White Center Food Bank Relocation
Client: White Center Food Bank
The White Center Food Bank Relocation project represents a landmark achievement in community resilience and financial stewardship, transitioning the organization from years of displacement into a permanent, debt-free home in the heart of White Center. Completed in late 2025 following a capital campaign that exceeded its $8.6M goal by $1.5M, the new facility provides a dignified and expanded environment specifically designed to meet surging local demand. The project prioritized mission-critical functional upgrades, including optimized client intake systems and an expanded pantry layout curated for culturally familiar foods. By securing a high-capacity asset without the burden of debt, this relocation ensures operational longevity and serves as a generational engine for food justice, proving that strategic capital planning is the foundation for sustainable community belonging.
The most valuable part of working with Shannon was her exceptional communication and collaborative approach. She has a unique ability to foster strong relationships both internally and externally. Shannon guided me and the White Center Food Bank team through complex construction terminology in a clear, nonjudgmental way, and effectively communicated with contractors on our behalf without compromising our values. I also deeply appreciate her openness to learning and her humility as she prioritizes the best outcome over personal recognition.Carmen Smith, Executive Director
White Center Food Bank (Client)
Hillside Paradise Parking Plots & Commercial Teaching Kitchen
Client: World Relief Western Washington
The Hillside Paradise Parking Plots project exemplifies the reclamation of underutilized infrastructure into a vital community asset by transforming a dormant asphalt parking lot into a productive 50-plot garden and a high-impact teaching kitchen. This dual-phase capital improvement addresses critical food security for local refugee and immigrant populations through a sophisticated depaving effort and sustainable Hügelkultur systems, while the interior commercial kitchen serves as the essential processing hub that closes the loop between urban agriculture and economic empowerment. Engineered for vocational training and entrepreneurial incubation, the kitchen renovation required a seamless integration of technical infrastructure—including high-capacity ventilation and health-code-compliant finishes—into the existing building footprint.
If you need an amazing construction manager to guide your capital project, Shannon was amazing throughout for White Center Food Bank. She was organized, thoughtful and compassionate when it came to the needs of our customers. Highly recommended!Jefferson Rose, Development & Communications Director
White Center Food Bank (Client)
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral Exterior Facade Upgrades & Window Replacement
Client: Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
The Saint Mark’s Cathedral restoration modernized the building envelope by replacing nave windows with energy-efficient glazing and cladding bare concrete in Indiana limestone. Improvements like a new elevator, terrace, and Celtic cross were carefully managed on a live site, requiring specialized safety protocols and stakeholder coordination. The result is a weather-resilient facility that honors the cathedral's aesthetic legacy while significantly expanding community accessibility.
