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Jun 25, 2024

Holmberg Mechanical

Dini

Holmberg Mechanical has promoted Michon Dini to the position of account executive. Dini has been with Holmberg Mechanical for 12 years, initially as an intern while pursuing a bachelor's degree in construction management at Washington State University. Throughout his tenure, Dini has served in various roles, including project management, estimating, and design-build. He is experience in estimating for medical, K-12, higher education, hospitality, transportation, and new construction projects. In his new role as account executive, he will manage key client accounts, develop strategic partnerships, and drive business growth. His extensive experience and proven track record make him the perfect fit for this role, and we are confident in his ability to continue delivering outstanding results. He excels at design-build projects, preconstruction, value engineering, conceptual estimating, integrated design, and development. Holmberg Mechanical is a full-service design-build mechanical contractor based in Bellevue.

Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association

The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2), a multi-state nonprofit coalition focused on creating a network of clean hydrogen suppliers and end-users in the Pacific Northwest, named Chris Green as its first president. Green will be responsible for executing on PNWH2's vision to create a clean hydrogen ecosystem across Washington, Oregon and Montana in partnership with labor, Tribal Nations, and public and private sectors. Green will lead the hydrogen hub as it kicks off Phase 1, which encompasses detailed project planning in collaboration with the Department of Energy to ensure that the overall concept and proposed projects are technologically, financially, and legally viable, with buy-in from regional and partner tribes and local stakeholders, including labor and environmental groups. Green comes from the Washington State Department of Commerce, where he served as assistant director for the Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness and was instrumental in establishing PNWH2. As part of this new role, Green will transition from PNWH2 board chair, a position he has held since March 2023. PNWH2 is one of seven entities selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

TRICO Companies

Davis

TRICO Companies hired Hugh Davis as civil senior project manager. Davis has over 33 years of experience in civil construction, particularly in the public works and energy industries. Throughout his career, he has worked coordinating field activities, collaborating closely with project owners, and engaging with engineers to ensure the completion of diverse projects. Davis holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology and a minor in Business Administration from Montana State University. Outside of work, Davis is involved in supporting charitable organizations focused on empowering at-risk youth in the community, particularly those who are under-supported, underprivileged, or in the foster care system. TRICO Companies is a design-build general contractor based in Burlington.

Jun 21, 2024

Alston Construction

Farley

Alston Construction hired Brady Farley as senior project manager. Farley will be responsible for overseeing and managing a range of construction projects, from initiation to completion. With more than 33 years of experience, Farley most recently worked as director of operations for Sea Bay Building Group, where he led numerous large-scale projects. Farley attended Orange Coast College. Alston Construction is an established general contractor and has been building since 1986. Alston builds projects ranging from industrial buildings to distribution centers, retail stores and showrooms.

Harts

Fournier

Harts Plumbers, Electricians and HVAC Technicians has named experienced industry executive Jason Fournier the company's new president. In his new role, Fournier is responsible for executing Harts' vision and strategy for sustainable growth and ensuring the company's day-to-day operations align with its long-term goals. Fournier has more than 20 years of experience in engineering, construction, energy and home services operations and leadership. He is a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and George Mason University. In 2023, Fournier retired as a commander from the U.S. Navy Reserve. Harts was founded in Tacoma in 2013 by co-owners Richard Hart and Dan Hartsough. The company earned the Silver Award for Electrical Service in the 2023 Best of the PNW.

Universal Refrigeration

CoolSys has acquired Universal Refrigeration, an HVAC service provider with expertise in the installation and servicing of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems for commercial, industrial and residential customers throughout western Washington. Through this acquisition, CoolSys will deepen its market presence and service network in the Pacific Northwest region. Founded in 1985 with headquarters in Auburn, Universal Refrigeration provides a range of services, including new project design, build services, installation, repairs and ongoing maintenance. Universal also assists customers in selecting and installing energy-efficient replacement heating and cooling systems, including heat pumps and ductless HVAC solutions. Universal Refrigeration is co-owned by Chris Gates and Bryan Galvin. Headquartered in southern California, CoolSys provides sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy and engineering solutions for customers in the grocery, retail, food service, industrial, education, healthcare and government sectors.

