Coffman’s Anchorage and Spokane offices Welcome New General Managers

Planned Transitions Consider Clients and Employees

SPOKANE, Washington, January 9, 2025 – Coffman Engineers is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Momblow, PE, and Jeff Mitchell, PE, SE, as new General Managers for the Anchorage, Alaska, and Spokane, Washington offices. These transitions were carefully planned to ensure a seamless experience for clients and staff.

Ben Momblow, PE, has been appointed as the new General Manager in Anchorage, succeeding Tom Looney, PE. A principal, project manager, and director on the board, Ben brings extensive experience in civil and structural engineering. Ben’s 21-year commitment to Coffman spans from previously supporting the development of the Honolulu and Guam offices to mentoring colleagues and managing multidiscipline projects.

In Spokane, Jeff Mitchell, PE, SE, has been appointed as the new General Manager, succeeding Karl Kolb, PE, SE. A principal, structural department manager, and leader of the structural industrial group, Jeff has emphasized the importance of strong communication when working with his teams and attention to detail when managing projects. Jeff’s 14-year commitment to Coffman extends beyond technical expertise as he focuses significant effort on the health of Coffman’s culture, business, and people. He is invested in the development of employees through mentorship and programs for employee success and well-being.

“Ben Momblow and Jeff Mitchell are remarkable leaders and individuals. Both are committed to upholding Coffman’s values, and well-equipped to lead these offices forward,” said Dave Ruff, PE, CEO/COB.

“I also want to express my deep appreciation to Tom Looney and Karl Kolb for their leadership in two of our largest and oldest offices. They both provided valued guidance to the whole company and helped shape who we are. They will continue to contribute to Coffman in different ways and we thank them for their years of leadership as General Managers and for their mentorship of their successors. Coffman is in good hands.”

Tom Looney has been an electrical engineer with Coffman for 34 years, serving the past eight years as the General Manager. His leadership, care for staff, and passion for engineering will continue as he supports the Alaska region on a variety of projects and initiatives.

Karl Kolb served as the General Manager in Spokane for 10 years and has been with Coffman for over 28 years. He will continue supporting the Spokane office and serving as a Regional Manager, providing his knowledge and mentorship to the leadership team across the Northwest.

The transitions were planned to provide our clients and staff with a seamless and consistent experience. Ben and Jeff will be supported by their predecessors over the next year and are committed to continuing Coffman’s high standards in delivering engineering services.