HERMANSON - Key Persons


Andrea Smith

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Anthony Rogers

Job Titles:
  • Plumbing General Superintendent

Bob Cleveland, Sr.

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Bob's focus and commitment to his team means its members function at high efficiency in a culture of safety and inclusion. With a background as a sheet metal foreman, Bob understands the impact of clear communication. This has given him a keen ability to express the direction and vision of a job across the spectrum of involved parties. Bob is driven by his enjoyment of the craft of construction, finding cost-effective solutions leveraging his years of experience, and meeting the goals of the client.

Brian Morant

Job Titles:
  • Construction Executive
Brian brings to Hermanson almost two decades of experience in On-Site Project Management support, Construction Administration, Quality Administration/Control, and Safety Program Administration. He is well-organized and dedicated to high-quality customer service and completion of project requirements successfully. Brian works on Hermanson's complex hospital projects as well as other critical envirnoment facilities such as biotech & development laboratories.

Carol Sherman

Job Titles:
  • Mechanical Engineer

Chris Gourley

Job Titles:
  • Principal / Business Unit Leader

Chris Howard

Job Titles:
  • Sheet Metal General Superintendent

Chris Kettman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Owner Direct Solutions Team
  • Group Manager - Owner Direct Projects

Dan Guglielmo

Job Titles:
  • Director of Business Development

Dan Lund

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Dane Brooks

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
As a Project Manager, it's Dane's job to clear any and all hurdles to allow Hermanson crews to perform their work on budget and on schedule without any issues. Whether that be in the early phases of the job through MEP coordination, submittals and procurement or throughout the project working closely with the general contractor and the field to deal with any issues that come up. Dane is adept at solving problems of all shapes and sizes. There are often many solutions to the same problem and Dane has the unique ability to find the most effective and efficient solutions. He will work directly with our knowledgeable and experienced field staff to anticipate and fix any potential problems before they become an issue for the construction team. Dane is adept at solving problems of all shapes and sizes. There are often many solutions to the same problem and Dane has the unique ability to find the most effective and efficient solutions. He will work directly with our knowledgeable and experienced field staff to anticipate and fix any potential problems before they become an issue for the construction team. Professional Affiliations: Mechanical Contractors Association Western Washington Design Build Institute of America DBIA Young Professionals

David Goit

Job Titles:
  • Group Manager - Diverse Projects Group
As an Account Executive with almost two decades of experience in the mechanical construction industry and over eight years of experience at Boeing, David is an invaluable asset to every project he leads. As the leader of Hermanson's Diverse Projects Group in our Special Projects Department, David coordinates with the teams to ensure end-user acceptance and overall project quality. Along with his construction management capabilities, David has cross-departmental experience in purchasing. His knowledge of products and quantities has proved as a valued asset to the purchasing process. His experience includes clean rooms, laboratories, industrial and commercial ventilation, heat recovery, and air cleaning systems as well as extensive experience completing TI renovations for Boeing. Professional Affiliations: Mechanical Contractors Association of Western Washington (MCAWW) Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)

David Nehren

Job Titles:
  • Engineering Manager

Dennis Dowrey

Job Titles:
  • Leader and Manager in Environmental Health
  • Oregon Field Safety Manager
Dennis is an experienced leader and manager in Environmental Health and Safety, offering a comprehensive and diverse background from a 30-year career in the United States Navy. He creates a working atmosphere that elevates openness, a high level of enthusiasm, and continual high morale in the field. Dennis promotes a Win/Win environment while addressing complex issues without hesitation valuing team accountability and self-responsibility.

Doug Schumacher - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Sales

Eddie Baker

Job Titles:
  • Construction Executive
Eddie plays an important part in keeping the project on track and in compliance with the drawings and specifications while keeping up with the day to day activities. Eddie enjoys the constant work of the construction industry and finds the ever-changing technology very interesting. Eddie prides himself as a hard worker who truly gets pleasure out of work, choosing to work in the mechanical construction industry because of the balance of the technical engineering as well as the problem solving and the business aspect of what goes into mechanical systems.

Eric van der Veen

Job Titles:
  • Business Unit Leader - Highrise, Hospitality, & Office
Eric is the Business Unit Leader for Hermanson's Highrise, Hospitality, and Office department (H2O). As the leadership for one of our most active sectors, Eric is adept at managing his teams, providing guidance and expertise to provide the best outcomes for his projects. Eric is a natural leader who has the ability to organize and run projects so that they result in highly efficient construction and pre-construction efforts. With over two decades of project management experience, Eric has acted as a managing partner for many years for one of the largest mechanical construction firms in the area before joining Hermanson. He has a wide range of industry experience and offers knowledge and insight that is instrumental to the success of every project he oversees.

