Mar 06, 2026

Western Specialty Contractors

Western Specialty Contractors has been sold to employees through an ESOP. ButcherJoseph & Co. served as the exclusive financial advisor on the transaction, Founded in 1915, Western is a century-old company with a national footprint and a reputation for technical excellence across restoration and specialty construction. The ESOP ensures long-term continuity, preserves the company's independence, and aligns ownership with the employees who have driven Western's growth for more than 100 years.

ButcherJoseph & Co. Director Rick Hennessey noted that Western is “a textbook example of a company whose culture and values align naturally with employee ownership.”

Western CEO Ben Bishop Jr. said the move “recognizes the contributions of our employees in a meaningful way while positioning the company for long-term stability and growth.”

The transaction provides Western with a tax-advantaged structure that supports continued investment in operations, leadership development, and strategic growth initiatives.

Mar 05, 2026

LMC Construction

Newcombe

LMC Construction has appointed Dale Newcombe as vice president, Washington Market. Bringing 43 years of construction and development experience, Newcombe will lead strategic growth across Washington, strengthen client partnerships, and support the expansion of LMC's ongoing presence.

He previously spent more than two decades with Walsh Construction in Tacoma, serving in leadership roles and guiding housing and mixed-use projects. Newcombe also contributes to community initiatives as a board member-elect for the Tacoma/Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium. “Dale understands the Washington market and the people who shape it, and that makes him a strong addition to our team,” said Chris Duffin, President & CEO of LMC. “His steady support of mentorship and community work reflects what we value at LMC.”

Mar 04, 2026

Sellen Construction

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Sellen Construction recently announced four new project executives who are serving as senior relationship leaders and strategic partners to clients:

Shanna Dennis, project executive, SVP, is a seasoned healthcare leader and will continue to lead Sellen's healthcare projects and accounts.

Travis Harth, project executive, VP, has served as senior director of Special Projects and will continue to lead and scale Sellen's tenant improvement business, expanding the team's ability to meet a wide range of client needs.

Peter Richardson, project executive, VP, has delivered some of Sellen's largest and most complex corporate and civic projects, and will now also serve clients in K-12 education and the public sector.

Nick Weymouth, project executive, SVP, has led some of Sellen's most complex and high-profile corporate projects and will continue to serve clients across corporate campus, high-rise office and other key markets.

Mar 03, 2026

Skanska USA Building

Marsh

Global construction and development firm Skanska announced that Eric Marsh has been promoted to vice president — account manager.

In his new role, which includes working with clients from the Puget Sound region to the Inland Northwest, Marsh will continue his work with higher education clients including Washington State University and Seattle University, while also assuming leadership of Skanska's Boeing, Sound Transit and Port of Seattle accounts.

“Eric has consistently demonstrated a strong ability to deliver value to our clients while building high-performing teams,” said Lew Guerrette, executive vice president and general manager, Skanska USA Building in Seattle.

March joined Skanska in 2013. His work includes leadership on projects such as Microsoft Building 83, Washington State University Plant Sciences, Seattle University CSI, and Seagen Launch Pad. His experience spans multiple market sectors, including life sciences, higher education, corporate commercial, residential high-rise, federal and aviation work.

Marsh holds a B.S. in Construction Management from Washington State University.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2025, its U.S. development and construction streams generated $8.7 billion in revenue.

Feb 20, 2026

Conner Homes

Nelson

Conner Homes announced that Dustin Nelson is the company's new assistant controller.

Nelson will manage the daily operations of the Conner Homes accounting department, including financial statement preparation and review, managing internal controls, and month-end closings. He will also support audits and tax reporting and is the functional lead for an ERP implementation.

Nelson holds a finance degree from Western Washington University.

The company, which has been designing and building homes for over 65 years, builds townhomes and single-family homes, and currently has five open communities, with additional communities opening in the future.

Port of Vancouver USA

Alex Strogen, chief commercial officer, Port of Vancouver USA, will serve on WCIT's Advisory Board. The Port of Vancouver USA generates $2.9 billion in annual economic impact and is the second-largest source of employment in Clark County, with more than 3,800 direct jobs and 20,000 total jobs. It is the third-largest grain export gateway in the U.S. and the top importer of Subarus to North America.

The port is a hub for producers and markets throughout the western and mid-west United States via the Columbia-Snake River System and is the farthest inland deepwater port on the Columbia River.

WCIT is the Northwest's premier organization advocating for trade and investment policies that increase the competitiveness of Northwest workers, farmers, and businesses. The membership includes small and medium-sized companies, Fortune 500 businesses, and agricultural producers, collectively representing industries ranging from manufacturing, food, and retail to technology and science.

Feb 18, 2026

DPR Construction

Pratt

DPR Construction has appointed veteran technical builder Kelly Pratt to lead its Pacific Northwest Business Unit. Under Pratt's leadership, DPR Construction is bringing a sharper focus on collaboration, transparency, and innovative delivery strategies — helping clients advance healthcare, research and manufacturing projects while protecting value and delivering greater certainty in an evolving market. Pratt brings deep experience and a track record of delivering certainty on complex life sciences, healthcare and commercial projects across the Puget Sound, including the Lyell Manufacturing Facility and the eleven50 Eastlake tower which included eight concurrent tenant improvements. Pratt has been with DPR since 2006 and based in Seattle since 2017.