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Skanska USA Announces Two Vice President Promotions in Northwest Operations

Press release 5/12/2014 10:53 AM EST

Skanska USA has announced two executive promotions in the company’s regional office covering Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Tim Johnson has been promoted to Vice President – Account Manager.  In this role, Johnson will be responsible for Skanska’s technology and manufacturing sector. Johnson has worked with Skanska for 20 years, leading multiple large and complex projects, and developing a keen understanding and partnership with his client base.
 
Additionally, Blake Devine, a 37-year veteran of the construction industry, has been promoted to Vice President – Operations.  Blake has spent his 16 years at Skanska working with large technology manufacturers.  Over that time, Devine has become the point leader in marshalling Skanska’s internal and external resources to serve the sector’s needs and various expansions and buildouts. 

“Both Tim and Blake have shown over many years that a focus on our customers’ needs and outcomes can shift our role from a contractor to a true business partner,” said Jim Link, executive vice president and general manager of Skanska’s Portland office. “As part of our Oregon executive team, they will each be instrumental in making sure that customer focus is consistent throughout our business in the region, leading to more growth.”