A Growth Mindset Fourteen years ago Sheena had never heard of Janicki and never set foot in Sedro-Woolley. At the time, she thought of it as “wayyyyyy upriver.” Sheena spent 13 years working for Haggen, during which time she earned a retail management certificate from Skagit Valley College in 2006. With three young children and...
Building Roots Sarah Abrahmian joined Janicki in January 2026 as a Program Business Director. She came to the role after 18 years at Northrop Grumman, where she spent most of her career in supply chain and program management across space and aerospace. Much of that work resembled the projects she leads now. After a long...
Some coworkers become like family. For Dustin and Joe, they already were. Dustin Gomes, Facilities Maintenance Tech Lead, and Joe Gomes, HVAC Technician II, are brothers, 9.5 years apart in age. Dustin grew up in Sedro-Woolley, where Janicki was already a familiar name in the community. Joe grew up in Southern California. For most of...
Building Roots Rebecca grew up in Oak Harbor, Washington, where her father was a Navy A-6 pilot stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. She developed an early interest in computers and data and pursued an associate degree in computer information systems at Skagit Valley Community College. While in school and after graduating, she worked...
Janicki was recognized as an Outstanding Civilian Employer during the U.S. Navy’s 2025 Navy Employer Recognition Event, held June 12 aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego, California. The award highlights Janicki’s continued commitment to supporting employees who serve in the military. The nomination came from Corey Mosher, a facilities maintenance technician at Janicki...
A Unique Career Progression Born and raised in the small town of Delta, Utah, Patrick discovered a passion for working with his hands. At 17, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1996 to 2003 as a mortarman in a light reconnaissance unit. “I enjoyed my time in the Marines,” he says. “You basically...
For Tiffany, joining the Navy was a natural transition into adulthood. Her mother, Daphne, had served for many years in the Navy and Coast Guard Reserve before becoming an officer in the Army Reserve. Her father and brothers had also served in the Navy. Both her mother and oldest brother served in the Persian Gulf...
Nick’s early years are a testament to his determination and free spirit. He chose to leave high school before graduating, embarking on journeys across Washington. At the age of 18, he drove his car until it ran out of gas, then sold it to buy camping equipment. For several months, he traversed the country, spending...
Lindsey had previously worked in quality assurance in a different industry, but she felt that the overall culture towards quality was negative. Along with a long commute that took away time spent with her family, she decided to find a new role. In 2021, she applied for Janicki’s quality assurance analyst opening and joined the...
Karen began working for Janicki as an administrative assistant in 2022. She works closely with the Space team, supporting several departments, and is the admin for Building 8. She enjoys that her role allows her to work with diverse individuals, ranging from potential employees to executives. Karen’s favorite part of her job is booking travel...
Tandra was only seventeen when she received a call from an Air Force recruiter who explained the exciting military career opportunities. Despite having just started college, Tandra became increasingly interested in the military after hearing stories from her friends who had returned from boot camp. In 1996, she decided to trade in her cheerleading uniform...