Erik Reed

Job Titles:
  • CAD Team Lead

Evan Bishop

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive
  • Member of the Owner Direct Solutions Team

Jacob B. Jimenez

Job Titles:
  • Mechanical Designer

Jacob Besagno

Job Titles:
  • Principal / ODS Business Unit Leader
Jacob has over a decade of experience working with building owners and facilities managers to find and apply measures that improve mechanical system performance. Jacob brings to his role as the Owner Direct Solutions (ODS) Sales Manager a high-energy, customer-centric approach that assures clients receive the best possible service in meeting their facility needs. Professional Affiliations: Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) - Seattle / King County

James Postma, Sr.

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Critical Environments Team
  • Project Manager
James has worked in the HVAC industry since 1990. He has experience as an estimator and project manager including project coordination & management, supervision of design drawings, estimating, expediting, coordination of field trades, mentoring junior project managers, cost forecasting, monthly draw requests, managing subcontractors, and marketing for design-build and plan-spec projects. James's experience as estimator and project manager allows him the capability of making critical decisions across disciplines. Professional Affiliations: Mechanical Contractors Association of Western Washington (MCAWW)

Jana Hermanson Burbank

Job Titles:
  • Chief of Staff
  • Principal

Jason McDonald

Job Titles:
  • Principal / Director of Preconstruction & Estimating

Jason Milliren - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Finance
  • Principal

Jay Danner

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive

Jeff Schuck

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Manager
Jeff brings to Hermanson over 25 years of experience in the mechanical construction field. Jeff is currently a Senior Project Manager in Hermanson's Diverse Project Group and has been working on Boeing projects for over a decade, all over the Puget Sound region. These projects include everything from full mechanical construction for tenant improvements of Boeing offices to working directly on the tooling used in the manufacturing of the air craft.

Jeffrey Walcker

Job Titles:
  • Service Foreman
After almost 30 years, Jeff takes pride in providing quality customer service in the mechanical field. He has pride in his workmanship and getting things done right the first time. Jeff likes solving problems, and throwing out the "can't be done" attitude in order to be a quality mentor to the next generation of mechanics.

Jim Reynolds

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive / Business Unit Leader

John Tillotson

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Kyle Louie

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Kyle Rogers

Job Titles:
  • Tech Campus Business Manager
Kyle is a fourth-generation sheet metal worker and a ‘campus' expert. He has been a significant factor in the success of many Tenant Improvement projects for a major Redmond-based technology company over the last few years. After being a field foreman for six years, Kyle made the transition to project management, where he can use his knowledge of field constructability and scheduling in all aspects of the projects he works on. He takes pride in his work and is able to effectively communicate with customers, contractors and management to ensure projects will be executed smoothly. Professional Affiliations: Local 66 Sheet Metal Workers Union

Loren Moyer

Job Titles:
  • Project Executive

Louis Cumbo

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Owner Direct Solutions Team
  • Project Executive

Lukas Paulsen, Sr.

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Lukas plays an important part in keeping the project on track and in compliance with the drawings and specifications, while keeping up with the day to day activities. He brings to Hermanson both Project Management and Business Development skills and significant experience.

Marek Gruszecki

Job Titles:
  • Mechanical Designer

Martin Goodness

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Manager
Martin is an energetic, focused, and multi-disciplined professional with a progressive track record of consistently meeting and exceeding corporate and client expectations in high-profile, high-value environments. He possesses the ability to maximize operations, reduce costs, and develop processes and procedures aligned to both short- and long-term growth strategic goals. Martin is adept at working across organizations as well as autonomously to gain consensus, establish milestones, and manage departments and teams. An effective relationship builder, Martin is able to build and maintain high customer satisfaction.

Matt Thibeau

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive

Matthew Blanchette

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Matt chose this career path because he enjoys seeing things built to help better a community. He also likes that the work is tangible so he can physically see the results of each day's work. Matt works well with a team and focuses strongly on providing quality services and always creating value for clients.

MCA Level

Job Titles:
  • One Certified Project Manager

Mike Brume

Job Titles:
  • Special Projects Superintendent

Mike Harshman

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
With a passion for the construction industry, Michael has spent over two decades in Seattle working as a mechanical contractor. He spent the first 16 years of his career designing mechanical systems as a professional engineer and has spent the last seven years in project management and sales. Michael's unique background allows him to visualize a project from conception to completion and makes him an invaluable team member.

