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Washington Companies
Washington Companies names Frank Butzelaar as Chief Operating Officer
The Washington Companies announced today the appointment of Frank Butzelaar as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective May 17, 2021. In this new position, Mr. Butzelaar remains based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and will provide…
Washington Companies
Washington Companies names Jerry Lemon as Chief Financial Officer
The Washington Companies announced today the appointment of Jerry Lemon as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. The new position will provide oversight of all financial, accounting, and treasury functions for all operations that comprise the…
Montana Rail Link
Park City Transload Facility Opened to Meet Growing Supply Chain Needs
In response to growing needs of MRL’s customers and an ever-changing logistics and supply chain industry, Montana Rail Link recently opened the Park City Transload facility in Park City, Montana. Opened in November 2019, the…
Seaspan Marine
Creating Jobs, Building an Industry: Seaspan a strategic partner in Canadian Shipbuilding Strategy
Seaspan Shipyards is proud to be Canada’s long-term, strategic shipbuilding partner for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. As a direct result of this work, Seaspan Shipyards is delivering on the promise of…
Washington Companies
Washington Companies appoints Jon Bennion as new Government Affairs Director
The Washington Companies are pleased to welcome Jon Bennion as the new Government Affairs Director based in Helena, Montana. Starting January 5, 2021, Jon will work with government affairs veteran Mike Halligan on all aspects…
Modern Machinery
Modern Machinery names Jeff Schwartz as new president
Industry veteran Jeff Schwarz will become the new President of Modern Machinery as of November 30, 2020. Most recently, Jeff was Group President of Materials Solutions at Astec Industries, Inc., in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He and…
Montana Resources
Montana Resources announces retirement of Rolin Erickson and names Montana Tech alum Jack Standa as new president
It is with mixed emotions that Montana Resources announces Rolin Erickson’s retirement at the end of 2020. Rolin joined Montana Resources in the fall of 2004 and established himself as a proven leader at the…
Envirocon
Milltown Dam Removal: Alternative Approach to Habitat Restoration
Outside Missoula, Montana, The Clark Fork and Blackfoot Rivers converged into the common Milltown Reservoir created by the historic Milltown Dam. The Milltown Reservoir held contaminated sediment from flood-washed mining tailings and was affecting groundwater quality in…