We have a staffing update to share with you.
Director of Maintenance and Project Management Jay Yeager has accepted a new role with Construction Services Group (CSG), part of ESD 112. CSG supports school districts with school construction and project management. We are excited we will continue to work with Mr. Yeager in his new position as we start construction of the Whatcom Early Learning Center (WELC).
As we thank Mr. Yeager for his service to Meridian, we are pleased to welcome Taylor Richardson as our new Director of Maintenance and Operations, beginning Feb. 9, pending school board approval.
Mr. Richardson brings nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry, with a strong background in concrete work. He has worked as a journeyman concrete finisher and foreman and previously owned and operated North Ridge Concrete from 2017–2022. Since 2022, he has served as a concrete foreman with Crux Concrete Construction.
Throughout his career, Mr. Richardson has led and supervised crews on commercial construction projects, coordinating daily work activities to meet schedules and budgets while enforcing safety policies and ensuring compliance with OSHA and industry standards. He is well-regarded for his clear communication, leadership and project management skills.
Mr. Richardson shared that he is excited to join the Meridian community and looks forward to continuing the standard of excellence for our facilities and creating environments where learning can thrive. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome!