Jesus Dorantes
Project Accountant
A Washington native with a Sociology degree from Washington State University, Jesus left the real estate industry for a career in construction. He loves all things media: film, TV, video games, and music. He makes a point of attending at least five concerts every year! He volunteers for local food banks and with Vote Save America, registering people to vote. Jesus says his favorite part of the job is observing how everyone works together to create amazing buildings in the Puget Sound Region.
Meghan Waddle
DEI Manager
Meghan brings a background in educational administration and non-profits to her role as GLY’s DEI Manager. Prior to GLY, she spent two years as the Middle School Head at the Westside School in West Seattle. Before Westside, she spent almost 10 years at The Overlake School in Redmond. She’s excited to focus solely on equity work within the AEC industry, for which she says active listening and empathy building are key. A summa cum laude WSU grad with twin degrees in Sociology and in Leadership and Professional Studies, Meghan also holds a Masters in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University. She was raised on a cherry farm in Grandview, Washington but now loves her city of Seattle home where she and wife Allison enjoy parenting two young ones.
Laura Soma
Sustainability Manager
LEED AP BD+C
It’s no wonder that Laura’s passion is helping people find their potential. She’s worked hard to creatively forge her own career path and achieve her goals. She is active in a number of industry groups and peer networks focused on green building and leads GLY’s internal sustainability efforts. Her background as a Project Manager allows her to connect with clients and project teams to drive sustainability project goals while keeping budget and schedule at the forefront. Laura brings her love of responsible practices [and infectious good spirits] to every project.
Joe Sahlin
Superintendent
Joe embodies a team player, believing that “a successful project is not achieved by a sole individual.” He consistently acts as the glue that adheres the various entities coordinating a project to one another, supporting the successful delivery of a high-quality product. Joe’s perspective that client expectations are a baseline to surpass, is a product of his competitive spirit.
Jane Mounsey
Human Resources Director
SHRM-SCP
Jane is a proponent of the “work hard, play hard” mentality and enjoys balancing work with skiing—whether cheering on family during racing season, or creating her own adventures on slopes across the US. In her role at GLY, she keeps the talent rolling in and makes sure all facets of the HR spectrum are covered.
Steven Bradshaw
Senior Project Engineer
Steven was on the move for much of his childhood. Born in Germany and raised in Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, and Washington, Steven learned to embrace new environments early on. He now thrives on meeting new people, leveraging the diversity among various backgrounds, and working together to find solutions. Steven earned a BS in Construction Management from Washington State University and now looks for opportunities to mentor college and high school students interested in a similar educational and career path. When the sun breaks through, he hops on his bike, works in the yard, plays football, and tries to improve his golf game.