Melanie Cochrun

Director of Marketing+Communications

CPSM

A healthy dose of serendipity led Melanie from the Peace Corps third world to the A/E/C integrated world, where she discovered a love for working with the people behind the concrete. Nearly 20 years later, she is contributing and receiving ideas and inspiration for marketing, communicating, and developing business as the Director of Marketing + Communications at GLY! A self-described thinker, linker, and obstacle shrinker, Melanie likes to approach her work with these three questions: Who is our audience? What do they need? How can we reach them and develop trust?

Sean Royal

Project Engineer

Sean recently joined GLY after completing two internships which gave him firsthand experience on high-stakes projects in the construction industry. With a degree in Construction Engineering Technology, he brings a solid foundation of technical knowledge and hands-on experience to his role as Project Engineer. In this capacity, he handles key responsibilities in trade management, overseeing work scopes, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and supporting project scheduling and budgeting. A Kirkland native, Sean enjoys spending his free time on Lake Washington, hitting the golf course, or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Ronnie Dunham

Project Engineer

Ronnie developed an early curiosity for construction, inspired by his father, who worked as president of a Seattle-based glass company and shared stories about the buildings he helped bring to life. Today, Ronnie focuses on relationship development within the industry, where he enjoys connecting with people and learning from their diverse experiences and perspectives. Outside of work, he stays active snowboarding, surfing, and playing soccer–and has even gone shark diving and can juggle.

Anita Phonexayphova

Senior Design Engineer

LEED AP

Anita began her career in architecture and has since migrated to the construction world where she enjoys collaborating with design teams and subcontractors to work through constructability issues while achieving design intent. She employs advanced technologies throughout a project’s lifecycle from early design estimates to virtual project handover and closeout. Anita also supports our project teams by coordinating MEP and running clash detection.

David Craig

Senior Estimator

David is an experienced Senior Estimator with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. He offers expertise in Design Management, Facility Management (FM), Cost Engineering, Quantity Surveying, and Constructability. He has utilized his Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management by becoming a strong community and social services professional who lives by the mantra: "Clarity...No surprises, just choices."

Sarah Cunningham

General Foreman

As a General Foreman, Sarah is known for always thinking ahead and looking out for everyone’s best interest. She enjoys the camaraderie on the jobsite and the pride that comes from persevering and building something together. A recent project of Sarah's featured a major geothermal energy system, and she used that experience to teach others at GLY about geothermal energy and how different types of systems can be used. Her hobbies include hiking, cycling, gardening, and traveling the world every chance she gets. But her favorite thing? Golden Retrievers!

Ruby Kahnberg

Project Engineer

Ruby brings a well-rounded perspective to her role as a Project Engineer, combining an academic background in architecture and construction management with hands-on experience working for electrical contractors. She is passionate about the built environment and values the balance between thoughtful design and practical constructability. Outside of work, she enjoys embroidering, thrifting, dancing, and sketching around the Seattle area – often finishing her drawings over a glass of wine.

Jae Chang

IT Director

Well-versed in translating between technology and business needs, Jae helps GLY make smarter decisions through technology and data. He enjoys working with teams to simplify processes, uncover meaningful insights, and find practical solutions that help people work more efficiently. Outside of work, Jae enjoys fishing, golfing, and trying to keep up on the basketball court. He grew up helping his immigrant parents operate their family-owned Korean restaurant for more than 30 years and is always happy to share recommendations, cooking tips, or family recipes. At home, he and his wife stay busy with their three daughters and a male tabby cat who was adopted to help balance the household.

Barrett Moulton