IMCO General Construction

Frank Imhof is the CEO and chairman of the Board of Advisors. He and his wife, Patti Imhof, are the founding owners of IMCO. Frank is actively involved in managing IMCO resources and investigating strategic markets and growth opportunity. Frank has a relentless passion for construction. His obsession with efficiency permeates to all aspects of the corporation. He serves on corporate and non-profit boards and is actively involved in the Whatcom County community as a philanthropist and businessperson. Frank leads with intensity, humor, and great attention to detail.

Tyler Kimberley leads a diverse group of talent and technical expertise at IMCO. He is a visionary, always striving for excellence. Tyler has high expectations of his team and himself, he listens to understand and partners with clients to meet their specific needs. Tyler generates trust and motivation. He sits on IMCO’s Board of Advisors, manages the IMCO senior leadership team, and shapes corporate governance and strategy. He has been instrumental in leading IMCO initiatives to become an industry leader in quality and service. He has a global perspective and understanding of current market trends and industry challenges and standards.

CJ Handforth is highly experienced in managing and scheduling successful transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. CJ is known by his team for his ability to meticulously manage complex projects with complicated sequencing. CJ establishes excellent working relationships with clients and engineers that allow him to provide solutions that truly provide value for project stakeholders and owners. His understanding of the work allows him to effectively communicate and develop accurate schedules with input from all parties. CJ’s attitude fosters a positive work environment even when facing great challenges. CJ is an expert at managing teams, planning, and sequencing complex scopes of transportation, utility, and water/wastewater construction. 

Jim manages the financial operations at IMCO. He leads IMCO’s accounting team with humor, compassion, and honesty. His leadership qualities make him approachable and build a sense of teamwork. Jim has a high regard for structure and accountability, tempered with flexibility and understanding. This means he strives for controls and systems that are helpful, efficient, and benefit the entire team. Jim’s approach draws from his experience working with a variety of heavy civil contractors and within various corporate ownership structures.

Ken leads with clear and consistent expectations and truly believes in holding people to high standards while providing the resources needed for success. Under Ken’s leadership, IMCO has implemented the IMPACT Safety Program with an emphasis on transparency and leading indicator reporting. Ken leads a team of safety professionals and works with clients and project management teams to identify and efficiently manage risk. The foundation of our IMPACT Safety program is being relentless, always striving for continuous improvement. Ken has a background in emergency response as an EMT, Firefighter, and hazardous material response professional. He is certified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as a Construction Health and Safety Technician, Occupational Health and Safety Technician, and Environmental, Health and Safety Trainer. He is certified by the Institute of Hazardous Material Management as a Hazardous Materials Practitioner.

Leah Hanson is a proactive and strategic leader. Leah is responsive to employees and is quick to face challenges with great intuition, courage, and compassion. She is collaborative, accessible, and committed to bringing best practices to IMCO. It is her responsibility to mitigate risk and help employees navigate their professional lives. Leah has a positive and creative approach to dealing with complex issues, and she welcomes employees to speak with her any time.