Foreman Focus | Bill Miller

Jul 11, 2025 Foreman Focus Friday

This month, Hermanson is proud to spotlight Bill Miller, General Foreman of our Plumbing Fabrication Shop. With nearly two decades...

Foreman Focus | Mike Leiphart

Jun 6, 2025 Foreman Focus Friday

Meet Mike Leiphart, our Construction Support Foreman with over 25 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Hermanson. Mike...

Foreman Focus | Allen Petersen

Apr 25, 2025 Foreman Focus Friday

This month, we are proud to spotlight Allen Petersen, our dedicated Sheetmetal Foreman who has been with Hermanson since 2016. Born...

Foreman Focus | Trevor Ottwell

Mar 21, 2025 Foreman Focus Friday

For the month of March, we’re excited to introduce Trevor Ottwell, our Plumbing Foreman, who began his journey with the...

Foreman Focus | Dave Henninger

Feb 21, 2025 Foreman Focus Friday

In this month’s Foreman Focus, we’re highlighting Dave Henninger, a skilled Service Foreman with over 33 years of experience. Specializing...

Foreman Focus | Rhonda Purcell

Jan 31, 2025 Foreman Focus Friday

Meet Rhonda Purcell, a dedicated Fitting Foreman who's been making a mark on Project Kansas for Hermanson. Originally from Dallas, Texas,...

2024 Foreman Focus Honorees

Dec 27, 2024 Foreman Focus Friday

Congratulations to Hermanson's 2024 Foreman Focus Honorees! Thank you to all of the incredible Hermanson foremen who have shared their talents...

Foreman Focus | Tony Foy

Nov 15, 2024 Foreman Focus Friday

Meet Tony Foy, a seasoned construction support foreman with more than 30 years of experience. With 20 years in Local...

Foreman Focus | Jeff Herman

Sep 27, 2024 Foreman Focus Friday

Meet Jeff Herman, our Service General Foreman leading crews for Hermanson in Oregon. Jeff's journey in the trades began at a...

Foreman Focus | Austin Zavala

Aug 23, 2024 Foreman Focus Friday

Meet Austin Zavala, a Construction Support Foreman who brings passion and expertise to his role. Raised in the Bonney Lake/Buckley...

Foreman Focus | Devin Plumley

Jul 19, 2024 Foreman Focus Friday

Raised in the small town of Wilkeson, Washington, Devin Plumley is a first-generation Sheet Metal Foreman at Hermanson Company.  Devin’s family...

Foreman Focus | Owen Ebi

Jun 28, 2024 Foreman Focus Friday

In this month’s Foreman Focus, we spotlight Owen Ebi, a Specialty Metals Foreman with over 15 years of experience. Our...

Foreman Focus | Boris Golant

May 24, 2024 Foreman Focus Friday

Meet Boris Golant, a Service Foreman here at Hermanson. A true Seattle local, Boris has called this city home since immigrating...

Foreman Focus Friday: Warren Brown

Mar 29, 2024 Foreman Focus Friday

Meet Warren Brown, our seasoned Plumbing Foreman at Hermanson Company. With over three decades of experience in the mechanical construction...

2023 Foreman Focus Honorees

Dec 22, 2023 Foreman Focus Friday

Thank you to all of the amazing Hermanson foremen who share their talents and model leadership in the field and...

Foreman Focus | Kelvin Corbett

Nov 30, 2023 Foreman Focus Friday

Kelvin Corbett, a dedicated Lead Fitting Foreman at Hermanson, brings the team a wealth of experience and a passion for...

Foreman Focus: Arcenio Valencia

Oct 20, 2023 Foreman Focus Friday

In this month's Foreman Focus Friday, we spotlight Arcenio Valencia, one of Hermanson's dedicated Plumbing Foremen. With 25 years of...

Foreman Focus Friday : Kevin Robertson

Sep 8, 2023 Foreman Focus Friday

Born in Tacoma, WA, and raised in Puyallup, Kevin Robertson brings a wealth of experience and passion to his role...

Foreman Focus Friday | Rob Baker

Aug 4, 2023 Foreman Focus Friday

Meet Rob Baker, Lead Fitting Foreman at Hermanson. Born on the east coast and well-traveled due to his father's Navy...

Foreman Focus Friday | Scott Birdsell

Apr 28, 2023 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

We’re proud to feature Scott Birdsell, Hermanson’s Telecom Foreman, who has been with our team for several years. As a...

