MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, the Pacific Northwest’s leading provider of mechanical and sustainable solutions, announced today the appointment of Rory Olson as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2025. Olson takes over from Gus Simonds, who for the past 34 years successfully guided MacDonald-Miller into one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest and most successful mechanical contractors. Simonds,…
And the beat goes on… By Gus Simonds: The time has come for me to write my last CEO message for Perspective. I want to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to be part of such a great organization for the last 35 years. This journey of helping MacDonald-Miller grow, mature, and succeed…
Lighting Retrofit 170 fixtures Replaced with LEDs Located on the beautiful shoreline of Richmond Beach, WA, the Alon Asphalt plant has been dormant for the past four years. Owned by Delek US Holdings, Inc., the plant is now set to reopen, with a projected production restart by summer 2026. This revival effort involves significant updates…
Controls Highlight Performance Contracting: Our team recently upgraded Chief Leschi Schools’ HVAC system with advanced Honeywell WEBS controls, bringing new levels of comfort, energy efficiency, and reliability to the campus. The Honeywell controls system provides precise temperature and humidity regulation, creating a consistently comfortable environment ideal for students and staff. Improved Comfort: The new Honeywell…
Snoqualmie Casino Expansion Snoqualmie, WA 460,000 SF Mixed-Use | Project Timeline: December 2022 – Summer 2025 General Contractor: Skanska USA | Architect: BWA Architects | Mech/Plumb Engineer: FEA Consulting Engineers. MacDonald-Miller and our general contractor partner, Skanska, are thrilled to return to the Snoqualmie Casino – originally completed in 2008 – to more than triple its space. This expansion includes…
Grant Gummow Vice President of Business Integration: Congratulations to Grant Gummow, Vice President of Business Integration. Grant joined our company in 2014 and has become a key player in shaping its success over the last ten years. His customer-focused approach, combined with his innovative and creative strategies, has driven significant growth and expanded our capabilities…
Travis Eshpeter Vice President of Service Operations: Congratulations to Travis Eshpeter, VP of Service Operations! Travis joined MacDonald-Miller in 1999 and has been a cornerstone of our service operations for 25 years. He began his career as an HVAC Service Apprentice and worked his way up through the service field to Foreman in 2009. In…
Jon Hay Vice President, General Manager of Oregon: Congratulations to Jon Hay on his well-deserved promotion to Vice President and General Manager of Oregon. Jon joined our team in 2021, bringing a wealth of leadership experience from his previous role in the aviation industry. Over the past four years, Jon has demonstrated his ability to…
Pat Roberts Vice President, General Manager of Inland Northwest: Congratulations to Pat Roberts on his well-deserved promotion to Vice President and General Manager of Inland Northwest! Pat brings many years of diverse experience and leadership from various aspects of the construction industry. He started his career as a Service Technician at MacDonald-Miller and later managed…
Congratulations to Ben Gezon our new Vice President of Engineering! Ben Gezon Vice President of Engineering Ben Gezon began his career at MacDonald-Miller in 1998. Over the last 26 years, he has demonstrated immense passion, innovation, and leadership. From the very start, he was committed to excellence and quickly distinguished himself by managing special projects….