Jun 20, 2024

Barghausen Consulting Engineers

Lesmeister

McArdel

Santamaria

Herman

Firth

Defonzo

Baker

Rushing

Uehlin

Anderson

Barghausen Consulting Engineers promoted the following individuals between December 2023 and May 2024.

Anthone Firth was promoted to survey party chief in April. He has worked at Barghausen Consulting Engineers for four years. During his time as a chainperson, he learned a lot from the party chiefs he was assigned to.

Darrin Herman was promoted to senior survey party chief in December of 2023 and has worked for Barghausen for two years. Herman has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and adaptability in topographic mapping and construction staking.

Giselle D Santamaria was promoted to IT manager/systems engineer in January. She has worked at Barghausen for four years. Santamaria is highly skilled in handling various responsibilities such as overseeing staff, managing IT budgets, and designing systems for workflow efficiency.

Jason McArdel was promoted to senior civil project manager in December of 2023. He has worked at Barghausen for six years. McArdel has built strong relationships with stakeholders and prioritizes training and mentoring newer engineers, encouraging the team-first approach at Barghausen.

Michael Lesmeister was promoted to senior civil project manager in January. He has worked at Barghausen for over a year. Lesmeister has become an integral part of the Barghausen team, learning internal processes, managing a team of design engineers, and contributing to commercial site programs.

Mitch Anderson was promoted to job captain in January and has worked at Barghausen for two years. He provides support and initiative across multiple departments.

Monika Uehlin was promoted to senior project architect in January. She has worked at Barghausen for three years. Uehlin handles impressive workloads with ease. Additionally, her NCARB certification allows Barghausen to expand its market reach and position.

Sabrina Rushing was promoted to project coordinator in May after working for Barghausen for nine months. Rushing joined Barghausen in 2023 and moved to one of the firm's commercial multi-site planning teams.

Sierra Baker was promoted to project coordinator in May. She has worked for Barghausen for three years. Baker is a trusted resource for the engineering team, enhancing productivity.

Josh DeFonzo was promoted to survey party chief in May. He was shortly promoted after starting in April and has been on the team for about two months. DeFonzo is a third generation land surveyor and joined the team with expertise in equipment operation and fieldwork.

Residence Inn

Roussel

Marriott International awarded Michael Roussel, assistant general manager, Mereté Hotel Management's Residence Inn, Eugene, the Operations Manager of the Year Award for the Residence Inn brand. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to guest satisfaction, outstanding service, and a dedication to upholding the highest standards of hospitality. Roussel was chosen out of all the Marriott's Residence Inn locations, more than 850 worldwide, as the recipient of this honor. “We are delighted to honor Michael for their exceptional contributions to our hotel and their unwavering dedication to providing the highest level of service,” said Colleen Arruda, general manager of Residence Inn, Eugene. Mereté Hotel Management has been established for over 25 years and is a full-service hotel management company based in Springfield, Oregon, with hotels located throughout the Pacific Northwest.Mereté operates hotels under licensing agreements with Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, IHG Hotels and Resorts, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, and Choice Hotels International.

North Seattle College

Solemsaas

Dr. Rachel Solemsaas, who had been serving in an interim president capacity since September 2023, was named permanent president at North Seattle College, effective July 1. The announcement coincided with the naming of Dr. Bradley Lane and Dr. Monica Brown as permanent presidents of Seattle Central College and South Seattle College, respectively. Those colleges, along with North Seattle College, comprise the Seattle Colleges district, the largest community college system in the State of Washington. Previously, Solemsaas served seven years as chancellor of Hawai'i Community College in the University of Hawaii system. Established in 1970, North Seattle College provides learning opportunities for more than 10,000 students each year. North also offers six bachelor's degrees: Accounting with an International focus, Application Development, Computer Science, Early Childhood Education, International Business, and Residential and Commercial Property Management.

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