Alabama

White-Spunner Construction Inc. of Mobile, Ala., recently announced the following new employees:

Wayne Mostellar, senior project manager, has a bachelor's degree in building construction from Auburn University and 24 years of experience managing commercial and industrial projects. He works in the division of White-Spunner that handles contracts to build Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores nationwide.

He is a certified professional constructor, past president and current board member of the Mobile Section of the Associated General Contractors of America, a board member of the Association of General Contractors and a member of the American Institute of Constructors.

Allan Gustin, senior project manager, has a bachelor's degree in construction engineering technology from the University of Southern Mississippi and extensive experience in estimating, scheduling and project management for many commercial projects including the Ladd Stadium renovation, several multi-million dollar condominium projects, schools and churches.

He works in the division of White-Spunner that handles contracts to build retail, multi-family and healthcare facilities, with his current focus on Academy Sports and Home Depot stores nationwide. He is past president of the Associated Builders and Contractors for the Mid Gulf Chapter, is president of the Oakleigh Garden District Society and board member for the Historic Mobile Preservation Society.

White-Spunner Construction has branch offices in Orange Beach, Ala; Dallas, Texas, and Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

Jack Darnall IV, a vice president/healthcare division manager for Brasfield & Gorrie of Birmingham, Ala., was recently sworn in as Associated Builders and Contractors' (ABC) 2006 national chairman.

The ceremony occurred during the opening general session of ABC's 2006 national convention in Las Vegas. Darnall began his term as ABC national chairman in January.

"Jack's dedication to ABC and to the principles of open competition and free enterprise is unparalleled," said Kirk Pickerel, ABC president and CEO. "For many years, Jack has served as a distinguished leader of ABC, both at the national and at the chapter levels."

In addition to his more than 20 years of construction industry experience, Darnall has served his industry for more than a decade through his ABC involvement in a variety of roles. Previously, Darnall was ABC's Region 4 vice chairman, representing Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. He has also served as national treasurer and has been on the national board of directors since 1995.

Darnall served as president of ABC's Alabama Chapter in 1995 and is a board member of the Shades Valley YMCA of Birmingham. He has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

As 2006 ABC National Chairman, Darnall leads ABC's national executive committee and board of directors, guides the national initiatives of the association and serves as its spokesperson.

Robert C. Moore, also with Brasfield & Gorrie, was sworn in as Region Four vice chairman at the convention.

Gallet & Associates Inc. of Birmingham, Ala., recently announced that Chris Leathers, Tad Nelson, Jeff Allen, Justin Johnson, Les Brown and Chip Davis attended the 2006 EduCode International Conference. The EduCode Conference offers highly specialized courses for building inspectors, plan reviewers, building officials and fire officials.

Gallet & Associates also announced the promotion of Randall D. Strevy to the position of staff scientist. Strevy earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Samford University in May 2001 and a master's degree in environmental management from Samford University in December 2002. He has been with Gallet & Associates for four years.

In addition, Consuela Finnen has joined the firm as human resource director. She has worked in human resources for five years, most recently as the human resource's manager of a staffing firm in Birmingham.

Finnen is a graduate of American Intercontinental University with a degree in business administration and will be obtaining her master's degree in the near future. She will be dedicated to defining and applying Gallet & Associates' human resources policy, employees' personnel development, preparation and staff training as well as the internal communication regarding human resources.

Arkansas

Brent Farmer was recently promoted to director of operations for Flintco of Little Rock, Ark.

Michael Parker was named pre-construction services manager at Nabholz Construction Corp. of Conway.

Louisiana

Hartley Duncan, NACE Certified Coatings Inspector, has joined The Bayou Cos. of New Iberia, La., as a consultant for special projects and coatings. Duncan brings more than thirty years of experience in the coatings and linings industry to his new position.

His expertise includes directing and working on jobs from the right of way, to the shop, to fabrication, as well as direction of many failure analysis projects.

Additionally, Duncan was an instructor for the NACE Coating Inspector Program and is currently a PCCP Technical Auditor for the USA and Canada for the SSPC (Society for Protective Coatings). Hartley is currently serving as vice chairman of the CEAC Committee of NACE International.

Rachelle Albright has been named vice president of project management of F. H. Myers Construction Corp. of Harahan.

