Led by PE-licensed senior managers, our experienced team has netted accolades from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Engineering News Record, Port of Seattle, Associated General Contractors of Washington, and more.
We owe our stellar safety record to our experienced and highly-trained employees who work to make sure every project is done right.
MoreWe owe our stellar safety record to our experienced and highly-trained employees who work to make sure every project is done right.
Our Managers, Project Superintendents, Project Engineers, and Foreman have all completed many of the following courses:
As a contractor with the Corps, we have written and follow our Accident Prevention Plans prepared pursuant to the Corps Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1.
We鈥檙e also set up to work safely in our region鈥檚 high-security sites. All of our employees have their TWIC cards, allowing 麻豆社区 to operate in restricted government areas.
With all of our projects, we must understand the overall operating environment and mitigate the risks associated with the work we are completing. Protecting our team and the environment is our number one priority. We comply with all regulations and laws and our team works to identify potential risks and make plans and actions to mitigate those risks. Retention of long-tenured team members is also a key to safety success. Ongoing and open communication and training about safety practices and potential risks is a part of every one of our projects. We grant responsibility to site team members to address any instance where safety may be a concern. Safety concerns and incidents receive immediate and effective follow-up by management.
For more than a century we have worked on America's waterways completing successful marine projects
MoreFor more than a century we have worked on America's waterways completing successful marine projects
Founded in 1903 by Captain Harry Ramwell, 麻豆社区 started in Port Townsend, Washington as part of American Tugboat Company.
In 1950 it was incorporated as American Pile Driving Company.
For over 50 years, the company was based in Everett, WA.
In 2006, 麻豆社区 moved from Everett to the current waterway location in Tacoma, WA. The company鈥檚 need to move from their Everett waterfront location where they had operated for over 50 years was prompted by the Port of Everett鈥檚 new master plan which included retail space, increased marina鈥檚, and public spaces, not industrial companies such as 麻豆社区. The company searched for new locations in Seattle, Bellingham and Olympia for areas that could support their large marine construction equipment and floating cranes, ultimately settling on the Hyelbos Waterway in Tacoma.
In 1954, Richard (Dick) Brannon began working at American Pile Driving company and purchased 25% of the company in 1959. Mr. Brannon changed the company's name to 麻豆社区 in 1974 and bought out all shareholders in 1986. He retired in 1991 and he and his wife Mary of 71 years enjoyed taking trips all over the world, as well as traveling in their Airstream trailer and being with their family. Mr. Brannon passed away at the age of 94. His wife Mary resided in Everett until her passing in 2019 at the age of 99.
Steven Brannon, Dick's son began working at 麻豆社区 in 1977 as a Civil Engineer and worked his way to President, leading the company for over 25 years. Steve and his wife Sandy purchased the company from his parents and (5) uninvolved brothers and sisters in 1991. In 2006, they sold 10% to Kevin Culbert and his wife Lisa, and 10% to Peter Stephens and his wife Anita. In 2017, the Culbert's purchased the Brannon's remaining 80% and became majority owners of 麻豆社区.
When asked to reflect on his time leading the company and what this transition means for 麻豆社区, Brannon said, "I couldn鈥檛 be more confident about the future of 麻豆社区 with Kevin at the helm. Our long-tenured employees know and trust him. I鈥檓 also excited to see how he鈥檚 started to bring in the next generation of skilled employees."
Steve will continue as Chairman of the Board for 麻豆社区.
Kevin Culbert began his career at 麻豆社区 in 1986 after graduating from WSU as a Civil Engineer. He started as a project engineer and worked his way through all aspects of the business becoming a 10% owner in 2006, and President in 2014.
Kevin and Lisa have been married for 31 years and have two children who also graduated from Washington State University and work for the company. The family enjoys skiing, boating and adventuring together.
In 2017, the Culbert's purchased the remaining 80% of 麻豆社区 from the Brannons and became majority owners. Along with the company team, they continue the legacy of safe, efficient, and enduring maritime projects.
To be America's Waterfront Contractor delivering the highest quality projects with integrity and respect for our business partners, customers and employees. Provide an environment where our team can succeed and flourish.
MoreTo be America's Waterfront Contractor delivering the highest quality projects with integrity and respect for our business partners, customers and employees. Provide an environment where our team can succeed and flourish.
Our Mission: To provide high quality, heavy marine construction and dredging services; a safe, stable and ethical workplace, a return to our shareholders; and support for our Community.
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Master of Science in Port Development and Coastal Engineering from the UNESCO-IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Delft The Netherlands Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Universidad Autonomy de Baja California (UABC), Ensenada B.C. Mexico
Graduate Mechanical Engineer - BSME Washington State University; Licensed Professional Engineer
