CHERVENELL
CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
ESTABLISHED 1975

 
 
 


 

The People Behind The Company

   

 


Gary Chervenell


Aimee Bergeson


Karen Cartwright


Karen Neal


Heath Gardner


Mike Holstein


Brandon Mayfield


Brandon Chavez


Brian Barth


Kyle Clark


Field Superintendents
 






Heather Spry


Cory Grimmer


KENNEWICK OFFICE

Gary Chervenell - President
Gary's career in construction began in 1971 and in the 70's progressed from residential to commercial. He started this company in 1975, and managed its growth through very lean times and a tight bonding market. Since then, he has participated in and directed the development of a wide variety of projects around the Columbia Basin. His primary role is strategic planning, while overseeing the company and its projects.

Gary has built a reputation of honesty and integrity through his leadership, commitment and active participation. Gary's community involvement, along with his practical approach, serves Chervenell Construction and its clients well.

Aimee Bergeson - Bookkeeper/Office Management
Aimee has 16 years of construction experience in bookkeeping. Her responsibilities as staff accountant include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, preparation of financial statements, monthly job billings, job costing, job budget reports and work-in-progress schedules. Her experience in office management includes contract/closeout administration and training of field clerks. She is also skilled in project management scheduling.

Karen Cartwright - Administrative Assistant
Karen has 40 years secretarial experience. Her responsibilities include all phases of start-up and closeout of projects including processing submittals to and from architects and subcontractors. She also assists in the daily operation of the office.

Karen Neal - Administrative Assistant

Karen assists with accounts payable, job costing, subcontractor pay applications and monthly pay applications.  She has over 17 years construction accounting experience.  Karen assists as needed with the daily office operations.

Heath Gardner - Vice President of Administrations
Heath received his degree in Construction Management from Central Washington University.  As a project manager, he has experienced a wide variety of project types including:  offices, retail, hospitality, medical, education, religious, financial, and aircraft facilities.  Heath has produced results through lump sum, negotiated and design-build delivery methods.  These experiences along with excellent communication skills make him an effective organizer and an asset to any project team.

Mike Holstein - Vice President of Operations
Mike has been involved in construction for 20 years.  He started in the field as a carpenter and moved his way up to project Superintendant. He then worked as a Project Engineer for a few years to acquire the skills to schedule, estimate, and manage projects.  As a project Manager Mike's past experience gives him a thorough knowledge of construction techniques and the challenges that can be involved.  His accomplishments include estimating and managing large, complex hospital additions and remodels, as well as schools, churches, wineries, higher education, dorm facilities and retirement facilities.  He has experience in many different management and delivery methods with an emphasis on negotiated projects.

Brandon Mayfield - Project Manager/Estimator
Brandon has worked in the construction industry for the past 8 years.  He began in construction as a laborer at Chervenell Construction before obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Washington State University.  He spent a year and half working for a general contractor in the Seattle area as Project Engineer/Project Manager before returning to Chervenell.  His construction experience includes retail, warehouse, office, education, religious, high-end condos, wineries, medical, and restaurant.

Brandon Chavez - Project Manager/Estimator/LEED AP
Brandon has worked in the construction industry since 1994.  He started as a laborer/carpenter for a family owned business and eventually moved into a superintendent position.  He then earned a degree in Construction Management from Central Washington University. Brandon has a broad range of construction experience, which includes large multi-family apartments, high-end condos, office, education, retail, parking structures and water treatment facilities.

Brian Barth - Project Manager/Estimator
Brian has a Certificate in Construction Management from UW and over 12 years of Project Management experience, both in Seattle and the fast track major casino industry in Las Vegas.  He has been the Project Manager for jobs ranging from $2 to $113 million including new construction and remodels for high rise Hotels, high end Executive Offices and Boardrooms, Ballrooms and Meeting rooms, Restaurants and Bars, Warehouses and Central Plants, large scale Kitchens, luxury Villas, 4 major pools with spas and 44 Cabanas. Brian was most recently utilizing his unique experience Consulting and Master planning directly for major Hotel Owners on the Las Vegas strip. 

Kyle Clark - Project Engineer / LEED AP / CESCL
Kyle has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University and has worked in the construction industry for the past 4 years. Kyle's duties consist of assisting all Project Managers and Superintendents with many of the daily tasks involved in the construction process. Kyle has great communication skills and a strong work ethic, which makes him an asset to any project team.

Field Superintendents
John Franklin, Richard Barger, Victor Kinner, Rich Beason, Kevin Kiniry, James Michalina, and Manny Torrez bring over 200 years combined experience to our field management team. They enforce company regulations regarding safety and jobsite cleanliness. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality control, scheduling, material purchasing and staffing.

Field Personnel
Our efforts to obtain and retain quality craftsmen has led to a turnover rate for our field crew that is well below industry standards. As a result, our field crew is staffed with multi-talented individuals with proven track records who work well together and take pride in the work they do.


HERMISTON OFFICE

Heather Spry - Administrative Assistant
Heather assists project managers and office staff when required, and helps keep the many office details in order. Heather has over 14 years experience in office procedures with the last 4 years in the construction industry. Heather coordinates with architects, owners, subcontractors and suppliers through all phases of construction projects.

Cory J. Grimmer - Construction Safety Manager/Safety Coordinator
Cory holds a degree in Safety & Health Management from Central Washington University and has been involved in safety in the workplace for 7 years now.  He has experience on various projects including refinery, powerhouse and nuclear facility construction.  Cory's attention to detail and organization skills make him an effective manager of worker safety.


We are proud of the quality and consistency that these individuals bring to each project.

 

       

7511 W. Arrowhead #B = Kennewick, WA 99336 = (509) 735-3377 = project@chervenell.com

 

Teamwork  Reliability  Timely  Competitive  =  Quality