Sundt Construction recently hired Amy Cotner as a project manager in their Tucson construction group. Cotner brings more than 25 years of experience to Sundt, including 18 years working in the Tucson area. His experience includes projects for Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo, the Tucson Botanical Gardens, and the Omni Tucson National Resort, as well as project management for student housing and educational facilities on the campus of the University of Arizona.
In Tempe, Sundt added craft training instructors Odin Bartlett i Patrick McCarron to its craft talent development team. In these roles, Bartlett and McCarron will support learning programs at Sundt’s new Craft Center of Excellence. Bartlett has more than 10 years of experience in welding and welding instruction, while McCarron has 18 years of experience as a carpenter and foreman. Also in Tempe, the Sundt Industrial Group has promoted Jenny Browne from business development representative to proposal manager. Browne will direct and lead the creation of proposals and presentations for industrial work activities.
Scott Salyer has joined McShane Construction Co., Phoenix, as vice president and regional manager. “We are delighted to have Scott join the McShane team,” he said Matt Dougherty, president “His past experience in the Southwest construction market positions him for great success in this role.”
Salyer has more than 20 years of experience in construction management. Prior to joining McShane, Scott was Vice President of Adolfson & Peterson.
Graycor Construction Co., Phoenix, has hired Brianna Nessler to lead its business development efforts in the Southwest. In this role, Nessler will focus on key growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, retail and medical spaces. “Brianna knows the commercial real estate landscape of the Southwest very well, is an expert strategist and a well-respected member of our industry,” he said. Rusty Martinmanager of the Southwest division.
Contracted the PENTA Building Group Jim Neumann as director of business development for the Arizona region. He will support PENTA’s growth goals as the firm focuses on the healthcare, higher education and hospitality industries. Neumann’s 19 years in the industry include experience with office projects, healthcare, senior living, retail, hospitality and industrial projects.
Victoria Casteel was promoted to the position of director of natural resources for Arizona at SWCA. In this role, Casteel will develop strategic goals, engagement and collaboration across the firm’s offices and also facilitate staff growth among its natural resources teams. He has 17 years of environmental consulting experience, primarily in project management and resource studies to support Clean Water Act wetland delineations/permits and NEPA compliance. During her four years at SWCA, she has led multidisciplinary teams, overseen fieldwork efforts, and served as a water resource subject matter expert.
Phoenix-based real estate and construction consultant Rider Levett Bucknall was appointed Paul Brussow to the position of president of North America. Brussow gets it Julian Andersonwho served as president of RLB North America for 32 years.
