Government Work

Government Contractor

We are a full-service general contractor providing cost-effective solutions and controls in support of nuclear, defense, energy, and hazardous waste industries for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and other federal, state, and local government entities.

Government Services Government Projects

Environmental Clean-Up + Management

Established in 1943, the Hanford reactors contributed to America’s defense program by producing plutonium for over four decades. The significant volumes of hazardous waste, a by-product of plutonium production, remain the focus of environmental cleanup for the past 30 years.

From 2018-2023, our involvement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) in a Mentor-Protégé partnership marked our commitment to hazardous waste cleanup around Hanford.

Now equipped with the expertise, our organization has evolved into a formidable general contractor in Environmental Management (EM), offering cost-effective solutions for nuclear, defense, energy, and hazardous waste industries. We provide comprehensive construction support and services for federal, state, and local government entities.

We are dedicated to elevating the client experience.

Learn more about how we can assist with the building of important infrastructure and hazardous waste removal as part of universal environmental clean-up efforts.

Work With Us Government Capabilities

Team Members

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Phil Borsik

Quality Assurance Manager

As Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, Phil ensures the highest level of procedural compliance from procurement through each phase of construction. Phil started his career in Virginia, graduating in the top 5% of his class from Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Design Training program. Upon graduation, he started in the Nuclear Fuels Department where he developed design and fabrication drawings for the for re-fueling and de-fueling efforts of Nuclear Navy Aircraft Carriers and Submarines. The rest, we say, is history, as Phil gradually moved to the Pacific Northwest in increasing responsibility positions for nuclear-related companies. A golf enthusiast, he decided to relocate to the Tri-Cities (from Idaho) after witnessing golfers on the course on Christmas Day!

He brings almost 40 years of experience working under ASME NQA-1 requirements as well as experience developing and implementing NQA-1 programs to the highest level of Safety Significant. “The depth of Phil’s experience and knowledge of nuclear quality assurance are a great resource for us as we take on more government contracts”, says CEO Trini Garibay. Likewise, Phil sees the opportunity to help develop Elite’s government division as well as it’s NQA-1 Quality Assurance as the pinnacle of his career.

Phil loves music and attending live music concerts and sporting events. As a true outdoorsman he enjoys camping, fishing and riding 4-wheelers along with spending summers grilling and swimming in his backyard. He also enjoys visiting his children in Idaho.

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John Marthini

Superintendent

John supervises field construction, planning, and scheduling to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards, truly utilizing his 41 years of experience in the industrial construction space and operating heavy equipment. He leads, directs, and coordinates the work of subcontractors and Elite trade labor, ensuring compliance with all applicable OSHA standards and safety regulations.

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Les Godfrey

Project Manager

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Kelley Kurban

Project Coordinator I

Kelley is a highly skilled and organized project management and administrative professional with over 30 years of experience. She works closely with the preconstruction and estimating teams to create precise project proposals, budgets, and schedules. Kelley plays a key role in evaluating project needs, preparing bids, and generating estimates. She carefully reviews project plans, specifications, and drawings to identify potential challenges and opportunities for value engineering. Additionally, Kelley manages subcontractor and vendor quotes, supports project managers with crucial documentation such as drafting contracts, submittals, RFIs, and change orders. She actively participates in project meetings, provides regular updates on progress, and contributes to ongoing improvement efforts. Kelley is dedicated to maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations on construction sites.

Kelley grew up in the suburbs of Boston, MA, before making her way west and settling in the Pacific Northwest in early 2020. She is a proud mother of five and a doting Nana to two young grandsons. In her free time, Kelley enjoys cooking and caring for her large family, a role she knows well, having come from a big family herself. Some of her favorite pastimes include watching football, sharing laughter with her sisters, and spoiling her grandbabies.

WRPS Mentor-Protégé Partnership

At the end of 2023, Elite was awarded a certificate for successful completion of the DOE Mentor-Protégé Program.

The relationship developed to include work on multiple projects, such as electrical upgrades to the Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF), construction of a 7.8-million-gallon basin at ETF’s Liquid Effluent Retention Facility (LERF), and construction of an evapotranspiration basin with an impermeable liner designed to capture stormwater runoff at the U Tank Farm.

“We appreciate WRPS for inviting us to take part in the DOE Mentor-Protégé partnership and providing us the opportunity to prove ourselves in the EM sector,” said Trini Garibay, Elite president and chief executive officer (CEO). “The knowledge gained in the past five years has transformed our organization into the best version of itself. We look forward to sustaining our role as a trusted partner.”

Accolades + Awards

WRPS Mentor-Protege

2018-2023

As a DBE and MBE, we worked alongside WRPS as part of their Mentor-Protégé program for five years. The DOE Mentor-Protégé Program is designed to encourage DOE prime contractors to assist small, disadvantaged businesses by enhancing their capabilities to perform contracts and subcontracts for DOE and other federal agencies. At the end of 2023, Elite was awarded a certificate for successful completion of the DOE Mentor-Protégé Program.

PMI Award for Project Excellence

2017

Levi Sherman, Aryn Kerr, Kyler Davenport and Phil Borsik were team members that participated in the construction and testing activities for the WRPS’ AP Farm Exhauster Upgrade Project which received this prestigious award.

Project of the Year

2017

The same team of Levi Sherman, Aryn Kerr, Kyler Davenport and Phil Borsik won the Project of the Year Award for the WRPS’ AP Farm Exhauster Upgrade Project awarded by the Mid-Columbia chapter of PMI.