hired in 2008 and his projects have included the JW Marriott Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, N.C.; Bank of Philippine Islands Headquarters in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, and Marriott Marquis at McCormick Place in Chicago. Larsen has designed office and housing projects in the U.S., often in high seismicity regions. As a task force member of the Applied Technology Council 58 project, he is helping to develop guidelines for seismic performance assessment of buildings and Performance-Based Seismic Design. An MKA employee since 2003, his projects have included Salesforce Tower in San Francisco; River Point Tower in Chicago; and SkyRise Miami in Miami.

AHBL

Fitzpatrick

Nason

Fierst

AHBL promoted civil engineers Bill Fierst, David Nason and Erick Fitzpatrick to principal. Fierst's 20-year civil engineering career at AHBL has allowed him to contribute to a variety of education, federal, healthcare and commercial projects. Nason has a deep resume of educational facility design. He spent the past 13 years of his 22-year career as a civil project manager in the Tacoma office. Fitzpatrick joined AHBL in 2012. He has 14 years of experience and oversees civil engineering in the firm's offices in Spokane and the Tri-Cities. He is based in Spokane. Fierst and Nason are based in Tacoma.

DCI Engineers

Reed

Hamad

DCI Engineers, a civil and structural engineering firm, promoted TJ Hamad to project manager and Julie Reed to payroll manager in Seattle. At DCI, Hamad has supported multifamily residential, podium and multi-level warehouse projects in Washington, California and Illinois. Since joining DCI, Reed's responsibilities have evolved to maintaining ADP payroll information and tax calculations for staff in all 13 offices. She is an advocate of the firm's benefit package and collaborates with the accounting firm responsible for annual 401(k) reviews.

FSi Engineers

Stokes

Langdon

In Seattle, FSi Engineers promoted Andy Langdon to senior associate and hired Arthur Stokes as a senior associate to lead its electrical group. Langdon has worked at FSi since 2010 and has 15 years of experience. He leads design of HVAC, plumbing and process piping for institutional clients including The Boeing Co., Port of Seattle and Seattle City Light. He is working on the new Mountlake Terrace City Hall. Stokes has 31 years of engineering experience with a focus on industrial, power, water, wastewater and manufacturing facilities. He has experience in development of electrical, instrumentation, SCADA/PLC controls and cyber security, and has led electrical engineering for projects in Washington. He is leading electrical engineering for the Together Center in Redmond and FSi's new office at Pier 54 in Seattle, targeting ILFI Core certification. FSi is an MEP firm, with offices also in Spokane and Baltimore.

Vector Remote Care

Vector Remote Care, a cardiac digital health provider, has closed a $12.5 million Series A investment led by Updata Partners. The funding will be used to accelerate product, engineering, and patient engagement to support the rapidly growing demand for the company's remote cardiac monitoring solutions. Vector provides the software to manage device reporting, patient connectivity, and medical billing. Vector also aims to use the funding to double its headcount with strategic focus on engineering and product development. Recent executive-level hires include Tony Titus, senior vice president of revenue, Ryan Michel, vice president of product, Sarah Fink, vice president of marketing, Mike Fitzpatrick, vice president of business operations and Kristin Stitt, chief clinical officer. Updata Partners is a technology growth equity firm based in Washington, DC. Vector is headquartered in Bend, Oregon.

Goldendale Observatory State Park

Washington State Parks has reopened the newly renovated Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site on a limited schedule. To comply with the state's Phase 3 order, the observatory will open at a reduced capacity. The free observatory programs will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only. Visitors must register online for the programs. The facility will not open for drop-in visitors, and staff will not offer private tours. Afternoon programming will include the opportunity to tour the newly upgraded facility. Registered participants will be able to view the sun through the observatory's solar telescopes. The Goldendale Observatory is located two miles north of the town of Goldendale. The observatory houses one of the world's largest publicly accessible permanently mounted telescopes. Last year, Washington State Parks completed work on an extensive multi-year renovation of the observatory and grounds.