Albright has been employed with the firm since September 1996. During this period, she served as project manager/estimator on numerous major construction projects in our community. She recently managed the successful completion of renovations for Academy of the Sacred Heart.

This project was a $6 million conversion of the old First Baptist Church facility on Napoleon Avenue in New Orleans, La. After receiving her bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Louisiana State University in 1995 she was employed by Schlumberger Dowell as a field engineer. Albright also recently accepted the position of chairman of the Associated Builders and Contractors' Bayou Chapter.

F. H. Myers Construction Corp. has also announced the promotion of Ryan P. Myers to chief estimator.

Since 1998, Myers has functioned as project manager/estimator with our firm. During his employment, he successfully completed several high profile projects, such as the new Metairie Small Animal Hospital. In Elmwood Shopping Center, Myers completed the conversion of the former Michael Hebert Furniture store and warehouse into Elmwood Self Storage and retail complex and, Pier One.

Additionally, he completed the $3.5 million Schlumberger Subsea Test Facility in Houma, La.

Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC), a private, nonprofit mutual insurance company that covers more than one-third of Louisiana's workers' compensation insurance market, recently announced that CEO Steve Cavanaugh tendered his resignation.

Kristin Wall, president and chief operating officer, was named by the Board of Directors to replace Cavanaugh as CEO.

"We are extremely pleased that Steve has an opportunity to take on a new role with a Dallas-based national insurance services firm as it develops a new product from the ground up," said Aubrey Temple, chairman of the board. "As with LWCC, Steve will be using his vision and entrepreneurial spirit to launch a new enterprise."

Wall has been chief operating officer for six years and was promoted to president in 2004. Following her appointment to president of the corporation and under her direction, LWCC received Ward's designation as a Top 50 Property & Casualty insurance company in the nation, returned more than $25 million back to its policyholders over the past two years and has increased the company's profitability substantially.

"She has run the day-to-day operations brilliantly and as CEO will continue to do so for the benefit of Louisiana employers," added Temple.

Elba Alicia Urbina Hamilton, a civil engineer from Bossier, La., was recently nominated for the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) New Faces of Civil Engineering program. An integral part of ASCE's 2006 Engineers Week in February, the program promotes the achievements of young engineers by highlighting their engineering contributions and impact on society.

Hamilton is currently employed with Aillet, Fenner, Jolly & McClelland Inc. of Shreveport, La. Previously, she has served as the lead researcher for a national project conducted by the Louisiana State University Hurricane Center and has performed a national review of evacuation plans and practices. Hamilton's research has been used as the foundation for continued research in hurricane evacuation areas of the U.S., Puerto Rico and Hawaii.

Hamilton earned bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from Louisiana State University.

ASCE's nominees were also submitted to the national New Faces of Engineering program run by the Engineers Week Foundation. The national program includes representatives from the civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial and manufacturing engineering professions. Selected New Faces profiles will be featured in a USA Today ad during Engineers Week and will be profiled on the National Engineers Week Web site at www.eweek.org and www.discoverengineering.org.

Tennessee

D.F. Chase Inc. Construction of Nashville, Tenn., recently announced the addition of two new employees: Billy Gatlin was hired as a project engineer and Janet Marshall was hired with Chase Design-Build as a project engineer.

Pat Oakley has been promoted to national sales manager for Mullican Flooring of Johnson City, Tenn.

In his new position, Oakley will supervise regional managers, oversee national sales goals and establish relationships with key retailers, builders and distribution partners. Oakley has more than 18 years of sales management and product marketing experience in the surface covering and flooring industry, including five years as regional sales manager for Mullican Flooring.

"Pat's sales experience and knowledge of our company and the hardwood flooring industry will be a tremendous boost to Mullican as we look to expand our presence throughout the U.S.," said Brian Greenwell, Mullican's vice president of sales and marketing.

"This is a great opportunity for me to take my career path to the next level with a solid organization," Oakley said.

Mullican Flooring is a manufacturer of unfinished solid hardwood flooring. The company has facilities in five states, including plants in Norton, Va., Holland, N.Y., Bowling Green, Ky., Ronceverte, W.Va., and Johnson City.

New board members were recently elected during the annual business meeting at the 2006 Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association Convention.

Returning as a board member is Ron Dailey, True-Line Coring & Cutting of Nashville, Tenn.