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The PLM_1.1 Pipeline project was recently completed for the Willamette Water Supply Commission. This project included 1,370’ of 66” steel water pipeline and was completed in December 2020. Part of the pipeline was installed under a live 63″ watermain.

Taggart Outfall Sewer Pipe was built in 1906 by hand with picks, axes, horses, and dynamite and now serves nearly 18,000 homes and 1,700 commercial properties in SE Portland. It is 114 years old and nearly at the end of its functional life. The design work on rehabilitation of this sewer tunnel started in 2014 with actual construction work starting in 2020.

Greg Kolb celebrated his first anniversary with JWF this summer. Greg joined the JWF team in August of 2019. He will now be putting his talents to use as a new Project Manger for the team. Congratulations, Greg!

Damian Skerbeck joined the JWF team in April of 2019 after a successful career at a large national contractor. He has been responsible for the preconstruction phase of the Willamette River Crossing. His many skills will now serve JWF in his new role as the Operations Manager where he will oversee major projects and assist with alternative delivery pursuits. Congratulations, Damian!

Bill demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities in his WA Regional Manager role and was promoted in July 2020. He is responsible for managing all of the construction operations for the company. Congratulations, Bill!

James W. Fowler Co. is truly made up of people ready to excel and meet challenges with ingenuity.

Meeting challenges with ingenuity is second nature for the team at James W. Fowler Co., but it did not take long for John Bui to learn this too.

James W. Fowler Co. can meet challenges with ingenuity in great part because of the amazing people that make up our company.

Will Yoho joined the James W. Fowler Co. team in June of 2018. Will has served our Washington region as a project manager and will now oversee all of the work in the Washington region in his new role as Washington Regional Manager. Congratulations, Will!

Phiet Vuong joined the James W. Fowler Co. team in August of the year 2006. He was promoted to project manager in 2015 focusing on underground projects in Portland. Phiet’s 14-year legacy with JWF has led him to his new role as Oregon Regional Manager. His extensive knowledge and experience will serve the region well as he oversees all of the work in the Oregon area. Congratulations, Phiet!