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Charissa Rotramel Joins Parametrix as Strategic Growth and Development Director
02.27.23
Charissa Rotramel has joined Parametrix as Strategic Growth and Development Director based in Portland. She has over 20 years of experience in the architectural, engineering, and construction industry specializing in business development, marketing, and growth strategies. Charissa comes to Parametrix from WSP where she served as Vice President and Northwest Pacific District Marketing Director, overseeing strategic growth for multiple business lines across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska.She joins the firm’s Functional Integration Team, leading the development and execution of the firm’s strategic initiatives, growth objectives, and new business and expansion opportunities.
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Elisa Young, JD, CDE Joins Parametrix as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
02.15.23
Elisa Young, JD, CDE has joined Parametrix as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She has over 15 years of experience specializing in organizational transformation through strategic planning, policy development, supplier diversity, and workforce development.Elisa comes to Parametrix from the City of Seattle where she served as Director of Equity and Policy, providing high-level policy and operational direction on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and programs impacting over 600 employees. She holds a Juris Doctorate degree from The Ohio State University and is a Certified Diversity Executive. At Parametrix, she joins the Enterprise Leadership Team, providing vision, leadership, and counsel in the creation of a welcoming and respectful environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promotes workplace excellence.
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Parametrix Appoints Jeff Peacock, PE as Chair of the Board
02.09.23
Jeff Peacock, PE, has been appointed as Chair of Parametrix’s Board of Directors. He recently transitioned from Chief Executive Officer (CEO), a position he held for 15 years, to Executive Advisor, supporting strategic growth and mergers and acquisitions. Parametrix announced the selection of John Willis as the new CEO earlier this year. Jeff joined Parametrix in 1990 and has played a key role in developing the company’s transportation practice, including projects such as the SR 520 Floating Bridge, the SR 3/SR 304 Gorst to Bremerton Ferry Terminal project, the US 101 Coastal Corridor, and many others. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 through 2022, during which time he led the firm through the great recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, including the transition to remote and hybrid work. Under his leadership, the firm expanded to five new states. In 2018, he was named Engineer of the Year by t...
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Shelley Miller, PLA, AICP, PMP Joins Parametrix
02.08.23
Shelley Miller, PLA, AICP, PMP has joined Parametrix as a Senior Planner. She has over 15 years of experience providing public transportation planning services to agencies across the United States. Shelley comes to Parametrix from OAC Services where she served as a Senior Project Manager. She specializes in transit corridor asset project management and construction, including urban design, landscape, stations, and vehicles and their amenities. Her project experience includes work for King County Metro, the Port of Seattle, and TriMet.Shelley is a Professional Landscape Architect and Project Management Professional and is certified through the American Institute of Certified Planners. She holds master’s degrees in regional planning and landscape architecture. At Parametrix, she joins the firm’s Seattle Transportation team, providing planning services to clients throughout the Puget Sound region.
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Parametrix Promotes Katko and McCoy to Oregon/Idaho Leadership
01.31.23
Steve Katko, PE and Kristen McCoy have been selected for leadership positions within Parametrix’s Oregon/Idaho region.Steve has been selected to serve as Oregon/Idaho Vice President. He joined Parametrix in 2017 and most recently served as Oregon Transportation Division Manager. He is based out of Portland, OR and has 27 years of experience working with clients in the Pacific Northwest, leading multidisciplinary teams with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style that focuses on developing creative solutions to mitigate project challenges and improve overall delivery outcomes. His projects range from planning to final design plans, specifications, and engineers’ estimates for transportation projects.Kristen has been selected to serve as Oregon/Idaho Operations Manager. She joined Parametrix in 2006 and most recently served as Boise Operations Manager. She is based out of Boise, ID and has 18 years of experience in p...
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Parametrix Ranks Among Washington’s Best Companies to Work for in 2022
01.26.23
Parametrix ranked the number six best large company to work for in Washington by Seattle Business magazine. Parametrix has ranked in the top ten for large companies for the last four years. Large companies are those that have 150 or more employees in Washington and includes all industries.This annual program, created by Seattle Business magazine and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes, and honors the best employers in Washington. The ranking is based on employee survey responses as well as company policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. “Supporting our employee-owners and striving to be the best place to work is key to the excellent client service we provide. I am so proud to be a part of this employee-owned company!” said Darby Watson, Washington Senior Vice President at Parametrix.Parametrix has offices throughout Washington state including locations in Seattle, Puyallup, Tacoma, Mukilteo, B...
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Terry Doyle, PE Joins Parametrix as New Mexico Vice President
01.26.23
Terry Doyle, PE has joined Parametrix as Vice President leading our New Mexico operations, which includes 35 staff providing transportation, environmental, and land surveying services. Terry has 30 years of experience in the public transportation and transit sector, including leading public agencies, guiding regional transportation decisions, and successfully obtaining grant funding.He comes to Parametrix from Rio Metro Regional Transit District where he served as director, overseeing commuter rail and bus operations and maintenance, finance, planning, legal, and marketing departments. Terry managed a $170 million combined rail and bus budget. He was responsible for procuring and managing the Commuter Rail Operations and Maintenance Contract for the New Mexico Rail Runner Express (NMRX) and Rio Metro bus contracts. He also managed Positive Train Control implementation on the NMRX, including assembling project funding.Previously, Terr...
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Nathan Johnson, PhD, PE to Lead Southwest Region of Parametrix
01.20.23
Nathan Johnson, PhD, PE, Senior Vice President, has been selected to lead the Southwest region of Parametrix, which includes offices in New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada. He brings over two decades of experience building teams and delivering transportation needs including highways, roads, transit, and rail from planning and funding through environmental clearance, design, and construction.Nathan joined Parametrix in May 2022. He has previously held national architecture and engineering leadership roles focused on delivering structural transportation projects. He has supported cities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, state departments of transportation, and contractors across the Western United States, with particular focus in California and Nevada. Nathan has delivered high profile community-centered projects and multi-billion-dollar corridors. He also has expertise in urban, river, and coastal environments. Parametrix&rsqu...
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Layne McWilliams, PE, JD Rejoins Parametrix
01.17.23
Layne McWilliams, PE, JD has rejoined Parametrix as a Principal Consultant. He has over 20 years of experience designing and building projects in Washington, Oregon, and California. He specializes in helping existing facilities reduce their energy footprint through education and optimization programs.Layne comes to Parametrix from Cascade Energy where he served as the Water/Wastewater Lead and Customer Engagement Director, establishing a national practice in energy efficiency and strategic energy management for the water/wastewater industry. He was previously employed by Parametrix from 2001-2006, working on the design and startup of several wastewater facilities. Layne received his Juris Doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law and his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At Parametrix, he joins the Climate Change and Resiliency team, working at the intersections of process optimizati...
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John Willis, PE Assumes Chief Executive Officer Role at Parametrix
01.10.23
Parametrix President, John Willis, has assumed the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role effective January 1, 2023. John was selected as President in June 2022, with the intent to transition into the CEO role.He succeeds Jeff Peacock, who led the firm as CEO for nearly 15 years. Jeff has been appointed as Chair of the Parametrix Board of Directors and will remain actively involved in the firm, focusing on strategic growth initiatives. John joined Parametrix in 2017 and served as Oregon and Southwest Washington Senior Vice President prior to being selected as President and CEO. He has over 28 years of experience in the architectural and engineering industry in a variety of leadership roles. John managed some of the region’s most significant infrastructure projects including the Interstate Bridge Replacement, TriMet’s Portland to Milwaukie Light Rail, and the Dreamlifter Operations Center for Boeing. John says ...
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