Jul 08, 2026

American Public Works Association

Huling

Donald Huling has been appointed as American Public Works Association (APWA) Region IX Director for the 2026-2027 term. Huling served as the APWA Washington chapter president 2020-2021 and more recently as the chapter's delegate to APWA National. In 2023, Huling received the chapter's outstanding service award. Huling is the director of engineering for HWA GeoSciences where he provides geotechnical engineering expertise on transportation, building, and utility infrastructure projects.

HBB Landscape Architecture

Parker

Stone

Nowaczyk

HBB Landscape Architecture has expanded its ownership team, adding Steve Nowaczyk, Emma Stone and Aaron Parker.

Nowaczyk joins the HBB team as principal and brings a wide-ranging background including residential design, private development, public parks and plazas, and transportation infrastructure. He focuses on longevity, sustainable design, and adaptability of use. Nowaczyk is also a certified disc golf course designer.

Stone is an associate with professional experience spanning public and private realms of Washington, including parks, campuses, and multi-modal transportation projects. Stone also serves on the city of Everett's Board of Park Commissioners.

Parker is a new associate with project work ranging from park master planning to trails and multi-modal transit corridors, and on large-scale public transportation networks in the greater Seattle area.

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates

Al-Sharah

Anvari

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) Seattle recently added Ataollah Anvari and Mohammed Al-Sharah to their team.

Anvari transferred from the Northbrook, Illinois headquarters, where he supported structural investigations, condition assessments, and analytical evaluations of buildings and infrastructure systems. Before joining WJE, Anvari conducted experimental and computational research in structural fire engineering and contributed to national design practices that were incorporated into standards, including AISC 360. Anvari holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering from Purdue University.

Mohammed Al-Sharah joins the team as a 2026 intern. Recently selected as a 2026–2027 ACI Foundation Fellow, Al-Sharah is a graduate research student at Clarkson University conducting experiments on alternative cements and durability testing. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Washington. His previous internship experience includes positions with both Magnusson Klemencic Associates and AHBL.

Jul 01, 2026

Dykeman Architects

Crochet

Dominguez Rojo

Somani

McCabe

Opoku

The following people have recently joined the Dykeman team.

Nke Opoku brings a background in design and interest in community-centered spaces. With experience gained through academic work and internships, she joins Dykeman in support of K-12 education projects.

Crystal McCabe brings experience in talent acquisition, human resources, and business operations. At Dykeman, she contributes to the firm's operations and helps support its people and continued growth.

Fenil Somani joins Dykeman in support of K-12 education work, bringing experience across residential and community-focused projects, along with a strong foundation in design development and project coordination.

Sofia Dominguez Rojo brings a strong interest in sustainable, community-based design and a thoughtful approach shaped by her academic background which she will use in K-12 education projects.

Sarah Crochet brings a broad range of architectural experience and a strong commitment to sustainable, accessible, and community-focused design. She too comes to Dykeman to support K-12 education projects.

Jun 30, 2026

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Quintanilla

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) has named Jesse Quintanilla vice president of property. He succeeds Jana Schultheis, who retired from the company in June.

In this role, Quintanilla will oversee all SEL property holdings, including more than 2 million square feet of owned and leased space across 109 offices worldwide. He will direct the SEL property management team, which leads the design and construction of new SEL buildings, and the facilities team, which provides maintenance and operational support for all properties.

Quintanilla joined SEL in 2005 as an accountant and has held roles of increasing responsibility, including finance manager, finance director and director of business operations. In his most recent role, he led the global panel business unit, which integrates SEL technology into enclosure panels used in protection and automation solutions. Prior to joining SEL, Quintanilla worked for Motley-Motley, a regional construction company.

Quintanilla has a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Washington State University and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Idaho. He serves on the Accounting Academic Advisory Board for the University of Idaho and the International Business Advisory Board for Washington State University.

SEL invents, designs and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world.