Mar 19, 2025

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions

Eshpeter

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions has promoted Travis Eshpeter to president, Building Services. In his new role, Eshpeter is responsible for further growing the building service business throughout Washington and Oregon while implementing new initiatives to meet future customer needs.

A graduate of Perry Technical Institute in Yakima, Eshpeter started his career at MacDonald-Miller 25 years ago as an HVAC apprentice. Since then, he's risen in the ranks and worked as a HVAC foreman, area operations manager in Everett, director, and most recently vice president, Service Operations.

During his 25 years at MacDonald-Miller, Eshpeter has played a key role in helping build and grow the building services organization throughout the Northwest. In the past few years, he's been a key figure in expanding service field operations to better serve customers throughout Oregon and Washington. Since 2022, he's grown the service organization team by 37 percent, including more than 280 technicians, operators, and customer coordinators. In addition, Eshpeter spearheads the electrification of MacDonald-Miller's fleet of more than 900 trucks and vehicles, a key element of the company's plan to meet Climate Pledge objectives by 2040.

Makers

Gipaya

De Wet

Basile

Yamashita

Makers architecture and urban design recently promoted Dylan Yamashita, Laura Basile, Andres De Wet, and Queenie Gipaya.

Yamashita has been promoted to senior associate. Yamashita is a 10-year employee of Makers and an invaluable member of the firm's federal facilities planning studio. He enjoys taking ownership of large and complex planning and urban design projects for clients including the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and local port districts.

Basile has been promoted to associate 1. Since joining Makers in 2023, Basile has consistently demonstrated creative strategic thinking and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work. She eagerly embraces complex projects that demand diligence and allow her to utilize her skills in GIS, graphic design, and data and site visualization. She has a background in environmental justice and an MS in Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design from Politecnico di Milano, Italy.

Andres De Wet has also been promoted to associate 1. De Wet was raised in South Africa and joined Makers in 2023 after completing a Masters of Community Planning at the University of Cincinnati and previously working at ULI Northwest and the University of Washington Tacoma. He has an enthusiasm for federal planning work. De Wet contributes to many project phases including stakeholder involvement, graphic design, and technical writing.

Gipaya has also been promoted to associate 1. Gipaya joined Makers at the beginning of 2023 and has become a vital team member, engaging community members, creating graphics, and building leadership in design activism such as through the Seattle Design Festival. With a knack for graphics and design, she creates appealing and exceptional work on behalf of Makers.

Runberg Architecture Group

Moussa

Matviichuk

Leo

Danison

Dirks

Knight

Sung

Pettis

Runberg has promoted eight staff members: Stefanie Dirks has advanced to senior associate, and Jennifer Danison, Corinne Leo, Maksym Matvichuuk, Amal Moussa, Stephen Pettis, Sue Sung, and Margaret Knight, have all been promoted to associate.

Dirks has consistently demonstrated excellence in her efforts, actively supports client relationships and contributes to workflow planning, has added to the firm's knowledge base, and is an active presence in the local architecture and design community. Dirks holds a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, as well as a LEED AP Building Design and Construction certification.

Danison is an Iñupiat member of the Kikiktagruk community of northwest Alaska who brings native perspective and influence into her work in the multifamily industry in Seattle. She strives to incorporate indigenous knowledge into all aspects of the design process. Danison received a Master of Architecture from the University of Washington as well as a Bachelor of Design in Architecture from the University of Florida.

Knight received her Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and has been with Runberg since 2022. She is passionate about projects that provide much-needed housing density to the city of Seattle, especially those incorporating affordable housing. A 2021 recipient of AIA Seattle's Young Architect Award, Knight is a former board member of AIA Seattle and is a current board member for Homestead Community Land Trust.

Leo holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech. She has a passion for sustainability and affordable housing projects. An eye for color and design, extensive technical skills in modeling, documentation, and adeptness at understanding building codes have made Leo an excellent resource and role model for junior staff.