Foreman Focus Friday | Brady Stocking

Mar 31, 2023 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Hermanson Plumbing Foreman Brady Stocking's family history in the plumbing trade dates back to his great-grandfather, and he is proud...

Foreman Focus Friday: Allison Adams

Mar 10, 2023 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

“I enjoy being strong and being a skilled tradesperson. I was the kid that would fight to carry the milk...

Foreman Focus Friday: Steve Carton

Jan 27, 2023 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

With more than 35 years of experience, Oregon-based Fitting Foreman Steve Carton is a consummate problem-solver, always making sure projects...

Foreman Focus Friday: Tracey Henderson

Sep 30, 2022 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

For Special Projects Sheet Metal Foreman Tracey Henderson, it’s been fascinating to watch how the construction industry has evolved over...

Foreman Focus Friday: Bill Wilkinson

Sep 2, 2022 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

  For Bill Wilkinson, every service call is an opportunity. The experienced Service Foreman likes the challenge of finding solutions to...

Foreman Focus Friday: Benji Aguilera

Apr 30, 2021 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

For Pipefitting Foreman Benji Aguilera, working in the building trades has been a family tradition. Benji’s grandfather was an electrician...

Foreman Focus Friday: Curtiss Corkum

Feb 26, 2021 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

After 44 years working as a pipefitter, Curtiss Corkum is retiring next month.   “It is time to pass the torch to...

Foreman Focus Friday: Noel Burbridge

Jan 29, 2021 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Like the pull of the Death Star tractor beam, Hermanson Plumbing Foreman Noel Burbridge has felt the tug of a...

2020 Foreman Focus Foreman Honorees!

Dec 23, 2020 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

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Foreman Focus Friday: Tina Dannewitz

Nov 20, 2020 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

For Fabrication Foreman, Tina Dannewitz, shifting her first love of fashion design to sheet metal fabrication was an easy transition. ...

Foreman Focus Friday: Bryan Oguri

Oct 30, 2020 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

A willingness to teach is what led Oregon Fitting Foreman, Bryan Oguri, to Hermanson one year ago and his teaching...

Foreman Focus Friday: Loren Hopen

Sep 25, 2020 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Over the course of Sheet Metal Foreman Loren Hopen’s career, he has spent twenty years working for Hermanson.  Loren has worked...

Foreman Focus Friday: Van Staten

Aug 28, 2020 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

It has been twenty years since Van Staten first joined Hermanson as a Plumber’s Helper, but he has since worked...

Foreman Focus Friday: Jake Herron

Jul 31, 2020 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

It was an electrician’s end of life musings that led Jake Herron to start his pipefitter apprenticeship in 2002.  “I was...

Foreman Focus Friday: John Lopan

Jun 26, 2020 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

It was the pandemic that helped John Lopan make the decision to retire from his role as Foreman for Specialty...

Foreman Focus Friday: John Eckerson

May 29, 2020 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

As Sheet Metal Foreman on one of Hermanson’s most challenging projects to date, John Eckerson has spent the last year...

Foreman Focus Friday: Shawn Coman

Apr 24, 2020 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

For Sheet Metal Foreman, Shawn Coman, interacting with customers and ensuring they are happy with a project’s outcome is the...

Foreman Focus Friday: Ken Flores

Feb 28, 2020 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

“I am naturally creative, detailed oriented, work well with my hands, and excel at problem solving, so following in my...

2019 FOREMAN FOCUS FOREMAN!

Dec 20, 2019 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

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Foreman Focus Friday: Jimmy Hoettel

Nov 22, 2019 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Being courageous enough to lead and humble enough to admit mistakes is the attitude that has earned Hermanson’s Service Foreman,...

Foreman Focus Friday: Kevin Mireles

Nov 1, 2019 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Hermanson Fitting Foreman, Kevin Mireles, believes the most important part of his job is making sure his crew is safe...

Foreman Focus Friday: Chris Flanigan

Sep 27, 2019 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

“I have always been mechanically inclined,” recalls Hermanson Plumbing Foreman Chris Flanigan, “and early-on friends steered me toward a career...

Foreman Focus Friday: Vanessa Carman

Aug 30, 2019 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Vanessa Carman is not only a worthy candidate for Hermanson’s Friday Foreman Focus, but we believe she could be a...

