Nov 06, 2024

Hensel Phelps

Perry

Petersen

Coyne

Erbes

Davis

Hensel Phelps' Pacific Northwest Region recently held a DBIA Certification course for their employees and design-build trade partners, including VECA and Auburn Mechanical. The following Hensel Phelps Employees received their Associate DBIA Certifications: Christie Davis, design manager; Jacob Erbes, senior estimator; Jennifer Coyne, business development manager; Michael Petersen, design manager; and Ryan Perry, area superintendent.

University of Western States

Portland-based University of Western States appointed Nathan Long, Ed.D., as president. Long has served as interim president since June. Long brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education, and has experience in strategic planning, enrollment growth, and academic program development for institutions such as Saybrook University and The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences. At Saybrook University he led the institution in enhancing operational processes, advancement of new academic programs, and amplifying the university's brand reach to achieve significant enrollment growth. University of Western States, founded in 1904, is an independent nonprofit university known for its programs in the areas of chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, functional medicine, clinical nutrition, sports medicine, sport and performance psychology, and clinical mental health counseling.

Nov 05, 2024

National Institute of Corrections

Strange

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed Department of Corrections Secretary Cheryl Strange to the National Institute of Corrections Advisory Board. The 16-member board sets policy and develops long-term plans for the National Institute of Corrections and is made up of private sector, local law enforcement, state corrections officials and federal administrators. The NIC provides guidance to local and state governments, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice, other federal agencies and the U.S. Congress. Its primary goal is to raise the standards and performance of corrections agencies nationwide. After a career as a public servant that has spanned more than 40 years, Strange plans to retire next year. She joined DOC as secretary in 2021 after serving four years as secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services. Prior to that, she was the CEO of Western State Hospital. She has also worked as DOC's deputy secretary during a prior stint with the department, vice president of Pioneer Services and director of the Health Benefits Trust for SEIU 775. She has also served in many positions in Washington state government, appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee.

The Seattle Art Museum

Roberts

Perez

The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) added David Perez and Jennifer Roberts to its board of trustees. They join a group responsible for guiding the museum's strategic direction and providing oversight in collaboration with Scott Stulen, SAM's Illsley Ball Nordstrom director and CEO, and the museum's senior leadership. In addition, SAM's board appointed new leadership earlier this year. Catherine Roche has served on the board since 2013 and was elected president in January, and Scott Morris was elected chair in September. Perez is a trial lawyer at Perkins Coie who also maintains an active pro bono practice, supporting organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union, the League of Women Voters, and the Ballard Food Bank. Roberts has been a proprietor of a small working farm and event space on Vashon Island for over a decade. In addition to her new appointment at SAM, she has served as a trustee for the Henry Art Gallery, On the Boards, and Holy Names Academy.

Bella Construction

Bella Construction has opened a new operations center in Shoreline, according to company President Gary Brownlee. The office will provide project support to the clients, vendors and architects that Bella works with in the greater Seattle and surrounding areas. Marcelo Farfan will oversee the day-to-day interactions at the operations center. He has been with Bella Construction since 2012. Administrative services for Bella Construction will remain at the company's main office in Lakebay. Bella Construction is a full-service remodeling and general contracting firm, established in 1997.

Nov 01, 2024

Hensel Phelps

Nelson

Jones

Sahali

Stumph

Swenson

Hensel Phelps has announced several promotions. Lars Swenson, Tyler Stumph and Lucien Sahali have been promoted to senior safety manager. Swenson has experience working on various projects with Sound Transit, Port of Seattle and Delta Air Lines. Stumph is working on the SEA Airport Delta Sky Club – Concourse A project. Sahali is providing safety leadership on the Alaska Airlines North Main Terminal Redevelopment at SEA Airport, ensuring passenger safety as the team renovates within the active ticketing lobby and baggage claim. Jason Jones has been promoted to the role of manager of supplier diversity, and works to ensure the success of small, minority and women-owned businesses on Hensel Phelps projects. And Darrin Nelson, with almost 20 years of experience in construction and utility safety, recently joined Hensel Phelps as a senior safety manager.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Jenny A. Durkan, former Mayor of Seattle and U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington, has joined International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) as a partner in the firm's Financial Services Disputes and Investigations practice. She will have offices in Seattle and Washington DC and will lead the firm's US White Collar practice. Durkan served as Mayor of Seattle from 2017 to 2021. A nationally recognized lawyer with over 35 years of experience, Durkan is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. Her practice spans cyber law, crisis management, and high-stakes litigation, where she represents both public and private clients in navigating cybersecurity, national security, and regulatory challenges. She currently chairs the Washington State Bar Association task force on emerging technologies. Durkan served as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington from 2009 to 2014, overseeing all federal prosecutions and representing the United States in civil matters. During her tenure, she chaired the Department of Justice's Subcommittee on Cybercrime, where she played a key role in revamping national strategies to detect and disrupt criminal and national security cyber threats. BCLP opened its Seattle office in 2023, later combining with Seattle firm Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen.

Oct 30, 2024

Swinerton Incorporated

Martinez

Chany

Swinerton Incorporated announced the promotion of Chris Chany to vice president and director of corporate services. In his new role, Chany will support Swinerton’s commitment to providing exceptional client experiences and the continued growth and success of the national corporate services team. Chany has helped to grow Swinerton’s corporate services portfolio from $300 million to just over $1 billion in revenue in just four years. His ability to strategize with teams from pursuit through project execution and closeout has allowed Swinerton to solidify critical client relationships, generate repeat work, and seize growth opportunities.

Swinerton also announced that Luis Martinez will be joining its Seattle division as project executive. With over 25 years of industry experience, Martinez will lead all phases of preconstruction and construction from design to turnover. In addition, Martinez is part of the 2024 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Center for Leadership cohort and is earning a Lean Construction Institute (LCI)-Certified Practitioner Design (CPD) certification. He volunteers as a mentor for the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the University of Washington and the ACE Mentor Program.