Mike Stedman

Job Titles:
  • General Fitting Superintendent

Neil Ammentorp - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operations Officer

Nick Kasik

Job Titles:
  • Business Group Leader of Federal Solutions Company

Paul Robinett - President

Job Titles:
  • Leader
  • President
Paul has accumulated a breadth of expertise over the last couple decades that he applies to achieve mechanical construction excellence. He is an expert at preconstruction, construction management, and mechanical / plumbing estimating. Paul takes a pragmatic approach and remains budget-conscious throughout each project, resulting in practical and cost-effective solutions for his clients. In 2019, Paul took over as President of Hermanson. Paul has been a valuable leader for Hermanson and instrumental in expanding Hermanson's expertise in healthcare and critical environments mechanical construction. His role in growing Hermanson's reach into the Oregon market mirrors the work he will be doing maintaining the day to day operations of the company at large. Professional Affiliations: Member of Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Washington State Society for Healthcare Engineering (WSSHE) American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)

Rick Hermanson - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO

Robin James

Job Titles:
  • Service Operations Manager
Prior to Hermanson, Robin completed 10 years in the US Navy. Robin utilizes her managerial skills learned from her service in the military in her current role as Service Operations Manager. She initially began her Hermanson career as a Service Coordinator while entering into her final year of law school. After finishing law school, she switched into a contract review role in addition to service coordination. Quickly recognizing areas to address for Risk Management, Robin used her unique perspective to find ways to better the Department. Robin's motivation and ambition for improving Hermanson's Service Department catalyzed her upward mobility to her current position as the Service Operations Manager. In this role, Robin is transforming the way Service tackles complex maintenance customer accounts. Encapsulating the Hermanson way of thinking, Robin and her team are evaluating maintenance customer accounts while collaborating with their projects counterparts to provide not only reactionary solutions but proactive approaches to prevent unnecessary downtime or breakage. Robin's reliance on the Service Technicians and her willingness to think outside the box is helping to elevate our Service Department to the next level of success. Professional Affiliations: Washington State Bar Association Member

Ross Garvey

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Ryan Leonhardt

Job Titles:
  • Specialty Metals Manager

Scott Leinenwever

Job Titles:
  • Mechanical Engineer

Scott Ponsler

Job Titles:
  • Director of Labor Management

Scott Sinclair

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Critical Environments Team
  • Construction Executive
Scott brings to his projects experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, a Senior Project Manager, and a Construction Team Leader, responsible for acquiring new projects and managing them through the pre-construction and construction phases. He has specialized in High-Performance buildings such as Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Labs, Healthcare Facilities & Medical Office Buildings, and Data Centers throughout his career. Scott holds Professional Engineer licenses in Washington and California. Professional Affiliations: The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Seth Pike

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive
Seth has over 25 years of preconstruction, business development, estimating, and project management experience in the mechanical construction industry. He has provided preconstruction, construction and other services in various vertical markets, including hospitals, medical office buildings, higher educational buildings, high-rise office buildings, high-rise hotels, apartment buildings, and condominiums. Seth's experience in preconstruction project management, resource allocation, and budgeting allows him to meet a diverse set of client needs.

Stephen Hengl

Job Titles:
  • Principal / Construction Executive

Steve Otis

Job Titles:
  • Principal / Virtual Design & Construction Supervisor

Teague Peters

Job Titles:
  • Mechanical Engineer

Terese Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Owner Direct Solutions Team
  • Project Manager

Tom Nolan

Job Titles:
  • Shop Superintendent

Troy Harrel

Job Titles:
  • Safety Coordinator

Washington Construction

Job Titles:
  • Law Section Member

Wendy Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Billing Coordinator
Wendy has worked in the HVAC industry for the last 19 years. Wearing many hats within the Service Billing Department it is her quick wit and willingness to assist others that make her an asset. As Lead Billing Coordinator, she assists her team in reviewing work orders, ensures the scope of work is complete and sends out accurate invoices to customers. She assist in collecting payments, responses to customer requests and assist with onboarding new hires that are added to the Service Team.

Will Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Wyley Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Zach Tillotson

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive
With 15 years' experience in the sheet metal industry, Zach is a skilled Account Executive, seamlessly liaising Hermanson Company with our valued clients. Zach takes pride in ensuring that our field times are fully equipped to be successful at all times. He appreciates taking a tradesman approach to project management and estimating, guaranteeing that projects are completed on time and within budget with transparent communication throughout every step.