Movers & Shakers

Welch Comer promotes Schmidt, Tompke

Welch Comer, a regional engineering firm headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, has promoted Melanie Schmidt, CPA, to director of finance and operations. Schmidt joined Welch Comer as controller in May 2018. In her new role, she will continue to build internal operational processes in the areas of finance and human resources to help the firm’s growing staff optimize efficiencies in project-focused work.

Schmidt has more than 20 years of experience in accounting with an emphasis in private, service-related industries. The Boise State University graduate lives in Post Falls.

Project Engineer Taylor Tompke, PE, has been promoted to assistant office manager of the company’s Spokane Valley location.

The Carroll College graduate joined Welch Comer in 2015 and has experience in water, wastewater and transportation projects. In his new role, he will continue managing the design and construction of complex projects and assist in the management of the Spokane Valley office.

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