Oct 03, 2024

TRICO Companies

Allison

TRICO Companies, a design-build general contractor based in Burlington, hired Alan Allison as superintendent. Allison has over a decade of experience in the construction industry, specializing in structural-based concrete, earthwork, steel erection, and civil works, He has overseen complex interior and exterior buildouts, collaborating with subcontractors, architects, and engineers to ensure project success. Allison's expertise extends to contract buyout, formwork design, logistics, inspections, testing, and financial budgeting, with a strong commitment to sustainable and responsible practices. He is an advocate for environmentally conscious building, and incorporates LEED compliance and EHS standards into every project. Allison has certifications in Erosion & Sediment Control through the state Department of Ecology and OSHA 30, and has also attended Carpenters International Training Center in Las Vegas. TRICO Companies was founded in 1979, and has a national footprint, with licenses across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, Mississippi, Tennessee and California. TRICO offers services spanning various industries and a wide range of projects and industries.

Maul Foster & Alongi

Maul Foster & Alongi, a Pacific Northwest multidisciplinary firm, has acquired Peak Sustainability Group, a Bellingham-based firm specializing in climate change and sustainability services. This partnership enables MFA to expand its services, offering enhanced capabilities and more integrated services for clients across all sectors MFA serves. Founded in 2011, Peak Sustainability Group helps public agencies and businesses with climate change planning, clean energy adoption, ecosystem protection, and organizational sustainability. Peak represents a diverse range of clients in local and state governments, tribes, ports, transportation authorities, educational entities, businesses, and the nonprofit sector. Peak, founded by David Roberts, will continue to serve clients across the Pacific Northwest. Maul Foster & Alongi provides environmental, planning, engineering, GIS and data analysis, communications, and health and safety services. Founded in 1996, MFA is 100% employee-owned and has expanded to include a staff of 140 across nine Pacific Northwest offices. MFA works with a variety of industries, including public agencies, forest products, solid waste, food processing, and heavy industry, offering tailored solutions to environmental and community challenges. Steve Taylor is the president of MFA.

Oct 02, 2024

Mackenzie

Tatkowski

Mackenzie has promoted Andy Tatkowski to structural engineering assistant department head. A licensed structural engineer with over 12 years of industry experience, Tatkowski brings insight on strategies in approaching systemic challenges, from code interpretations to design team workflow. In this role he will continue Mackenzie's tradition of structural engineering excellence, and assist the department director in leading the more technical aspects of the department.

Ware Malcomb

Jensen

International design firm Ware Malcomb welcomes Marit Jensen as the firm's new studio manager, interior architecture and design in its Seattle office. In her role, Jensen will lead business development, operations oversight, and staff management while driving the growth and advancement of the interior design studio.

Jensen has been involved in the industry since 2006, with a deep resume including project experience in hospitality, multifamily, casino, retail, restaurant, and entertainment environments. Her career has included working with boutique as well as large global design firms in the Seattle and Denver regions.

In addition to her professional roles, Jensen has been involved with the Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH), serving as the 2023 northwest president for the local NEWH chapter. Under her leadership, the chapter provided scholarships, education, leadership development, and recognition of excellence.

Jensen attended Montana State University, earning a Bachelor in Environmental Studies and a Master of Science in Architecture. She subsequently earned a Master of Architecture from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.

FORMA Construction

FORMA Construction is celebrating the 25th anniversaries of principals Keith Michel and Brian Rich. Michel joined FORMA in 1999 as a project engineer, serving in various roles including estimator, project manager, senior project manager, and recently vice president and principal. His experience in the K-12 market has been a cornerstone of his career. He has managed and led multiple single bond programs for school districts, including major projects for Anacortes School District, Centralia School District, and Yelm Community Schools. Michel has also worked on sustainability-driven projects, such as the Cedar River Watershed and Mercer Slough Environmental Education Centers. Rich, who also joined FORMA in 1999, became director of preconstruction and principal in 2019. He began his career in accounting but quickly transitioned into project management and estimating. Over the years, Rich has taken on a range of key roles, leading major projects at Sea-Tac Airport and the Capitol Campus while pioneering technology integration at FORMA. His leadership also extended to the successful launch of several key JOC contracts for the city of Seattle and the city of Bellevue. Michel serves as the vice chair of the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board, and is involved in community nonprofits like Friends of Capitol Forest. Rich also dedicates his time to local nonprofits, such as the Hands on Children's Museum and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County.

