About Us
About Us
About Us
Jim Surgent humbly started the business in a Montana storefront in1972, & since bringing it to the Seattle area thirteen years later the name had become synonymous with quality.
When Jim & Devon Surgent retired & the Campbell’s purchased the endeavor in January 2010 all of the team stayed intact, further building on the theme of relationship.
Today we are a fine machine driving on all cylinders, ready and willing to take care of your needs to the highest of standards.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Compassionate people enjoying creating integral spaces with great ambiance to them.
Strategies & Plans
Strategies & Plans
Being a part of a team is much like being in the family. Taking part in a greater whole is very fulfilling, and becomes self driven once a core of shared intentional solutions is developed.
Award Winning
Many of the projects you have seen on this site have won awards. From the HUB at University of Washington, Oregon Ducks stadium, to the John J. Hemmingson center at Gonzaga we have been blessed to install some of the most iconic area spaces.
Expert Team
We are graced with 10 of the best foremen in the area, and the way every member of our field works together sets Surgent apart from our competitors.
Quality Guaranteed
Every build is done with expertise, whether it is an economy build or a premium spec., Surgent performs to the best of our ability, every day, every job we will excel for you on your buildout. Our history of work speaks for itself.
Our Team will be the Key Difference Maker for your Job!
We at Surgent all pull at the same harness, from the office to the field all are integral to the company’s success.
Our field however is graced with some of the best carpenters I have seen in my 40 years in the industry.
Yes some of them may be long in years, but we are committed to passing on the expertise to new apprentices, and do so by bringing up through the ranks solid performing carpenters who are eager to learn.
From management to the lowest on the totem pole, we do not ask anyone to do anything we are not willing, or have done, ourselves.
Humility is a virtue best exampled by us all, we are all in this together.
Meet the Surgent Team!
Every member of Surgent is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our community.
Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization and clientele.
Bob Campbell
President
I grew up in Western Washington,( Vashon Isl.), since 1967, started skiing at Stevens pass in 1972 and every subsequent year since. Joined the US Army in November 1977 and became a Chinook helicopter repairman. While Stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in my off time, trained on the 26 mile mountaineering course which leads up to Pikes Peak, and skied all the resorts in Colorado. Once out of the service, in 1981, I worked as bookkeeper doing accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivables at our family’s nursing homes, but did not like being trapped behind a desk. I then started in the Carpenters Union 131 and progressed through all levels of construction in the Seattle area, culminating as a Superintendent. January 2010 brought about the purchase of Surgent Inc. Thanks to all our capable staff, & some employees stepping up in management capacities, a new chapter for Christy and I is evolving into volunteering, grandkids, travel and leisure time pursuits. With Christ as our guiding light the future is looking brighter than ever.
Chris Campbell
Vice-President
I was raised in Western Washington since the age of 11 and graduated from Washington State University with a music performance degree. My career path lead elsewhere after graduation as I immediately went into the corporate world several years ending with a decade at Microsoft. I took time off for 15 years raising our 2 daughters and enjoyed a lot of gardening and travel in that time period. With the opportunity to acquire Surgent, it was a good fit for me to take on the administrative management of the company. It has been a tremendous opportunity, with many risks and rewards and never a dull moment. We have been very blessed in this pursuit, with such great employees, and iconic projects to perform on with many local partners.
John Barnes
Vice-President of Operations
I've had 47 years in the building industry on both sides of the blue prints, starting my career with a BS Degree in Landscape Architecture from Michigan State University, as well as a Master's Degree of Architecture from the University of Washington. During my career I've owned and operated my own design/build company for 7 years, been a journeyman carpenter and joined the Surgent team in 1990 as an estimator/project manager. As well as being the father of two, my interests include bicycling, running, paddle boarding, skiing and hiking.
Walt Derke
Sr. Estimator and Project Manager
Customer relations and attention to detail are my specialty.
My background and expertise is in residential & commercial finish carpentry.
With over 40 years of experience, I joined the Carpenters Union in 1985 and went into the office in 2004. Some of my projects include, the
Seattle Federal Courthouse, (18 floors of cherry paneling), William Gates Library at the UW, shop built iron wood timber frames for a boat house/helicopter pad, many of the stores in Bellevue Square and custom residential work for several of the local billionaires. I enjoy an avid church life, hiking, travel, reading, music & painting and am always ready to laugh. I like work, and love my wife & two daughters. More travel and worldly experiences is in our future.
Shane McMurray
Manager Field Operations/Estimator
Born and raised in the Puget Sound area, I’ve been in the construction industry since 1996.
I started my own business framing homes in 1999, and then joined the union in 2007. My areas of expertise are framing and finish work, with finish work being the focus since joining Surgent.
Since 2007 I’ve managed projects such as The Four Seasons in Seattle, The Gates Foundation, Apple Campus in Cupertino for the Surgent team, just to name a few.
I recently moved into the position of Field Operations Mngr./Est./PM and am enjoying the ever-changing challenges of the new position.
I am happily married, a father of 2 great kids, and enjoy fishing, hiking and all things outdoors in my spare time.
Paul Bresee
Office Administrator
Coming from the Mortgage industry as a Sr. mortgage banker of 30 years of financial management experience, I Joined the business as Surgents full time Office Administrator.
In my spare time I enjoy working on classic cars, attending car shows, and spending time doing team sports with my three children.
My youngest plays Tackle Football in Elementary School.
My Middle child is a 4.0 GPA Student as a freshman in High School, with interests in becoming a veterinarian.
My eldest, whom I am very proud of, is currently beginning his career in the US Navy, advancing quickly in his value to this great nation.
Whitney
Mascot
The Campbell’s rescued Whitney from the streets of Phoenix AZ 10 years ago, & she has been a faithful Surgent employee ever since.
Sadly, due to health-related issues our little mascot moved along to doggy heaven June 28, 2023, she was a loyal buddy for 15 years, is missed and will always be loved.