Length of current term
Two years
Previous involvement in SMACNA-WW Board
Involved for three years on the board and the Labor-Management and Legislative Committees
Other professional affiliations
ASHRAE; SMART Local 66 and Local 23; MCAA; UA Local 32, Local 26, and Local 375; IBEW Local 46; Local 97; US Green Building Council; BOMA; NECA; NAIOP
Company name
Holaday-Parks, Inc.
Company specialty
Preconstruction to construction, building automation, service, and maintenance
Number of years in the industry
30 years
Why did you get into this industry?
I got into this industry by accident while going to the university for my mechanical engineering degree. I worked for a parking garage in Downtown Seattle, where I parked Jerry Parks’s car (Jerry owned Holaday-Parks, Inc.) He offered me a job in the Engineering department. I worked for Jerry in various capacities throughout my career at HP and was fortunate to be able to purchase the company along with my partners a few years ago.
Professional philosophy or “words to live by”
Every day: THANK someone. LEARN something. TEACH something. And, most importantly, FORGIVE someone.
Greatest challenge the industry has faced over the years
Lack of skilled professionals – in labor and management – entering our industry while the retirement of current workers will leave a void.
Biggest change in the industry over the years
Technology
Biggest opportunity in the industry for the future
Construction is still the most inefficient industry. Simplifying working to make our industry more effective is the biggest growth potential.
What is SMACNA’s most important role in the industry?
Partnering with labor to provide and maintain a competitive advantage through training, education, and recruitment while being inclusive and diverse to compete with non-union competition.
What change or other mission do you hope to bring to the board of directors during your term?
I hope to bring an alternative viewpoint to augment the other talented board members in achieving any goals that are set or dealing with any challenges that we may face. ▪
