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…
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…
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…
The Washington Family addresses all companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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…
Effective immediately, Envirocon, Inc. (“Envirocon”) has appointed Greg Therrien as President and CEO. He brings over 34 years of construction and engineering industry experience which includes senior leadership positions with Morrison-Knudsen (MK), Washington Group International…
Effective immediately, Modern Machinery Co., Inc. (“Modern Machinery”) has appointed Lamont Cantrell as President. Lamont joined the company in 2003. Lamont is well-known and highly respected in the heavy equipment industry. He has played a…
MISSOULA, MT – The Washington Companies (“Washington Companies”) today announced that Patrick “Pat” Merrin has been named Chief Operating Officer – Mining. The newly-created position will provide oversight of existing Washington Companies’ mining operations at Montana…
HONG KONG — Seaspan Corporation (NYSE: SSW) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Larry Simkins, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Washington Companies (“WashCo”), to its Board to replace Graham…
