VECA Electric & Technologies’ Post

Empowering each other to succeed is a core value at VECA!    Join us on (July 17th, 2024) at Mortenson’s Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprises Virtual Meeting: Upcoming Bid Packages @7:30am.     VECA will be there, along with representatives from Mortenson and MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions. We’ll be discussing the timing of packages, scope of work available, requirements, and sharing information about how to connect with our organizations for future opportunities. All businesses are encouraged to attend to learn more. More details and instructions for accessing the virtual meeting can be found below. Join by scanning the QR code below. Hope to see you there.  

Dana has worked at VECA for 5 years as an Associate Project Manager. She currently works out of our Seattle office on Technologies Division projects for the Port of Seattle.    “My favorite part of the job are my coworkers and being part of a team. When great minds get together, ideas turn into processes, which turn into a product and the feeling of comradery that comes from that is very rewarding. It is also nice to be able to see a finished project and think, “hey look- we helped do that!”    A fun fact about Dana is that she loves to explore new places! “I have equal love for the PNW, being outdoors, hiking or camping, and traveling the world. I lived in Panama during a semester of college – teaching ASL - and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I hope to continue my travels, next up, Sicily!”    Thank you, Dana, for all that you do to make VECA a great place to work!      Each month, employees are nominated for recognition in our Employee Spotlight feature. As part of our VECA Value ‘Empowering Each Other to Succeed’, we acknowledge the contributions and individual strengths of our team members.      #waconstruction #Seattlewa #construction #veca #electricians #vecaelectric #vecatech #AEC #Seattlewa  

It’s always a great time with friends while raising money for a worthy cause!  Thank you Andersen Construction for hosting your annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting #GraduateTacoma!     Graduate Tacoma is a community-wide movement comprised of over 350 partners from various sectors, all dedicated to fostering student success. Their mission is to create a Tacoma where every child succeeds in school, career, and life.     We look forward to seeing everyone again next year! 

Happy 4th of July from all of us at VECA 🇺🇲     Safety is always top of mind for us, especially during the 4th of July. Did you know? More than 500,000 fires are caused by fireworks every year. Please do your part to be safe while celebrating to ease the extra burden on firefighters and be sure to thank your local crew!      VECA is proud to support The Big Lake Firefighters Association by sponsoring the 60th 3rd of July Fireworks Show benefitting the Fire District to help purchase new equipment, cordless jaws of life, and other life-saving pieces that help our emergency responders.     Let's celebrate our freedom responsibly. We hope everyone has a safe and fun Independence Day!    Fun Fact: The flag below was designed by our in-house Fabrication & Panel and Automation Group.     #4thofJuly  #Independenceday

VECA’s 2nd Annual Community Health Classic Benefiting Peace Health!  We would like to thank everyone that came out and made our 2nd Annual Community Health Classic such a huge success! Thanks to our sponsor’s involvement, the picture-perfect PNW summer day, PeaceHealth, VECA volunteers, Avalon staff, and the 190+ golfers who participated for making this a special day for a worthy cause. We are already planning and looking forward to making next year’s event grander!    Check back in the coming weeks for an update on how much the event raised in donations. The 2nd Annual Community Health Classic, held at Avalon Golf Links in Burlington, raised funds exclusively for cancer care at PeaceHealth United General Medical Center.    A BIG shout out to the VECA team that volunteered at the event, helped set up, and put in countless hours behind-the-scenes coordinating every last detail. Thank you to the following: Kelly Gollen, Jesse Chapman; Jared Shank; Angela Ployer; Joe Williams; Tyler Hewett; Ryan Richardson; Stephanie Bray; Sam Colwell; Shannon Coffey; Becca Sather; and Isabel Cattadoris.    THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS AND DONORS:  North Coast Electric, Milwaukee Tool, Papé Rents, Performance Power, Windy City Wire, Andersen Construction, Dad’s Diner, VECA Professional Services, Graybar, Clark Construction Group, Platt Electric Supply , Stusser Electric Co, SGCC, Wesco, Edge Construction Supply, Inc., Blackbird Wine Bar, Keystone Building Services, PLS, EBD Services (Evidence Based Design), Cortland Industrial LLC, PowerPak, San Juan Marine, Avalon, Trico General Contractors, FOSS, Pacific Power Group, Westward Designs, The Wheelhouse, Chase-Archer, & Jamies Signs!    We can’t wait to see you again next year!

Colin has worked at VECA for 8 years as a Preconstruction & Senior Project Manager out of our Bellingham office.     “My favorite part of the job is finding unique and effective ways to get good jobs and address challenges as a team.” A fun fact about Colin is that he plays the guitar and sometimes will play a “face-melting” solo for coworkers.    Thank you, Colin, for all that you do to make VECA a great place to work!      Each month, employees are nominated for recognition in our Employee Spotlight feature. As part of our VECA Value ‘Empowering Each Other to Succeed’, we acknowledge the contributions and individual strengths of our team members.        #waconstruction #Seattlewa #construction #veca #electricians #vecaelectric #vecatech #AEC #Seattlewa 

Diversity is our strength.    We believe in fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment where everyone can live authentically. Today we celebrate Pride month and appreciate our LGBTQ+ colleagues, partners, and customers. VECA actively promotes equality for all individuals, so each voice is heard, respected, and valued. 

Trail Day on Galbraith Mountain!   VECA’s Bellingham Team sponsors a local mountain biking trail on Galbraith Mountain, and twice a year the team helps clean up Keiser Trail so fellow mountain bikers can easily access the route.     On Saturday, June 15th, Johnny Lahr, Will Edison, Miles Hancock, Alyssa Kestrel and Dale Aune volunteered their time to help. The team used a brush hog, weedwacker, shovels, racks, trimmers, and blowers to clean overgrowth from the previous season. A big thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and put in the hard work to help bikers enjoy the trails safely! #Bellinghamwa #VECAvolunteer #VECAvalues #trailcleanup #mountainbiking

It’s been a busy spring at VECA Technologies in Phoenix, AZ – with employee spotlights, industry events, and charitable causes!     First, a big shoutout to Gersom Garcia Mella for being our AZ Safety Champion! Gersom has been a rockstar as a Technology Telecom installer by showing strong leadership, adapting quickly, and in turn helping our Arizona brand grow. Safety is our top priority, and we love to see our technicians thrive in our Zero Incident Program safety culture. Thank you, Gersom, for doing your part to keep job sites safe.    Next up, our team had an amazing time at the Graybar 9th Annual Tabletop Tech Talk at the Legacy Golf Resort. VECA truly valued being a part of this event and we're excited to join again next year. In early June, VECA participated in the 4th Annual DPR Construction Arizona Cornhole Tournament! The team thoroughly enjoyed helping support Banner Children’s Community Mental Health Initiative as the court sponsor. We are looking forward to a busy summer ahead with our Arizona community partners.  

Good weather, great friends, & golf – all supporting an outstanding charitable cause!      Today has been a huge success! Thanks to all our amazing sponsors and donors, volunteers, event staff, the PeaceHealth team, and players who participated in our 2nd Annual Community Health Classic! We are especially grateful to #AvalonGolfLinks for helping us host this event without a hitch. All the money raised today will benefit the Cancer Care Center at PeaceHealth United General Medical Center. #peacehealth #VECAelectric #bellinghamwa #VECACommunityHealthClassic