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, and now with Ed Basher purchasing the company all remains intact as before, a reliable partner for your build.

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

Compassionate people enjoying creating integral spaces with great ambiance to them.

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 all my 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.

Ed Basher

Owner

I began my career as a front-line supervisor for United Parcel Service, where I gained valuable experience and training that I have leveraged in all positions since then. From UPS, I transitioned to the commercial cabinet industry, marking my first foray into the construction sector. Over the years, I have accumulated extensive experience in project management and various aspects of commercial construction. My introduction to Surgent came during my tenure as the General Manager and CEO of Interior Woodworking Specialist. We specialized in high-end custom architectural millwork and relied on Surgent for quality installations of our products.

In January 2024, I joined Surgent as their General Manager, continuing my journey in the commercial construction industry, and now in September of 26 as the owner I look forward to shepherding this great team to new successes in our industry.

My family and I reside in Monroe. My wife and I have a blended family with nine children, ranging in age from 30 to 8, and four grandchildren. As a family, we enjoy spending our time playing soccer, bowling, hiking, and, most importantly, golfing.

Sage McKenzie

Office Administrator

I’m a Snohomish County native, in my job search I landed working at a local custom cabinet shop solving needs as they arose.

The past 7 years, I have continued to expand my knowledge in the commercial and residential cabinet industry. In May of 2018 I began as a project coordinator, which I unexpectedly loved. In the more recent years, I grew more comfortable and took on the position of project management, then subsequently took a step back to work in Project Administration at a large-scale local GC. These experiences have brought me to my present daily activity as the Office Administrator for Surgent, Inc.

My husband and I reside in the Granite Falls area. We love spending time surrounded by our friends. Our family started with our dog Milo and our cat Luna, and we recently welcomed our first child in 2024 who is the light of our lives.

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.

Brandon Wing

Manager Field Operations

Growing up in Puyallup, I am a proud Washitonian.

I excel in problem solving that is employee oriented, customer focused, and project driven. I have had a successful specialty architectural fabrication business, managed the west coast engineering department for a multi-million dollar casework/millwork company, and most recently oversaw the operations of an industry-leading commercial casework and furniture company. I am excited to be part of the Surgent team and look forward to helping grow our partnerships here in the Northwest.

My family of 4 enjoys hiking, skiing, and many other outside sports. When not traveling together, we spend our time with family and friends.

Shane McMurray

Lead 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.

After being in the position of Field Operations Mngr./Est./PM, I now move to fulltime estimating with a whole new set of challenges that I am embracing.

I am happily married, a father of 2 great kids, and enjoy fishing, hiking and all things outdoors in my spare time.