Garth Stoppard, Jr.
Superintendent
As a second generation carpenter, Garth turned out to be a Jr. in more ways than one. Today Garth is a hard-working Superintendent who enjoys building challenges across sectors, from housing to commercial construction. Garth takes a very thorough, caring approach to getting things done on his projects, and enjoys the outdoor life in his spare time—especially riding dirt bikes, camping or doing anything on or near the water.
Laura Ovsak
Project Manager
RA, AIA, LEED Green Associate
Laura joined the GLY team in 2017 after spending five years with architecture and engineering design teams. Her varied design experience provides a deep understanding of the design process, and a fluency in the design language. Having worn many hats at GLY, she has developed a diverse skillset, carrying many projects through their phases. Laura recently completed the process of becoming a licensed architect!
Tim Campbell
Principal+Senior Project Manager
Tim has been with GLY since 2004 and has a hand in a variety of market sectors, but plays a key role in the firm’s residential and mixed-use projects. With experience in a wide range of project types, he adapts quickly to evolving trends and changing needs. On each project, Tim facilitates unique and team-oriented solutions to challenges that support the success of the entire team—owner, architect, tenant, and neighborhood, making him a trusted and respected Principal and Senior Project Manager whose industry relationships continue well beyond project completion. Tim’s skills and collaborative approach serve him well as a father of two daughters.
Karen Apple
Learning+Development Manager
It’s no surprise that Karen works in learning and development. She’s always had a passion for people, education, and understanding our complexities as individuals. You might be surprised to learn that English is her third language. As GLY’s Learning + Development Manager, she works on projects that bring teams together across all facets of the organization. She is also engaged in equity work at GLY and in our surrounding community. She holds twin Bachelors degrees in Biology and in Forensic Science, and a Masters in Nutrition. Karen enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, cycling, boating … and trying to outrun mosquitoes.
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?
Dan Frye
Layout Superintendent
Dan is GLY’s go-to guy for anything and everything relating to site surveys and layout. As a consummate team player and expert on layout technology, Dan is responsible for not only planning and coordinating project needs with superintendents, but also for training and educating the GLY Layout Crew and helping The Yard with long range equipment planning. When he’s not out in the field, Dan is 100% family man, spending as much time with his wife and kids as he can.
Cassie Withrow
Executive Administrator
Excellent customer service comes naturally to Cassie, who approaches every task with a can-do attitude. As Executive Administrator, she enjoys working with people that encourage her and test her limits but allow her to have fun along the way. She manages her time—and many others’—with extraordinary ease and keeps things running like a well-oiled machine. Outside the office, you’ll find Cassie hiking, exploring the city, and when the sun comes out, boating on Lake Washington—all with her husband and pups by her side.
Brian Sandall
Superintendent
LEED Green Associate
Brian’s 30+ year career includes many of GLY’s most recognizable healthcare projects. He will do whatever it takes to keep clients happy and is known to keep a stash of chocolate hard hats on hand for hospital staff just in case. If you’ve ever met Brian, you know he operates under the Golden Rule every single day, making him a favorite to work with. Brian spends many weekends looking for a thrill—from riding off road on the dunes with his wife and son to taking flight lessons—with no plans to slow down any time soon.
Jim Elliott
Principal
A principal and shareholder of the firm, Jim serves as GLY’s healthcare and biomedical construction specialist. Much of Jim’s career has focused on developing the innovative practices that stay ahead of trends in healthcare design and construction. He’s built projects large and small for nearly every major healthcare provider in the region, and is deeply involved in providing leadership to clients and projects. Jim implements Integrated Project Delivery [IPD], Lean approaches, and Prefabrication to help project teams create the best outcomes, and support GLY’s commitment to continuous operational improvement.