Foreman Focus Friday: Kolin Kozlowski

Jul 26, 2019 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Hermanson Plumbing Foreman Kolin Kozlowski entered the trade eleven years ago at the urging of friends and has never regretted...

Foreman Focus Friday: Dave Gordon (Retiring)

Jun 28, 2019 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

June’s Foreman Focus Friday is bittersweet as we recognize an amazing leader while also wishing him a happy retirement. Dave Gordon...

Foreman Focus Friday: John Beck

May 31, 2019 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Feature Photo Credit // John Beck Foreman Focus Friday

When Hermanson Service Foreman, John Beck, was growing up he wanted to be an architect.“I soon realized how stationary that...

Foreman Focus Friday: Joel Nugent

Apr 26, 2019 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

At Hermanson we take pride in focusing attention on our hardworking Foreman each month.Occasionally, however, we run across a truly...

Foreman Focus Friday: Matt Weishaar

Mar 29, 2019 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Feature Photo Credit // Matt Weishaar Foreman Focus Friday

For Hermanson Sheet Metal Foreman, Matt Weishaar, life is best lived on or near the water!Whether it is living in...

Foreman Focus Friday: Scott Connors

Jan 25, 2019 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Scott Connors has been employed with Hermanson since 2003 and is currently running the plumbing fabrication shop at Hermanson’s SODO...

2018 Foreman Focus Foreman!

Dec 28, 2018 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

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Foreman Focus Friday: Dave Henninger

Nov 30, 2018 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Dave Henninger is one of Hermanson’s service foremen specializing in chiller repair and maintenance, with a specialized focus on centrifugal...

Foreman Focus Friday: Cory McGinnity

Oct 26, 2018 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Hermanson Foreman Cory McGinnity has always liked hammering on things and making a lot of noise, so when his uncle...

Foreman Focus Friday: Tony Landru

Sep 29, 2018 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Hermanson foreman Tony Landru has been a plumber for almost 30 years. He started his plumbing career straight out of high...

Foreman Focus Friday: Marcus Fox

Aug 31, 2018 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

After Marcus Fox graduated high school, he called up his Uncle Dean for career advice. Dean Fox (recently retired Partner and...

Foreman Focus Friday: Joshua Feldman

Jul 27, 2018 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

A lifelong mechanic, Joshua started his career as an automotive diesel technician. He has always enjoyed the process of taking raw...

Foreman Focus Friday: Jeremy Morrison

Jun 29, 2018 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Jeremy Morrison only recently joined Hermanson, but he is already making a name for himself as a trusted and valued...

Foreman Focus Friday: Mike Stedman

May 25, 2018 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

For Fitting Foreman Mike Stedman, mechanical construction runs in the family! He is third-generation – both his father and grandfather were...

Foreman Focus Friday: Sam Chedester

Apr 27, 2018 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

When Sam Chedester was 20 years old, he bought a 1949 Harley Davidson motorcycle, but quickly realized he needed a...

Foreman Focus Friday: Dave Curley

Mar 30, 2018 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

DAVE CURLEY HAS BEEN IN THE MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. Originally from Southern California, Dave transplanted to Washington...

Foreman Focus Friday: Neal Henry

Feb 23, 2018 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

NEAL HENRY ENJOYS A CHALLENGE. As one of Hermanson’s senior Service Foremen, Neal faces a new puzzle every day as he...

2017 Foreman Focus Friday

Jan 26, 2018 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Thank you again to all of our wonderful Foreman Focus Friday folks from 2017! ...

Foreman Focus Friday: Darren Holmquist

Dec 29, 2017 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Early on, Darren Holmquist wanted to become a car mechanic. He enjoyed working on engines and troubleshooting mechanical problems, but...

Foreman Focus Friday: Chris Walker

Oct 27, 2017 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Twenty-eight years ago, Chris Walker joined the Local 32 union to become a Steam Fitter. In 2016, he joined the Hermanson...

Foreman Focus Friday: Todd Morrison

Sep 29, 2017 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

They say it’s the quiet ones you should watch out for – well Todd Morrison is no exception.He may be...

Foreman Focus Friday: Daryl Owens

Aug 25, 2017 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Feature Photo Credit // Daryl Owens Foreman Focus Friday

Daryl Owens is a 4th generation UA hand. Daryl’s great grandfather was a steam fitter in Nebraska, his Grandfather a Local...