Davis Wright Tremaine

Drozd

Davis Wright Tremaine elected Jaime Drozd, co-chair of the firm's litigation practice and a longtime industry leader, as firmwide managing partner. After a six month-long process, Drozd was selected unanimously by an internal search committee and the firm's executive committee and confirmed with a vote by the partnership. Since joining the firm a decade ago, Drozd has served in a number of key leadership positions, including most recently as vice chair of the firm's executive committee and co-chair of the litigation practice since 2022. Pete Johnson has served as Davis Wright Tremaine's interim managing partner for the past six months. Drozd, who is based in Seattle, takes over as managing partner effective immediately and will be the first woman to serve in that role. Johnson, also in Seattle, is returning full-time to his technology transactions practice. Drozd began her legal career at Goodwin Procter in Boston and later spent a decade at Seattle firm Ogden Murphy Wallace before joining DWT in 2014. Davis Wright Tremaine is an AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 600 lawyers representing clients based throughout the United States and around the world.

Oct 01, 2024

Hotel Westland

Lapasin

Aparium Hotel Group named Rod Lapasin as managing director and general manager of Hotel Westland, a luxury boutique hotel, restaurant and rooftop bar opening at RailSpur in Seattle's Pioneer Square in spring 2025. Lapasin brings more than 35 years of industry experience to the property, having held senior leadership roles with brands including, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and the Salish Lodge & Spa. Developed by Urban Villages, and designed by The Miller Hull Partnership with interiors by Curioso, the hotel preserves the original 1907 brick and Douglas Fir timbers of the Manufacturers Exchange Building. The hotel will feature 120 guest rooms, bespoke amenities, a signature restaurant, and a rooftop bar with views of Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline. It will also showcase 328 Pacific Northwest-inspired art pieces curated by ARTXIV. At Hotel Westland, Lapasin will lead daily operations, focusing on elevating the guest experience. He will also serve as managing director of RailSpur, an adaptive reuse development by Urban Villages that includes Hotel Westland, the newly announced Death & Co cocktail bar, three Sea Creatures restaurants, and 77,000 square feet of workspace with a rooftop event space. Additionally, RailSpur features 26 Sonder Suites and activated alleys hosting regular art, music and culinary events.

Milliman

Seattle-based Milliman, a global consulting and actuarial firm, announced an upcoming transition in leadership. Milliman board chair Ken Mungan is retiring in early 2025 following a full 10-year, term-limited tenure leading the firm. Mungan's time as chair is notable for strong growth, expansion into new markets, and a commitment to mission-driven work. Milliman's new chair will be chosen by its principals, and the announcement of the appointment is expected in late January 2025. The new chair will serve a five-year term, with the possibility of a second five-year term. Founded in 1947, Milliman is an independent firm with offices in major cities around the globe.

Tacoma Rescue Mission

After nearly a decade in business, James Beard Award-nominated Chef Derek Bray has closed his restaurant, The Table, and has rejoined the Tacoma Rescue Mission culinary team. Bray has stepped into a teaching role at the Tacoma Rescue Mission, where he will build a culinary arts program to provide life skills, job training and prepare individuals transitioning out of homelessness for careers in food service industry. “I believe that every person deserves opportunities for betterment and a culinary arts program holds great potential to lift individuals up with skills and joy,” Bray shared. “I look forward to the opportunity of sharing my passion and experience with the clients and community of the Tacoma Rescue Mission.”