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Est. 2009 • Snohomish, WA

Built From The Seat Up

One operator, one used excavator, and a promise to always answer the phone. Seventeen years later, that's still the whole business plan.

Our Story

From One Machine To A Full Fleet

2009 — The First 320

Dale Novak buys a used CAT 320 at auction and starts digging foundations for local builders out of his driveway.

2013 — First Crew

Two operators and a dump truck. Cascade Ridge takes on its first full subdivision sitework package.

2018 — Municipal Work

Bonding capacity secured. First county culvert project completed ahead of schedule.

2022 — GPS Machine Control

Fleet upgraded with Trimble GPS grade control — rework rates cut by more than half.

2026 — Going Digital

New AI-integrated back office: live job costing, equipment tracking, and cash-flow visibility on every project.

Dale Novak
The Crew

12 People. Zero Excuses.

Every person below is on payroll — no rotating temp crews, no mystery subs.

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Dale NovakOwner / Estimator

29 years in the seat. Still runs the 320 most mornings.

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Karen NovakOffice Manager

Runs billing, permits, payroll, and everything else that keeps the wheels on.

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Miguel TorresForeman

11 years with Cascade Ridge. OSHA 30, CESCL certified.

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Jake BurnettLead Operator

Excavator & dozer. GPS grade-control specialist.

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Chelsea WrightOperator

Skid steer & mini-ex. Utility trenching lead.

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Ray PetersonOperator

Dozer & compaction. 22 years of finish grading.

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Denny KowalskiTruck Driver — CDL A

Kenworth #1. A million safe miles and counting.

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Sam HaileTruck Driver — CDL A

Kenworth #2 and lowboy equipment moves.

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Tommy NguyenPipe Layer

Septic & storm systems. Certified installer.

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Beau FranklinLaborer

Grade checking, erosion control, and site cleanup.

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Andy LopezLaborer / Apprentice

Second-year apprentice operator. The future of the fleet.

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Gus MaloneShop Mechanic

Keeps 11 machines running. Preventive maintenance is religion.

Safety & Credentials

The Numbers Clients Check First

0.82EMR Rating
1,214Days Since Lost-Time Injury
$2MGeneral Liability Coverage
100%OSHA 10 Certified Crew

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