About
About the Central Washington Chapter
The Central Washington Chapter of the Design-Build Institute of America is committed to educating professionals across the state on how to procure, execute and deliver design-build projects while forging connections, partnerships and friendships throughout the industry. The chapter’s membership includes representatives from architecture, engineering, contractor and developer firms of all sizes from across Central Washington, as well as numerous state agencies and many cities and counties. Among the chapter’s initiatives are quartlery educational programs; an annual owner’s forum, and a summer social event, Ultimately the chapter works to grow understanding of not just “traditional” design-build delivery but also the growing progressive design-build delivery method and other alternative forms of delivery and helping its industry and owner members best choose the most appropriate delivery method for each of their projects.
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Chapter Steering Committee
Brandon Potts, DBIA, LEED AP - Bouten Construction
Chapter Chair
Following his graduation from Purdue University with a BS in construction management, Brandon spent much of his career leading complex projects for a number of large regional and national healthcare clients. He also served as the director of capital projects for a Washington school district, where he was responsible for the design and construction phases of all projects. In addition to leading Bouten’s Tri-Cities office, Brandon serves as a project executive, assisting with scope and budget management, risk assessment, construction execution, disruption planning, and leadership of the team and trade partners.
Riley Ollero, DBIA, District Manager - Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company
Chapter Vice Chair
Riley Ollero is a lifelong resident of Washington and a graduate of Eastern Washington University, where he earned a degree in Construction Management. He has experience spanning both general contracting and public-sector project management for Benton County in Kennewick, WA. Riley is DBIA certified and an advocate of the Progressive Design-Build project delivery method. He actively serves on the Central Washington DBIA Board, collaborating with owners, contractors, and design professionals to advance industry education and promote the effective use of collaborative project delivery throughout the region. In 2026, Riley joined Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company as District Manager, where he is focused on establishing and growing the company’s presence in Central Washington while fostering strong partnerships within the communities it serves. Riley is passionate about building lasting relationships and believes every project presents an opportunity to create a positive and lasting impact on the community.
Heath Gardner - Wenaha Group
Chapter Treasurer
Zane Kanyer, PE/SE, Principal – Swenson Say Faget (SSF)
Secretary
Zane Kanyer provides structural engineering solutions for public and private clients statewide. After working with SSF in Seattle for 14 years, he returned to his hometown of Ellensburg in 2018 to be closer to serving SSF clients in the Central Washington region. Chelan to Walla Walla. With a passion for historic buildings, Zane serves on the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation board of directors, a statewide advocacy association committed to preserving historic places. He also sits on the Washington State Main Street Program’s board of directors, giving Wenatchee, Chelan, Roslyn, and Ellensburg’s Main Street Communities a stronger voice at the state level. Zane is honored to serve on DBIA’s Central Washington Chapter inaugural steering committee.