Feb 18, 2026

UMC

Carroll

David (DC) Carroll II has joined UMC's project executive team. He brings field experience, engineering expertise, and leadership across the full life cycle of complex projects. Carroll has experience in industrial, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and high-purity systems, including executing design-build pharmaceutical projects and unique projects such as flare systems for large ammonia storage facilities and high-purity systems for space exploration manufacturing. Carroll holds one of the few office-based welding certifications at UMC. His responsibilities include developing sales leads, managing budgets, overseeing estimating and design phases, and leading projects from construction through commissioning and sustained operations.

HKS

Nakatani

HKS has promoted Mark Nakatani to partner. As global practice director, Nakatani focuses on business strategy and market growth, as well as leading complex and technology-driven projects. Based in Seattle, Nakatani has worked on advanced facilities and mission critical projects worldwide and has partnered with industry-leading technology companies, governments and institutions.

Parametrix

Lebo

Jon Lebo has joined Parametrix as a senior consultant bringing nearly four decades of experience in design and construction management. Before joining Parametrix, Lebo served as deputy executive project director for Sound Transit's East Link Extension project. There, he led three design firms and seven construction management teams, including track, structural, and forensic engineers delivering seven miles of new light-rail service in 2024. His work continued with the completion of the civil and systems work for light rail across Lake Washington. Previously, Lebo founded Sheridan Development & Consulting LLC. Prior to that, he spent 29 years at the University of Washington as director of major capital projects. He is a licensed architect in the state of Washington, an associate member of the Design-Build Institute of America and holds a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accreditation.

Dark Light Design

Gilbert

Dark Light Design promoted Erin Gilbert to senior lighting designer in recognition of her technical leadership and support of high-quality project delivery. In this role, Gilbert will provide firmwide leadership to strengthen delivery consistency and technical execution as the firm's workload and project complexity grows.

RMC Architects

Wright

Costic

RMC Architects (RMC) recently promoted Lexie Costic and Robert Wright from associates to principals.

Costic joined RMC in 2016. She focuses on RMC's ‘Front Porch Factor' — a design philosophy that prioritizes human interaction and the cultivation of vibrant public life, as well as connections to the larger community. Costic intends to grow RMC's design-build portfolio and expand the firm's historic rehabilitation projects. Some of her current projects include SWIFT Center Assembly Hall revitalization; a new therapeutic center in north Bellingham; Skagit Valley College, Whatcom Community College, and Bellingham Technical College; and renovation projects at Western Washington University.

Wright joined RMC in 2014. He has centered his practice on designing buildings that elevate people and strengthen communities by prioritizing the user experience in his multifamily housing work. Wright focuses on missing middle multifamily housing that is inclusive and resilient. He is currently working on the Unity Street Redevelopment project with Bellingham Housing Authority, Millworks Phase II for the Whatcom Community Foundation, and several small renovation projects with the Port of Anacortes.

Boise Cascade

Forrey

Broesch

Boise Cascade has announced that Angella Broesch was promoted to senior vice president of Human Resources, and Chris Forrey was promoted to senior vice president of Finance & Investor Relations.

Broesch joined Boise Cascade in 2013 and was promoted to director of internal audit shortly after that. In late 2020, she moved to human resources and accepted the newly created role of director of total rewards. She continued progressing in other leadership roles in human resources before becoming vice president of human resources in February 2024. Broesch earned a bachelor's degree in business with an accounting emphasis from the University of Idaho. She currently serves on two boards, the University of Idaho Foundation and the Learning Lab.

Forrey joined Boise Cascade in 2005 and has held a series of progressive leadership roles on the finance team. Prior to being named vice president in May 2024, he was the senior director of finance. Forrey earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in taxation, both from Boise State University. He is a certified public accountant and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Treasure Valley.

Boise Cascade is a wholesale distributor of building materials and manufacturer of engineered wood products and plywood. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the company operates more than 60 distribution and manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada.

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 13, 2026

Highline College

Highline College has announced a new agreement with Central Washington University that allows graduates of Highline's Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management (BAS BM) program to pursue advanced degrees in business and accounting. The memorandum of understanding, finalized in December 2025, establishes a streamlined pathway into CWU's Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) programs. Students who have completed the BAS BM program at Highline College, or are in their last two quarters of the program, are eligible to apply for admission to CWU's MBA or MPA programs. Located in Des Moines, Highline College offers more than 100 degrees and certificates in high-demand career fields, included seven applied bachelor's degrees.

Busy Bees North America

Early childhood education provider Busy Bees North America (BBNA) is expanding into Washington state, with the addition of 13 early learning centers in the greater Seattle area, via the acquisition of seven Kids N Us Early Learning Schools and six Birch Tree Academy locations.

“We're thrilled to welcome both Kids N Us and Birch Tree Academy into the Busy Bees family,” said Darla Kestle, CEO of Busy Bees North America. “These partnerships reflect our shared commitment to giving every child the best start in life. Both organizations bring long‑standing reputations for providing nurturing, high‑quality early learning environments and our priority is to continue the exceptional education experiences for families across the region.”

“Joining Busy Bees is a great opportunity for not only our families but our educators to continue with giving the children in our schools quality early childhood education,” said Lori Blades, founder of Kids N Us.

“This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Birch Tree Academy,” said NForrey, Founder of Birch Tree Academy. “With Busy Bees' support and shared values, we can reach more families and continue delivering innovative, high‑quality learning experiences.”

With the addition of the new locations, Busy Bees North America now operates 270 centers across the United States and Canada.