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.

Feb 11, 2026

Cornerstone General Contractors

Weeger

Cornerstone General Contractors has hired Ryan Weeger as director of preconstruction. Weeger, an experienced construction management professional with more than 20 years of industry experience, brings extensive expertise in preconstruction and operations leadership, cultivated through years of work with several general contractors throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Weeger's career includes notable projects for Seattle Public Schools and the Lake Washington School District, as well as large-scale commercial projects for Vulcan Real Estate, Expedia, Microsoft and Google. His professional background includes several industry-recognized credentials, such as the Design-Build Institute of America's Associate DBIA and the Collaborative Leadership Academy; the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Associate; and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's 30-Hour Outreach Training program. Weeger earned his bachelor's degree from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California.

Exxel Pacific

Stevens

Exxel Pacific has promoted Sam Stevens to project director. Stevens joined Exxel Pacific in 2020 as a senior project manager. Throughout his tenure, he has played a key role in the successful delivery of complex projects, leading integrated teams from initial concept through design and construction. In his new position, Stevens will continue to drive project success while fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth across Exxel Pacific's project teams.