Granary Associates names Cummiskey president and CEO

James Eastwood exits his post as president and CEO of Philadelphia-based Granary Associates to assume the role of chairman.

John J. Cummiskey

Granary Associates of Philadelphia, Pa., recently announced the appointment of John J. Cummiskey as president and CEO. Cummiskey, who is a founding principal of the firm, succeeds former president, James Eastwood. Eastwood was named the firm's chairman. During his time at Granary, Cummiskey has played a major role in the firm's business development, including the expansion of its consulting services that embrace project management, planning, architecture, interior design and financing. Eastwood will continue to function as a principal and maintain his long-term client relationships.

Jan Makovnik

Davis Carter Scott of McLean, Va., recently announced that Jan Makovnik and Kevin Pennington have been promoted to project director for architecture. Makovnik has more than 11 years of design and management experience. He joined Davis Scott Carter in 1997. Pennington has 19 years of experience in corporate healthcare and residential design and has been with Davis Carter Scott for six years.

Grunley Construction of Rockville, Md. recently announced five new additions to its staff. Rodney Nichols serves as project manager on the $1.1 million Bolling Air Force Base Fire Protection Systems project. Daniel Patete is the project manager of the $44 million renovation of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union project at the University of Maryland. Robert Dalton joined the firm as superintendent on the $74.5 million U.S. Supreme Court modernization project. Adam Grunley serves as assistant project manger for the UI.S. Department of Interior modernization project. Jason Nix joined the company as an estimator.

James G. Davis recently announced several hires and promotions. Michelle Christen has been promoted to controller. Dave Mensh was hired as a senior project manager. Roy Rafter has been promoted to project executive. Ted Holt has been promoted to project manager. Mark Haase, Dominic Machion, and TJ Sterba have all been promoted to project manager positions.

Nason Construction of Wilmington, Del., recently announced the addition of three new additions to its company. William Burke joined the firm as chief financial officer. Burke has more than 27 years of financial management experience in building materials. Ronda Bailey joined the company as director of business development. Bailey has 25 years of marketing experience and eight years of sales experience in engineering and construction. Brian J. McGillin joined the company as project executive in its Philadelphia office. McGillin has more than 22 years of project management experience.

Albert H. McCoubrey	Pipper Mosley

Carter & Burgess recently announced three new additions to its mid-Atlantic offices. Pipper Mosley joined the firm as business development manger for the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore offices. In her new role, Mosley is charged with growth of the firm's portfolio in the region. Albert H. McCoubrey joined the firm as vice president and office manager for the Washington, D.C., office. McCoubrey has more than 31 years of domestic and international experience, including design and project management. Hank Ras joined the firm as project manager in Washington, D.C. Ras has 32 years of experience in architectural design and project management.

Rutherfoord of Alexandria, Va., recently announced the promotion of Doug Crowe to senior vice president. Crowe has been with the assurance company since 1992.

Brian Bruns has been elected chairman of the board of the Washington Building Congress. Burns is an executive vice president with Dynalectric Co. Other officers elected to the WBC board of directors are Chairman-Elect Don Owen of P&P Contractors, Vice Chairman Frank Becker of GHT Ltd., Vice Chairman Chris Bradford of Carlson Construction, Vice Chairman Bill Sim of Pepco, Treasurer John Hardy of Capital Lighting & Supply, Secretary Scott Forrester of Forrester Construction, and Past-Chairman Brad Bolino of John J. Kirlin.

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association recently announced the appointment of Alison Premo-Black as executive director of the Metropolitan Washington Road & Transportation Builders Association. In her new role, she will participate in the ARTBA Council of State Executives.