On July 1, Dina el-tawansy He was sworn as 35th Director of the California Department of Transport (Calerans). It will manage a budget of about $ 20 billion and more than 22,000 employees that oversee the 50,000 miles of state lanes, 20,000 bridges and more than 400 public use airports. El-Tawansy was formerly the director of the Bay district district and was the first woman to hold this position. It has been with stories for three decades.
Skanska has expanded his Portland Leadership Team with the promotions of Mark Engleking to the Vice President, Account Manager and Matt Richardson To the Vice President, pre -construction. Engleking, a 28 -year -old veteran who returns from the Seattle Office, will oversee customer relationships and lead projects for Portland public schools, Washington School for the Deaf, Oregon Health & Science University and Columbia Memorial Hospital. Richardson, with almost 20 years of industry experience, will manage the pre -construction strategy for the company.
Fluke Corp, based on Everett, Wash., Recently designated Parker Burke As president and chairman of the Fortive connected reliability group, from July 7. In this double role, Burke will direct Fluke and Fluke’s reliability in the provision of technology and services that help clients around the world reduce their inactivity time and unlock operational resilience. Burke contributes 15 years of experience in leadership in strong companies. More recently, he served as chairman of the Fortive Environmental Health and Environmental Health Group, where he advanced innovation based on connected and environmental safety and environmental safety software.
John Fisher He has been promoted to the California Regional Executive in WSP, supervising business performance and commitment to clients at 19 offices. With more than 25 years of experience, he will also continue as a regional California transport leader until a successor is named. Fisher joined WSP in 2008 and brings great experience in government relations and infrastructure. It aims to grow the presence of the company in water resources, renewable energy and sustainable design.
Scott Kuebler He has been chosen as President and CEO of KPFF, based in Seattle John Gavanwho has been playing the role for 14 years and will now serve as a president to ensure a fluid transition. At the age of 27 at KPFF and leadership of the special project group, Kuebler is a structural engineer experienced by innovation and enhancement teams. The collaboration stands out and continues the legacy of KPFF engineering excellence.
Tyler Kautz He has been appointed Vice President of PCL Construction Data Centers, directing the Center for Excellence of the Mission in the midst of the demand for Digital Digital Infrastructure. A 20-year-old PCL veteran, Kautz will promote the national strategy from Seattle, based on his success by expanding the northwestern presence of PCL. Andrew Fernandez He succeeds him as the manager of the Seattle District, supervising the main regional projects.
Emily Cohen Will become CEO of United Contractors (UCON) on January 1 2026, succeed Mark Breslinwhich has led the organization for more than 40 years. Currently, UCON executive vice -president, Cohen, has promoted membership growth, expanded political influence and has led leadership initiatives. The transition begins immediately to ensure perfect delivery. Cohen is recognized for his strategic vision and his strong defense within the California construction industry.
Citrus Heights, California, Deacon Construction, has named his name Rebecca Freeman His new CFO, which contributed more than 20 years of financing and experience in public accounting. Previously, CFO in Chordline Health, Freeman will oversee the financial operations of the Sacramento Office and collaborate with leadership to ensure a fluid transition and support the growth of the ongoing company.
Ankrom Moisan has named Murray Jenkins As president, triumphant Dave’s heater. With 25 years in the firm based on Portland, Ore., Jenkins will lead the growth of housing, sustainability and innovation by maintaining the collaborative culture of the company. The transitions of the heater for business development, supporting the long -term leadership plan of Ankrom Moisan.
Parametrix has called Nicole Mackie Vice President of Growth and Strategy. With more than 25 years in Marketing AEC and 17 years in Parametrix, he will direct strategic marketing and business development in Washington, focusing on expanding the signal of the firm and reinforcing customers’ relationships on various lines of business and regions.
Peter Wijsman He has joined BKF as a business sector leader, based in Oakland, California, brings 20 years of experience and is a leader in urban infrastructure and innovation, after leading great impact and multi -year projects in all the United States, including many in California. Originally from the Netherlands, Wijsman began his career after Hurricane Katrina, contributing to his experience in protection of flood coverage and protection to support the recovery efforts of the United States. He spent the last 19 years in a world engineering company, where he has played more recently in a regional strategy leadership role.
Miter Market He has been hired as a regional director of the community in the West America in HKS. Los Angeles, Memari will lead the strategic efforts of regional growth and coordination for the practices of health, education and life sciences of the company. Memari, a licensed architect, joins HKS with more than three decades of experience providing work through health care, higher education, life sciences and civic markets.
Swinerton recently announced two leadership promotions. Chris Chaanybased in San Diego, has been promoted to lead the national markets, while Derek JaschkeWith headquarters in Seattle, he has been appointed director of national accounts, succeeding in Chaany. Under Chaany’s leadership, the national account sales model went from $ 350 million to more than $ 1 billion in just four years. Jaschke, a 22 -year -old Swinerton veteran almost 40 in the construction industry, has overseen account management, development management processes and operational excellence for important customers.
Bei Construction has promoted Michael C. Kramer For the director of care technologies after more than a decade of leadership and contributions to the growing portfolio of health care of the company. Kramer, based in Alameda, California, has led complex projects for institutions in the bay area such as Stanford Health Care and the University of California in San Francisco, providing safe fiber -optic networks, structured wiring, sturdy data centers and integrated access control systems. In his new role, Kramer will continue to expand Bei’s care capabilities, focusing on personalized reliable technological infrastructures that support patient care innovation, medical research and hospital operations.
Irvine, California, Ware Malcomb has hired Daniel Gehman as director of multifamily. It will focus on expanding the architectural presence of the firm in the multifamily sector on the west coast, working closely with leadership to advance opportunities for large -scale architecture projects. For the last 27 years, Gehman has been the director, director of study and senior designer in several companies in southern California, focusing almost exclusively on residential and semi -urban, urban and traffic multifamily projects.
He has promoted Dewberry Maxwell Hardy to the leader of the regional market segment for its practice of water in northern California. In this role, Hardy will continue to manage the Structural Water/Water Water Engineering in the north of California and direct marketing efforts related to water. He currently works as a Dewberry Structural Engineer in a new wastewater treatment facility at the Marine Corps Mother Air Ground Center, on Twentynine Palms, Calif.
