California People: Construction business updates for October 2017
Mahesh Kailasam has joined Thornton Tomasetti in its Weidlinger Applied Science practice as a vice president and director of the Cupertino, Calif., office. Kailasam will foster partnerships in the life-science and high-tech sectors. The first, the Living Heart Project, will use human heart simulations to improve cardiac care.
Gary Simon has been appointed area manager for the Los Angeles office of Vanir Construction Management Inc. Simon heads business development for the company’s CM and PM services and client relations. Ray Núñez has been appointed chief financial officer for the Vanir Group of Cos. in Sacramento. Núñez has more than 30 years of experience in finance and operations. Khary Knowles has joined Vanir Construction Management, Sacramento, as the office’s executive director for education. The 18-year industry professional is a LEED AP from the U.S. Green Building Council.