Foreman Focus Friday: Wade Jarvis

Jul 21, 2017 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Foreman Focus Friday

Wade Jarvis has always been interested in mechanical systems. He started his career in Wyoming where he performed mine maintenance and...

Foreman Focus Friday: Ryan Highland

Jun 16, 2017 | Source: Hermanson Marketing Feature Photo Credit // Ryan Highland Foreman Focus Friday

Ryan Highland is an indispensable member of the Hermanson team. Currently managing an impressive 16 jobs in the downtown Seattle...

Foreman Focus Friday: Dave Gordon

May 19, 2017 | Source: Linkedin Feature Photo Credit // Kurt Schlosser Foreman Focus Friday

Dave Gordon has worked in the mechanical construction industry for almost 35 years. He credits his success to the excellent daily...

Foreman Focus Friday: Travis Getts

Mar 17, 2017 Foreman Focus Friday

At age 18, Travis Getts was facing down one of life’s greatest existential questions. HVAC or Plumbing? Not long after being...

Foreman Focus Friday: Jack Angeline

Feb 17, 2017 Foreman Focus Friday

It never ceases to amaze us how many great folks are second and third generations in the trades! Our wonderful...

Foreman Focus Friday

Jan 20, 2017 Foreman Focus Friday

Saying "Thanks!" again to all of the wonderful Foremen in our first year of the #ForemanFocusFriday!...

Foreman Focus Friday: Doug Price

Dec 8, 2016 Foreman Focus Friday

Fitting General Foreman Doug Price says that you don’t often hear a lot of cheering for steamfitters – but we...

Foreman Focus Friday: George Shedd

Nov 11, 2016 Foreman Focus Friday

From multiple projects at Joint Base Lewis McChord to the University of Washington Bothell Discovery Hall, during his decade as...

Foreman Focus Friday: Keola Fu

Oct 22, 2016 Foreman Focus Friday

Aloha! This week we are celebrating the hard work and dedication of our fun, quirky and extremely talented Plumbing Foreman,...

Foreman Focus Friday: Jeff Walcker

Sep 17, 2016 Foreman Focus Friday

A seasoned foreman, and a jack of all trades, this month we recognize the talented Jeff Walcker. Jeff is a Washington...

Foreman Focus Friday: Chris Thompson

Aug 20, 2016 Foreman Focus Friday

They say it’s the quiet ones you should watch out for – well Chris Thompson, our CAM Inputter, is no...

Foreman Focus Friday: Mike Brume

Jul 8, 2016 Foreman Focus Friday

Mike Brume, a Puget Sound native who is married to wife, Ashley, may seem like an ordinary guy, but he...

Foreman Focus Friday: Dan Composano

Jun 10, 2016 Foreman Focus Friday

This month we are recognizing another one of our Sheet Metal Superstars, the talented Dan Composano! Dan was born on the...

Foreman Focus Friday: Noel Galvin

May 20, 2016 Foreman Focus Friday

  This month we recognize one of our most noteworthy - and certainly one of our most colorful - Plumbing Foremen,...

Foreman Focus Friday: Jesse Williams

Apr 8, 2016 Foreman Focus Friday

  Hermanson’s Service Department is critical to meeting our objective of providing concept-to- maintenance services to our clients. As a 16-year...

Foreman Focus Friday: Paul McLain

Mar 11, 2016 Foreman Focus Friday

  Hermanson’s recent Shop renovations have facilitated major improvements in our Pipe fabrication capabilities. Our amazing and talented Pipe Shop Foreman,...

Foreman Focus Friday: Keith Nester

Feb 12, 2016 Foreman Focus Friday

  A man of many talents, Keith Nester is an outdoorsman, Vice President of Local 32, and one of our gifted...

Foreman Focus Friday: Chris Howard

Jan 8, 2016 Foreman Focus Friday

  The complexities of mechanical construction are at the root of Hermanson’s culture. Needless to say, those who excel at leading...

Foreman Focus Friday: Steve Stocking

Dec 11, 2015 Foreman Focus Friday

  Plumbing! Did you know that plumbing is as much a part of Hermanson’s corporate DNA as HVAC? And great people...

Foreman Focus Friday: Tom Batty

Nov 6, 2015 Foreman Focus Friday

  This month we acknowledge the talent and contributions of one of our Service Foreman, Tom Batty. Tom has been involved...