Matvichuuk joined Runberg in 2016 while studying architecture as an undergraduate at the University of Washington, where he then went on to complete his Master of Architecture degree in 2020. Matvichuuk believes a design is successful when it integrates into the existing fabric of the city by allowing people to prosper in place, be sheltered, and create long-lasting memories of the home they live in.

Moussa has been with Runberg since 2018. She holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a Minor in Product Design from the University of Minnesota. In her work, Moussa strives to find a balance between thoughtful, creative design and the real-world constraints of codes, budgets, and scheduling.

Pettis joined Runberg Architecture Group in 2021 after completing his Master of Architecture degree at University of Michigan. He brings elements from his experience working on commercial interiors, industrial, laboratory, and adaptive re-use to his multifamily design approach.

Sung has worked for Runberg since 2016 and specializes in creating visual design narratives. She is interested in designing sustainable, walkable urban spaces. Sung holds a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies from the University of Washington and is a LEED Green Associate.

Mar 12, 2025

AHBL

Watkins

AHBL has promoted Tyler Watkins, in the Tacoma office, from senior civil engineer to civil project manager.

Watkins has eight years of experience as a civil engineer working with architects, developers, design-build contractors, private owners, and public clients. His work includes design on residential, commercial, and industrial projects, which provides him with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of land development engineering.

Watkins has worked with many municipalities throughout Western Washington.

Outside the office, he is an active member of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association.

Mackenzie

Werner

Abraham

Ahn

McArthur

Tan

Chen

Mackenzie announced that Alexius Tan has been recognized as an associate. A licensed professional and structural engineer, Tan has nearly a decade of industry experience and has tackled a diverse range of projects while at Mackenzie, including industrial, public and essential facilities, and advanced tech facilities.

Doug McArthur has also been recognized as an associate. McArthur is a professional engineer on Mackenzie's structural team, and in his nearly five years of experience at the firm, has worked on a wide variety of public and industrial projects. He earned his degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Stephan Ahn has also been recognized as an associate. Ahn received his Masters in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington and is a licensed engineer. While at Mackenzie, he has worked on a diverse variety of projects, from public buildings to complex industrial manufacturing facilities.

Justin Abraham has been recognized as a senior associate. A registered architect, Abraham has over 14 years of experience in the industry and is known for helping deliver efficient, functional, and well-designed buildings from due diligence and project scoping all the way through construction administration.

Sarah Werner has also been recognized as a senior associate. An architect with over 15 years of experience, Werner is an instrumental leader, mentor, and technical professional. Her passion for design excellence and client service is reflected in the delivery of Mackenzie's advanced technology and public projects.

Michael Chen, a land use planner, has been named the firm's Seattle branch manager. Chen has been an integral member of the Mackenzie Seattle team for over sixteen years, and in the industry for nearly three decades. He has been a trusted land use advisor in a wide variety of different market sector projects and consulting services, including industrial, retail, and public facilities. Chen is a board member for NAIOP Washington; a long-time member of ICSC; and is engaged with the Washington Public Ports Association. He has served on the Planning Commission for the city of Renton where he assisted the city in earning several Governor's Smart Communities Awards. Chen has also been a leader in community engagement and volunteering. He offers guidance as a professional council member to the University of Washington Masters Urban Planning program and as a volunteer for ACE mentorship.

Parametrix

Waterton

Lauren Waterton has joined Parametrix as a senior consultant. She has over 30 years of project management, urban planning, and consulting experience.

Waterton comes to Parametrix from a regional Rocky Mountain firm where she served as director of land development. In this role, she led a team of engineers, planners, and landscape architects managing residential and commercial subdivisions, site plans, and a wide variety of public sector planning and transportation planning projects.

Her expertise includes feasibility studies, entitlement strategy, site/area master planning, and active transportation planning. She holds a certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners.

At Parametrix, she joins the site development team and will be based in the firm’s new office in Ashland, Oregon where she has lived for the past four years. Waterton will contribute to planning, community development, and active transportation and trail projects in Southwest Oregon.