Jim Westall, CEO

US Navy 1967-1971
BA, MSW Western WA. University
School District Administrator
Founded Skookum 1981

Through his visionary leadership Skookum is now a best in class service contractor with over 500 employees.

New Freedom Initiative Award 2005 (see video)
National Jefferson Award Winner
Jefferson County Business Leader of the Year 2000

Jeff Dolven, P.E., President

Jeff was a customer of Skookum in his position with the Navy.  Over the years Jeff experienced first hand the powerful impact Skookum creates in the lives of its employees.  This opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities drew Jeff to the company when his Naval career came to a close. 

A former Seabee, Naval Officer and Contracting Officer, before joining Skookum Jeff led the team of engineers and contracting officers responsible for delivering over $80M per year in facilities maintenance and construction services at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.  Prior to that, Jeff amassed extensive experience leading in-house facilities maintenance forces on a variety of Naval installations including the Bethesda Naval Hospital.