Apr 27, 2021

Korea Consulate General

Consul General Won-Jik Kwon, of the Republic of Korea in Seattle, donated 20,000 KF 94 Face Masks to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) on behalf of the Republic of Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. Receiving the donation on behalf of WDVA was director Lourdes Alvarado Ramos. This was the second donation of supplies to combat the spread of COVID-19 from the Consulate General's office to WDVA. In December 2020, 850 bottles of hand sanitizer were delivered to Washington's four state veterans homes, state veterans cemetery and other WDVA office locations. In addition to the donations of hand sanitizer and face masks, the Consulate General's office has recognized and presented Ambassador for Peace Medals to Korean War veterans or to a surviving family member at ceremonies throughout the state.

PeopleReady

According to staffing company PeopleReady, this year's construction season brings with it roughly 500,000 jobs across the United States, many of which include on-the-job training, creating immediate opportunities for those looking for work. Based on a PeopleReady analysis of hundreds of thousands of jobs, some of the most in-demand construction jobs hiring right now include: roofing helpers, general constructions workers, concrete workers, ground maintenance workers and flaggers. To connect job seekers with available construction-related jobs, PeopleReady is holding monthly hiring events and encouraging people to apply to jobs at jobs.peopleready.com.

Tacoma Dome Vaccination Site

Pierce County's Department of Emergency Management is opening a mass vaccination site at the Tacoma Dome for six weeks starting April 27. Pierce County plans to offer the Pfizer vaccine so that this clinic can serve everyone 16 and older, depending on the availability of the vaccine. A parent or guardian must be present with 16- and 17-year-olds wanting to get the vaccine. The site will operate from noon to 8 p.m. each day, seven days a week, except holidays. This is a drive-thru and walk-up site. Language assistance will be available on site. Pierce County will continue to operate vaccination sites, including second-dose events, in other parts of the county while at the Tacoma Dome. To register for these events, people can go to FindYourCovidShot.com and pick the day they want to get vaccinated. If people need assistance signing up, they can call 253-798-8900 for help. Pierce Transit is offering free bus rides to people traveling to or from their vaccine appointments. Pierce Transit's Route 42 runs in front of the Tacoma Dome. In addition, Tacoma Dome Station is just a five-minute walk from the Tacoma Dome. That location is served by Pierce Transit and Sound Transit buses, Sounder trains, and Link Light Rail.

Compass Construction

Uchiumi

Pellegrini

Stertz

Hunter

Doherty

Moss

In Kirkland, Jim Doherty and Max Hunter rejoined Compass Construction as assistant superintendents, and Kay Stertz transitioned into the field as a project engineer after six years in the office. The company also added Dana Pellegrini as executive assistant, Derek Uchiumi as senior project engineer and Gary Moss as project manager.

Sequoyah

Cabe

Redmond-based contractor Sequoyah Electric and Network Services hired Charlie Cabe as controller. Cabe has over 17 years of financial experience, starting his career in public accounting and spending the past eight years at Moss Adams, Coinstar and REI. His background in accounting and finance management includes budget and strategic planning. He also is a CPA.

Proform General Contractors

In Seattle, Proform General Contractors added a Special Projects Division. Since 2007, Proform has specialized in new residential construction, remodeling and renovations. The addition of the Special Projects Division allows Proform to perform a variety of remodels and renovations, such as kitchens and bathrooms. The new division is led by Gerry Beal as project estimator and preconstruction manager, Scott Miller as superintendent and Rren Schafer as project manager.

HeadLight

Seattle-based HeadLight appointed Norbert Orth to its board of directors. Orth has over 25 years of executive leadership experience and over a decade spent in the construction technology marketplace. The company also hired Patti Brooke as vice president of marketing and Tom Staples as vice president of sales. Brooke has over 15 years of marketing experience, previously as innovation director for Premera Blue Cross. Staples spent over a decade in the solar industry, most recently as vice president of strategic opportunities and sales for Omnidian. HeadLight is a photo-based inspection technology for infrastructure construction projects.