New Hires/Promotions
Thompson Joins Henderson & Son
Gurnee, IL — Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc., has hired Leandra Thompson as a design-build program manager for federal projects.
Haskell Hires Martindill, Promotes Ramsey
Jacksonville, FL — Haskell has hired Mike Martindill as a director of business development for the parking solutions division and has promoted Denise Ramsey, a 20-year veteran with the organization, to corporate chief engineer and vice-president.
Centex Hires Two
Dallas, TX — Centex Construction Company has added Lloyd Nakayama as vice-president of operations for the education sector and Bill Hutchinson as director of mechanical services for the healthcare division.
Harold O’Shea Appoints Geltmaker
Springfield, IL — Harold O’Shea Builders has hired Kalon Geltmaker, a construction professional with over 17 years of industry experience, as a project engineer to assist in the management of job site safety.
Jenkins Joins Skanska
Orlando, FL — Skanska USA Building Inc. has named Susan Jenkins, a seasoned construction and real estate professional with over 20 years of experience, as vice-president and project executive of the firm’s Orlando office.
Clayco Adds Four
Chicago, IL, St. Louis, MO, Detroit, MI — Clayco has hired Drue Stoehr as a senior project engineer and Rick Anderson as a project superintendent, both for the Chicago office. In addition, the organization has appointed Patrick Wysocki as vice-president of preconstruction services (Detroit office) and has hired Eric Nanney as a project accountant for its St. Louis office.
Earth Tech Appoints Two
Long Beach, CA — Earth Tech, Inc., an international provider of engineering, consulting, and construction services, has appointed Frank Gory and Lou Tortora as managers for its Southeast and Northeast districts, respectively.
Stellar Promotes Five
Jacksonville, FL — The Stellar Group has promoted five staff members to the level of senior project manager: Tim Dickson and Scott Mark in the process division, Tom Draper and Buck Smoak in the commercial division, and Reymond Prieto in the refrigeration and parts division.
Ralph Whitehead Hires Flowers, Promotes Starnes
Charlotte, NC — Ralph Whitehead Associates, Inc., has appointed Sue Flowers as a project manager and senior utility coordinator/roadway engineer and has promoted Jennifer Starnes to project design engineer in the firm’s planning group.
Grunley Makes Greenwell VP
Rockville, MD — Grunley Construction has promoted John Greenwell, a senior project executive and past president of the Associated General Contractors of Metropolitan Washington (AGC-DC), to vice-president and director of operations.
Clair Joins HDR
Charleston, SC — HDR has named Robert Clair, a 37-year veteran of the SC Department of Transportation, as vice-president and program manager.
GE Johnson Taps Harms
Colorado Springs, CO — GE Johnson has hired Michael Harms as vice-president of project development to oversee and consolidate business development and preconstruction services.
McMahon Selects Wagner
Mechanicsburg, PA — McMahon Associates, Inc., has added Michael Wagner as a senior project manager for the bridge unit of the organization, where he will facilitate structural design services.
Centex Promotes Six
Dallas, TX — Centex has promoted six individuals to the position of director within the organization: Tommy Campbell, Karl Joeris, and Clay Calhoun to operations director; Mark Bradley to project executive; Brad Lowery to business development director; and Leslee Mallison to marketing and communications director.
Transitions
CON/STEEL Expands
Dayton, OH — CON/STEEL Tilt-Up Systems, an organization that specializes in structural design of concrete tilt-up buildings, has added four companies to its network of pre-qualified design-build contractors: Claris Construction (Bridgeport, CT), Sunshine Structures (Ft. Myers, FL), Bedrock Tilt-Up Construction (South River, NJ), and Bleigh Construction Co. (Hannibal, MO).
Haskell Shortens Name
Jacksonville, FL — The Haskell Company, one of the most successful design-build entities in the design and construction industry, has shortened its name to “Haskell.” In addition, the organization, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, has changed its logo.
Awards and Honors
Ford Receives Horvilleur Award
Houston, TX — Vicki Ford received the 2005 Javier F. Horvilleur Outstanding Young Engineer Award from Walter P. Moore in recognition of her contributions to the organization in design development and client service.
HSMM Ranked Top Among Government Design Firms
Roanoke, VA — Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern, Inc., was named in ENR Magazine as one of the top 20 firms in the U.S. for the design of government office buildings.