Meet the Team

Associate Director

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Jennifer Halleck has 17 years’ experience working with school operations and construction. Her expertise is in school district capital facilities master planning and bond program execution. She has proven success in performing key milestones activities such as rigorous and detailed pre-bond preparations, portfolio management, project management, long and short-range planning, state study and survey writing, grant writing, resource conservation and community services. Before joining CSG, she was a key team member for Vancouver School District in planning, passing, and facilitating their $458M general obligation bond, $43M grant, $66M state assistance and $12M impact fees for an overall projected $579M bond program.

Associate Director

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Dolly Ramminger has over 30 years of construction management, contract management, accounting, and human resource management experience. Over the past seven years with CSG, she has provided construction management services for a variety of school projects throughout Eastern Washington including projects in Colton, Davenport, Moses Lake and North Franklin School District.

Associate Director

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Heidi Hansen has two decades of experience managing capital construction programs in the Puget Sound region, overseeing projects from design and permitting to construction and occupancy. With over 15 years of experience as director/manager of K-12 capital projects departments at Monroe, Arlington and Mukilteo School Districts, she has expert knowledge of how K-12 bond projects are managed, including contract negotiations, budgeting, state funding assistance and community engagement.

Associate Director

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Ken Kuiken has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, with around 65% of that focused K-12 and higher Education projects. Ken served as project superintendent for the new Bellingham, Washington SD Sehome High School, which opened in the Fall of 2019.  His most recent projects with us are the Ferndale Replacement High School, and 2 Elementary School Replacement Projects for the Oak Harbor School District.  Ken is a subject-matter-expert in developing project schedules, efficient construction sequencing, and construction budget management.

Associate Director 

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Mike Melling is a CSG Associate Director in CSG’s Eastern Region, and is recognized as a K12 school facilities project expert and leader entirely committed to each school district’s success.  Mike knows that every school district and every project is unique and that no single approach will work as a “one size fits all” solution.  By understanding what is most important to your school district, he is able to direct his expertise and experience in the areas which bring them value.  Under Mike’s guidance and leadership, project teams have successfully completed projects on schedule, within budget, and the quality expected from your school district teachers, staff, and students.  From pre-bond planning to project completion, and to the periods after your project is completed, Mike is with you every step of the way to ensure success

Associate Director of Design, Value Engineering

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Andy Twyman is an Associate Director of Design and Construction Management/Project Manager for CSG’s Western Region.  His background includes more than 20 years of experience as both a designer and project manager in architecture and project management firms. His diverse portfolio includes successful projects in K12 education, healthcare, commercial, multifamily housing, and both public and private sector master planning. Andy is a certified Value Methodology Associate (VMA), and, in addition to his project management and project prebond planning services, is a manager of the CSG Value Engineering team.

Senior Project Manager

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Dan Gordon, is a Senior Project Manager at CSG with extensive experience in K12 school construction. With a background spanning 20 years with the U.S. Naval Seabees and 21 years in the private sector, Dan brings a wealth of expertise to his role. He has led numerous successful projects for Washingtons’ school districts including Pullman, Colfax, Ritzville, Freeman, and Moses Lake in Washington, ensuring exceptional outcomes through his dedication to excellence.

Senior Project Manager

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New to our team but highly experienced in the industry, Caren brings 24 years of professional expertise with the Richland School District, including 12 years in Capital Projects. She has successfully managed over 45 projects totaling $325 million. Caren excels in project management, procurement, compliance, and conflict resolution, consistently delivering high-quality results within budget while maintaining strong stakeholder communication.

Senior Project Manager

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Tex Ladish, is a construction management veteran with over 40 years of experience. Tex has been an invaluable member of the CSG team for 18 years, specializing in project and construction management services. He has successfully overseen numerous public school projects, including those for Nooksack Valley, Lynden, Meridian, Ferndale, and Marysville School Districts. Tex’s extensive experience and commitment to excellence ensure the successful completion of every project he undertakes.

Senior Project Manager

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Dan Purefoy has worked with CSG for the past decade and has managed a number of complex projects for school districts throughout Eastern Washington. He has extensive experience and a thorough understanding of the school construction process and has managed projects in school districts including Walla Walla, Othello, North Franklin, College Place, Liberty, Royal, and Brewster School Districts.

Project Manager

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Tom Eller is a project manager for CSG’s Eastern Washington Division. He has been involved in both the residential and commercial construction industries for over 28 years. His experience ranges from custom, single and multi-family homes, to private and public sector commercial construction projects such as casinos, health care, dormitories and modular building projects. He also has extensive experience within the land development-master planning arena as well. Most recently, Eller worked for the Department of Energy Hanford site as a senior estimator assisting with the development of the upcoming prime contracts that range from $4 to $13 billion. He has also previously worked for a modular building company providing both relocatable and permanent school buildings (Richland SD – Three Rivers Homelink) at school districts throughout Eastern Washington.

Project Manager

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Drew, is a valuable asset with unique insights derived from his involvement with the Kelso School District. Drawing from his experience as a General Contractor, Drew approaches projects with a proactive mindset, adept at foreseeing and mitigating potential challenges. Known for his community-oriented, organized, and dedicated approach, Drew is committed to enhancing processes, streamlining job site expenses, and promoting effective communication and issue resolution across various construction trades, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Project Manager

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Karen Soderquist, is an experienced project manager based in Eastern Washington. With over 20 years of ownership in an architectural metal building construction company, Karen brings a wealth of expertise to her role. At CSG, she’s led projects for Brewster and Bridgeport School Districts, including modernizations, grant procurements, and innovative additions like transportation CO-OPs and Animal Barns for FFA and CTE classes. Karen’s dedication and diverse skill set ensure successful outcomes and lasting impacts on educational facilities and communities.

Assistant Project Manager

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With 10 years of combined experience in Project Management and Mechanical Engineering, Alissa Tseu is an invaluable asset to our Construction Management teams. Alissa’s dedication, drive, and meticulous attention to detail ensure that every project she maintains meets the highest standards of safety and quality.  She fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team. Alissa thrives in dynamic environments, consistently helping to deliver projects on time and within budget. Her exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, along with her effective communication with team members and stakeholders, make her a cornerstone of a project’s success.

Senior Project Manager of Cx

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Steven Nunez, is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of expertise in building commissioning. With a comprehensive skill set encompassing project management, estimating, training, and quality assurance, Steven is dedicated to delivering top-notch mechanical systems of the highest quality. As an AABC certified and Qualified Commissioning Provider (QCxP), Steven ensures that every project meets rigorous standards and exceeds client expectations. Trust Steven to bring unparalleled experience and dedication to your next project.

Senior Project Manager of Cx

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Vlad Tyutyunnik, is an expert in construction quality and building commissioning with 15 years of invaluable experience, specializing in building control systems. Vlad’s impressive portfolio boasts significant contributions to notable projects such as Pasco High School, Liberty High School, and Kamiak Elementary School. With his depth of expertise and commitment to excellence, Vlad ensures the seamless integration and optimization of building control systems, ensuring the success of every project he undertakes.